Money.

It’s on most of our minds with all the media’s buzz about debt, doom and disaster. So it’s time to take matters into your own hands, cleaning up your own money mindset and doing your part to create your very own abundance oasis. Regardless of what’s energetically going on around you, there’s no better way to begin to turn any financial frenzy around than with good ol’ Feng Shui.

So, try out these 5 time-tested tips and start opening yourself to the wealth of abundance the Universe…and your home…have to give.

1. Streamline Your Space

Disorganization is one of the leading contributors for environmental stress — the last thing we need if designing your space for success. Think of any CEO or business billionaire and you’ll never see them surrounded by chaotic clutter. Their minds are focused, their actions are precise, and their spaces are orderly.

This week start to mirror the actions of those you admire most with these simple suggestions:

• Start every day with cleared-off desk, wiping it free of paperwork, dust, and all other objects that keep you from focus and clarity.

Insider’s Secret: Ever since shifting my desk to one with only one gorgeous, calming orchid and my laptop, my productivity has skyrocketed…

• Clean out your filing cabinets, closets, and drawers, tossing the old, making space for the new — compartmentalizing and categorizing everything with labels, boxes, and beautiful containers.

• Restructure your paperwork so it no longer clogs up your creativity, establishing the most logical placement and easy-to-use processes for things like your in-box, mail station, daily to-do lists, recycling containers and waste baskets.

2.  Attract Abundance with Art

Manifesting begins whenever we feel strong emotions, so what better way to trigger some fabulous feelings than through beauty, artwork and imagery.

Imagine the life you long for, things you’d most like to accomplish, or the way in which you’d like to live. Then head out to find objects that evoke the strongest positive emotions possible and that also reflect the beauty, abundance, opulence and wealth you wish to experience.

Perhaps it’s a photo of someone you admire, a breathtaking painting, or an expensive item you already own. Whatever it might be, the more objects in your home that makes your heart soar, the more quickly your goals will be drawn to you like a magnet.

Consider these types of additions:

• Images of triumph, achievement, success, passion or power

• Images of objects you would love to own, people you most admire, or places you wish to visit.

• A vision board reflecting your life as you wish it to be 5 years from now.

Insider’s Secret: In my office, I sit facing my vision board. It’s out of site for incoming guests and clients, yet empowering for me as I work.

3. Manage Your Money Mojo

The way you treat money says everything about how you attract it. Take time this week to watch your spending habits and bill-paying practices. Try these simple suggestions to transform your relationship with your money magic:

• Spend in style: Whether it’s upgrading to a new wallet that makes you feel like a million bucks, signing your checks with an executive pen, or finding a beautiful box to stash your cash — make every little detail luxurious.

• Organize your expenses like a well-oiled Fortune-500 company so you are no longer baffled at balancing the checkbook or terrified to do the taxes. Pay bills the minute they come in, and start using a financial program like Quicken to categorize and streamline every step, making money management an absolute delight.

Insider’s Secret: By doing this, I’m now able to tally my expenses at any give moment, and my tax time prep takes me only 30 minutes each year.

• Get a feel for your financial flow by paying for everything in cash. If you’re feeling out of touch with your own money, or tend to overspend easily, then cutting up your credit cards can bring you back into tactile, connected relationship with your beautiful, well-earned cash.

4. Strut Your Stuff

Whenever we prominently display things like degrees, diplomas, awards, certificates, projects, trophies or ribbons, it not only radiates pride, but also inner confidence. So think back to those things that bring you the biggest sense of achievement, and hang them where you’re most likely to see them.

A few display strategies:

• Place images of deities, spiritual guides or teachers in places where you can delight in their soul-soothing effects the most, like across from a desk, near your favorite easy chair, or beside the dining room table.

• Paste your adorable lil’ head onto another photo or online image representing your dream scenario so you can most easily envision and feel your dreams coming true: see yourself autographing that best-selling book; becoming a guest on Oprah; winning a local quilting contest; or finishing a marathon.

• Frame your favorite spiritual reminders, quotes or sayings so you can be inspired and reminded every day — on your desk, in the bathroom, or near you’re front door so you see it first thing every morning as you head for work.

Insider’s Secret: I keep the books and products I’ve created prominently displayed in my workspace since they are currently the most inspiring items to me, and reflect my future career and financial goals.

5. If It’s Broke, Fix It

This may sound obvious, but “Broke = Bummer”. Busted, worn-out, mismatched items or random “stuff” with missing pieces and parts generate unconscious stress and mental distraction, as well as an excuse to avoid pursing greater goals.

This week it’s time to toss out whatever is getting in your way of greater abundance, so look out for any of these self-sabotaging behaviors and beliefs that may be wrecking your wealth or dragging down your dreams:

• Holding onto things because of poverty-consciousness: afraid to toss an item because of the belief that you won’t be able to afford a replacement in the future, or the belief that the Universe isn’t abundant enough to support your needs.

• Holding onto things because of guilt: keeping an object out of fear that letting it go could create pain in another person; a sense of codependency; and overall feeling of responsibility for others emotions and reactions.

•  Holding onto things because of inaction or resistance: a place of stagnancy without movement; or the belief that it will take too darn long to tackle a task. (Gentle reminder: nothing wastes more precious life moments than having a home full of objects that symbolize stagnation, distraction, worry, stress or guilt.)

Insider’s Secret: I keep a box somewhere convenient, yet out of site, and use this to store all of my broken or unsorted objects, making it a habit to visit the box regularly to continue working on repairs.

So now that you’ve clear on this week’s five success strategies, it’s time to get to work and take action.

Action is the key to making all success stick, so this week print out the 5 tips above and check them off as you tackle each task, making notes in the margins on key insights or added ideas you’d like to toss into the Feng Shui mix. Be creative, be expressive and be bold!

Keep me posted on all your successes as you begin to transform your own home into one filled with possibilities, pleasure and most of all, prosperity. Just leave your comments below as you start to dig in… The world is your Feng Shui oyster!

Hi there!

Ah, don’t you just love the weather this time of year?  Almost every area is starting to get bursts of that unstoppable summer energy…

I’ve been enjoying lots of outdoor activities in the area — our huge Earth Day festivities, art fairs, music festivals, healing-arts programs… you name it, it seems to be happening nearby. Come visit my Facebook group to see some fun photos.

Work has provided lots of excitement as well. Staying true to the original meaning of our original name “evolving” arts, my company is going through similar excitement and energy! Like you, we’re forever changing, growing and trying out new things to determine how we can best serve and make the biggest difference in your life.

We’re changing our title, changing our colors, and delving into lots of fun new things in the weeks and months to come. So be on the lookout for lots of exciting emails – you don’t want to miss anything we have planned for this summer…

I HAVE A SURPRISE!

Ok, ok…I just can’t hold it in — I have a surprise for you!

Our first (of many) surprise is something we’ve been working on for some time now…

Many of you have asked, and I’m finally here to deliver our new and improved feng shui workbook. We’ve changed the name, the look, and made it into a full-blown step-by-step training manual with accompanying  audio cd’s, checklists, and a gorgeous binder… it’s the next-best thing to having me right there beside you, leading you every step of the way!

Plus, we’re going to be giving away BONUSES GALORE…

You’ll be receiving more details very soon… So hang tight!

SAVE THE DATES: EVENTS WITH STEPHANIE

• MAY 4th – June 3rd, 8pm E/T:
As you read yesterday, I’ll be speaking at the “Renew Your” Telesummit on May 26th. Come join 13 power-house speakers (including yours truly) absolutely fre*e of cost: http://tinyurl.com/33o5y6m

• MAY 24 – June 10th:
I will be a featured speaker in an exciting series “Body Mind and Business Breakthrough Telesummit for Women Entrepreneurs.” (Details TK)

• JUNE 1st, 8pm E/T:
I will be the guest speaker for the Jena Wellness Center monthly teleseminar series. (Details TK)

• JUNE 2nd, 12 noon E/T:
I will be the guest speaker for Evana Maggiore’s Fashion Feng Shui teleseminar series (Details TK)

• JUNE 12th:
Join me at the exciting re-launch of John Edward’s Infinite Quest site with a whole new design, loads more
content, and some exciting new surprises! (Details TK)

5 SIMPLE STRATEGIES FOR BUILDING
GREATER WEALTH, PROSPERITY AND ABUNDANCE

Money. It’s on most of our minds with all the media’s buzz about debt, doom and disaster. So it’s time to take matters into your own hands, cleaning up your own money mindset and doing your part to create your very own abundance oasis. Regardless of what’s energetically going on around you, there’s no better way to begin to turn any financial frenzy around than with good ol’ Feng Shui.

So, try out these 5 time-tested tips and start opening yourself to the wealth of abundance the Universe…and your home…have to give.

Click here to continue reading…

DO YOU HAVE QUESTIONS FOR ME?

Please respond below in the comments section with any questions you might have, life challenges you struggle with, or any feng shui questions that are baffling you.

We’ll try our very best to incorporate these into future emails and tele-trainings.

Thanks for helping us support YOU more in the future!

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BECOME A “SPACE FOR SUCCESS” AFFILIATE

We’re launching new products and programs this year, and we want to have a way to thank you for all your amazing support by giving you a chance to become one of our special affiliate members.

If you’d enjoy sharing our work with others , we’d like to thank you with a juicy financial “thank you” for doing so, just click here to learn more.

We’ll be sharing more details VERY soon, but if you want to get a jump on things, go ahead and get yourself signed up by clicking here!

MEET STEPHANIE, YOUR SUCCESS STRATEGIST

Stephanie McWilliams, known as the host of HGTV’s hit show “FUN SHUI”, is the founder of Your Space for Success — empowering professional women through coaching, consulting and consciousness-raising classes. Often referred to as the Design Doctor and Spiritual Success Strategist, Stephanie is a women’s Empowerment Coach, a Board-Certified Holistic Health Counselor, Feng Shui Designer, workshop leader, and inspirational speaker.

Her vibrant and sassy website houses lots of fun, free tips and techniques — Come take your Success Personality Quiz, get a FREE Report “21 Ways to Change Your Space and Increase Your Income”, read hundreds of articles, and get a subscription to her inspiring “My Cup of Chi” Newsletter.

Stephanie provides complimentary strategy sessions to all qualified prospective clients, so if you’re ready to take your home, your heart and your happiness to a whole new level, email her at Stephanie@YourSpaceForSuccess.com or call 800-699-8809 to schedule your call today.

That’s all for this week’s edition. Till next time, keep up your amazing evolution, and be brilliant!

Love,

Stephanie

© 2010 Stephanie McWilliams, LLC

Stop Tension in its Tracks with
5 Sure-Fire Stress-Busting Strategies

Good ol’ stress.

We’re likely in perfect agreement that life is not getting easier, and our options can be overwhelming. When all of life’s delights and demands pull us in ten directions at once, finding peace of mind is like finding a pin in a haystack. It’s at those times we need to tame those tensions and set stress to rest. But when life hits us in the face with a pie full of overload, what’s an overwhelmed girl to do?

1. PLAN AHEAD

So much of our modern-day stresses come from having simply TOO much on our plates, creating a nationwide outbreaks of A.D.D. meltdowns. Making a plan, and checking it daily, can not only stop your mind from burning the midnight oil, but help you spend your time more wisely and avoid spinning your life’s wheels.

I use a 1-year, 1-month, 1-week and daily list of goals and/or tasks, following a simplified (yet similar) system outlined in the fabulous book by David Allen called Getting Things Done: The Art of Stress-Free Productivity. Creating a sacred set time to review your greater goals monthly, weekly and daily can really keep your life’s boat sailing smoothly.

Tip: For instant relief and results, try scheduling your day the night BEFORE. Doing this every day can make a huge difference between stress and success!

2. DO THE TOUGH STUFF FIRST

As human beings, we’re programmed to avoid discomfort. That’s why most of our deepest, most important work in life goes unfulfilled. We find temporary comfort in tackling simple, non-threatening tasks, often as an artificial substitute for deeper accomplishment, meaning or purpose.

This week, try working in order of priority. Jot down those things that are truly the most important in order for you to live a full and fulfilled life. What spiritual, career, relationship, financial, travel and health dreams do you hold? Schedule time for these things before all else, and complete them first-thing each day (trust me, the smaller things will still get taken care of)!

The satisfaction you’ll receive from even one week of living from the top down can change your life forever. (For more a more detailed plan, refer to The 7 Habits of Highly Effective People.)

3. SHAKE YOUR BOOTY

Shakin’ your thang can be one of the best healing and stress-reducing remedies around. Even for chronic fatigue, adrenal exhaustion and other tiring challenges, getting yourself moving in gentle yet refreshing ways can oxygenate your blood cells, shift vital hormone balances and release endorphins to both raise your energy and gain mental clarity.

If you’ve fallen out of the movin’ and groovin’ habit, try building in a 30-minute walk most days and report back on the amazing effects by week’s end.

4. CUT THE CLUTTER

When our home offices, work spaces, living rooms and bedrooms are filled with visual reminders of unfinished tasks, broken objects, unsorted papers, or a growing mound of dishes, our bodies react with stress.

Some are more sensitive to clutter than others. And some are simply so tuned-out than they’re no longer conscious to the effects of their surrounding space. So try an experiment this week by taking one area of your home or work, and simply clear off all flat surfaces and hide all the stress-inducing visuals (make sure not to hide them permanently – we don’t want that stuff to turn stagnant).

Track your clarity, optimism and productivity when starting your day with clean surfaces and spacious surroundings (and send your thank-you cards to the address below!).

5. ASK FOR (AND RECEIVE) SUPPORT

When we take an honest evaluation of how we spend our time, quite often we are taking on far more than we can manage (and still stay sane). Asking for support — physically, emotionally and spiritually — can keep things on an energetic even keel.

Starting your day with reflective or meditative time — time where you can call out to Source, God or simply your wiser inner self for inspiration, faith or miracles — can provide spiritual and “inner” support that will powerfully ripple throughout your entire life experience.

Creating a strong emotional support network of friends, family, mentors, teachers and coaches can buoy your spirits when life is otherwise too challenging to face alone.

And lastly, develop solid physical support systems. Taking note of all your routine tasks which could be delegated to someone else can help you create more fabulous free time — that necessary breathing space to blossom more deeply into the beautifully empowered woman that you are!

So with that, I launch you into your week… your life… with a plan, priorities in check, a strut to your step, a sparse space, and support out the wazoo. Here’s to seeing you stress-free and fancy-free in the days and weeks to come. Give these gifts to yourself — you deserve it!

10 QUICK TIPS TO BOOST YOUR ABUNDANCE
IN LESS THAN 10 MINUTES AND UNDER $10!

Are you struggling to keep your confidence up in this down economy? Well, you’re in good company. Many people’s money mojo is being thrown off course with all the negative press from the newspapers, nightly news and social banter. But staying positive and powerful in these trying times is your best bet for lasting success.

Here are a few quick tips to get your physical, mental and emotional environments all working together to help you open up to all of life’s possibilities and continue to turn your dreams into your very own reality. Here’s some quick ways to get started – all for less than 10 minutes and under $10.

10. GET ALL DOLLED UP!

When you’re dressed for success, your mood, body language and belief systems all shift into high gear. With a quick change of wardrobe, perhaps something flashy, fancy or simply funny, you can lift your spirits and strut your stuff!

9. UPGRADE YOUR GOODS!

Try upgrading one simply household product to make you feel like a million bucks. Why not buy a new brand of toothpaste, or test out the swankiest roll of toilet paper? Or how about buying a luxurious bottle of hand-soap, with  a texture, quality and scent that’s simply divine? One item that you use regularly, upgraded to reflect your abundant thinking, will give your spirit and senses a real treat!

8. FRESHEN UP WITH FLOWERS!

Flowers, with their glorious colors and even more delightful scents, can boost your abundance like nothing else! Walking into a home, a room or an office decorated with nature’s perfect bouquet allows you to share the same visual abundance as the rich and famous.

7. SEND KINDNESS IN A CARD!

They say that it is better to give than receive. And I couldn’t agree more! Waiting around for abundance, in all it’s forms, is usually a futile act. But kindness loves action! If you desire a life, heart and wallet full to the brim, start sharing the wealth of your love and generosity now, and send an overflow of optimism to someone who could use a boost. For the price of a stamp, you will truly make someone’s day.

6. CLEAN OFF THAT DESK!

Women in particular are far more sensitive to their physical environment, and we all know that a cluttered desk reflects a cluttered mind. So what better way to get your thinking and your energy focused and fabulous!? Start your day with a sparse and spare desktop, and let your creativity and abundance abound.

5. DARE TO DAYDREAM!

Take 10 minutes to imagine yourself as someone whom you admire. Fill your body with their magnificent energy and revel in their royalty. If you normally have trouble living in a powerful or passionate way, borrowing the good Chi of those you look up to can help you shift your perspective, and find a whole new set of possibilities.

4. WAKE UP AND WALK!

Getting outside for a 10 minute fresh-air break works wonders when you’re feeling foggy, frozen or frazzled. Whether you take your stroll right when you wake up, after your dinner, during a break at work (or all three!), getting your body’s Ch’i flowing helps boosts your immune system, your spirits and your sanity!  And best of all, it’s FRE*E!

3. EAT LIKE AN EMPRESS!

The Empress is my favorite tarot card – reflecting the essence of a strong, refined, balanced and loving woman. Embrace this energy during one of the most sensual things you’ll do all day: Eating! Dining with a relaxed and royal state of mind – savoring every morsel, chewing with consciousness, and relishing every bite, texture and flavor, gives you the same emotional experience as dining in the finest of restaurants.

2. THINK YOURSELF BOUNTIFUL!

Taking 10 minutes to think about an expensive item, a beautiful location, another wealthy woman, or anything at all that fills your heart with happiness changes your thinking and transforms your future. Empowering ourselves as women to stay focused on feeling good, at all cost, is the name of the abundance game.

1. MAKE YOUR BED!

That’s right! However anticlimactic it may seem, one of the quickest, cheapest and easiest ways to shift your well-being is by starting your day off with something having already been finished and completed. Beginning your morning with a beautifully made bed, put together with loving care, helps you begin your day with a renewed sense of accomplishment and optimism.

Happy Valentine’s Day!

And what a Valentine’s day it is here in glorious San Diego… I woke up before dawn to see a dear friend off to the airport, then began preparing for an incredible virtual retreat tele-class where I was the guest speaker, spent the rest of the day whipping up delicious sliced-n-diced veggies for my weekly nosh, and made a batch of raw vegan cookies that are in the dehydrator now (I’ll keep you posted on the results – they sure were delicious right from the mixing bowl). With an evening cuddling fireside with my cutie, and writing to you now from my rooftop patio overlooking the San Diego bay, life simply doesn’t get much better for this grateful red-head!

HEAR STEPHANIE ON MARTHA STEWART MORNING LIVING

Hear me live this Monday morning, February 15th on Martha Stewart Morning Living (Sirius Radio) @ 9:30am E/T (6:30am P/T) — and get the Feng Shui scoop for the (Chinese) New Year!

Just visit http://www.sirius.com/marthastewartlivingradio to find out more!

DO YOU NEED TO GO ON A “DOING-DIET”?

I’m currently on a “Doing-Diet”. You heard me… I’m refraining from… well… DOING just about anything!

I’m delighting in sleeping all day. Cooking new gourmet recipes. Watching endless sunsets. Sitting for hours at the beach. Meditating. Walking. Going to movies. Whatever feels the least like “doing” that I can find!

So, what’s inspired this new diet of mine? (and how can you get in on this fun too?). It’s simple: modern life is FAST! It’s complex, complicated, and sometimes just downright overwhelming. Years ago, life was simpler. We had less pulls for our attention, less options, less stimulation. We could breath easier, focus better and belly laugh a whole lot more. But now more and more of us are going into burn-out simply because we’re not allowing ourselves to NOT do anything… even for a few moments at a time.

Others of us “steal” time for ourselves. We zone out, watch TV, surf the internet or lose ourselves for hours on Facebook. But it simply never, ever quenches the thirst we have for that powerful still connection deep within.

I find so many people— friends, clients, strangers I meet — saying the same thing: “Life’s just too much sometimes!” But what do we do when we get this insight? How many of us truly take the break our bodies, minds and souls deeply need to get re-nourished, refreshed and recharged?

Very few, unfortunately.

This is why burn-out is at an all-time high and adrenal fatigue is becoming more common than ever (I know first-hand).

I invite you to explore your life, review your schedule and scan your to-do list to see if you too have unknowingly joined a “Doing-Derby” rat-race-to-the-finish — that Go-Go-Go-Go-Go-Getter attitude that leaves you with little time for quiet, stillness, gentleness, intimacy or an open heart.

I’m not saying this diet is easy! Trust me, I struggle daily with the desire to do, go, and gobble up life at my previous high-speed pace. But with gentle inner course-correcting, each one of us can find
moments, minutes, or perhaps even hours and days in our schedules to take some well-needed (and deserved) time out to reconnect with ourselves… our spirits.

So for this month, be gentle. Be loving. And try shifting your life’s car into 3rd gear for a while… Trust me, cruising downhill is far more fun than the usual modern-day uphill drive!

FEBRUARY $1,000 DISCOUNT!

Give Yourself the Best Valentine Gift of All: The Gift of Self-Love!

For this month only, I’m offering up a special unlike any I’ve offered before. As a Valentine’s Day treat to kick off a year of love — SELF love (the best kind, indeed!) — I want to gift you with a special limited-time $1,000 discount on my WholeLife coaching program.

This 6-month coaching program combines the best of my years of experience healing not only your home, but also your body and mind. I combine three powerful healing modalities, along with intuition,inspiration, insights (and lots of laughter), to create a unique experience unlike most any other coaching program available.

Coaching is by far my FAVORITE way to work with people just like you! And the results my coaching clients get are the best part of all. So if you’re ready to “Change Your Chi” in 2010, and you have the willingness, openness, eagerness and excitement I look for in my clients, then this is your month!

Here’s what one client had to say…

“Working with Stephanie is light-years beyond what I was expecting. In the shortest time my life started transforming, and I saw changes in myself I never thought possible. I’m feeling a deep sense of joy and stillness I’ve never felt before. When we talk, I feel as if she knows me inside and out – from the very first call! Her genuine love for me, my life, and my challenges, along with her immense compassion, makes this process so powerful, yet so safe. And boy, is she funny too! I’ve done lots of coaching in my past, but have never experienced a healer like this before. Trust me, you will NOT be disappointed!” — C.H.

YOU’LL GET:

• A FRE*E virtual feng shui consultation for your home

• 6 months worth of individual coaching with yours truly!

• Unlimited email support

• The chance to join in on a monthly group support call
(that will be the foundation of my new book “Change Your Chi”)

• Plus lots of goodies that are catered just for you during our time together

HURRY: ONLY FOR THE FIRST 15 PEOPLE:

To help you decide if a coaching relationship is right for you, I want to offer a complimentary mini-coaching session to the first ten people who respond to this email. This is NOT a sales call, but rather a genuine sampling of my coaching program. If after our call, an ongoing relationship feels right to us both, GREAT! If not, I adore meeting new people, and hope that our sample time together gives you some juicy tidbits to get 2010 off to a fabulous start! It’s my heartfelt gift to you…

Just respond to this email if you’re interested in scheduling a complimentary call! But act soon — I’m only taking on 5 new clients this month during this special offer… will one of them be YOU?

And remember, this offer is only good through February — so why not make this Valentine’s Day a day — month — and YEAR to remember for the rest of your life. There’s no better gift than the gift of self-love…

And you’re worth it!

[Just write to me at stephanie@evolvingarts.com for more information.]

With lots of love, and the Happiest Valentine’s to you and yours!!!

Stephanie