Renew and Refresh
Renew and Refresh
Spring is here and it's time to air out everything that's been collecting dust over the cold, dark winter months. Spring cleaning isn't just for your home. You can clean up mental clutter and renew your mind and your soul! Here's how!
Written by Jennifer E. Jones, Inspiration Editor and lover of April showers and May flowers.
Find Your Anthem
Get energized to change the course of your life with a new song. Find something peppy that celebrates you and all the potential you have. Personally, I'm a fan of just about anything by India.Arie such as this video.
Get Rid of Clothes that Don't Fit Anymore
Get Rid of Clothes that Don't Fit Anymore
This isn't just a good household spring cleaning tip, but it's also good for your self-esteem. Those skinny jeans that you swear you will wear again one day are only taking up space and making you feel bad. Giving away old clothes that are too small is a great way to declare that you accept yourself just as you are and you're no longer trying to squeeze into things that don't fit you any more.
Let Go of Useless Keepsakes
Let Go of Useless Keepsakes
I know you're sentimental, but do you really need the teddy bear your first boyfriend bought you 20 years ago? Or every single picture from high school prom? Holding on to keepsakes that no longer reflect who you are today just adds to the clutter in your house and your heart. Go through the things you consider special and ask yourself, "Does this inspire me to move forward or look back?"