Shining Goddess Clearing

12/22/2024

Can we talk about Christmas Spoons?

‘Spoons’ is a term for energy/focus levels in the neurodivergent community. It can be an effective way of tuning into ourselves, or communicating our capacity to others.

In fact, as I write this I have two spoons in my drawer. I’ve unpacked from a two-week dogsit, set laundry on, and I’ll meet friends at a local coffee shop for our Winter ‘beach coffee’ dates that began during the pandemic.

That’s it. That’s my limit. Any more is bonus.

The pre and post-Christmas energy can be intense, especially as it is at the time of year that we naturally rest that so much is expected of us.

On a practical level, this particular task can be overwhelming so why not set a reminder to organize it in May?

In fact, set a reminder every other month to do some Christmas shopping too.

When we set these tasks to a gentler time of year we ease the pressure on our nervous-systems, and we might have the experience of having sweet Christmas memories in May. You can even make it fun by adding some mulled cider and Christmas music.

Check your ‘spoons’. This term is spreading into the mainstream, and that because it’s relatable. It helps us understand our own capacity, and have grace for the capacity of others.

03/13/2024

That’s a HARD NO!

YOU and your needs are crucially important.

Societal narrative busting is a superpower that I wish we didn’t need anymore, but apparently we do.

There’s a great analogy that follows on the premise of the ‘full cup’.

If we pour from a full cup, what happens? The level in our cup goes down. We’re depleted and drained.

If we keep our cup full, and pour from the SAUCER, we remain resourced, and ready for what life throws at us.

Because life…amiright?

What fills your cup?
Share in the comments….

12/08/2022

Use white chalk only.
Pre-treat at least a few hours prior to washing to allow for complete grease absorption.

08/31/2021

As we move towards cooler nights and shorter and darker days, what considerations do we need to look at in terms of creating our homes to support our mental health?

What a summer!
In year two of the pandemic we’re finding ourselves needing to adjust a lot in order to create order in the chaos of constant change.
While this is actually quite good for our brains, and a fantastic opportunity to shift neuropatterns of habit, and it can also feel overwhelming and stressful.
A big shout-out to those who are actively parenting. You have an extra layer of concern.

We’ve seen so many people building, renovating, and setting up their homes spaces to accommodate the extra time spent at homes, and for many of us, in close proximity to people we live with. How’s that going?
Never have we ever been so aware that we are all in the same storm, but not all in the same boat.

I was fortunate to move into a beautiful and bright space a year ago, and this space has a wonderful deck. Thank goodness for the opportunity to get outside! The only thing is there isn’t an overhang, so I’m brainstorming (pardon the pun) ideas for a covered area during our less than pleasant days this winter.

Tell me, or better yet show me what you’ve done or built to accommodate your new living pattern. A new deck, an extension, or just a small jig of your current space?
Innovative thinking and creative solutions keep our brains moving in a healthy direction, and sharing these ideas sparks the imagination for others.

04/13/2020

I don’t know about you, but I’ve often wondered why we don’t teach home-maintenance like basic cleaning and organizing to kids in school.

Well, here’s our chance.

Turn cleaning and organizing into a source of pride and accomplishment. Pride of place, contribution, and satisfaction is the goal, and making it fun will net the least resistance, and the best results.
Let’s change the societal narrative that cleaning is a burden. We’re creating a new world, after all.

Here are some ideas to shift gears:

-Communicate an energy of fun when you rally the troops.
-Use the word ‘activity’ rather than ‘chore’.
-Create ‘how to’ videos of your kids so they can inspire their friends.
-Set up a video ‘challenge’ for the cleanest room, or most inspiring ‘before/after’.
-Make those videos as silly or instructional as you like.
-Crank the tunes! Create a ‘Cleaning’ playlist of tunes the kids love. Create it together.
-Create a cheer, to inspire and energize them. Sort of a ‘what do we want? A clean house! Why do we want it? Insert your ‘why’.

There. Clean house and capable kids.
Now that’s education! Home School!

01/29/2020

Because pockets...wherever whenever!

10/29/2019

MERMAID BOOKMARKS!
I know, but sometimes I forget my mug.
I will now have STACKS of books going at once on my bedside table, because ❤️ ♥️ ❤️ HOME! I will recycle like a fiend when I grab my friends cups, and fill my books with these lovelies.

10/14/2019

One thing that clients often discover is just how many of one thing they have in duplicate.
One client ended up with 17 rolls of masking tape.
I suppose you’d use 17 rolls of masking tape...eventually.

When we declutter and then organize, we save money and time. Trips to the store, purchasing duplicates, it all adds up.

What is something you discovered about yourself as you decluttered this year?

09/29/2019

We’re moving into colder weather and there are whispers of a countdown to Christmas.
I’m excited about Christmas for the first time in as far back as I comfortably remember. A lot has changed to make that happen.
Our family has chosen to give the kids experiences rather than stuff. They get enough stuff from their other family, and we’re into crafting memories, building compassion, and broadening their horizons, while watching our footprint of course.
I’m super excited to see the years ahead, as we plan trips together, in different combinations, far afield, or more often closer to home. These kids rock my world.

09/24/2019

Simplify your child’s life, and see what happens to your relationship.

When we simplify, we gain physical and mental space. As you decrease your child’s toys and clutter, you increase their attention and capacity for deep play.

09/23/2019

Everyone has a junk drawer.
Categories could include:

Pens
Glasses
Batteries - good and recycle
Rubber bands
Gift cards
Mini tool kit
Stuff to be repaired
Restaurant menus
Tech cords

Because I’m perpetually housesitting (One. More. Month) I carry mine with me. It requires resorting every time. It is smaller than it has ever been, and I’m moving into my own home on November. 1 so this is its next to final evolution. I can’t wait to configure my new space, and create a junk drawer of my own.