
Therefore, as you cleanse the environment, think that you are also purifying your mind“. You should see that the most important aim is to purge these stains and faults from within your mind. “ You should see all the external dirt and dust around you as basically a manifestation of the faults and stains within your own mind. Here is an interesting quote from the Dalhi Lama: It is also referred to as “ visual pollution“! So why are we so prone to having clutter? Is it because:Ī) we put something in a pile to deal with laterĬ) we don’t want to throw it out, cause we may need it at a future date or time.įor me, all of the above! But all of this “hoarding” in turn means that one day, I will have to sit for a hour and go through piles upon piles of paper, envelopes, coupons, bits and pieces of toys, batteries, hair ties, hot wheels, receipts, clothing tags, etc… Though I may not follow the laws of Feng Shui, it does have some very relevant points regarding clutter and its energy in your surroundings!Īccording to Feng Shui practices, clutter is a frustrating, stagnant and confusing energy that constantly drains your energy. But you should never feel out of sorts in your dorm room.I am a big believer in a clean space equals a clean mind. But give these a shot! You’ve got four or five years to adjust your own sense of organization.ĭuring my senior year, there were still times I would go back home, but for the opposite reason - my room had become too relaxed and comfy and I needed a place to focus.

#CLEAN SPACE CLEAN MIND HOW TO#
I know it took me a while to figure out how to keep everything in order. Now, these might not work for every person. Nothing better helps your mental state than feeling at home, and not everyone can make the trek home whenever needed. Be sure you have a little piece of you to feel comfortable and to de-stress. Accent your room with your favorite color.

Get storage crates and bins that match the color scheme of your room. So keep around the tote you brought stuff to school in.

I can’t tell you how often I’ve pulled a Taz the Tasmanian Devil trying to make my room look semi-decent for people coming over.

Moving onto campus for the first time is a big milestone.
