{"id":88187,"date":"2022-02-08T09:56:09","date_gmt":"2022-02-08T17:56:09","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.pickthebrain.com\/blog\/?p=88187"},"modified":"2022-02-22T09:52:31","modified_gmt":"2022-02-22T17:52:31","slug":"renew-your-mind-with-a-mental-spring-clean","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.pickthebrain.com\/blog\/renew-your-mind-with-a-mental-spring-clean\/","title":{"rendered":"Renew your Mind with a Mental Spring Clean"},"content":{"rendered":"<div style=\"margin-top: 0px; margin-bottom: 0px;\" class=\"sharethis-inline-share-buttons\" ><\/div>\n<p class=\"has-text-align-left\"><a>Spring is the season for new beginnings, a time to renew and recharge.&nbsp;&nbsp;But more importantly just as we do a regular \u2018spring clean\u2019 of our home to declutter our personal space we should also be focused on a&nbsp;<em>\u2018spring cleanup for our mind\u2019 as well<\/em>.&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>After all, it is your mental thoughts that create your life\u2019s destiny<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Declutter your mind, what a fabulous idea!&nbsp;&nbsp;Begin to rid yourself of any negative thoughts and behaviours you have harbored from the past in order to live a fulfilling life now.&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Let\u2019s use a seed we plant in the earth as an analogy.&nbsp;&nbsp;With enough nurturing and care that seed will bloom into a beautiful plant or flower.&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;However, at the same time if you are not taking care of it weeds will begin to grow and the plant will die off and wither away from a lack of attention.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>What I do know for a fact is \u2018<em>thoughts are things\u2019<\/em>.&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;When you plant positive thoughts into your magnificent mind you will create positive outcomes.&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Similar to a seed planted in the earth that has a set pattern destined by nature to grow into fruition we also have the ability to materialize into any self image we want thru concentrated effort.&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;So, like the seed, if your thought is \u2018planted\u2019, \u2018nurtured\u2019 and cared for those focused thoughts will manifest into physical reality.&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Just like the miracle of tulip bulbs that quietly grow beneath the earth surface popping up thru the cold wintry ground they manifest into a beautiful flower.&nbsp;&nbsp;Well, we can do the very same thing with a proper mindset!&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>You have the ability to pull \u2018negative weeds\u2019 from your mind. Replace negative habits by cultivating a new vibrant idea so you can begin again.&nbsp;&nbsp;To become a recharged, brand new version of yourself just by&nbsp;sweeping out a bit of clutter and doing a&nbsp;\u2018spring cleaning<em>\u201d<\/em>&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Here are a few tips that have worked for me:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Declutter your home\/office:&nbsp;&nbsp;When the space around you is clear and void of all clutter you can become better organized to start working on yourself.&nbsp;&nbsp;Begin to remove old limiting beliefs &amp; emotional baggage you have carried around with you to become the new and improved person you have always dreamt of becoming.&nbsp;&nbsp;<em>Make a commitment<\/em>&nbsp;&amp;&nbsp;<em>take action.&nbsp;<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Build a sold foundation:&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Brand new \u2018seeds\u2019 or positive ideas will have a difficult time being nurtured until you remove the negative habits &amp; foundation from the past.&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Part of building a solid foundation is to eat healthy, sleep at least 5-6 hours a nite and stay active.&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Abandon the slow sedentary routines you may have harbored over the previous months and&nbsp;<em>get moving!<\/em>&nbsp;&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Enjoy Life:&nbsp;&nbsp;Be mindful of your thinking patterns by heightening your awareness to only focus on positive thoughts.&nbsp;&nbsp;Are you living the life you really want?&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;If not why?&nbsp;&nbsp;Visualize the goals you want to achieve and release the self doubts and fears that may have been holding you back.&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Start Afresh:&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;If you take time out for yourself to relax you can set new goals that you would truly like to achieve.&nbsp;&nbsp;Ask yourself what are the steps to get you there?&nbsp;&nbsp;Write your thoughts and goals down repeating them often. Plan to create a stimulating morning routine for yourself even it is short and simple.&nbsp;&nbsp;Let the springtime immerse you with inspirational energy and new life!&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><em>Splendid Inspiration is a motivational company offering inspiring tips, blogs, personal development online courses &amp; unique motivational products to enrich your life.\u00a0\u00a0Looking for more prosperity &amp; abundance in your life?\u00a0\u00a0Find out the 10 Ways to Unlock the Keys to Success with our\u00a0Free Prosperity Guide\u00a0. 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