Chic & Easy Organizing - On the Cheap

By Jessica Hoelzel

Introducing a new series about bringing order and positive chi to your space, at low or no cost! Getting organized does not have to mean that you walk out of Target® or The Container Store® with a cartload of things you think “might” work to tame the chaos (after dropping $150 smackers). Avoid the temptation to grab things on a whim or a hope. Oftentimes, the last thing we need is to bring more “things” into our spaces. You do not have to spend a lot of money to create that sane sanctuary that you so crave, a place that reflects who you are and makes you feel at peace. Plus, less consumption is an environmentally-friendly way to be.

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Idea #3

Feng shui your closet and make it an organized place to start your day.

Our bedroom closets – whether we’re lucky enough to have a walk-in, or make do with a reach-in – are where we prepare for our days. What we see (and feel) when we retrieve things from them can affect our moods and energy levels, therefore impacting how we go about the rest of our days. If your closet is a mess, or filled with items that aren’t perfectly “suited” for you, your days may not start off very pleasantly.

Eliminate the visual clutter and chaos that can put you in a sour mood. Get rid of the things that don’t resonate with you, or don’t reflect you authentic self.

Step 1: Get sets of matching hangers
Ikea has wooden hangers for a nice price http://www.ikea.com/us/en/catalog/products/40115122. But if you’re going to need a lot, and your budget is even tighter than that, find plastic hangers at Target® (online at http://www.target.com/) Buy all the same color and style. Or check out the variety and deals at http://www.dollardays.com/wholesale-hangers.html.
If you know what Life Area of the Bagua your closet’s in, you can choose hangers in a corresponding color to support that area. Choose purple (the color for Wealth) or green (representing Wood, the element for Wealth) if your closet sits in the Wealth area of your home, for example. By doing so, any intentions you have around attracting wealth can be working for you – on a conscious and subconscious level.

Step 2: Remove all hanging items from your closet, re-hang and put back in one-by-one
Lay your things out on your bed, or hang from a portable rack. As you pick up each item to place on a new hanger, ask yourself:

- Does this fit?

- Is it in good condition?

- Is it me?

Remember this basic feng shui principle while you are doing this: Your Space Reflects Your Life. If your closet is a jumbled mess, what does that say about your life? If you can put this space in order, the order of other circumstances in your life just might fall into place too. It’s remarkably so, because everything is energy.

If your closet is full of things that you “used” to wear or that you “hope” to wear someday, but they don’t fit, give yourself permission to let them go. There is no sense living in the past or the future.

Having only what represents who you are, right here, right now in your life can create a nice space for you to start your day. What you’ll see when you open those closet doors is a space that’s put together. A space that fosters authentic beauty. And if you can connect with that on a daily basis, how good will you feel?

Now if this task sounds like drudgery to you, create the space (and mindset) for it to be fun. Blare your favorite upbeat music. Or choose some music that will soothe your soul, and help you let go. This is your time to rejuvenate the space where you dress and get ready to face the world every day. Make it great.