Hey fam, guess what?! Spring is less than a month away. If you’re getting excited and can feel your seasonal depression slowly melting away, you’re not alone. We are also ready for a shift in seasons. As much as we love slow winter vibes, time spent cozied up at home. We are equally ready for a seasonal shift! When you think of spring, you may think of fresh air, warmer temperatures, the sun setting later and rising earlier. All beautiful aspects. You may also think of spring cleaning. But do you ever think of spring cleaning your mind? Here us out.

To spring clean your mind, focus on practices like mindfulness meditation, journaling to release negative thoughts, decluttering your environment, setting healthy boundaries, reviewing your relationships, getting enough sleep, exercising regularly, and consciously managing stress through techniques like deep breathing.

Table of Contents

1. Declutter Your Environment
2. Set Healthy Boundaries
3. Clear Your Mind with Mindfulness Meditation and Journaling
4. Prioritize Sleep, Exercise, and Refresh Your Routines
5. Reconnect with Nature and Consciously Manage Stress
6. Save for later + Checklist!

“Today’s blog is focused on how to reset your mind for spring, a full guide and checklist, when you need that extra help.”

1. Declutter Your Environment

Your physical space directly affects your mental state. Take time to clean and organize your environment. Begin with one area, like your desk or bedroom, and clear away items that don’t serve you. Once it’s tidy, maintain it by spending 10 minutes at the end of each day putting things back in place. Digital decluttering is just as important. Organize your emails by unsubscribing from unnecessary newsletters and clearing out your inbox. Clean up your devices by organizing files, deleting old apps, and unfollowing accounts that no longer add value to your life.

2. Set Healthy Boundaries

Mental clarity is often disrupted when you overextend yourself. Setting clear boundaries allows you to protect your mental space and well-being. Start by evaluating areas in your life where you feel overwhelmed – work, relationships, or commitments- and determine where you can say “no.” Set specific limits on your time, whether it’s saying no to social events that drain you or limiting work after hours. Practice communicating your boundaries with kindness and respect, and prioritize activities and people that support your well-being.

This might also be a great time to reassess the relationships in your life. Ask yourself: Do my connections bring me joy and support? Are there relationships that feel one-sided or draining? Consider having honest conversations, adjusting your expectations, or focusing more energy on the relationships that uplift you.

3. Clear Your Mind with Mindfulness Meditation and Journaling

One of the best ways to clear mental clutter is by combining mindfulness practices with journaling. Start with a few minutes of mindfulness meditation each day, whether it’s focused breathing, a guided session, or simply sitting in silence. This practice helps centre your mind, reduce stress, and build awareness of the present moment.

Give this short meditation a try!

10 MIN Guided Meditation To Clear Your Mind & Start New Positive Habits

After your meditation, grab a journal and continue the mental decluttering process by writing down any lingering thoughts, worries, or emotions. Journaling is a powerful tool for releasing negativity and organizing your thoughts. It allows you to externalize your feelings, making it easier to put them into perspective and let them go. If you’re not sure where to begin, start with a brain dump, write down anything on your mind, and follow it up with a few lines of gratitude to shift your focus toward the positive.

By pairing mindfulness meditation and journaling, you can create a calm and focused mental space, setting the tone for a clearer, more balanced day.

If journaling and meditation are not your thing, instead you could flow through a slow mindful yoga session or focus on taking some deep belly breaths while reflecting on how you are feeling and be mindful of how you want to feel.

4. Prioritize Sleep, Exercise, and Refresh Your Routines

Mental clarity starts with a well-balanced routine, and sleep and exercise are key foundations for a clear mind. Aim for 7-9 hours of restful sleep each night and create a calming bedtime routine to help you unwind. Pair this with regular physical activity that you enjoy- whether it’s yoga, walking, dancing, or any movement that helps release tension and boost your mood. Exercise doesn’t have to be intense, just consistent.

In addition to focusing on sleep and exercise, take a look at your daily routines. Refresh your morning and evening habits by adding simple, intentional activities like journaling, stretching, or mindfulness. These small adjustments help you start and end your day with intention, setting the tone for mental clarity and a balanced mindset.

“You can’t pour from an empty cup, take care of yourself first.”

5. Reconnect with Nature and Consciously Manage Stress

Nature has a powerful ability to restore mental clarity and reduce stress. Try to spend at least 20-30 minutes outside each day, whether it’s a walk in the park, sitting by a lake, or even just stepping outside for fresh air. Disconnecting from technology and immersing yourself in natural surroundings can help you feel grounded and clear-headed.

Along with time in nature, it’s important to manage stress proactively. Incorporate techniques like deep breathing, creative outlets, or relaxation exercises into your routine. Regularly reflect on your mental state and adjust where needed to ensure you’re not carrying unnecessary stress. When you pair the calming effects of nature with mindful stress-management practices, you create a balanced, peaceful mindset that nurtures your mental clarity.

BONUS: How to Create Mindful, Intentional Routines:

Morning Rituals

• Greet the Day: A simple stretch or walk can make you feel fresh heading into the day.
• Fuel Yourself: Don’t skip out on breakfast, a nourishing meal to start the day is important.
• Mindful Moments: Set aside some extra time to read, enjoy your coffee or tea in silence, or even connect with a friend or family member. Something to make you feel good before heading into your day.

Evening Rituals

• Tech Detox: Hit that DNB button and tuck that phone away! After a long day, it’s easy to feel burnt out and exhausted, which means you may want to reach for your phone to zone out, but you end up scrolling the evening away. Stepping away from your tech in the evening, especially before bed, is important for your eyes and it will help you decompress.
• Skin Care +Self Care: Take a bath or shower and do your skincare, it can do wonders to help you feel relaxed in the evening.
• Ease into Bedtime: Play some soft music, read some pages of your book, or brew a calming tea – find a ritual that helps ease you into a peaceful state of mind to help you fall asleep.

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As we head into spring, take time to reflect. Regularly check in with yourself by asking: How are you feeling? What’s weighing on your mind? Am I making space for what matters most? Awareness is the first step in creating a healthier mental environment. We all want to feel refreshed when spring comes, if you live in Canada, you know, winters can be long. And just like your home needs a spring clean, your wellness can always use one too!

If you enjoy wellness focused content, check out a few of our other seasonally focused challenges and reflection tools, linked here. Happy spring!

xo

Meg & Cornelia