{"id":2942,"date":"2011-11-03T13:11:07","date_gmt":"2011-11-03T17:11:07","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/blog.beliefnet.com\/ourladyofweightloss\/?p=2942"},"modified":"2011-11-03T13:12:36","modified_gmt":"2011-11-03T17:12:36","slug":"6-energy-zappers-exhausted-stuck-in-a-rut","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.beliefnet.com\/columnists\/ourladyofweightloss\/2011\/11\/6-energy-zappers-exhausted-stuck-in-a-rut.html","title":{"rendered":"6 Energy Zappers: Exhausted? Stuck In a Rut?"},"content":{"rendered":"
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Feng Shui Tip: Put sharp objects away!<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n


\nIs your zig in a zag?\u00a0 <\/strong>Is your energy stuck on \u2018low burn?\u00a0 Are you in a \u2018slump?\u2019<\/p>\n

Janice Taylor, Life & Wellness Coach, tells us … “Whenever I\u2019m in a slump, the first thing that I do is investigate what might be zapping my energy in my physical space: my home, office, garden and\/or car.<\/p>\n

I turn to Feng Shui, the ancient Chinese method of creating a harmonious environment.\u00a0 Feng shui literally means \u201cwind and water.\u201d\u00a0\u00a0 The laws of Feng Shui promote prosperity, good health, and general well being through energy flow, a.k.a. qi (pronounced chee).”<\/p>\n

If you\u2019re experiencing an energy slump, or just looking to maximize your good energy, you\u2019ll definitely want to know about these 6 energy zappers that are likely to be blocking your energy to one degree or another!
\n6 Energy Zappers: What is Killing Your Flow?<\/strong><\/p>\n

ENERGY ZAPPER #<\/strong>1:\u00a0 Okay! Are you ready?\u00a0 Brace yourself, because the probability of your not liking this tip is ENORMOUS!!!<\/p>\n

Television:<\/strong>\u00a0 I get the attraction of and pull to the television.\u00a0 I really do.\u00a0 Because, I love my shows.
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But, but, BUT \u2026 TV is an energy zapper<\/strong>.<\/p>\n

Everything that is broadcast on TV is \u2018energy,\u2019 and it effectively ripples out into your home and \u2013 ought oh<\/em> \u2013 it contaminates it.\u00a0\u00a0 The negativity from the news reports to the off the wall, weird and low energy guests on certain talk shows, streams from your TV straight into your home and ultimately, it zaps energy \u2026 your energy!<\/p>\n

What to do?\u00a0 Watch what you love, love, love.\u00a0 And then \u2026 turn off the TV.\u00a0 Yup, turn it off.\u00a0 I know that for those of us who are sort of \u2018addicted\u2019 to TV, the initial turn to off can be an uncomfortable moment, but in the end, I trust that Good, Clear, Happy Energy<\/strong> is more important to you then sitting endlessly in front of the TV.\u00a0 So \u2026<\/p>\n

\u2026 Limit your television to positive shows that you really love and learn from!\u00a0 Turn off the TV when not watching it.<\/p>\n

ENERGY ZAPPER #2.<\/strong>\u00a0\u00a0 Where does energy enter the home?\u00a0 Primarily through your front door!<\/p>\n

The Mouth of Chi:<\/strong> The Mouth of Chi is a term used in Feng Shui.\u00a0 It references your front door; the primarily point of entry into your home, whether you favor that entry point or not.\u00a0 Your front door serves as a boundary between the \u201cinner\u201d and \u201couter\u201d words.\u00a0 It is where energy, people and opportunity enter your home.<\/p>\n

If your Mouth of Chi is blocked, cluttered or just plain messy, it can block you from moving forward in life. It can have a negative effect.<\/p>\n

If it is bright, well lit, cheery and full of positive energy, your life is more likely to flow in a positive way. Good fortune, blessings and opportunities will be yours.<\/p>\n

If you are entering through another door; the back door, the side door, the sliding door, the garage door, then you are in danger of losing sight of your purpose and life path.<\/p>\n

Even if you rarely use your front door for very good reason, be sure to make a habit of using it at least once a day.\u00a0\u00a0 Perhaps to retrieve mail from your mailbox; or check out the weather in person?<\/p>\n

Find a way to utilize your front door daily and again, make sure that it is bright and well lit.\u00a0\u00a0 Allow that positive energy to flow in!<\/strong><\/p>\n

ENERGY ZAPPER #3:<\/strong>\u00a0 Invisible clutter is zapping your energy!\u00a0 Do you know where it is lurking?<\/p>\n

Your closets! <\/strong>\u00a0\u00a0Even though, your closet door is closed and the clutter, dust and \u2018old stuff\u2019 are \u2018sort of\u2019 invisible, it\u2019s still there; and it is blocking and zapping your energy, and creating feelings of overwhelm.<\/p>\n

Open your closet.\u00a0\u00a0 Clear out the old stuff; vacuum and dust.\u00a0 Rid yourself of old, stale and stuffed energy.\u00a0 Watch your burdens lift!!! <\/strong><\/p>\n

ENERGY ZAPPER #4:<\/strong>\u00a0 Believe it or not, your bedroom has a two-fold purpose.\u00a0 It is for \u2018relationship\u2019 and relaxation\/sleep.\u00a0 It is a place of \u2018calm.\u2019\u00a0 It is not a place that was designed to hold all elements of your day.<\/p>\n

The overly active Bedroom:<\/strong>\u00a0 Therefore, anything that \u2018breaks\u2019 the flow of calm should be removed.\u00a0\u00a0 Clear the space of \u2018water features,\u2019 i.e. fountains, imagines of water.\u00a0 Water is considered an active element and an element that contains water.<\/p>\n

Clear the space of family photos.\u00a0 Family photos are perfect for the family room, no?\u00a0\u00a0 \u2018Taking in\u2019 images of parents, in-laws, even your beloved children can disrupt the stillness, the calm.<\/p>\n

Clear out the exercise equipment.\u00a0 There\u2019s nothing restful about exercise equipment, especially when it turns into a hanger!<\/p>\n

Clear out the boxes that are under your bed.\u00a0 They are blocking air and energy flow and quite possibly having a negative impact on your sex life.<\/p>\n

Clear out the computers, cell phones, and the television, too, while you are at it.\u00a0 Again, there\u2019s nothing restful about taking your laptop to bed; or falling asleep to the local news.<\/p>\n

ENERGY ZAPPER #5:<\/strong>\u00a0 Which room is the heart of your home; a place that generates warmth and vitality?\u00a0 The Kitchen, of course!<\/p>\n

Your kitchen affects all areas of your life.<\/strong>\u00a0\u00a0 Keep it clear, clean devoid of sharp objects (put knives in drawers or in wood blocks) and utilize all burners on your stove.<\/p>\n

We are creatures of habit, and I know that it is my habit to boil water each and every morning on burner #3 (the left, back burner), because it is closest to where I stand, and it is far enough away from my sleeves \u2013 lest I set a fire in that foggy morning moment!).\u00a0 By using one and only one burner, I am lowering the energy of my home!<\/p>\n

Up the energy, create a warm and vital home; use all burners equally!<\/p>\n

ENERGY ZAPPER #6:<\/strong>\u00a0 Where do you start and end your day?<\/p>\n

The bathroom.<\/strong>\u00a0 I don\u2019t know about you, but upon waking, I slip on my pink faux fur bedroom slippers, grab my robe and make my way to the bathroom!\u00a0 It is the first room I actually see (turn on the lights) and experience upon waking!<\/p>\n

The bathroom has the power to set the energy for the day!\u00a0\u00a0 Since it is the first stop in my day and I\u2019m not quite awake yet (coffee isn\u2019t even brewing), installing a dimmer switch or a night light can be a nice way to see the \u2018light\u2019 of day.\u00a0 Not a glaring, all at once light; but a soft glow, a slow increase in light.<\/p>\n

Keeping it clean and clear of clutter is also important to your energy flow.\u00a0 Who wants to start the day with a shower filled with gunk? Or a vanity overflowing with hair stuff? \u00a0 Not me!<\/p>\n

Spread the word \u2026 NOT the icing!<\/em><\/p>\n

Janice<\/em><\/p>\n

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