Spring is just around the corner and with the warmer temperatures and longer days, many people begin to think of spring cleaning. Spring cleaning can have a positive effect on our mental health, but what about psychological spring cleaning? Edmonton-based therapist and owner of Holistic Healing Counselling, Shaheen Alarakhia, walks through the process of psychological spring cleaning.
Psychological spring cleaning is the process of decluttering your mind as well as letting go or changing behaviours which may be contributing to stress in your life. Ultimately, the goal of psychological spring cleaning is similar to spring cleaning, evaluating your current life/environment and identifying areas for positive changes that would result in a cleaner, more organized, and comfortable living environment. Here are 5 ways you can participate in psychological spring cleaning this month.
Psychological Spring Cleaning is an opportunity to declutter our minds, let go of unhelpful behaviours, and make positive changes to our lives. Engaging in mindfulness meditation, practicing gratitude, embracing imperfection, reflecting on our psychological energy expenditures, and spending time in nature are just a few ways we can participate in this process. As with everything in mental health, what works for one person might not be helpful to another. Use these suggestions as a jumping off point for your own psychological spring clean or reach out to one of our Edmonton-based therapists for additional guidance, support, and accountability for moving from surviving to thriving.
Meet our certified therapists, Adam, Selena, Danielle, and Shaheen. No matter what you want to work on, we have a therapist to help. Our Counsellors focus on helping you feel at ease by allowing you to feel heard and understood. By using a holistic, or whole picture approach, our trained Counsellors can help their patients live a happier, more authentic life. Our therapists offer adult counselling, couples counselling, and adolescent/teen counselling. Interested in learning more? Need to book a session? Contact Us here.
Counselling doesn’t just have to be for those who have reached a crisis situation. If you want to live a happier life by discussing the issues that are causing you stress, anxiety, or fear, contact Holistic Healing today to book your free initial consultation.