By Jessica Hoelzel
Still making progress, bit-by-bit! I realized that the area of clutter in my bedroom was in the Career area of that room. Well, that’s not any place I need the energy to stagnate, do I? The answer is no, and I am feeling way better about the state of that room after taking care of it.
I also did an adjustment to that area to enhance certain aspects of my career. Did you know a feng shui adjustment can be as simple as writing things down on a piece of paper and placing it in that area? You can also place the paper in a red envelope for extra luck.
On behalf of my husband, I did a little feng shui in that area for him too. In the move he’d found his vision board, which he created around what he’s passionate about for his career. He’s had it in the bedroom at our new place, because he said it’s inspirational. So for now, I moved that into the Career area of the bedroom. Now, I don’t advocate doing feng shui adjustments for other people on a regular basis, but in this case, since he’s looking for a job, it seemed to makes sense. And he can take ownership of it from here.
Always remember to clear any clutter out of an area BEFORE you do any feng shui adjustments. First you want to assess what’s there, go through it, and decide where it’s all going to go, elsewhere. That in and of itself is sometimes the most powerful feng shui move you can make.
Clutter = Stagnant Energy = Bed Feng Shui
Saturday, July 30, 2011
Wednesday, July 27, 2011
Update: Putting My Life Back Together After Moving
By Jessica Hoelzel
A quick update on my progress – I got up early and took care of some things before my client this morning!
My list:
Get rid of cardboard so there’s more space in the garage.
Reorganize the garage so the storage is together and recreation stuff is together. (The lovely husband took initiative on this today!)
Unpack kids’ art stuff and store in plastic dresser in entry closet.
Hang things that I know the perfect spot for.
Hang picture and cloches in bedroom.
Unpack photo albums, decide where to store. (Unpacked and ready to get assigned a home. Interestingly enough, in the box of photo albums, which I haven’t unpacked for 3 years, I found my wedding dress, rolled up in it’s garment bag. Now I have to figure out what to do with that!)
Store pillows and blankets in bedroom. (Done!)
Go through tote bag in bedroom and store/get rid of stuff. (Done!)
Put deco items out in bedroom.
A quick update on my progress – I got up early and took care of some things before my client this morning!
My list:
Get rid of cardboard so there’s more space in the garage.
Reorganize the garage so the storage is together and recreation stuff is together. (The lovely husband took initiative on this today!)
Unpack kids’ art stuff and store in plastic dresser in entry closet.
Hang things that I know the perfect spot for.
Hang picture and cloches in bedroom.
Unpack photo albums, decide where to store. (Unpacked and ready to get assigned a home. Interestingly enough, in the box of photo albums, which I haven’t unpacked for 3 years, I found my wedding dress, rolled up in it’s garment bag. Now I have to figure out what to do with that!)
Store pillows and blankets in bedroom. (Done!)
Go through tote bag in bedroom and store/get rid of stuff. (Done!)
Put deco items out in bedroom.
Tuesday, July 26, 2011
Putting My Life Back Together After Moving
By Jessica Hoelzel
Moving is quite the thing. First you take your life apart and then you put it in a box. After that you empty the box and try to make it all make sense. That’s what I’m going through right now.
Reorganize the garage so the storage is together and recreation stuff is together.
Unpack kids’ art stuff and store in plastic dresser in entry closet.
Hang things that I know the perfect spot for.
Hang picture and cloches in bedroom.
Unpack photo albums, decide where to store.
Store pillows and blankets in bedroom.
Go through tote bag in bedroom and store/get rid of stuff.
Put deco items out in bedroom.
Friday, July 22, 2011
Feng Shui for Traveling
50th Blog Post!
Congratulations to ME. I have written 50 blog posts about day to day ways to enhance your wealth, health and happiness through Feng Shui. I hope you’ve enjoyed them so far...and there are only more good things to come. Keep the comments coming; I love to hear from you, and write about what you want to read. Cheers!
By Jessica Hoelzel
Feng Shui While You’re Away: Tip #5
Bring in the big guns. If you’ve tried all the tips I’ve discussed in my earlier posts, and the space you’re staying while traveling still feels off, creepy, icky, or just plain bad, you may need to do a Space Clearing. If you are sensitive person, I recommend you have one of these two things on hand when you travel: 1) a bundle of sage 2) a bottle of Palo Santo essential oil and Travel Fan Diffuser.
Burning sage and “smudging” the space with smoke is a traditional Native American way to clear negative energy, which can easily be adapted for your feng shui Space Clearing purposes. What you want to do is light a smudge stick (bundle of sage) and very intentionally walk around the space. Let the smoke go up and around and do its thing, concentrating on corners. Ask that all negative energy be cleared. Then come back to the middle of the space and take a moment to smudge the center. There, set your intention for what energy you do want to fill the space. (Be very careful not to set off the smoke detector; a small smudge stick will help keep the amount of smoke more manageable.)
If burning sage is not an option, you can also clear the space with essential oils. I sell Young Living Essential Oils, one reason being that they’re therapeutic grade, very high quality. For Space Clearing, I would recommend diffusing some Palo Santo in a Travel Fan Diffuser. Both are small things you can carry with you, which make a big difference. For a limited time, Young Living is offering a FREE bottle of Purification essential oil blend with purchase of a Travel Fan Diffuser, which would also make an excellent travel mate. It can freshen up the air in your space with a crisp scent, and even kill airborne bacteria.
Have questions about essential oils, or using them to enhance your feng shui? Want to buy something? Email me
Happy Travels!
Congratulations to ME. I have written 50 blog posts about day to day ways to enhance your wealth, health and happiness through Feng Shui. I hope you’ve enjoyed them so far...and there are only more good things to come. Keep the comments coming; I love to hear from you, and write about what you want to read. Cheers!
By Jessica Hoelzel
Feng Shui While You’re Away: Tip #5
Bring in the big guns. If you’ve tried all the tips I’ve discussed in my earlier posts, and the space you’re staying while traveling still feels off, creepy, icky, or just plain bad, you may need to do a Space Clearing. If you are sensitive person, I recommend you have one of these two things on hand when you travel: 1) a bundle of sage 2) a bottle of Palo Santo essential oil and Travel Fan Diffuser.
Burning sage and “smudging” the space with smoke is a traditional Native American way to clear negative energy, which can easily be adapted for your feng shui Space Clearing purposes. What you want to do is light a smudge stick (bundle of sage) and very intentionally walk around the space. Let the smoke go up and around and do its thing, concentrating on corners. Ask that all negative energy be cleared. Then come back to the middle of the space and take a moment to smudge the center. There, set your intention for what energy you do want to fill the space. (Be very careful not to set off the smoke detector; a small smudge stick will help keep the amount of smoke more manageable.)
If burning sage is not an option, you can also clear the space with essential oils. I sell Young Living Essential Oils, one reason being that they’re therapeutic grade, very high quality. For Space Clearing, I would recommend diffusing some Palo Santo in a Travel Fan Diffuser. Both are small things you can carry with you, which make a big difference. For a limited time, Young Living is offering a FREE bottle of Purification essential oil blend with purchase of a Travel Fan Diffuser, which would also make an excellent travel mate. It can freshen up the air in your space with a crisp scent, and even kill airborne bacteria.
Have questions about essential oils, or using them to enhance your feng shui? Want to buy something? Email me
Happy Travels!
Thursday, July 14, 2011
Feng Shui for Traveling
By Jessica Hoelzel
Feng Shui While You’re Away: Tip #4
So far my tips have included things you should BRING on your trip. But what if you have very limited space? Well, you can still travel light, but have these 5 strategies on hand to improve the feng shui of your temporary space:
1) Open the shades. Seriously, there isn’t such good feng shui in a dark cave. Light can “illuminate”, “enlighten” and purify a space. Open them wide, and let light into the darkest corners.
2) Take note of the view. Take a good look out the window to get your bearings. Note where you are in relation to where you entered the building, and what surrounds you. This will help you get a sense of place.
3) Eliminate the clutter. Hotels like to set lots of things out – cards, binders, brochures. Gather them up and put them into a dresser or nightstand drawer so you can view clear space, and not be bombarded with advertisements or miscellaneous communications.
4) Move furniture. Provided it’s not nailed down or attached to the wall, you can take a little liberty to adjust things that are blocking the flow or placed at strange angles.
5) Cover the TV and/or mirror. Both are usually placed directly at the end of the bed, which can cause a lot of people to lose sleep. Cover them with a blanket or a scarf it they feel intrusive.
Happy Travels!
Feng Shui While You’re Away: Tip #4
So far my tips have included things you should BRING on your trip. But what if you have very limited space? Well, you can still travel light, but have these 5 strategies on hand to improve the feng shui of your temporary space:
1) Open the shades. Seriously, there isn’t such good feng shui in a dark cave. Light can “illuminate”, “enlighten” and purify a space. Open them wide, and let light into the darkest corners.
2) Take note of the view. Take a good look out the window to get your bearings. Note where you are in relation to where you entered the building, and what surrounds you. This will help you get a sense of place.
3) Eliminate the clutter. Hotels like to set lots of things out – cards, binders, brochures. Gather them up and put them into a dresser or nightstand drawer so you can view clear space, and not be bombarded with advertisements or miscellaneous communications.
4) Move furniture. Provided it’s not nailed down or attached to the wall, you can take a little liberty to adjust things that are blocking the flow or placed at strange angles.
5) Cover the TV and/or mirror. Both are usually placed directly at the end of the bed, which can cause a lot of people to lose sleep. Cover them with a blanket or a scarf it they feel intrusive.
Happy Travels!
Wednesday, July 13, 2011
Feng Shui for Traveling
By Jessica Hoelzel
Feng Shui While You’re Away: Tip #3
Bring your blanky. Yes, it’s ok to admit that you have an adult version of a security blanket. Lots of us do! Whether it’s warm, soft fleece or luxurious cashmere, and provided you have the space for it, take it along as a comfort item. It will serve you well on the car ride. Or cozy up with it while reading or watching TV at the hotel. You’ll feel right at home.
For extra relaxation and aromatherapy, spritz lavender-water on your blanket. Just fill a spray bottle with filtered water and add 10 drops of lavender oil. I use Young Living’s.
Having your own blanket also serves you well if you feel the hotel blankets or bedspread might be a bit sketchy. Cover up with it, or spread it over the top of the bed as you lounge around.
If you don’t have a lot of space to pack a blanky, bring a shawl or travel-size one. You’d be able to use both of these on a plane ride too. Check out this travel blanket from Magellan’s. It even has a pouch so you can stow it away in your carry-on after the flight.
Happy Travels!
Feng Shui While You’re Away: Tip #3
Bring your blanky. Yes, it’s ok to admit that you have an adult version of a security blanket. Lots of us do! Whether it’s warm, soft fleece or luxurious cashmere, and provided you have the space for it, take it along as a comfort item. It will serve you well on the car ride. Or cozy up with it while reading or watching TV at the hotel. You’ll feel right at home.
For extra relaxation and aromatherapy, spritz lavender-water on your blanket. Just fill a spray bottle with filtered water and add 10 drops of lavender oil. I use Young Living’s.
Having your own blanket also serves you well if you feel the hotel blankets or bedspread might be a bit sketchy. Cover up with it, or spread it over the top of the bed as you lounge around.
If you don’t have a lot of space to pack a blanky, bring a shawl or travel-size one. You’d be able to use both of these on a plane ride too. Check out this travel blanket from Magellan’s. It even has a pouch so you can stow it away in your carry-on after the flight.
Happy Travels!
Thursday, July 7, 2011
Feng Shui for Traveling
By Jessica Hoelzel
Feng Shui While You’re Away: Tip #2
Bring candles. There’s no better way to bring warmth, ambiance and romance into a space than with candles. Lots of nice ones are available in travel sizes. Check out these in small tins from Teavana. Or this Organic Fair Trade one from Amazon.
Just as with choosing mood music, which I wrote about in my earlier post, choose candles based on the mood (or energy) you want to cultivate in your “home away from home”. Scents like lavender, chamomile and cedarwood invoke relaxation. Grapefruit, orange and mint can be uplifting.
Whatever you choose, the cozy glow they offer will make you feel more at ease in the space. And as their scents fill the room with a pleasant aroma, they’ll alleviate any stale air or lingering unpleasantness.
Happy Travels!
Feng Shui While You’re Away: Tip #2
Just as with choosing mood music, which I wrote about in my earlier post, choose candles based on the mood (or energy) you want to cultivate in your “home away from home”. Scents like lavender, chamomile and cedarwood invoke relaxation. Grapefruit, orange and mint can be uplifting.
Whatever you choose, the cozy glow they offer will make you feel more at ease in the space. And as their scents fill the room with a pleasant aroma, they’ll alleviate any stale air or lingering unpleasantness.
Happy Travels!
Wednesday, July 6, 2011
Feng Shui for Traveling
By Jessica Hoelzel
I just got back from beautiful Colorado. We had lots of sun and fun in nature. Now it’s back to blogging…
I thought I’d share some helpful tips for anyone else who’s jetting off or hitting the road. Being in a new place can throw you off balance, especially if where you stay doesn’t have the best feng shui. Sometimes hotel rooms can seem stale, dark or just don’t “feel” right. I’ll begin my series of “feng shui while you’re away” quick fixes with this tip:
Feng Shui While You’re Away: Tip #1
Bring music. Whether you can plug in your iPod to the hotel’s clock radio or carry in your old-school boom box, having “just the right” tunes can shift the energy of the space. Choose based on whatever mood you’re looking to create – upbeat music while you get ready for some fun, or soothing classical to help you wind down. If you’re in the middle of a concrete jungle, consider some music with nature sounds like babbling brooks or chirping birds.
Happy Travels!
I just got back from beautiful Colorado. We had lots of sun and fun in nature. Now it’s back to blogging…
I thought I’d share some helpful tips for anyone else who’s jetting off or hitting the road. Being in a new place can throw you off balance, especially if where you stay doesn’t have the best feng shui. Sometimes hotel rooms can seem stale, dark or just don’t “feel” right. I’ll begin my series of “feng shui while you’re away” quick fixes with this tip:
Feng Shui While You’re Away: Tip #1
Bring music. Whether you can plug in your iPod to the hotel’s clock radio or carry in your old-school boom box, having “just the right” tunes can shift the energy of the space. Choose based on whatever mood you’re looking to create – upbeat music while you get ready for some fun, or soothing classical to help you wind down. If you’re in the middle of a concrete jungle, consider some music with nature sounds like babbling brooks or chirping birds.
Happy Travels!
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