Is your home making you tired? Consider addressing these three areas in your home to feel energized and motivated.

My client Annie admitted that her home’s energy had plummeted since she fell ill with Long Covid over two years ago. She had to focus on surviving and was not able to keep up with organizing and cleaning. Her home became cluttered, stagnant, and draining. Annie wanted to restore order but felt overwhelmed and unsure where to start. I confirmed that her home, in its current state, was indeed hindering her full recovery. It had become an embodiment of her low physical and emotional state.

First, we discussed her aspirations to be healthy and vibrant again. It’s crucial to have motivation and clarity, as they fuel the initial spark needed to start digging out. We came up with a to-do list and prioritized where to start.

I’ve outlined the three most critical areas to address below, which should apply to nearly everyone in a similar situation.

Entryway

Annie’s entryway was cluttered with shoes, hats, purses, and other items. Your home’s entrance should greet and welcome you, your family, and your visitors. Clutter in this area sends a message that you are not welcome and might even evoke feelings of guilt or shame. When experiencing fatigue and brain fog, it’s challenging to pinpoint exactly what’s bothering us, so frustration continues to build.

If you find that items accumulate at your entrance, establish a habit of putting things away regularly. If that doesn’t work, reevaluate your entrance’s organization. Adding a shoe rack in a closet or using an entryway table with drawers or an ottoman with storage can help.

Kitchen

Annie’s kitchen surfaces were cluttered with various items, some of which didn’t belong there, like unopened mail and Amazon packaging. The kitchen is where we nourish ourselves, so it’s essential to be in a positive mood, feel clear and relaxed when planning and preparing our meals. If the kitchen’s energy is compromised, we may avoid spending time there, and even when we do cook, we may feel irritated or frustrated. Clutter in the kitchen can hinder our ability to make healthy choices. When we are irritated it is more likely we will grab something unhealthy from the fridge or pantry.

Regularly clearing your kitchen surfaces helps create a relaxed atmosphere, supporting better choices and healthier meals. Adding a seasonal plant or cut flowers and incorporating vibrant orange, red, or yellow colors in the kitchen can create a happier mood while cooking.

Bedroom

In Annie’s bedroom, her nightstand and dresser were cluttered with supplement containers, books, clothes, and other items that didn’t belong there. This clutter collected dust, contributing to her allergies, and created a sense of anxiety and stress, preventing her from relaxing and getting a good night’s sleep.

Having supplements and medications in plain sight sends a message to our brain that we are unwell. We discussed moving the supplements to a kitchen drawer. As for books, it’s okay to have one or two if you enjoy reading in bed, but the rest should go back on a shelf.

Annie reported that as she tackled these key areas, she felt more energized and hopeful. She began taking longer nature walks and using her exercise bike again. I told her that the trick now is to cherish her progress by not letting stuff accumulate again and prioritize her exercise and selfcare.

Having worked with many people in similar situations, I am convinced that shifting and elevating your home’s energy can be the first step toward rediscovering your vibrant, healthy self, particularly if you’re struggling with chronic illness, anxiety, fatigue, depression, or general overwhelm.

If you know someone who is stuck in a similar situation, please share this message of hope with them. Also, if you have any questions, post them below, and I will answer them.