Category: Belonging

Posted in Belonging, Clean and Organize, mindfulness

Create a ‘Soft Landing’

Posted on by Lifestyle-by-designs

Create a soft place to land in your home a refuge from the stress of the day.

Our daily lives can be pretty demanding, and it’s easy to get stressed out if we don’t take care of ourselves. One way to make sure we have a chance to relax and recharge every day is to create a “soft landing” place when we get home. This could be a whole room or just a small corner, but it should be a safe and comfortable place where we can unwind and de-stress from the day.

Once we’re home, we feel a sense of security that helps us forget about any problems we might have been dealing with. Our homes are also a place where we can shift our focus from the outside world to our inner selves.

To create a cozy spot in your home, start by scouting out some potential locations. Or, if your whole house is your happy place, you might just need to declutter a bit. Your habits can often give you clues about the perfect spot, as you might naturally gravitate to a certain area of your home when you’re feeling the need for comfort.

Here are a few things to keep in mind when creating your soft place to land:

  • Choose a spot that is quiet and relaxing.
  • Add some comfortable furniture, like a sofa, armchair, or chaise lounge.
  • Make sure the lighting is soft and inviting.
  • Add some personal touches, like throw pillows, blankets, and plants.
  • Create a space that is just for you, where you can relax and unwind.

Any space that helps you relax and de-stress can be your own personal sanctuary. A basement, attic, spare room, or even an unused storage area can be transformed into a calming oasis with some cozy furniture and your favorite items. And if you’re lucky enough to have a garden or patio, spending time outdoors can be a great way to unwind and let go of the day’s worries.

To prepare these spaces, just declutter and add a few beautiful objects that make you feel relaxed. Choose a spot that’s quiet and away from the hustle and bustle.

Your personal sanctuary should be a place where you can relax and feel safe. When you come home after a long day, you should be able to exhale, relax, and know that you are in a safe space. You should feel a sense of peace and tranquility as you settle in and center yourself.

Peace & Harmony,

Cheryl ~ Organizer & Coach

If you’re looking for help to create your ‘landing pad’ contact me! envisionsdesigns@gmail.com 

Posted in Belonging, Mondays

Rainy Days and Mondays

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Talkin’ to myself and feelin’ old
Sometimes I’d like to quit
Nothing ever seems to fit
Hangin’ around
Nothing to do but frown
Rainy Days and Mondays always get me down.
What I’ve got they used to call the blues
Nothin’ is really wrong
Feelin’…

Like I don’t belong. . . . ♪ ♫ ♪ ♫

When you feel like you don’t belong in the place where you’re standing now this very moment, I hope you remember this . . .  that you don’t have to belong to just one space. 

I hope you know that you have countless possibilities only if you’re brave enough to step out of that comfort zone of yours and see beyond your wall of fears. 

I hope you realize that you deserve this whole world. I hope you realize that you don’t belong to the society that doesn’t see your true talent, your true gifts, and your true worth. 

You don’t belong to a society where you have to put on a disguise pretending that you are part of their society when actually, you lost your true self along the way. 

You don’t belong to a place where you have to fulfill society’s standards instead of your own. No; you don’t belong to the place where you have to hide your true self in order to fit in. 

Don’t try to fit in, be authentic. Fuck average be extraordinary!

This is where “celebrating yourself instead of comparing yourself” is befitting.

Peace Harmony & Love

X ♥ O Cheryl