The Babe Cave is your Sanctuary
The Babe Cave is not your family room, game room, or dining room. It is your sanctuary. Therefore, it is essential that you keep your BabeCave neat, tidy, and decluttered. When you walk in the door, you want to feel relaxed, at peace, not like you just walked into a war zone or into another room in the house you have to organize or clean.
Minimalism Means Meaningful
You have probably heard the term “minimalism” before, especially in our society where people are buying more and more things. People often assume minimalism means just having less stuff, but the focus is actually more on keeping the things that are meaningful and add value to your life. If you find that you have hoarding tendencies, ask yourself: Does this _________ improve my life in any way? Could I live without this object? If this disappeared from my life, would I even notice? You’d be surprised at all the unnecessary things you don’t really need.
Limit Physical Objects
Try to limit the physical objects in your Babe Cave to only the things that will enhance your experience as you unwind and de-stress. If you’re not sure what to keep in your Babe Cave, look at the ‘Cave Contents’ section of the Babe Cave website to see what essentials you need: a good chair, good light, a scented candle, just the basics. The “Cave Contents” items are useful and serve a purpose to help you relax. The rest – especially stacks of papers – should be removed.
Remove Distractions and Relax
Remove anything you have in your Babe Cave that could be a distraction from relaxation and inspiration. Move the trade journals and lingering work assignments to your office or briefcase. Definitely remove food. But, take heart, you can enjoy that glass of Cab in your Cave. In your Babe Cave, you want only the things you find enjoyable, the things that refresh your mind and soul. Start with a clean, decluttered space. You’ll learn to relax quicker in a minimalist environment.