{"id":814,"date":"2008-12-18T06:00:04","date_gmt":"2008-12-18T14:00:04","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.pickthebrain.com\/reinvent-yourself-in-21-days\/"},"modified":"2013-08-19T13:48:54","modified_gmt":"2013-08-19T21:48:54","slug":"reinvent-yourself-in-21-days","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.pickthebrain.com\/blog\/reinvent-yourself-in-21-days\/","title":{"rendered":"Reinvent Yourself in 21 Days"},"content":{"rendered":"
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Can a mop and a dust cloth bring happiness and luck?<\/p>\n

Back in August, I picked up a book written by Mr. Mitsuhiro Masuda (in Japanese) who advocates the power of cleaning and decluttering.\u00a0 He maintains that we can be happier and luckier by cleaning up our place of living.\u00a0 I was a brand-new entrepreneur at that time, meaning my business was starting to attract some clients but not enough to be in full operation, so I had time and was willing to try anything to improve the situation.<\/p>\n

Now, I know grabbing a dust cloth and reorganizing the bookshelf is as boring as it gets in personal development. But we intuitively know our environment affects our mood. When we are in a poorly-lit, cluttered room where we can’t find what we need and what we see doesn’t resonate with who we are, we feel messy, sad, frustrated, and out of place.\u00a0 How can we feel bright, efficient, well-organized and be in the natural flow of energy?\u00a0 Clean up!<\/p>\n

Many people are big on decorating their place.\u00a0 That is fine.\u00a0 But cleaning needs to happen before decorating.\u00a0 Before creating your new YOU, you need to let go of your old YOU. Physically taking care of your environment by cleaning and decluttering can stimulate letting go of your mental clutter that has been holding you in the old pattern.<\/p>\n

The 21 Day Outside In Personal Development Program<\/h2>\n

The book came with the 21 day action plan.\u00a0 It’s a good plan, but very women-oriented, so I have modified it to be helpful for everyone.\u00a0 You work in one area for three days, totaling seven areas of your place of living.
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\nBefore you start, visualize who you want to be.\u00a0 You are going to make your place fit for that person, your future self.\u00a0 In my case, I visualized myself working happily and proudly as spiritual consultant, with many clients who appreciate my service dearly.<\/p>\n

Ready?\u00a0 Let’s begin.<\/p>\n

Letting the fresh air cleanse and refresh the place<\/strong><\/p>\n

Day 1: <\/strong>Open the windows to change the air.<\/p>\n

Day 2: <\/strong>Open the windows first thing in the morning and take a few deep breaths.<\/p>\n

Day 3:<\/strong> Open the windows first thing in the morning, take a few deep breaths, and say \u201cThank you.\u201d<\/p>\n

You want to keep the good habit of caring for your personal space.\u00a0 Changing air is the easiest and immediately-effective approach, so you are spending full three days to get this in your behavior system.\u00a0 Keep doing this.\u00a0 Open the windows whenever you feel stuck. And add the positive energy of gratitude.<\/p>\n

What is your baggage literally?<\/strong><\/p>\n

Day 4: <\/strong>Take out everything from your wallet and throw away unnecessary items such as old receipts and coupons.\u00a0 Wipe the wallet with soft cloth and put things back with gratitude.<\/p>\n

Day 5: <\/strong>Do the same with your purse or bag.\u00a0 Carry only what you need in an organized way.<\/p>\n

Day 6:<\/strong> Check the address book in your cell phone or PDA.\u00a0 Delete contacts you do not need.<\/p>\n

You are literally taking care of your baggage.\u00a0 Let go of the weight of junks and people who you know only drag you down. By making space for new things and people to come in, you are letting them in.<\/p>\n

Bathroom: See yourself as you are to become who you want to be<\/strong><\/p>\n

Day 7:<\/strong> Clean the mirrors in the bathroom.<\/p>\n

Day 8:<\/strong> Wipe the lights in the bathroom.<\/p>\n

Day 9:<\/strong> Put away the personal care items in the cupboard and clean the vanity.<\/p>\n

The bathroom is where you go naked and see exactly who you are, both physically and figuratively.\u00a0 It may be uncomfortable to see yourself clearly as you are, but knowing who you are is the start of becoming who you want to be.<\/p>\n

Bedroom: Energize yourself<\/strong><\/p>\n

Day 10:<\/strong> Move as many appliances, furniture and knickknacks out of the bedroom.\u00a0 Vacuum (including the underneath of the bed).\u00a0 Bring in only what is nurturing for your rest and relaxation. Other things such as electric gadgets go to your work area.<\/p>\n

Day 11: <\/strong>Go through your wardrobe and throw away clothes that you don’t wear any longer.\u00a0 You can donate them to Good Will if they are still in good condition, so don’t feel bad about this.<\/p>\n

Day 12: <\/strong>Wash the bed linen and the clothes.<\/p>\n

Comfortable and energetically-clean bedroom is critical to be recharged fully during your sleep.\u00a0 Day 10 takes a lot of moving big items, so get help.\u00a0 Then define your new self by the clothes.\u00a0 This doesn’t have to mean you need to buy new clothes.\u00a0 First, let go of clothes that don’t resonate with who you want to be.\u00a0 They are holding you in your old roles.<\/p>\n

Work Area: Make room for the new you<\/strong><\/p>\n

Day 13:<\/strong> Check your bookshelf.\u00a0 Throw out books that you’ve read and don’t expect to read again, books you thought you would read someday but don’t see when that would be, along with old magazines and scraps.<\/p>\n

Day 14:<\/strong> Clean up the desk drawers.\u00a0 Keep only what you need in an organized way.\u00a0 Other things can go to storage such as office supply box.<\/p>\n

Day 15:<\/strong> Throw away your other \u201csomeday\u201d items.\u00a0 This may include exercise kits, hobbies you thought you might try later, anything that you are holding onto just because it was cheap, or expensive, or supposed to be useful but don’t really see how it fits into your life.<\/p>\n

That vague \u201csomeday\u201d never comes.\u00a0 If you are serious about becoming the person you want to be, you have a plan \u2013 the fact that it stays someday means you don’t really need it. Let\u00a0 go of your someday stuffs and make room for the very thing you really want. <\/em><\/p>\n

Entrance: Clear your door way for better luck<\/strong><\/p>\n

Day 16:<\/strong> Designate area to take off shoes.\u00a0 You don’t want to bring in the dirt, literally and figuratively, from the outside into your personal space.<\/p>\n

Day 17:<\/strong> Clean up the door way.\u00a0 The entrance is the first place your visitors see upon coming to your place, so strive to give great first impression.\u00a0 No trash sitting there, please.\u00a0 This also helps you feel better yourself when you come home.<\/p>\n

Day 18: <\/strong>Clean your shoes.<\/p>\n

The entrance is your interface with the outside world. You have prepared yourself by getting well recharged, letting go of the old, and making room for the new.\u00a0 Now you are ready to receive the good, and the luck comes through the doorway, symbolically and sometimes even literally.<\/p>\n

Living and dining area: Receive the goodness with gratitude<\/strong><\/p>\n

Day 19:<\/strong> Clean the dining table.\u00a0 As usual, no unnecessary items \u2013 just clean placemats and a flower would do.<\/p>\n

Day 20:<\/strong> Clean the windows.\u00a0 (Have you been opening them occasionally?)\u00a0 Let the light in.<\/p>\n

Day 21:<\/strong> General clean up.\u00a0 If there are items that seem to be out of place, decide if you need it, and if so, decide where it goes.\u00a0 Each item needs its place.\u00a0 You want your place in the world, too.<\/p>\n

Living and dining area is where you eat, relax and enjoy yourself and your loved ones.\u00a0 Are you fully ready to receive the good luck?\u00a0 Make your living room comfortable by first letting go of the mess.<\/p>\n

Congratulations, you made it!\u00a0 Your place must be shining, and I’m sure you are feeling so proud.\u00a0 You are also clear in your thinking without all the distractions.\u00a0 You are on your way to be the person you envision.<\/p>\n

How it worked for me<\/strong><\/p>\n

In September, my business grew big time and I’ve kept several weeks worth of waiting list since.\u00a0 Do you think this is just coincidence?\u00a0 Maybe.\u00a0 But why don’t you try this program and see for yourself?
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About the writer:<\/strong> Akemi Gaines writes for <\/em>Yes to Me – Spiritual Healing and Growth for Greater Success<\/em><\/span><\/a>.\u00a0 She is a new entrepreneur, serving people who are serious about personal and spiritual growth through her <\/em>Akashic Record Reading<\/em><\/span><\/a>.\u00a0 You can subscribe to her blog <\/em>here<\/em><\/span><\/a>.<\/em><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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