The ultimate spring reset guide for your mind, body and life

Spring is here! At least that’s what it says on the calendar… the snow on the ground outside here tells me otherwise! Regardless of the weather, that spring feeling is definitely in the air. I don’t know about you, but I always get the urge to purge (aka a good spring reset) at this time of year. (Sorry couldn’t help myself!)

What I’m really after is that fresh start feeling that a spring reset gives. As the sun stays out later and things (albeit slowly) start to bloom again, I want to bring that fresh, new energy into my own life. Side note: as daylight increases in the spring, our serotonin levels rise, which can mean higher energy levels. Our bodies can literally feel more alive and motivated. So that urge you feel in the spring, to do something, change something, start something is potentially biological, tying us back to the days when we lived in much closer rhythm with the seasons.

Sometimes that urge can be satisfied by doing a little decluttering, spring cleaning or a closet purge. Whereas other times you might be called to do a deep journaling session or start a new self-care routine. Whatever you’re craving in this new season, I’ve put together a full spring reset guide to help you refresh your mind, body and any part of your life that needs a little attention in an intentional way.

Step 1. Reflect before you reset

It’s always a good idea to start any reset by reflecting and taking inventory of where you’re at and where you want to go. This helps to keep things intentional and meaningful. You can do this by doing some journaling, or just reflecting and jotting some ideas down.

Some journal prompts that you might want to consider:

What did the past season teach me?
What’s currently working for me? What am I proud of over the last few months?
What’s currently not working? Where in my life do I feel stuck or stagnant?
What would you like to experience in this new season?

Step 2: Clear the clutter

Taking into consideration what you’ve learned in step 1, evaluate which areas of your life and home could use a spring reset or tidy. Here are some ideas:

Physical space: Identify any areas that need a declutter. Are there areas that are not working for you or that are holding you back from the experience that you’re looking for? If so, what are some ways you might be able to improve that?
Mental space: Identify any thought patterns, worries, or stories that are taking up space in your mind and no longer serving you. How can you move through these? Journaling, bed time brain dumps, meditation, talking to a therapist are just a few ideas.
Digital space: Unfollow any social media accounts that drain you. Take time to organize and clean up the apps on your phone. Clear out your inbox and unsubscribe from emails that you no longer wish to receive. Give your desktop a refresh by moving old files into folders or archiving them.
Calendar/schedule: Have an honest look at your calendar and where your time is being spent. Are there commitments that you’d like to let go of? Events you don’t want to attend? Or maybe there’s something you’d like to add, like a class or a monthly get together with friends?
Relational space: Reflect on where your energy is going in your relationships. Are you happy with the energy exchange? If not, what are some ways this could be improved?

Remember, this doesn’t have to be all done over a day or even a weekend. Try carving out little pockets of time to tackle one small area on your list.

Step 3: Reconnect with your intentions

Have another look through your answers from step 1, as well as any goals or intentions that you might have set at the start of the year. Has anything changed in terms of what you want to accomplish or experience? Do your original goals and intentions still feel aligned or do they need an update? (If you need some help with setting intentions, see this post.)

Here are some additional journal prompts that can help you reconnect with your intentions:

What did I want this year to feel like? Does my current life reflect that? Am I taking steps to move towards that?
What intentions from January am I ready to recommit to?
What needs to be released, revised, or added to my vision for this year?
What would make this season feel meaningful and fulfilling?

Step 4: Create your simple spring reset routine

Now that you’ve reflected on where you’re at and reconnected with your intentions, it’s time to create a simple plan to help you put it all into practice. This could be as simple or as detailed as you’d like, but I recommend being honest about what you can manage. Also, it’s just as important to take things away as to add new ones. It’s really hard to commit to new habits or practices when you already feel maxed out. Decide which parts of your routine are a priority and what (if anything) you can let go of.

Here are some ideas for inspiration:

Mind & Mindset

A morning intention-setting practice
A weekly check-in
A monthly life audit (Try these 5 questions)
A meditation or breathwork practice (link to youtube)
Journaling regularly
A gratitude practice
Social media break or detox
Cutting phone time

Body & Wellbeing

A wind-down ritual
Prioritizing sleep
Daily time outside
Trying a new form of movement (yoga, pilates, hiking, cycling)
Meal planning or prepping

Soul & Connection

A regular date night with yourself or someone else
Reconnecting with an old friend
Volunteering
Visiting a local farmers market
Planning a trip or day outing

Creativity & Learning

Trying a new hobby or creative practice
Cooking a new recipe each week
Taking a class or learning something new
Reading for pleasure

Home & Environment

Decluttering one small area of your home each week
Creating a weekly cleaning routine
Closet purge
Organizing one space in your home
Starting a garden or tending to some houseplants

Remember, the goal isn’t to do all of these things, nor is it to overhaul your entire life overnight. We want to feel better, not more overwhelmed. A reset is most powerful when it’s sustainable. Choose just one or two practices based on your goals and intentions that genuinely excite you and start there. You can always build from a foundation that actually feels good.

Spring can feel like a natural invitation for growth and change. Why not take advantage of that new energy if you’re feeling it. (By the way, if you’re not feeling it, or if it takes more time to reach you, that’s perfectly ok! Your own natural rhythms are the most important ones to follow.)

Ultimately, when it comes to intentional living, you want to do what feels best to you in your unique situation. Clear out what no longer fits and welcome in what matters most.

I hope you have a beautiful spring!