Spring Detox: Clean-up Your Life with Simple Tips

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Spring is in the air! And it’s the perfect time to brush off bad habits you might have accumulated during the cold, long days of winter. Set some new intentions to spring forward with purpose and energy. Here are four areas to focus on:

Clean Up Your Mindset: It’s hard to make changes without the right mindset. If you focus on negative thoughts, constantly think and worry about things you can’t control, and are on edge more often than not,prioritize shifting into a headspace conducive to moving forward in a positive way.

Where to Start:

Practice gratitude. According to Harvard Health, giving thanks CAN make you happier - “Gratitude helps people refocus on what they have instead of what they lack. And, although it may feel contrived at first, this mental state grows stronger with use and practice.” Try jotting down three things you are grateful for daily or reaching out to someone who has impacted your life and writing them a letter of thanks.
Do things you love. Staying active and tending to the things you love (or finding new ones) are critical to staying upbeat. Revisit something that brought you happiness once - like gardening, which the Mayo Clinic says “lightens the mood and lower levels of stress and anxiety.” Don’t let pain stop you! Copper Fit has the support you need. If arthritis or carpal tunnel keep you from enjoying digging in the dirt, try Copper Fit® Hand Relief Compression Gloves. They help provide support, relief, and recovery from sore muscles and painful joint stiffness in your wrists, palms, and fingers, providing more confidence for everyday tasks.

Clean Up Your Health: If the long days of winter put you in a couch potato/fast food rut, spring is the perfect time to reset! You'll not only feel better physically but also mentally. Living a healthy lifestyle can help prevent chronic diseases and long-term illnesses. Start with small changes.

How to Start:

Move your body. Start with an evening stroll around the block after dinner. You’ll be hooked because exercise improves levels of serotonin, stress hormones, and endorphins, making you happier and more motivated. Stay comfortable, even if you have fallen arches, flat feet, or plantar fasciitis, with Copper Fit Arch Relief Plus, an adjustable compression band with a built-in adaptive arch orthotic designed to provide support and relief.
Start cleaning up your diet with small goals, like limiting fast food to once a week or avoiding sugar desserts until cheat day.

Clean up Your Finances: If you’ve been avoiding the big picture of your finances, it’s time to take control. American Psychological Association released the Stress in America 2023 report, and finances are the #1 stressor for adults. Do what you can to take control of yours.

How to Start:

First, track your spending for a month and see where your money goes. Find an app that does it for you, like nerdwallet. Then, you can cut expenses—like those extra Starbucks runs or subscriptions you forgot about.
Make a plan to pay off debt each month and start an emergency fund. Having the security of knowing you are planning for your future is more valuable than any shopping spree!

Clean up Your Home: Decluttering your home does reduce stress. It helps you feel calmer, more in control, and happier. it’s scientifically proven! Many studies have a link between a clean home and mental health. A study published in the "Personality and Social Psychology Bulletin" discovered that women who have messy, cluttered homes have higher levels of cortisol, the body’s primary stress hormone, and they were more likely to be tired and depressed than those who described their homes as “restful and restorative.” Also - cleaning is an endorphin releaser, helping regulate emotions and provide a sense of order and control.

Where to Start:

Organizing can be overwhelming. The best place to start is to let go of what you no longer need. There will be less to organize and it will help you to feel lighter (and brighter) in no time. Keep a giveaway bag in the garage and drop it off at a local Salvation Army when it fills up.
Tackle clutter with KonMari, the Marie Kondo method. It’s simple: keep what sparks joy in your heart; everything else goes! Her plan includes organizing by category first, not by room. Find detailed instructions at konmari.com.

Spring is a time when everything feels fresh and new. Take this change of season as an opportunity to make positive changes and enjoy the good things that come your way!