Clear the Clutter – Spring Clean Your Space (Part 2)

“When we throw out the physical clutter, we clear our minds. When we throw out the mental clutter, we clear our souls.”  ~ Gail Blanke

I’m hopeful that last week’s article inspired and motivated you to do a little spring cleaning and remove some of the old, unwanted items you’ve been hanging on to for way too long. I don’t know about you but for me, clearing out the clutter feels so freeing. Not only is the physical space lighter but so is my mental space. I swear I’m able to think more clearly and creatively when my space is free of clutter.

As a matter of fact, that feeling is so important to me that I actually clear off my desk every night before I leave my office because I want to start my next day fresh, empowered and full of inspiring energy. Clearing the clutter does that for me!

But do you know what else can leave you feeling light and free? Getting rid of the old unwanted mental clutter that you’ve been hanging on to for way too long. Yep, that’s right…

Spring cleaning isn’t just for your physical environment. Clearing out the negative thoughts, beliefs and fears that clutter up your mind, your heart, and your soul, can have enormous power to transform your life.

Just take a moment and think about it, what old stories about your life are still cluttering up your vision for your future? What negative thoughts, limiting beliefs or paralyzing fears are you ready to clear out so you can make room for new, empowering, courageous thoughts?

Clearing out the clutter of old stories, negative thoughts, limiting beliefs and unrealistic fears will open your mind to new, more positive, powerful, and productive thoughts that can help you be your best and create the life you desire. So get ready to release the old and make room to receive the new. It’s time to spring clean your mind, your heart, and your soul! 

Where do you begin? Well unlike the physical clutter that you can visibly see lying around, mental clutter is a little harder to sort. But it’s not impossible...

Start by paying attention to what you are thinking. One way to do this is to set a timer on your phone every few hours throughout the day. When the timer buzzes, stop what you’re doing and ask yourself what you were thinking. Awareness is the first step to change and sometimes our thought patterns are so deep and subconscious, that we don’t even realize we are thinking them. So setting a timer to catch yourself will help you pay attention to the thoughts and words that are in your head. Look for patterns that start to emerge from old stories, limiting beliefs or fears. Journal these thoughts.

You can also work with a coach, like myself, who can help you identify thought patterns or limiting beliefs that you have running on autopilot in the background of your mind. Having someone that is skilled in the art of intuitively listening and identifying verbal and non-verbal blips that are usually rooted in old stories or limiting beliefs can be a powerful way to bring awareness to those negative thoughts and fear patterns.

Then once you’ve identified some of your mental clutter, give the Quick Sort Method a try! Do a quick sort of what’s cluttering up your mind. What do you need to get rid of because it does not serve you in a positive or productive way? What does serve you well that you will keep and work on growing? What new empowered thoughts or beliefs would you like to replace the old stories and fears with, once you’ve released them?

It's time to clear out the clutter and make room for the new thoughts and beliefs that will empower you and move you forward into becoming your best true you! 

Ready to clear the mental clutter? Let me help you identify your limiting thought patterns, old stories, beliefs and fears that are keeping you from feeling the freedom and power of creating a life you'll love. Schedule Your Free Strategy Session Today!