Winter’s coming, so for those in cooler climates it’s time to think of ways to increase the natural light in your home. Mirrors are one of the easiest ways to achieve this and will give you and your home an instant mood lift.

• If you’re not sure how to start de-cluttering, tell Santa you’d like a copy of ‘Clear your Clutter with Feng Shui’ by Karen Kingston. This is the book that started me on my Feng Shui journey many years ago. It’s an easy read and will give you the tips you need to get the job done.

• Sit down and think about what you would like to achieve in 2008. Write down no more than 3 specific goals on a red piece of paper, and then stick it to the wall next to your front door. Every time you leave the house you will be reminded of your goals and you’ll find yourself on the path to achieving them.

It is the time of year where a lot of us are feeling miserable but there can be reasons other than the cold. In winter people tend to rug up and stay indoors and thus miss out on their usual dose of sunshine. Not only does sunlight provide us with vitamin D it is a known mood enhancer.

Natural light is also Yang and the cold and dark in Yin. By bringing more natural light into the home you are increasing the level of Yang, which in turn will improve your mood and increase energy levels.

You can maximise natural light by strategically placing mirrors near windows, using light catchers and installing skylights. It will also help with the power bills!!

• The kitchen is one of the wealth centres of your home. It’s time to de-clutter those kitchen cupboards. Start with just one draw at a time. You’ll feel energised and it may help free up your money situation.

• Negative images, lead to negative thoughts and negative energy. Take a look at the pictures around your home. If they are ‘unhappy’ or ‘lonely’, they could be bringing those feelings into your life.