The birds are chirping, the sun is shining and spring is in the air. With the seasonal transition, you may be feeling pulled to do a little spring cleaning ‚ but this common tradition goes far beyond tidying up your space.After all, spring is a season for rebirth, renewal and growth, so it‚s important to think about
all the areas in your life you can declutter in order to make room for the new. This week on the Vibrant Health blog, we‚re sharing 12 tips to spring clean your life ‚ mind, body and soul.
12 Simple Ways to Spring Clean Your Life
- Let it Go
- Reduce Your Stress
- Clean Up Your Diet or Start a Cleanse
- Upgrade Your Beauty Cabinet
- Clean Out Your Closet
- Clear the Physical Clutter in Your Home
- Go on a Digital Detox
- Do a Morning Brain Dump
- Establish Healthy Boundaries
- Practice Meditation & Mindfulness
- Unsubscribe from Unwanted Services
- Create Room for New Energy
This is an ideal season to make like Elsa on
Frozenand
Let it Go! Ask yourself, ‚What do I need to release this season?‚ Once you‚re clear, you can set an intention for yourself to move forward with clarity.
April is
Stress Awareness Month so now is the perfect time to take a look at the stressors in your life ‚ and what you can do to better manage your stress. While some stress is perfectly normal and unavoidable, chronic stress can lead to an array of health issues including an
increased risk of cardiovascular disease.
Think about some healthy habits you can implement to de-stress ‚ be it through meditation, exercise or even
focusing on your diet.
- Clean Up Your Diet or Start a Cleanse
Speaking of your diet, while you‚re cleaning up your lifestyle it can be helpful to take a deeper look at your diet as well. Are you eating ‚clean‚ ‚ that is, prioritizing nutrient-rich, whole foods as much as possible?
The spring season can be a great time to
go on a cleanse; just be sure to do so mindfully in a way that works for
you. In addition, choose seasonal foods as much as possible and do your homework by
reading food labels (keeping an eye out for added sugar and processed ingredients).
- Upgrade Your Beauty Cabinet
It‚s no secret we‚re a big proponent for clean eating over at Vibrant Health, but just as important as what you put in your body is what you put
onyour body. Clean out your beauty cabinet by getting rid of products with potentially toxic chemicals like parabens, phthalates, and fragrances.
Environmental Working Group (EWG) has a database you can search to see where your products stand. When in doubt, you can make your own beauty products with common household ingredients. Here are some
DIY budget-friendly products to get started!
Give your closet a spring refresh by clearing out the old to make room for the new! Donate old clothes you no longer wear, and put your fall and winter clothes in storage until next year. You may also want to consider a
Spring Capsule Wardrobe‚ noting that less is more when it comes to your fashion collection.
- Clear the Physical Clutter in Your Home
While you‚re on a cleaning streak, you may as well take it a step further by clearing the physical clutter throughout your home. After all, the energy in your home can directly impact your mental space and some mindful decluttering can do you good. Here are
4 simple ways to feng shui your home and bring more joy into your life this season!
While the digital world may not be the first thing that comes to mind when you think of spring cleaning, unplugging from technology can be a great way to cleanse your
mind. Here‚s everything you need to know about going on a
digital detox including simple tips to get started now!
Does your mind feel cluttered with thoughts, stress and endless to-dos? Let it out by putting pen to paper! Try implementing a daily journaling practice or starting your morning with a ‚brain dump‚ (writing out what‚s on your mind) to clear your head and move forward with productivity.
- Establish Healthy Boundaries
Are you a people-pleaser? If you‚re feeling overbooked or burnt out, it can be extremely helpful to establish some healthy boundaries. What can you say no to in order to make more time for yourself? Whether it‚s toxic relationships, events or tasks that no longer bring you joy, start to think about what you can let go of this season.
- Practice Meditation & Mindfulness
Meditation and other mindfulness exercises can be a powerful way to tune into the present moment, reduce stress, and
release negative emotions. The beauty of meditation is that you can do it from anywhere ‚ even just a few minutes in the morning while sipping tea or an outdoor walking meditation in your backyard.
- Unsubscribe from Unwanted Services
If your mailbox (or inbox) is flooding with ‚junk mail,‚ consider unsubscribing from services you no longer need. Think: your monthly subscription to the magazine you never read or unnecessary promotional emails.
- Create Room for New Energy
Last but not least, once you‚ve done your fair share of spring cleaning you can create room for new energy to flow. Consider opening up the windows in your home, adding a fresh coat of paint to your bedroom or buying some house plants to welcome new, feel-good energy into your space.
DISCLAIMER: This information is not intended as a substitute for advice provided by a competent health care professional. You should not use this information in diagnosing or treating a health problem. No claim or opinion in this blog is intended to be, nor should be construed to be, medical advice. If you are now taking any drugs, prescribed or not, or have a medical condition, please consult a competent physician who is aware of herb/drug interactions before taking any herbal supplements. The information presented herein has not been evaluated by the FDA or the Department of Health and is not intended to diagnose, prevent, cure, mitigate or treat any disease or illness.
