In general, I work best with deadlines. Though I can procrastinate, I tend to try harder, even if the dates or times have no real significance. For me, ringing in the new year means a clutter free and clean home. The drawers and cabinets need to be organized, decluttered, and wiped clean. Papers are filed, sheets are clean, the comforter is washed, new towels hang in the bathroom and kitchen, everything is dusted and vacuumed. I also take my tree down to start the new year with a clean home. My closet seems to be my downfall. There’s an awful lot that accumulates throughout the year. To me, having an clutter-free home makes life a little easier and less stressful. I also like to minimize my belongings as much as possible.
This year I read a “life changing” book: The Life-Changing Magic of Tidying Up” by Marie Kondo. Choosing to keep ONLY those belongings that give you joy is one of the main lessons imparted by this book. Keeping belongings to a minimum should be an essential practice especially for those of us who live in the smaller dwellings of New York City. Most items we accumulate pile up and become more of a burden than a joy. Making space allows the free flow of energy to move throughout our homes and our lives. This type of energy allows us to grow and thrive. Let 2016 be a thriving year!
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Acupuncturist, herbalist, Maya abdominal practitioner, and reflexologist Christina Morris is the founder of Element Natural Healing Arts. Writing about health and wellness gives her an outlet to express her care and concern for her beloved community. She believes everyone can achieve better health and happiness–emotionally, physically, mentally, and spiritually.