The 12 Days of Spring Cleaning: Day 1

The weather is warming. The blossoms are starting to show their petals. The days are getting longer. The deer are out foraging. Yup, spring is in the air! With this change of season, it is the natural time to shed the layers of winter and crave a home clear out.

There is the list of regular spring cleaning tasks that come to mind; purge the closets, wash the windows, ready the gardening beds. All important tasks (and especially nice to be outside in the garden again!), but there are some often forgotten spring cleaning tasks that may just have a huge effect on how clean your home is, how organized your life feels and can contribute to your overall wellness too!

I first thought I would share the whole list with you right away, and realized that it may look a bit daunting. So instead, I am going to share a new task each day for the next 12 days ~ instead of the 12 days of Christmas, it will be 12 days of creating calm:) You can either follow along completing a task each day (less time per day can seem less overwhelming!) or wait till the end and have a cleaning blitz! Either way, I hope they help you find more tranquility in your home, and your life!

DAY 1 ~ Your computer desktop. Do you open/turn on your computer and a screen filled with files greets you? Even though it does not create piles around your house, it’s still clutter and it is draining! See what is outdated and can be discarded, and what needs to be filed away. Organize your on-line workspace and find a wallpaper that inspires you ~ then every time you start working your creativity is perked, not your frustration. I like to change my wallpaper to something that reflects my current goals and am currently greeted by a stunning painting of Ganesha, remover of obstacles.

See you tomorrow for tip #2!

Photo Props: BriL via Flickr