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New Year’s tips to maximize the self

December 31, 2017

QUESTION OF THE WEEK: Can you please share your year-end advice with us? Once again, we end another year. How was 2017 for you? With each passing year, I am brought back to the importance of appreciating each moment and…

Pencil in the time to clear out clutter

December 24, 2017

QUESTION OF THE WEEK: Hi, Alice! My clutter is still very much around me. Can you give me some inspiration? Where do I start? The best suggestion I have is to schedule clutter-clearing time in your calendar in the same…

Dreaming of a ‘light’ Christmas

December 17, 2017

QUESTION OF THE WEEK: I was wondering if you had any ideas on how to use feng shui principles when decorating the home for the holidays? Of course, I do! Just follow these tips to add positive energetic touches to…

Don’t shy away from your mirrors

December 10, 2017

QUESTION OF THE WEEK: I have mirrors in my home that make it feel spacious and I love the effect. The problem is that I have been gaining weight and feel unattractive, so now I cringe inwardly when I see…

Surroundings reveal true desires

December 3, 2017

QUESTION OF THE WEEK: You have mentioned before that our environments reflect our inner state. Can you comment further about this topic? Everything in your environment “speaks” to you, reflecting what is going on inside you and those with whom…

Unwrap an easier Christmas season

November 26, 2017

QUESTION OF THE WEEK: Christmas is in less than four weeks. What do you advise for gift giving? I’m feeling overwhelmed by the obligations that come with the holidays. Gift giving can be stressful, invoking many conflicting values. About 15…

Clear the clutter of your home, life

November 19, 2017

QUESTION OF THE WEEK: You often talk about how clutter holds us back. I noticed a lot of mine is in my bedroom and bathroom. Does the actual location of clutter accumulation in the home mean anything? Yes, it does!…

Putting feng shui myths to bed

November 12, 2017

QUESTION OF THE WEEK: I heard it is really bad luck to sleep with your feet pointed to the door. Is this true? I don’t get it. I think feng shui is just a belief that people buy into. When…

Looking into life improvements

November 5, 2017

QUESTION: I have some expansion and improvement plans for my life and want advice on how I can use my home to support this. I’m especially interested in mirror placement. Whether the changes you want to make involve eating healthier,…

Adorn walls with positive energy

October 29, 2017

QUESTION OF THE WEEK: I know that the pictures we put on our walls are important. Do you have any dorm decor suggestions for students who are away at school? Can you elaborate more about the images on our walls?…

Work together for happier home

October 22, 2017

QUESTION OF THE WEEK: How do I declutter my environment with a spouse who refuses to get rid of anything and a son who leaves stuff everywhere? It’s so frustrating! Ahhh … I’ve found that anyone who dislikes clutter and…

Insight from Marie Kondo best-seller

October 15, 2017

QUESTION OF THE WEEK: Can you comment about the first book out by Marie Kondo, “The Life-Changing Magic of Tidying Up?” I am interested in your take on it. Personally, I loved it! I’d love to share the basics of…

Welcoming new, positive energy

October 1, 2017

QUESTION OF THE WEEK: What would you suggest I do to create better energy in my home in the most efficient way? I want to set aside some time to do “something” and would love your direction. It is really…

Set rules at home for get-togethers

September 24, 2017

QUESTION OF THE WEEK: Help! Everyone gathers at my house and they stay longer than I want them to. I feel bad that I am not more “welcoming,” but I now dread family gatherings. May I have your advice? First…

Feng shui no-nos to avoid in abode

September 17, 2017

QUESTION OF THE WEEK: What are some things I may be doing that are considered “bad” feng shui? I’d like to check what you say with what I am doing. First of all, if you encounter a “don’t” in your…

Clearing mental, physical clutter

September 10, 2017

QUESTION OF THE WEEK: I have heard you speak over the years about losing weight after clearing your home of accumulated clutter. Can you share that story again? For those of you who don’t know the story, as hard as…

Tips for creating harmony at home

September 3, 2017

QUESTION OF THE WEEK: My husband and I have been having more arguments than usual, and it all started when we moved into our new apartment. Are there things feng shui-wise we may be doing that could be causing this…

Decrease noise to increase success

August 27, 2017

QUESTION OF THE WEEK: I recently heard the term “noise clutter” and wondered if this is something that you could address through feng shui. My family likes to keep the TV on even when no one is watching it and…

Get in tune with ‘good vibrations’

August 20, 2017

QUESTION OF THE WEEK: When you write about feng shui, it seems that what you say is less rigid and rules-oriented. You use the terms “energy” and “vibration” a lot — what is it, and how does it relate to…

Eliminate toxins at home, in social life

August 13, 2017

QUESTION OF THE WEEK: Will you address EMFs? I heard they are dangerous, and that you are supposed to stay away from them. EMFs are “electromagnetic fields,” generated by electronics. I will address this, however, when I first read your…

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