Why you need to declutter your closet
Everytime i work with a client and we focus on decluttering the closet, i get a message from them to say they have received some surprise money! With.out.fail!
I always find that when I get that urge to remove things from my closet, it is usually before a change in my life and here is why:
When we remove items that we no longer wear or use, we are shedding a part of our old selves.
When I was 18, I bought a pair of beautiful jeans from store in England called River Island. They were the perfect shade of blue, had a little rip in the knee and fit me like a glove. Those jeans made me feel so, so good. I was also able to fit into them until after I had my first daughter.
However, I still kept them in my closet as a reminder of my old body instead of loving my body for the life it had just birthed and loving the version of myself that I was now.
Donating those jeans was liberating. I felt a physical shift in my energy and, it seems so silly now, I was able to fully be who I was in that moment. Not to mention, I got the idea to start a jewelry business a few days after!
You see, when we let go of clothes and items that no longer serves us, we make space for opportunities, ideas and awesomeness to come into our lives.
Holding on to old clothes is holding onto past versions of ourselves. We were a different person when we made the choice to buy those things.
Also, keeping that dress you plan to fit in to one day, is never a good idea! Love yourself for who you are now, in this body, in this moment.
When fully love and accept ourselves we become a magnet fir our manifestations.
How to Feng Shui your closet
Declutter! I can’t stress the importance of removing what is not worn or needed. Donating any items in good condition is also a way of giving back to the world. You can also sell items to make some extra cash!
As I mentioned above, when we make space in our closets we make space for new opportunities to come in.
A Few questions to ask if you are unsure about an item:
🎀 Does this item fit me?
🎀 Does it need repairing?
🎀 Would the version of me i want to become wear this?
🎀 Why Am i keeping this?
Also, we want to only be keeping clothes that fit us well and represent the highest version of us.
2. Apply the Bagua map to your closet! Once you have removed everything that no longer serves a purpose, we can apply the Bagua map to your closet. When I work with my clients, if they have the space, they start organize their clothes and accessories in the separate Guas. For example, you can hang work clothes in the career area, or date night outfits to the Love Gua. If that is not possible in your closet, you can place crystals in the corners to help bring that energy.
3. Don’t over fill the closet. We want to keep some space for positive energy to flow. Also, too many options can create confusion. The 🔑 is a well organized, simple wardrobe that allows us to spend less time worrying about what to wear and more time for the good things in life! If possible, keep things as orderly as possible. You may also want to put items in color order, this is very esthetically pleasing!
4. Place a laundry basket inside the closet to prevent dirty clothes from piling up and creating stagnant Chi. Did you know that when you wear clothes they can attract energy? For example, if you have had a stressful day, the clothes you wore will hold that energy. Keeping everything in a basket, preferably with a lid, will help prevent that energy seeping into your home before they are washed.
5. Keep the five elements in balance. Use elements such as wooden hangers, good lighting (fire), mirrors (water), metal accents and Earthy colors such as neautrals and yellows, to decorate your closet. This will have a ripple affect on the rest of the home. Also, when we are getting ready for our day, it will help make sure we are in a calm, happy mood!
I also want you to keep in mind, your clothes and style is how you represent yourself. Before we speak, what we are wearing usually has an affect on our energy and how we are seen in the world. Keep the version of you that you are becoming in mind when selecting what you keep in your closet and even when you buying clothes.
