When most people here Spring cleaning, the first thing that pops into their head is their physical space. But there are more things out there that you can Spring clean. Surprised? You shouldn’t be. Here are 7 areas you can look at to Spring clean your life. This time of year is the perfect time to make a new plan that suits your current circumstances.
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Spring cleaning is a great opportunity to clear out everything that you do not need. Often times it is not only your home that needs a yearly scouring, but also other parts of your life. This is a time to analyze what is working for you and what is not.
Here are some areas to keep in mind when you want to Spring clean your life.
This may be one of the most important areas in need of spring cleaning. If we do not take care of our mental or emotional health, we will find it difficult to maintain health in any other area.
Let’s face it, talking about mental health can be a really hard thing. Most of us don’t want to feel vulnerable or exposed, so we bury it because we are afraid of what other people think. This isn’t a good thing to do. It actually increases your stress, which effects your health as well. Ask me how I know.
When you make mental & emotional health a priority, you are more likely to set your self up for success when it comes to continuing on your path to a fresh start.
Most of us have a desire to live well, and to treat our body right. However, over time this resolve may slip. Indulging in an unhealthy treat every now and then may become a regular occurrence, and our diets and lifestyles can slip drastically.
Now that Spring is here, and time change has happened, I find it much more motivating to go out on a daily walk in the evening. I gained SO much weight over the Winter, and I admit it makes me tired and cranky. Definitely not how I want to live my life.
Take a look at everything you do in regards to eating and exercise. Are you supplying your body with the nutrients it needs to thrive and feel energetic? Exercise is essential to prevent a wide variety of diseases are you making time for it? Spring cleaning is a great time to do a lifestyle overhaul.
This is never an easy thing to discuss. We, as humans, crave the closeness we have with other people. What kind of relationships are you involved in? From family to friends, do your relationships build you up or destroy you? Spring cleaning is a good time to take stock of who you are spending your relationship currency on.
You may find that you wish to spend less energy on someone who does not have your best interest at heart, in order to have more of yourself to give to those who do.
I seriously struggle with this aspect of my life. I don’t know when to let go sometimes, and that affects my emotional life. See how everything is interconnected?
As someone who likes to schedule their life, I also suffer from schedule freeze. What is schedule freeze? I want to spend so much time scheduling my life that I don’t schedule anything because I freeze. Definitely not a good thing.
I admit, I am a planner junkie and a sticker junkie. See this picture of my schedule for May? We were supposed to head to Sandals Resorts for our next trip. Well our trip got pushed off, so all my careful planning went out the window.
So, how busy are you? Is your schedule manageable, or do you find yourself with never enough time? Being involved in too many things is not supportive of your health and wellness, and you may need to cut out a few activities to find time to indulge in some healthy relaxation.
What goals have you been working toward? Are the things you strive for still a good indication of who you are inside? If your original goals no longer reflect the real you, now is a great time to make some changes to your list, and begin to pursue things that truly reflect your authenticity.
Spring cleaning is a perfect opportunity to make a move from things that are no longer serving you well. It is a time of reflection and taking every detail in your life into account. Do you have goals for improving your financial status? Are you ready to buy your first home?
Whatever they are, write them down. Formulate a plan. Then put that plan into action. Take it one step at a time. Don’t plan unrealistically, which may set your up for failure. Small steps go a long, long way. Own them. Execute them. And don’t be afraid to change them as time goes or if your priorities change.
What goals have you been working toward? Are the things you strive for still a good indication of who you are inside? If your original goals no longer reflect the real you, now is a great time to make some changes to your list, and begin to pursue things that truly reflect your authenticity.
Maybe you can look into remote work, or even work-from-home jobs. Whatever you decide, make sure you are passionate about it. I may grumble about my job sometimes, but I couldn’t imagine not having my position at work. When you enjoy what you do, then it is easier to ride out the bumps and obstacles that may be in your way.
Spring cleaning is a perfect opportunity to make a move from things that are no longer serving you well. It is a time of reflection and taking every detail in your life into account. How will you be Spring cleaning your life?
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