YOUR HOME OFFICE SHOULD BE YOUR SANCTUARY

As many of us settle into our homes for an extended period of time over the next few months or longer, it is essential to create a work space or home office that is specifically your space alone, your sanctuary, where you can feel calm and productive.  

CHILDREN NEED A PLACE TO WORK, TOO.

I am helping my kids to create a space for themselves as well since they are home all day, and will need to have designated times throughout the day when they can get their school work done.

With the extra time we all have at home, it is a great time to clean up your office and your business; not just physically, but virtually and mentally. As you clear away the physical clutter, and the digital clutter in your computer, you will start to gain clarity mentally as well.   

“Your environment has enormous influence over the way you think, feel, and behave. Over time, your environment — and the people in it— can make or break your success” – Marie Forleo

With tax prep on our minds, there is a lot of reflection on what works and is not working so well in one’s business, financially and otherwise.  It is always helpful to review last year’s calendar and financials, and reflect on what you accomplished as well as what you want to change and improve upon as you plan for the coming year.   

CALENDARS & PLANNERS

A planner can be a helpful tool.

It is very easy to forget to acknowledge the triumphs of the previous year when you are always looking ahead. If you haven’t heard of MARIE FORLEO, check out her just released NY TIMES Bestseller chock full of strategies and tips for entrepreneurs.

DECLUTTER YOUR FILES & YOUR COMPUTER

If you are in the throes of getting your taxes done,  now is the perfect time to shred old bills and documents and create files and a system for 2020. Bills more than one year old can be tossed out but keep tax forms and receipts for seven years. Of course, remember to shred papers that contain confidential information.

This is also a great time to de-clutter all the excess documents and photos on your computer. I had a friend come over recently and he cleaned out all of the behind the scenes garbage that was slowing down my iMac. It’s also a good time to get rid of the countless emails you no longer need.  You can search alphabetically and eliminate multiple emails from one entity all in one fell swoop.

CLEAN YOUR DESK, SHELVES & DRAWERS,  WITH A NATURAL CLEANING PRODUCT

Empty out all your drawers and shelves, one at at time. After you eliminate what is no longer relevant, and before you put back what is, clean all your surfaces.  Vacuum and/or dust with a damp cloth your desk, shelves, and drawers. Something like this all natural multi purpose cleaner with cedarwood and sage essential oils from TRADER JOE’S is inexpensive and smells good. 

ORGANIZE YOUR BOOK SHELVES

Go through each book and get rid of whatever is not relevant to your work. You can then organize by subject, color or whatever makes sense to you.  I use baskets and containers to store miscellaneous items and remove visual clutter. Get rid of old catalogs, magazines, and books you don’t use. 

In my case it was essential that I have white paint. If you have an old house, it also gives it a fresh and more modern look.

1. White always brightens up a room. It is so refreshing to walk into your office everyday. When the sun is shining in, it is especially lovely.

2. If you shoot products in your office, the background needs to be white. It keeps the light a pure natural light.

3. If you look at colors all day you might need a break from all the visual stimulation.

And for fun, you can always add a touch of color in your very white room; on the doors or add a mural or accent wall.

1. CALENDAR     2. CHANDELIER     3. PEACE SIGN     4. COLOR TRENDS     5. WALLPAPER     6. DESK     7. OFFICE CHAIR     8. JOURNAL     9. CLEANERS     10. PILLOW     11. PENCIL CUP     12. LAMP

At night or on an overcast day, it is nice to have the warmth of a DESK LAMP. 

UPLIFTING, MEANINGFUL ART

Like a picture of your beautiful children at the beach.

PROSPERITY CORNER

With Feng Shui in the Northern hemisphere the primary wealth corner is in the South Eastern sector and in the Southern hemisphere the wealth corner is in the North Eastern sector of your home or office. You need to keep the wealth area of your home clean and free of clutter. Place items that symbolize money, abundance and prosperity in this area: images of moving water, such as waterfalls and crashing waves, a money tree plant and plants that cleanse the air, items that are gold or purple and items and images that evoke wealth for you.  To learn more, go HERE

“Remember that within your soul is an innate wisdom that absolutely knows what oils are needed for a particular activity or room in your house. So take time to tune-in to the essence of your home and your intuition before you choose your oils.”  – Denise Linn(Healer and Practitioner of Interior Alignment)