In Feng Shui, one of the biggest tools you have at your disposal is to let go of clutter--items you no longer need or love. This creates space for all of the new fresh energy to enter your home or office.
Sometimes, though, once the decluttering happens, you may feel depleted, especially if you’ve really done a thorough job!
So, if this is you, and AFTER a good clear-out session you feel sad, blah, or tired, that means you've kicked up some stagnant energy...old boxes, books, clothes, furniture, papers, etc. hold old, stuck energy.
This release can wreak havoc on you physically and emotionally and is perfectly NORMAL. So, take a break from the space, get some fresh air, drink lots of water, and then give some of these a try:

1. CLEAN! Mop, sweep, scrub EVERYTHING! The walls, floors, ceiling, furniture, closets, windows, EVERYTHING!
2. Open the windows/door and run a fan out the windows (blowing away the stagnant energy)
3. Light a candle, Put in fresh light bulbs and leave ON the lights for a bit
4. Put a high quality crystal salt in open containers around the space to absorb the energy.
5. Diffuse essential oils such as Citrus or Cloves
6. Party! Turn on some music, bring in the pots, pans, bells, singing bowls and make some noise--even clapping your hands all around can give your space a huge energetic boost!!!!
7. Arrange to have the decluttered items that are leaving the space taken away and off the premises as soon as possible.
8. Set the intention that the space will go forward filled with light and love.
Please let me know how this goes for you and if you get stuck, we’re here for you! Just reach out - we will be happy to connect.
Lots of Love,
XOXO

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I'm Jane Antonovich — Feng Shui Designer, Professional Organizer, and the person who will walk into your home and see everything it's been doing to your life that you've been completely blind to. (Don't worry — I say that with love.) For over 15 years, I've helped hundreds of clients transform their spaces — and watched their careers, relationships, health, and sense of aliveness transform right along with them. Because that's what happens when your home stops working against you and starts working for you. If you're new here, the best place to start is the free Home Assessment Quiz — it'll tell you exactly where your home's energy is either supporting or sabotaging you, and what to do about it.
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