The Naked Truth | Tips for emotional spring cleaning: declutter your heart and detox your psyche
- For people in committed relationships, the new year is a great opportunity to take a good, honest look at life with your partner
- Singletons can also make some healthy adjustments to prepare for exciting romantic opportunities
It is that time of the year again when people go through the annual ritual of spring cleaning, clearing out the old to make room for the new and ushering in a fresh beginning.
This recurring tradition is practised by most cultures, with people customarily cleaning their houses during springtime or at the end of the year.
This is not only a way to get their home in order, but also a symbolic gesture to demonstrate their willingness to embrace a new year with hope, confidence, commitment and maybe even a certain degree of courage.
The phrase “spring cleaning” is also used metaphorically for any kind of heavy-duty cleansing. It may be something tangible or even intangible, such as delving into the emotional aspects of a relationship to rid it of bad elements.
Emotional spring cleaning can be likened to detoxing to maintain and improve physical wellness, because it involves purging all the things that are poisoning your psyche and inner well-being.