There’s something magical about starting fresh – sometimes that means taking everything out of your wardrobe and drawers (and floor-drobe) and going through what you want to keep, what you want to give away, and what simply needs to be thrown out! 

There are a few fantastic feelings that come after Spring cleaning, some would call it gratification, others would say it's a sense of accomplishment, while others might explain it as a cathartic act. When it comes to getting rid of old things to make way for new things in your life, not just clothes, we can be overcome with this newfound sense of purpose.

Decluttering for Spring isn’t reserved for the wardrobe – taking these actions into your life with the warmer weather can be a wonderful way to impact your daily life in a positive way! There are a few ways you can begin to declutter your life and open the doors for new opportunities, and you may not realise just how much your life can change with a few easy adjustments.

Here are 4 ways to spring-clean your life right now:

Look at your friendship circle

This probably isn’t something you’d think of right away when it comes to decluttering your life, but there’s a saying that talks about your tribe being your vibe. This couldn’t be more true when it comes to your circle of close friends – the people you surround yourself with ultimately impact your daily life. From your way of thinking to how you dress, from where you travel to what you post on social media, your friends can affect what you do even when they aren’t around. 

If you find you don’t feel 100% free and able to do whatever you want to do without judgement, for example you’re afraid of posting that Reel on your account because one of the girls will make fun of you “as a joke”, then you need to cut them loose. It’s not the easiest thing to do, especially when you have a tight group of friends. If you feel like there’s only one or two people you can’t be around anymore, make it known to your bestie and try to hang with them solo. 

Rather than ghosting a friend you don’t want to see anymore and leaving them high and dry, just slowly back away from hanging out. When you’re always unavailable to hang out or chat, eventually they’ll take the hint and give up – if they demand an explanation, you can always tell the truth. Sometimes people don’t realise they’re being hurtful, so in some cases you can give them the benefit of the doubt before cutting them out completely – they may change! In the end, you know what your situation needs.

Energy over anything!

Taking a step back and looking at where your energy goes, such as into your work, study, family members, commitments, friends or relationship, can be a good indicator as to what replenishes and what drains you.

Energy is all around us, whether it’s an exchange on social media or sitting with a family member in deep conversation; everything comes with a transfer of energy. Take note of when you leave a situation and ask yourself if it replenishes or drains your energy? It could be a work colleague, a family member, or even the relationship with your partner could be draining you more than feeding you. Time to take a hard look at where your energy sources lie and stick with those, while decluttering the energy takers in your life!

Dating life or dating death?

Closing old doors to open new ones is so true when it comes to dating, especially when you haven’t gotten around to tying up those loose ends and throwing them out! Now that spring is here and there are new dates around the corner, it’s time to set those old lovers free and into the wild (never to be seen again).

Whether you’ve got a f*ck buddy on the side that’s getting a little tiresome to deal with, or you’ve been chatting with someone but will never meet, stop wasting your precious time and energy on these utter drags and cut them off. When you stop chasing the wrong people, the right people have time to catch up with you – take some time to trim the fat from your dating life and wait for the right person to come through and surprise you!

Your environment reflects your brain

So you would have heard about a ‘cluttered desk means a cluttered brain’ – this can be true in a sense, but some people function really well in organised chaos. When it comes to your environment reflecting your brain, we speak in a sense of what the vibe of your home is like. Having things around the house that bring you joy is vital to your daily energy and mood whether you work from home or head to the office. 

Your feng shui is one way to get your home in order this spring and make it a pleasant environment that really feels like home; rather than focusing on keeping a tidy or minimalist space, do what makes you the happiest and most comfortable. That velvet couch and no coffee table vibe might ‘look’ good, but is it practical for your life when you eat dinner on the couch? Probably not!

Instead of worrying about what other people will think of your home, decorate and declutter it to make room for things you do want to see. Maybe you want heaps of salt lamps and crystals because they help ground you after a busy day, or perhaps you want plenty of warm light and candles, or family and friend photos plastered across your walls to smile at when you walk in the door. Whatever brings you the most joy, bring that into the home – and whatever doesn’t give you those good homely feelings, toss or donate it!

Final thoughts

Take decluttering your life seriously and you’ll reap the rewards almost instantly! Not only will you feel incredible and full of energy, but you’ll be more comfortable with what’s coming your way and excited for the opportunities that lie ahead. You’ll have a cathartic, gratifying experience whether you reorganise your home, your wardrobe, your dating life, your friendship circle or where your energies go.

Now that you’ve made room for something new, all you have to do is wait in content!