Spring cleaning is a time for resetting our skin, closets, bodies, wellness routines and lifestyles as needed. “Spring is the true beginning of a new year and perfect time to switch things up,” says Chinese and integrative medicine expert Dr. Elizabeth Trattner. The season that’s all about new beginnings is the perfect time to give your body and wellness a refresh. Resetting your body for the spring helps avoid burnout as we head into longer days and warmer weather, says celebrity trainer Anna Kaiser. Our body and mind are one, so we should work to reset the two in tandem.
A spring cleaning reset should go from your closet to your lifestyle. It’s important to let go of things you’ve been holding onto for years and never worn or used, says Dr. Trattner. “These are lost moments that never happened.” Give your home, body and lifestyle a refresh and clear out items to open the energy up and receive more in your life, she explains.
Don’t get overwhelmed, though—these changes are supposed to excite you. Plant-based nutritionist and wellness expert Bahynah Hughes’ “main tip is to not pressure yourself too much when it comes to updating your routine.” She recommends gradually adding changes each day, as opposed to trying to do everything at once. This approach “is more realistic and sustainable in the long term,” she explains.
Alo Moves yoga instructor Adrienne Everett recommends focusing on cultivating one or more positive habits around movement, nutrition, affirmations, etc., so you can step into your power this season. If you need some inspiration on where to start, we have expert recommendations below.
