12 Apr Spring-clean your life! 20 ways to discard the emotional baggage that’s holding you back
It’s not quite Spring; at least not here in Australia. But who doesn’t like a Spring Clean at any time of the year?
Regular clean outs and tidy ups are great for your internal and external life; and just as great for your emotional life including your mental health and happiness.
So, check out these 20 tips via the Guardian by Lizzie Cernik
From creating a proper support network to practising saying no, experts suggest their best tips for a healthier, happier life
Learn something new
Life changes can make us feel unsettled, taking away our ability to focus. Starting a new hobby or class is a great way to develop a renewed sense of purpose, leaving more space for creativity in our lives. Whether it’s learning a new language or trying a different sport, it really helps to take you away from that “mind clutter” you don’t want.
Sally Potter, women’s wellness leader and hypnotherapist, alofthypnotherapy.com
Write a journal – but take your time
Most people won’t find the time to write in a journal for an hour every day, especially when it’s new to them. But you can still get a lot out of the process by doing it for just five minutes each day, until it becomes part of your normal routine. It’s also worth using a habit tracker app or speaking to a friend to hold you accountable.
Emily Button, life coach, emilybuttoncoaching.com
Volunteer for a good cause
It’s easy to get lost in your own thoughts and daily stresses. Try making time to volunteer for a charity or cause you feel passionate about, and document your journey. By comparing your thoughts and feelings with your usual daily experiences, it will help you to gain perspective, declutter your mind and open you up to new opportunities.
Dr Patapia Tzotzoli, psychologist, patapiatzotzoli.com
Practise saying no
People-pleasing often comes from a place of wanting to be accepted by others. Learning to say no and put healthy boundaries in place is essential, whatever the person’s reaction. Remind yourself that you can cope with the disappointment of others, so that you only take on tasks you can comfortably accommodate in your life.
Laura Greenwood, psychotherapist and maternal mental health coach, lauragreenwoodtherapy.com
Do a digital cleanse
Just because you’ve been a long-time follower of a social media account, it doesn’t mean it’s serving your wellbeing. Spring-clean your feed by unfollowing accounts that make you feel jealous, resentful or unhappy, and try to focus on the accounts you do feel a connection with. “Hate scrolling” might provide a short-term distraction, but it can also be a barrier to engagement, meaning and building genuine connections on and offline.
Dr Charlotte Russell, clinical psychologist, thetravelpsychologist.co.uk/
… keep reading the full & original article HERE