Spring is Coming - De-clutter Your Home, Your Office & Your Life

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As the weather starts to turn warmer and the buds start to sprout, spring is finally arriving in full force. Spring signifies rebirth, renewal, and growth. With the arrival of spring people typically come out of their hibernation of winter and begin to re-engage with life.

Spring is also a time to clean out your homes and let go of the staleness of "winter." It is a time to freshen things up and let go of the clutter that may be taking up much needed space. Here are some simple steps to go about de-cluttering:

1. Start with one area of the home that has a lot of clutter - it may be impossible to clear clutter in your entire home in one day or one weekend, so focus on the one area of your home that has a lot of clutter. What part of your home needs clearing? Start with something small like a drawer and then as you make headway focus on something bigger.

2. As some Feng Shui teachings say "If you don't love it or use it, lose it." Go through your areas of clutter (e.g., closets or filing cabinets) and begin to throw away, recycle or give away items that no longer fit in these categories. If you have not worn something in over a year the general rule of thumb is to get rid of it.

3. To really make the most of your spring cleaning focus on one area of your life that seems out of balance (e.g., relationships, career, finances) and begin to clean out items that are associated with it. For example if your relationships are out of balance then go through old photos, reorganize or get rid of ones that no longer serve you. If it is your career then focus on clearing filing cabinets or
computer files.

4. Notice what emotions arise during the spring cleaning - you may notice feelings of fear, sadness, or anger arise as you are going through your clutter. Letting go of old items symbolically represents letting go of the old in your life and will most likely bring up some sort of emotions. Just notice what arises. There are no right or wrong emotions. As you let these feelings go you will feel more open to new opportunities.


Pick one area to start with and begin your spring cleaning today!

Monica Thakrar is a life coach focused on helping clients live a more balanced, joyful life. She helps clients achieve "wellness from the inside out." Take a free "How Stressed Are You" Quiz and receive 9 Stress Management tips FREE by signing up for it at http://www.joyfulsoulcoaching.com. Also sign up for a free Stress and Health Tele-summit at: http://joyfulsoulcoaching.com/fabulousinsights.html Article Source: http://EzineArticles.com/?expert=Monica_Thakrar