Jan 06, 2022
With the New Year that just came in, we all want to start fresh and leave the bad vibes in 2021. Meditating, going on a vacation, staying at home, doing your hobbies, and removing people we deem toxic for ourselves—these are just some of the things people do to remove the negative energy within them. But what if you’ve done everything you could have done for yourself, yet there’s still something negatively affecting you?
To start off, you’ll have to understand that it’s not just people or the activities we do that affect our energy. It can also be our surroundings, more specifically our homes. As you travel to different places, you may have noticed how some locations feel off, while some feel energetic. Every matter around us has an energy that affects us. This is why a well-decorated place like aesthetic cafes, which, as we can see, many people now love going to, will make you feel happier.
Knowing this, if you’ve done everything to get rid of negative vibes from yourself, but something still feels heavy, then it might be your surroundings, and by that, the most likely culprit is your very own home since it is the place that absorbs the negative energy we take with us as we go home from school or work. Now, since everyone at AllHome cares for you and wants all of you to have a cozy place where everything feels light and free, we will be sharing with you tips on how to remove last year’s bad vibes from your home.
Always first in the list of cleansing is of course, literally, cleaning! This can be overwhelming especially if you’re going to clean a year worth of dirt and clutter, but hey, chill out, this is what we’re here for. First, begin with spaces that are immediately visible as you walk into your home or spaces that you can immediately see from places you frequent. An example of this would be a console table by the door, the kitchen counter, the bathroom shelves, or the center table in your living room.
It’s important to remove the things that are cluttering the spaces in your home because keeping them cluttered can overwhelm your mind. This can cause difficulties in focusing because distractions can be seen everywhere. Use storage boxes to keep things you rarely use and keep them in one room or corner. Hide the items you frequently use in the drawers.
After clearing out the spaces that are immediately visible in your home, it’s time to organize the clutter hiding in your drawers. There are drawer organizers or small storage boxes that you can use to sort out different objects instead of having them just lying down in the drawer scattered.
Don’t forget to organize your pantry and clear out the old content of your refrigerator. A clean refrigerator will influence you to become more inspired and create delicious meals. This 2022, stock up your home with nutritious snacks. Choosing fresher and lighter food choices will positively affect your health.
When you’re done organizing your stuff, it’s time to do some wiping. Make sure to clean the doors, lamps, and surfaces of your home. You can even wipe over the walls with a dampened cloth to remove the dust we don’t normally see but trust us, they’re stuck on your walls.
When the inside is all clean, it’s time to let the light in. Entering into a dark room can immediately make you feel tired and lazy. This is even evident in how we can sleep easier in a dimmed room compared to a bright one. In starting the new year off with a clean slate, we want you to be energetic and ready for anything that will come your way.
Brighten up your home by first wiping off the dirt that is blocking the natural light that is coming in off your windows. This is a must especially for people who are unable to open their windows for some reason. For those who can open their windows, do so as this will allow not only the natural light but also improve the air quality in your home. Additionally, you can get an air purifier for the same purpose.
You can also repaint your walls to a brighter color like white and beige. A light-colored wall will lift your spirits and can make you feel more in control of your life. More than that, another way to brighten up your home is through grabbing some beautiful flowers which will also definitely perk up your home. If you’re not a fan of flowers, you can try planting some indoor herbs. Having indoor plants is a good way to cleanse the air, and herbs are very useful because you can use them in cooking depending on the recipe.
A clean slate also means new house rules. Make a list of new simple house rules that will maintain the cleanliness. Here are a few simple rules from AllHome, which we also aim to follow this New Year:
First, if an activity takes less than a minute to do, do it already. An example of this would be not leaving your bag in your living room if it belongs in your closet. Returning it where it is rightfully placed won’t take up a lot of your time so it’s best to do it now rather than “later.”
Second, immediately wash the dishes. Don’t wait for anything and have it accumulate in your sink before deciding to clean them. If you have a dishwasher, put it there immediately.
Third, when taking off clothes after a long day, throw them into the hamper. Stop leaving clothes on the floor or draped over something. We all know our bad habits. With a clean slate this New Year, let’s maintain the good things and build more positive habits that will keep our homes clean.
Finally, to really maintain the clean space in your home, dedicate even a little amount of time in your week or in your day, if possible, to do small cleaning.
To end, following this guide will definitely give your home a clean slate that is rid of the negative energy from last year. However, this won’t happen overnight and you will have to consistently maintain order. Just remember that each pile of mess you clear up is a step into a happier home which is very important because our homes should be our safe space that just feels good.
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