Spring Clean Your Mind

I don’t know about you, but when the weather starts warming up and flowers start blooming, I suddenly feel the urge to clean everything. Closets, junk drawers, my email inbox, that mysterious Tupperware graveyard in the kitchen…the list goes on.

But here’s the thing most people forget: The most important space to declutter isn’t your garage—it’s your mind.

We carry around so much mental clutter: endless to-do lists, half-finished thoughts, unspoken worries, and guilt about things we haven’t gotten to. No wonder we feel exhausted before we’ve even had our second cup of coffee.

If your brain is feeling like a cluttered attic lately—full of cobwebs, old habits, and way too many tabs open—this is your reminder: It’s time to spring clean your mind.

Just like tidying up your home happens one drawer at a time, mental clarity happens one intentional choice at a time.

Here are 5 ways to give your brain a fresh start and reclaim some peace, time, and energy:

1. Clear Digital Clutter.

Turn off those buzzing, dinging, blinking notifications—seriously, all of them. Put your phone in another room. I know that sounds radical, but trust me, just seeing your phone can zap your focus. Give your brain some breathing room.

2. Do a Mental Sweep.

Grab a notebook and write everything that’s bouncing around in your head: errands, emails, worries, shoulds, ideas. Don’t edit, just empty the mental junk drawer. You’ll be amazed how much lighter you feel when your brain isn’t trying to hold it all together like a broken rubber band.

3. Prioritize Like a Pro.

Every day, identify 1–3 non-negotiables—the must-dos. Not the “it-would-be-nice” list, but the actual “I will feel accomplished if I get these done” items. Everything else is a bonus.

4. Drop the Cape.

You don’t have to be the hero of every story. Delegate what you can, say no without guilt, and remind yourself: doing it all isn’t the goal—doing what matters is. Even if someone else packs the school lunches a little differently, it still gets done.

5. Breathe. For Real.

When your mind feels messy, slow down and take a few deep breaths. Pause. Check in with yourself. What do you need in this moment? Maybe it’s movement. Maybe it’s a nap. Maybe it’s just a glass of water. (When in doubt, it’s usually water.)

The truth is, resilience isn’t about doing more—it’s about doing what matters with intention. Spring is the perfect time to sweep out what’s no longer serving you and make space for what actually does.

Let’s make room for more peace, purpose, and possibility—starting in our own minds.

You’ve got this.