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\n <\/p>\n \u00a0<\/strong>When I was struggling with physical clutter in one of the rooms in my home, I actually couldn\u2019t see<\/em> the clutter. It became part of my view for so long that if something was removed, then <\/em>I\u2019d notice the change.<\/p>\n Our daily life is similar. We\u2019re so used to cramming as much as possible in our day that we no longer see what really matters or what\u2019s important. We create habits that don\u2019t serve us. It can start innocently enough. We throw a sweater in the corner, meaning to put it where it belongs but we\u2019re too tired. Then the mail begins to stack up because we don\u2019t have time or energy to deal with it at the moment. Then the scissors you needed for just a minute stay there because you\u2019re off doing something else that needs your attention. And then, before you know it, you have clutter than needs to be addressed or it continues to build.<\/p>\n <\/p>\n \u00a0<\/strong>When I was writing my book, 50 Ways to More Calm, Less Stress: Scientifically Proven Ways to Relieve Anxiety and Boost Your Mental Health Using Your Five Senses<\/em>, I interviewed a professional organizer because one of the tips in the book is to create an environment that serves your mental health and well-being.<\/p>\n In order to see<\/em> your space with a fresh set of eyes, take a photo of your room. Then look at the photo, not your room. This simple action allows you the grace of really seeing the opportunity in your space rather than all the clutter. Take the time to visualize how you want the space to look. What do you want it to look like? What do you need it to look like? If it helps to sketch it out, get out a pen and paper and sketch it out.<\/p>\n This exercise isn\u2019t limited to physical rooms. It can be how you want to feel in your body or in your mind. If you\u2019re constantly being bombarded with negative news or distractions, remove the notifications from your phone.<\/p>\n <\/p>\n \u00a0<\/strong>Manifesting what you want isn\u2019t simply putting it out in the universe and hoping it transpires. It does require action, whether it\u2019s removing obstacles holding your back, being open to possibilities or taking the time to consider what you want and need and put things in place to help you get there.<\/p>\n If you want more calm in your life, for example, what can you do daily that brings more calm? Perhaps it\u2019s not looking at your phone first thing in the morning. Or maybe it\u2019s going for a 30-minute walk outside every day. If you want your body to feel healthier, could you look for a new recipe to try once a week? The idea isn\u2019t to add more things on your overflowing to do list. It\u2019s to engage in activities that help you get closer to the type of life you want to live. And in order for something to become a regular part of your life, it needs to become a habit or routine.<\/p>\n Some days or weeks will be better than others. Rather than be frustrated that you didn\u2019t get to do something when you were hoping to, just start it up again when you can. Be willing to be flexible and realize life throws us curve balls all the time.<\/p>\n <\/p>\n Positive habits and routines don\u2019t happen overnight, but they can take hold when we\u2019re patient and consistent. Once we start feeling the positive effects of our actions, soon we\u2019ll find ourselves honoring and prioritizing that time because it\u2019s important to us.<\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n <\/p>\n<\/p>\n The post Develop a Slow Ritual appeared first on Retailing Insight Magazine.<\/p>\n
\n\tE<\/span>ndless work to-do lists, family obligations, social responsibilities, it can all seem like a lot. And it is. But it doesn\u2019t have to be that way. What if we could manifest a different type of life? One that is more focused on our health and well-being rather than managing emotional gymnastics on a daily basis?<\/p>\nDo Less and Notice More<\/strong><\/h3>\n
Visualize What You Want and Need<\/strong><\/h3>\n
Be Patient and Stay Consistent<\/strong><\/h3>\n
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