The arrival of spring motivates many of us to clean out our closets and garages. This process feels so amazing- so why stop with the house? I encourage you to take that momentum and utilize it in the most important cleansing endeavor of all: YOU!
Rid your pantry of highly refined polyunsaturated vegetable oils (canola, corn, safflower, sunflower) and the foods that contain them. These oils are prone to oxidation which increases inflammation and free radical damage in the body. Oxidative damage leads to premature aging, heart disease, liver damage, immune dysfunction and cancer.
Purge your cupboards of processed food that contains partially hydrogenated trans fat. This type of fat is also easily oxidized and has been directly linked to obesity, heart disease, immune system dysfunction and all around systemic inflammation. This is why Denmark, followed by many other European countries, banned hydrogenated trans fat in 2004. You can issue your own ban and forbid this toxin from ever entering your mouth.
Start a meditation practice. Meditation utilizes breath work as an anchor to the present, which can help you identify and observe your inner voice. Ten minutes a day is a great way to begin. You can use an app like Calm or Headspace to learn the basics, or search for guided meditations on YouTube. Once you understand the process you can set a timer for ten minutes and practice on your own.
Live in gratitude and appreciation. There is always something to be grateful for, regardless of your circumstances. You can start a gratitude journal or share with a gratitude buddy. When you write or say your gratitudes, feel the emotion behind them. Living in appreciation brings more juicy goodness into your life; it's truly magical!
Go outside! Observe the trees, the sounds, the light. If you can visit a waterfall or hike through the mountains you will encounter an abundance of negative ions that will energize your body at the cellular level; this is absolutely soul-cleansing behavior.
Are you ready to take your spring cleaning to the next level? Contact me to learn more about the Awaken Your Glow Spring Cleaning program!