Creating a Personal Sanctuary by Peg Kusner
Creating a Personal Sanctuary by Peg Kusner
“ The power of being in a space that truly aligns with our soul is underrated .”
-Cheryl Richardson , The Art of Extreme Self-Care
Self-care . Ask most of us what that means , and we ’ ll dreamily speak of spa days ; long , luxurious ( and uninterrupted ) bubble baths ; or a precious few minutes to ourselves . What usually won ’ t pop into our minds is ... Interior Design , am I right ? Well , I ’ m here to change all that . Because I ’ m convinced that the ultimate act of self-care for every woman in business is to gift herself a personal sanctuary . A place for solitude , inspiration and rejuvenation . A place to retreat for stillness and reflection .
If we ’ re going to continue to do the work we were called to do , we must have a place to retreat to take care of ourselves ; to be
47 able to rest , recharge and restore before we return to the hard , crazy world outside . A place to slow down and sort out our thoughts . A place of our own .
Where is that place for you ? Does it exist in the real world , or is it buried in the deep recesses of your imagination ? If it ’ s not yet existing in the real world , then it ’ s time , my love ! The world needs you . It needs your brilliance , your uniqueness , your talent , and your beauty . And it needs you now more than ever . So let ’ s get to work . Let ’ s design and create a space that helps you to do your best work and live your best life .
Wondering where to begin ? No worries . I ’ ve got a few fast and easy designer tricks up my sleeve to help you get started .
Start a journal . Explore what a space of your own would mean to you . How would it impact your health ? Your relationships ? Your work ? Your creativity ? What have you sacrificed by not having a space to unwind and recharge ? I guarantee you that once you truly understand the cost of not having a space of your own , the limited cost of creating that space will pale in comparison !
In your journal , explore what a perfect personal space would be for you . Would it be vibrant ? Calm ? Colorful or all neutral colors ? Let your imagination run wild . In this exercise , assume that you have all the money and space you need to make your vision come true ! What would you create of you had no limits ? No restrictions ?
Start small . It doesn ’ t have to be a whole room or dedicated space . Clear off a shelf or counter top . Create a sacred space , an altar that honors all you aspire to in your life . Altars work because they give form to our dreams , and substance to our intentions . They force our minds to slow down and reflect , becoming a place for stillness and thought-