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Would You Pay to Move That? A Feng Shui Wake-Up Call

My mentor used to say,
“Clean your home like GOD is coming.”

Whoa. That’s intense, right? It was always a little ‘fire-and-brimstone’ for my taste, so occasionally I’ve said:
“Clean your home like Oprah is coming…”

Ahhh, now, that version felt fabulous, motivational, and full of good lighting.

But recently I stumbled upon an idea that gave me a whole new perspective:

“Go through your home once a year like you’re ABOUT TO MOVE.”

And I thought—YES.
That hits.

We’ve had three clients move recently (plus another one on deck), and let me tell you,
Nothing gets you honest about your stuff faster than thinking about putting it in a box, paying someone to carry it, and THEN unpacking it in a new place.

Suddenly, the baby stuff you still have even though the kids are in college?

Not worth the U-Haul space.

That pile of “someday crafts”?
Nope.
*Random cords from electronics you no longer own?
Bu-Bye.

Even if you’re not actually moving (and maybe you haven’t in decades), this mindset shakes things loose in the best possible way. It’s active, intentional, and fierce in a way that clears the energetic clutter and opens the door to clarity, flow, and possibility.

So, want to try it?

Here’s your Feng Shui mini-challenge:
Pick one area of your home—maybe your coat closet, an office drawer, or that shelf in the garage you’ve been ignoring since Obama was in office—and ask:

→Would I pay to move this?

→Would I be thrilled to see this in my next home?

→Is this {ITEM} moving me into my future?

If not, lovingly thank it and let it go.

And hey… if you need a little help with the "letting go" part...

💥 I’ve got a free Design Essentials Guide to help you get started, keep your mojo flowing, and edit your space like a pro. Simply sign up to receive my Home Transformation Toolkit, and included with it is the Design Essentials Guide.

Or, if you’re ready to clear clutter with our brand of sassy support and soulful energy, reply and we will put you in touch with one of our superstar clutter-clearing experts.

May your house be light, your closets honest, and your boxes few.
Now go clear that shelf like your future depends on it.

JANE ANTONOVICH DESIGNS

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