Preparing Your Bedroom for Greater Peace and Renewal Before December 8

As the holiday season approaches, many people take time to refresh their homes and create a calm environment that supports good rest. For those who observe December 8 as a meaningful spiritual day, it can be a natural moment to clear away clutter, release emotional weight, and prepare the bedroom as a place of comfort and renewal.

Even if you’re not religious, this simple practice of refreshing your space can bring a deep sense of ease, especially for older adults who value a peaceful home.

Certain items, often overlooked, can take away from the restful atmosphere we want in the place where we sleep. Removing or reorganizing them can help create a cleaner, calmer bedroom that supports relaxation and clarity.

Below are a few things to review before December 8—or any time you feel ready for a fresh start.

Stopped or Unused Clocks

A clock that no longer works may seem harmless, but many people find that it creates a subtle sense of delay or stagnation in a room. It can serve as an unintentional reminder of unfinished tasks, projects that aren’t moving forward, or simply a feeling of being stuck.

What to do
Take the clock out of the bedroom. If it has sentimental value, store it in another part of the home or have it repaired so it can function again.

Broken or Damaged Items

A bedroom is meant to be a place of rest, but when it contains objects that are cracked, chipped, or no longer usable, it can quietly influence how we feel. These items often signal disorder or lingering stress, and many older adults find that removing them instantly creates a lighter atmosphere.

Common examples: