Spring Cleaning
/Written by: Nina Davey, LCPC, ATR-BC, PMH-C
Reawakening
To emerge again.
The season of Spring draws attention to the natural shift in energy and produces momentum in our day-to-day life. Emerging from the winter hibernation, our bodies are eager to stretch and move and breathe in the fresh air. The days are longer, the weather gets warmer - The potential for change expands.
Taking care of our mental health as the spring equinox approaches is a key element to embracing all this season has to offer and aligning with the momentum of springing forward.
Here are a few considerations for this year's spring cleaning.
Connect with friends and loved ones - After being pent up through the winter months, the change in the weather warming up encourages more opportunity and desire to connect and socialize.
Be mindful of the time change - When the days get longer, our boundaries with time can often expand. This is a reminder to set limits with your available time and protect your sleep hygiene with consistent routine.
Start slow - Moving our bodies out of winter hibernation, it is important to listen to your body and fight the urge to sprint out of the gate. Gentle stretching and walking is a great place to start.
Have a plan - Spring cleaning is a great way to shed the external baggage collected over the colder months, however, without a plan, this task can often feel overwhelming. Create a plan of action and take it bit by bit.
Reassess personal goals - At the start of the new year, we often set personal goals. Now is a good time to reassess those goals and make any adjustments or simply just establish new ones.
