This week, we will start a few segments that focus on Feng Shui for the bedroom.

We are going to start with the closets in the bedroom which, for me, have been once of the most difficult areas of the home to de-clutter.

The problem:  Too many clothes.  Yes, I have to admit it.  My wife has accused me of hanging onto too many pieces of clothing, many of which I rarely wear, and she is right.

But I have balked at throwing clothing away, and often have trouble deciding the right test to determine if I should keep something, or throw it away.

Well, this week, I discovered a test that really worked for me, and I now have a pile of clothing ready to take to the local charity shop.

The method is simple:  Find a time when you can focus, put on each piece of clothing, one at a time. and look at yourself in the mirror.

And then, notice how your energy and your body are reacting.  Does your energy perk up, do your spirits seem to lift, and do you seem happy wearing it?

Or, when putting on that piece of clothing, do you tend to “schlump” down, and look tired and weary?

This past weekend, I put on just about every piece of clothing I own, and noticed that my body had very distinct reactions.  With some things, I automatically seemed to stand up straight, my eyes lit up, and I looked happy to be alive!  And with other clothing….just the opposite.  My face seemed to drop, my expression became dull, and I could see that, even though it might have been nice clothing it just didn’t lift my spirits.

Within a short amount of time, I was able to get through a whole pile of clothing, and find out what was just right for me.  Easy.

If you struggle going through your clothes closet, try this technique, and let me know how it goes!

–E. J. Shaffert