Happy Beautiful Spring-Like Wednesday!
Here's an oldie, but goodie! This same time last year, I wrote a Wellness Wednesday inspiring you to prepare for spring and start getting rid of your clutter. March is "Mocha Spring Cleaning" time!! Mentally and physically, all of the clutter has got to go!
A cluttered space creates a cluttered mind!! Ease into your spring cleaning by clearing out simple spaces that have been bothering you! Unconsciously, this clutter may be causing friction in your life and can weigh you down spiritually and emotionally. Once it's cleared, you will not feel anxious, stressed or unorganized anymore. Your mind will be free and you will be able to think clearly. Then, it will be easy to move on to the next thing and truly be able to enjoy your Spring!
Here are some simple ways you can start to clear the clutter from your life:
1. Clean out and organize your purse! Switch up your handbag altogether!
2. Everyday remove garbage and unneeded items from your car.
3. Move slowly when you get home and be aware to put up your keys, hang your coat, wash your hands, change your clothes, etc.
4. Hang up your clothes as soon as you take them off or put them in your dirty laundry.
5. Fold and put away clothes immediately after doing laundry.
6. Wash the dishes or fill the dishwasher as you cook or while the food is cooking. I like to go to bed at night with a clean kitchen, so I usually do this after dinner and put everything away in its place. It does take a little more time, but it's refreshing to wake up to a clean kitchen!
7. Clean out your fridge! Move healthy items to eye level on your shelves so they are easy to get to. I recently started doing this with my farmers market items!
8. Make your bed as soon as you rise. This has truly worked for me! I just feel more structured when my bed is made!
9. Open your mail as it comes in and put in where it belongs.
10. If it's hard for you to get dressed in the morning, it's time to streamline your closet. It's time to organize, rotate, and donate! Clothes, shoes, jackets, bags, etc. Pick up the latest style magazine, think about your personal style, filter through your basics and make a list of items you might need. Think of your clothes as a reflection of you and your mood. Remember that Spring is happy and colorful!
Think of those hot spots and stagnant spaces that just keep collecting clutter and before you know it they become little piles. Lets clear those little piles! The hot spots are high traffic areas like the front door where you take off your shoes, the entry way, dining room table or kitchen counter. The stagnant spaces are out of the way areas like closets, the attic (my attic is horrible!), basement and drawers. Organize hot spots everyday and work on a stagnant space each weekend. (Put on some music and try what's called the 15 minute tidy!)
Start clearing the spaces around you, clear the energy that surrounds you, and relish in a beautiful clean space!
This blog post is courtesy of Mocha Tiffany
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