It’s hard to believe that spring has officially arrived already. I love this time of year, lovely lighter mornings (and evenings), flowers coming into bloom, warmer more palatable weather (albeit often damp) and I can honestly say a spring in my step. This time of year has always made me feel great.
Many people like to do a traditional spring clean at home, throwing open windows and breathing new air into the house. I do my best, but cleaning for me is a chore. So I like to apply my spring clean to my mind. It may at first seem an odd thing to do so stay with me on this one.
How do you spring clean your mind?
As with spring cleaning the home, spring cleaning your mind is about clearing out the clutter, giving your brain some space to work and allowing clean thoughts in. Consider the following:
- Let those grudges go? Has someone upset you and you’re still holding onto those angry or irritated thoughts. It’s really difficult at first but if you can let go of your anger do so. If someone has upset you, are they really worth your precious thinking time?
- Make time to think. People who practice yoga, meditation or mindfulness are really good at this. It’s all too easy to do your thinking on the hop, 5 minutes here and there between the shopping and the school run will never be productive.
- Keeping a diary, journal or blog is fantastic for achieving clarity and getting rid of negative or out of date emotions. The act of transferring our thought to paper can free the mind and eradicate negative feelings
Once you have some brain space then it’s a great time to be creative, whether that’s precious planning time or getting arty go and do it – it could change your future.
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Carolyn Trafford is a Leek based creative Freedom Practitioner supporting others in achieving the life they want. If there’s something you want to achieve get in touch today.
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