We're counting down the top five things you can do to turn your space into a more soothing environment where you feel more at ease, you're relaxed and able to make decisions without so much tension, and it just feels better. Existing in a cluttered home or office can really drain your energy, and no matter where you stand on the whole feng shui thing, doesn't it always feel great when you get your kitchen counter cleared off, your junk mail thrown away, your sheets changed and all of your laundry done? You feel in control of your environment, which can make you feel more at peace.

So Tip #5 is Tackle the Paper Pile. Gather up all of those pieces of junk mail, those catalogs you never got through, receipts from the coffee shop...anything on paper that's all over your space. Record any important info like phone numbers or appointments, and then recycle the scraps. Clearing all of this non-essential clutter away can be done in 10-minute bursts, or during TV commercials. Start with the papers in your purse, then hit the kitchen table, your coffee table, wherever papers get 'stuck.' And share this tip with your groom so that he can take care of his own papers. [You *don't* want to throw out or move his important papers! Ask if you can put them all into a shoebox for his attention later.]

You'll love how Powerful this one task will make you feel. And when you feel powerful, efficient, and like your time is used well on a task where you can see results right away -- that's the most important part! -- peace is not far behind.

Click here for more tips on how to create a less stressful space:

• Tip #4: Eating Right


• Tip #3: Comfy & Cozy


• Tip #2: Sounds of Silence


• Tip #1: Scent of a Woman

December 15 at 7:17 PM | Permalink | Comments (4)