How to Set Up Your Home Office in Alignment With Your Next Level (And Why You Should Refresh It Every Year)

Your home office isn’t just a functional space — it’s an energetic container for your ideas, income, confidence, and evolution.

If you’ve been feeling uninspired, scattered, stuck, or like you’ve “outgrown” your current work rhythm, it may not be a mindset issue at all. It might be your environment.

Your workspace holds memory. It holds old goals, old identities, old seasons of hustle or survival. And just like we shed layers every year as women, our offices need to evolve with us.

Refreshing your home office annually isn’t about trends or perfection — it’s about alignment.

Why Your Office Must Match the Version of You You’re Becoming

Here’s the truth most women don’t realize:

You cannot create next-level results inside an outdated energetic container.

Your office should reflect:

• The caliber of work you’re stepping into

• The woman you’re becoming, not who you used to be

• The level of calm, clarity, and authority you desire

If your space still mirrors an earlier chapter — a season of overworking, undercharging, or uncertainty — it quietly reinforces those patterns.

Refreshing your office signals to your nervous system and subconscious mind:
“I’m safe to rise. I’m ready for more.”

Why an Annual Office Refresh Is So Powerful

Just like we reset intentions every new year, your office deserves the same ritual.

An annual refresh helps you:

• Release stagnant energy and outdated goals

• Create mental clarity and renewed motivation

• Anchor a new identity through your environment

• Reclaim ownership over your time, focus, and creativity

Even small shifts — rearranging furniture, changing art, or updating textures — can radically shift how you show up in your work.

Start With an Energetic Cleanse (Before You Decorate)

Before you buy or add anything new, clear first.

This is the most overlooked step.

Do a slow, intentional reset:

• Clear out paperwork tied to old projects

• Remove items that trigger stress or obligation

• Let go of décor that no longer reflects who you are

As you do this, ask yourself:

“Does this belong to the woman I’m becoming — or the woman I’ve already outgrown?”

Your space should feel lighter after this step.

Feng Shui Foundations for a Next-Level Home Office

You don’t need to follow rigid rules — feng shui is about flow, safety, and intention.

Here are the essentials that make the biggest difference:

1. Desk Placement = Personal Power

Ideally, position your desk so you can see the door without being directly in line with it. This creates a sense of safety and authority — you’re not bracing for interruptions or surprises.

When your body feels safe, creativity flows more easily.

2. Support Behind You

A solid wall, bookshelf, or cabinet behind your chair symbolizes support in your work and career. Avoid sitting with your back exposed if possible — it subtly creates stress and vulnerability.

3. Clear the Space Under Your Desk

Clutter beneath your desk blocks forward momentum. Keep this area open and clean to support progress and opportunity.

Design Your Office for the Energy You Want to Feel

Instead of asking “What looks good?”, ask:

• How do I want to feel while working?

• Calm and focused?

• Creative and inspired?

• Grounded and confident?

Then design accordingly:

• Soft neutrals calm the nervous system

• Warm metals elevate confidence and abundance

• Natural textures ground your energy

• Intentional art reinforces identity and vision

Your office should feel like a sanctuary, not a pressure chamber.

Use Artwork as an Identity Anchor

Artwork in your office should be deeply personal and intentional.

Choose pieces that:

• Reflect who you are becoming

• Evoke confidence, expansion, or calm

• Act as visual reminders of your values and vision

This can include:

• Editorial or magazine art that represents aspiration

• Quotes that anchor your focus

• Images that symbolize freedom, leadership, or creativity

Think of your walls as a living vision board, not decoration.

FENG SHUI TIP: Gold is the color of success, so when it comes to your home office I like to encourage you to decorate with gold. I personally love to hang gold frames for the art in my work area. It pulls in wealth. Just like to gold crystals Pyrite & Citrine pull in wealth, the metal will do the same thing energetically. If you want to learn more about how to Feng Shui with crystals, read this book.
This is how Feng Shui works, its exactly like the law of attraction! Your home becomes your real life vision board.

Refresh the Details That Signal “Next Level”

Sometimes it’s the smallest upgrades that shift everything.

Consider refreshing:

• Your chair (comfort = confidence)

• Desk accessories (trays, organizers, lamps)

• Lighting (soft, layered light reduces stress)

• Textiles (a rug or curtain can ground the space)

Ask yourself:

“Would the next-level version of me work here?”

If the answer is no — that’s your cue.

I never used to like gallery walls. But once I started using interesting photos, magazine tears and different things in frames. It made my home so much more light hearted fun and enjoyable. For more fun tips, listen to this podcast episode to inspire you for your workspace.

Your Office Is a Mirror of Self-Trust

Your workspace should tell a story:

• That you trust yourself

• That you value your time and energy

• That your work matters

When your office feels intentional, your work becomes more intentional too.

This is how environment supports embodiment.

Let Your Office Grow With You

Your home office isn’t meant to stay static — it should evolve as you do.

Refreshing your space each year is an act of self-respect. It says:
“I honor my growth. I make space for what’s next.”

When your environment matches your expansion, everything feels easier — focus, creativity, confidence, and flow.

And that’s when your next level begins.

Listen to this podcast episode for more:

10 stunning home offices to inspire you

01 | Black and gold

02 | Bright natural light

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03 | Cozy neutrals

04 | Bohemian textures

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05 | Monochromatic white

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06 | Chic and architectural

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07 | Modern and Minimal

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08 | Quiet and moody

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09 | Elegant Cloffice

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10 | Modern Parisian

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Putting It All Together: Create a Space That Inspires the Life You’re Building

At the end of the day, creating a beautiful home office isn’t about copying someone else’s aesthetic — it’s about crafting a space that supports your clarity, creativity, and confidence. When your office feels open, light-filled, and intentional, it invites you to show up differently. You think more clearly. You work with more ease. You trust yourself more deeply.

The most inspiring spaces are the ones that feel calm yet expansive, minimal yet warm — spaces that give your ideas room to breathe. As you look through these office spaces, let them spark possibility rather than pressure. Notice what feels grounding, what feels elevating, and what feels like the next version of you. When your environment reflects the life you’re building, inspiration stops being something you chase — it becomes something you live inside of every day.

If this post stirred something in you — a desire for more clarity, ease, or alignment in the way you work — know that it’s not just about your office. It’s about your nervous system, your sense of safety, and the way you allow yourself to be supported as you grow.

This is exactly what I teach inside Shine Online. We don’t just talk about strategy or visibility — we focus on building a life and business that feels grounded, regulated, and sustainable. When your environment supports you and your nervous system feels safe, showing up online, creating consistently, and receiving abundance becomes so much easier.

Your home, your body, and your work are deeply connected. When they’re in alignment, you stop forcing — and start flowing.

If you’re ready to build your next level from a place of calm, clarity, and self-trust, I’d love to support you inside Shine Online.

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5 simple spiritual morning habits to add to your daily routine

Have you been looking for some simple ways to stay spiritually connected during your week? You’re in luck! I’ve put together a list of 4 simple spiritual healing habits that you can easily add to your everyday routine.

Early this morning while in my quiet time, I was reading a book, the Art of Bliss. It is such a good reminder to keep yourself centered and connected to your spiritual side.

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In order to stay calm through the through the difficult or surprising things that life brings your way, you want to keep yourself grounded and centered. It wasn't until I started incorporating my morning rituals, affirmations and meditating/journaling that I noticed a HUGE change in my life.

Morning spiritual rituals offer a precious opportunity to start the day with intention, mindfulness, and gratitude. They empower individuals to nurture their inner selves, set a positive tone for the day, and cultivate habits that contribute to personal growth and well-being, ultimately enriching their overall quality of life.

The importance of spiritual rituals in the morning cannot be overstated, as they set the tone for the rest of the day and offer numerous benefits for one's mental, emotional, and spiritual well-being.

These rituals provide a sacred and intentional space for individuals to connect with their inner selves, higher consciousness, or their chosen spiritual path.

Engaging in these activities allows individuals to cultivate a sense of mindfulness and inner peace, helping them ground themselves before the hustle and bustle of daily life begins.

Furthermore, these rituals create a sense of routine and discipline, which can lead to improved self-discipline and time management throughout the day. They provide a reliable anchor point in a world often filled with chaos and unpredictability.

4 simple spiritual healing habits to start your day

01 | HARNESS THE POWER OF SPIRITUAL HOME CLEANSING:

I absolutely LOVE burning palo santo in my home and sometimes I will even sage. Every morning, I light it up, open a window and let the smoke fill the air. For me, it represents a clearing of my space.

Each morning when you wake up its a new day. Spiritually cleansing your space is like a physical representation of that. On Sundays, I like to do my sage ritual, its a bit of a longer ritual so I take longer to do that one. I loved this girls point of view on smudging, too. 

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02 | SET POSITIVE INTENTIONS

and say positive affirmations out loud every morning. Today will be a great day! I am going to win today! I'm ready to kick butt and accomplish my goals with effectiveness! What is for me, will not miss me! I could go on and on.

I have lists that I read from in the mornings. I know it sounds silly but its scientific. Thoughts become things, what you think about is where your energy goes. When I am around friends or family and they say negative things about themselves, I say "don't talk about my friend like that". 

Be the person that lifts yourself up so you can lift others up too.

This offers an opportunity to express gratitude for the gift of a new day and to set positive intentions. By acknowledging the blessings in one's life and visualizing the day ahead with positivity and purpose, you can enhance your overall outlook and increase your resilience in the face of challenges.

HOT TIP: While I am saying my positive intentions and affirmations, I also light a candle as I say them and using matches feels very romantic. This is a very impactful ritual because in Feng Shui, the fire element will activate, so when you speak your intentions into the flame they are activated energetically!

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03 | ROMANTICIZE YOUR BATH / SHOWER TIME:

As you are getting ready for your day, making sure that your shower/bath time is as calming and inspiring as possible is such a beautiful way to start the day.

I am a sucker for beautiful products and packaging. I mean, I don't like anything that isn't pretty in my bathroom. There is something luxurious about bath salts and scrubs. I keep candles all over my bath tub and try to have fresh flowers in there too.

When I take a salt bath, I literally imagine the negative thoughts and stress of the day just wash away. If you don't like taking baths, learn how to turn your shower into a sanctuary.

Paying attention to self-care is the most effective way to stay productive and successful in your life. When you are tripped up by too much going on, you can't be operating as the best version of yourself so why waste your valuable time?

04 | Practice mirror work

Mirror work is one of the most powerful—and surprisingly emotional—spiritual habits you can add to your mornings. Popularized by the late Louise Hay, a pioneer in self-love and affirmations, mirror work involves looking deeply into your own eyes and speaking loving, empowering words to yourself. Louise often said, “The most powerful affirmations are those you say to yourself in front of a mirror,” because the mirror reflects back more than just your image—it reflects your relationship with yourself.

Most of us go through life being our own harshest critic, often without realizing how much self-judgment we carry. Mirror work turns that on its head. It invites you to meet yourself each morning with compassion and presence, just as you would greet someone you truly love. This isn’t about vanity—it’s about self-connection. When you lock eyes with your reflection and speak directly to yourself, you bypass the mind’s chatter and connect with your subconscious, where deep emotional shifts can occur.

Louise Hay often recommended starting with simple phrases like, “I am worthy of love.” “I am proud of who I am becoming.” or “I approve of myself.” At first, it might feel awkward, or even bring up unexpected emotions. That’s normal. With time and repetition, your self-talk begins to soften, your confidence strengthens, and you start carrying yourself differently—more open, grounded, and assured.

To make it easy, try adding mirror work right after brushing your teeth or as the final step in your skincare routine. Just 1–2 minutes of looking into your own eyes and speaking kindness can shift your energy for the entire day. Over time, you may notice what Louise Hay taught so beautifully: that how you speak to yourself becomes the foundation for how you live your life.

05 | DRESS UP FOR YOUR DAY ACCORDING TO YOUR VENUS ENERGY

This one I can speak from personal experience that it will completely change your life. Several years ago, when I started studying about and reading birth charts in depth, I learned that you inner goddess energy could be magnified outwardly by your Venus placement.

So, I began creating my signature style according to my Venus sign. You can see how to find what yours is and read more about that here. What I noticed about it was that my days were completely transformed. I began to feel more confident in my day because I felt like I was dressing more powerfully. Also, I noticed that people would respond to me differently, in a way that felt more positive and uplifting.

HOT TIP: In order to make the experience of getting up in the morning and enjoying dressing up, you want your closet to feel good. I have a very specific spiritual closet cleansing ritual you might enjoy too.

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