3 Things to Clean this Spring
Let’s be real spring is a yearly occurrence yet we are often unprepared. Spring cleaning is meant to prepare space and the acceptance for the new. As you prepare to set your clocks forward this weekend, here are some tips to make sure you don’t miss that hour…
Cleaning your Body - more and more doctors are stressing the importance of gut health (https://time.com/5556071/gut-health-diet/). What you consume for sustance has an influential impact in how you feel physically, emotionally and mentally. Try adding a daily probiotic to help balance good bacteria. Be mindful of what’s on your plate; limit simple carbs (https://www.healthline.com/health/food-nutrition/simple-carbohydrates-complex-carbohydrates#complex-carbs). Up your water intake to help your body’s filters; good measure to start is (0.66 x body weight = water intake in ounces). Increasing your green intake (vegetables) helps make sure you’re getting necessary minerals and vitamins and try adding a quality multivitamin to fill in the gaps.
Cleaning your Media - there has been so much going on and you may find it easier to get lost in another world. Whether that be celebrity gossip, cat videos, or Euphoria it is extremely important to be intentional about the content you consume. Things that we ingest visually are just as important as things we ingest physically. Try not binging television shows that are considered dark or suspenseful; try limiting how much time you spend in one genre. Limit screen time overall to allow for time spending time engaging in other forms of self-care. Unfollow accounts on social media that cause negative thoughts or don’t add value to your mental health.
Cleaning your Energy - there have been quite a few memes going around during the pandemic about how often we should be checking on our friends. This spring I’d highly recommend taking note of the friends that take more of your energy than they replenish rather than who you’ve spoken to the least. There doesn’t have to be a chopping list but friendships play a part in the overall trend of mental health. If you don’t feel appreciated, you’ll wear yourself out trying to prove that you are worthy. If you don’t have a safe space to process your feelings, you’ll spiral more often into negative thoughts. Try asking friends how your relationship can be more balanced. You could also pay more attention to how much you overextend yourself and begin implementing boundaries with clear parameters.
Have you thought about any of the tips above? Share your thoughts or other tips for spring cleaning!
Written by: Rochelle Marecheau, LMFT