Today's Happiness Quota: 85 (this would be higher but I just did the Biggest Loser 10 minute workout on Exercise TV and I had to do the beginners version - Yikes! Time to get busy and build my stamina)
Today's Thoughts: I feel so blessed. Life is really starting to get back into a positive light. I am keeping busy doing things I know will pay off in the future, which is fabulous and motivating. My capstone is coming along nicely. My book is continuing to flourish and develop into a good story. My house is coming together. I didn’t realize how much it had been affected by my scattered thoughts.
I know, I know. Everyone who knows me would be surprised by that statement, but it’s true. I have been losing a battle with my home for months. I felt like I could clean and clean and nothing seemed to look done. I couldn’t walk into any room without seeing piles of stuff that needed to be put away. This weekend, it finally dawned on me that I was not utilizing the Feng Shui tips I used to teach clients when it came to shelves and flat surfaces - mainly what I called the 1/3/5 rule: Flat, open surfaces such as shelves, tables, and counter tops can “house” 1 large item, 3 varying sized like items, or 5 varying sized like items. (Couches, chairs and floors also benefit from similar grouping numbers)
Once I realized that I had no groupings of 1/3/5s anywhere in the shared spaces of my house (family room, formal living room, formal dining room, kitchen), I understood why I had been struggling so much. What I like about the 1/3/5 rule is it makes you consciously decide what items to use and why.
I have to admit I was shocked how quickly my home appeared cleaner by following the 1/3/5 rule. Now I know why I once recommended it! How about you? Are you up to the challenge to try the 1/3/5 rule?
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