Aspire Magazine: Inspiration for a Woman's Soul.(TM) Feb/March 2018 Aspire Mag Full Issue: Inner Prospe | Page 59

Your bedroom, and the way you arrange
and maintain it, sets the stage for you to
feel supported, valued, loved, healthy, and
wealthy in your life. The bedroom is the space
in your home in which you spend the most
time, are the most vulnerable, get the most
rest and rejuvenation, and where you can re-
connect with yourself and your partner. Your
bedroom can be your sanctuary. Having a
beautifully designed bedroom can truly set
the stage for demonstrating self-care and
self-love.
Here are five concepts to
consider when creating a
space that reflects self-care:
1
Create a Solid Foundation to
Sleep On.
Does your bed provide a strong foundation
for rest? In a very practical way, consider
if your bed and mattress are comfortable
to sleep on. Think about the story of
Goldilocks & the Three Bears. You want
to find the bed that is “just right.” It should
be comfortable, supportive, and at just the
right height so you can easily get in and
out of bed. Place a solid headboard on
the bed that is higher than the footboard.
Place the entire bed against a solid wall.
When you are in bed, you want to feel
safe and secure, loved, nurtured and
cared for, as if you are being wrapped in
love all night. When in bed, can you see
when someone enters the room? Do you
have a good view of most of the room?
2
Create a Beautiful View.
What is the first thing you see when you
wake up and the last thing you see when
you go to bed? If what you see does not
inspire and bring you joy, move it out
of the way! When you wake up in the
morning to see a pile of laundry or books,
or anything else that reminds you of the
things you need to get done, doesn’t that
just suck the joy out of the moment? Upon
waking, be still for a moment, gaze upon
something beautiful, and take time to set
your intentions for the day, express your
gratitude for the day ahead, or reflect
upon whatever brings you joy. Beginning
the day with intention goes a long way in
supporting your goals and dreams. Let
the objects and images in your space
support you as you begin your day. Be
inspired by an inspiring view!
3
Clear the Clutter.
The last place in your home that should
have any clutter is your bedroom. Your
bedroom is the space where you want
the energy to be clear, to flow freely and
gently. This means removing things from
under the bed, under the dressers and
other furniture. It may mean releasing
objects and images that no longer bring
you joy and that do not represent who you
are today and who you are becoming.
What is the vision for your life? Create
an image of how you would like your
life to look and feel in two to five years.
Then, review the objects and images in
your space to determine if they fit the
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about how you care for yourself? How many
times do we take care of everyone else’s
areas/issues/care first and put ourselves on
the back burner?