Can a Doormat Give You a Better Life?

I've got a thing for doormats.

Why?  Oh.  It must be because I'm a feng shui consultant, and doormats are one of the best things you can do for your life feng-shui-wise.

I know, I know -- how can a doormat make THAT much difference?

Well, if you know anything about the Mouth of Chi (aka the front door), you know that you want to make it as inviting as possible.  This is because it represents inviting good things into your life.  If it's friendly, fun, and bright, you have a better chance of attracting chi (good things).  If it's anything less, well, you are just short-changing yourself.

But don't listen to me.  Try it out!  If you have a crappy doormat, go ahead and buy one that you absolutely love, and then call me to tell me how right I am.  That you finally got that promotion at work, that you won the lottery, that you have been looking for Mr. Right, and oh my, you found him, like, the day after you put down the better mat.

(DISCLAIMER: if you have a lot of other feng shui boo-boos going on in your home, then I cannot guarantee the longevity nor the extent of your results.  However, you will still experience a positive, possibly major shift.)

Here are some do's and don'ts with the doormat situation:

DO put your personality into it, if you feel like it.  How cute is this little DIY?

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 DO go for red as it's a chi (good energy) attractor.  Fun patterns can work.  Elegant is good if that is the message you want to send to the world.

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Again, DO feel free to express yo'self.  Think of what or who you would experience if you came up to the front door and saw this --- Pac Man!  (I'd guess playful, funny, youthful, and well, into video games?  Fun with a twist of nerd, maybe?)

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 Feeling patriotic?  Who says you have to keep your pride to yourself until Independence Day?  (Just don't overdo it -- save the flags for July.)

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When in doubt, you cannot go wrong with red, red, and red and welcome, welcome, welcome.

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And then THIS is absolutely what NOT to do.  This is the DON'T of the day.  Chi does not have this sort of sense of humor -- good things will run away from you as a result.

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But let's end on a high note...

 I personally love pink and I love hearts and I love love, so this is something I would choose (but I love the red and the simple welcome too -- oh how to decide!?)

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In short, you want something clean, nice, and simple, perhaps with a reflection of your personality -- make sure to keep it maintained and to buy something somewhat durable.  After all, it needs to be functional too!

9 Feng Shui Things You Probably Already Do

1.  Cleaning.  Yes, cleaning counts A TON.  A clean house welcomes in the good chi and allows the energy to circulate happily.  You will feel healthier and happier in a clean house, because guess what, it promotes health and happiness!

2.  De-cluttering.  We all know that AHHH feeling when we get rid of clothes, toys, and anything else that is just taking up precious space in our homes.  In feng shui, new and good opportunities can better enter our lives when we "create a vacuum" and let go of that which no longer serves us.  Here's to "out with the old, in with the new!"  It works!

3.  Creating a lovely front entrance.  The ever-powerful Mouth of Chi.  That's what the front door is referred to in feng shui.  It's where "the breath of life" comes in (hence, "mouth").  When it's pleasant and inviting with a nice cheerful welcome mat, again, it symbolizes saying to the Universe:  "Hello, please come in and bring good things with you!"  Wouldn't YOU want to walk into the doors below???  So does Good Energy!

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4.  Using the front door.  Yes, even the very practice of using your front door is good feng shui!  Think about it -- you can't eat with your mouth shut all the time, right?  Neither can good energy come into your home if you never use your front door.

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5.  Making up your bed.  The subconscious loves ritual.  So even the easy ritual of making up your bed every morning sends the message to your Self that sleepy time is over and play/daytime has begun!  Plus it makes your bedroom feel good.

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6.  Straightening up before you go to bed at night.  When the things are put away, the dishes are done, the curtains are closed, and the desks are cleared off, you have a better chance for a good night's sleep because these little tasks are not tugging on your subconscious.  Double duty:  when you wake up to a clean, tidied home, your psyche is ready for more important things so that your energy can go towards the fun stuff.

7.  Putting flowers around the house.  Fresh, wonderful flowers add color, life, scent, and beauty to the home.  Definitely good feng shui!

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8.  Lighting a candle.  Don't you just love the warmth of a great-smelling candle.  You are promoting good energy by bringing in light, movement, color, and again aroma....especially if the candle is in your Self-Expression or Romance section of the bagua!


9.  Closing the toilet lid.  Okay, so maybe this isn't something you already do, but you should!  The toilet represents a downward energy into no-man's land that could just be sucking all that good energy down if you leave the lid open.  Plus, it's just more pleasing to have the lid closed.  So keep a hold on your money and good luck by making this simple act a habit in your household.