Spring Cleaning for the Mind: A Season of Mental Renewal
How to Declutter Your Thoughts, Find Mental Clarity, and Align with the Energy of the Season
Hi Friends,
I write to you this week from a calm and clear headspace. The mind and the seasons of nature are deeply connected. As we welcome Spring, we also welcome a renewal of our mental space and capacity.
Spring cleaning isn’t just for your home—it’s for your mind too. Let’s apply the principles of spring cleaning to our thoughts and see what shifts.
Spring is a powerful time to plant new seeds in your mind garden. But first, we need to check in on the environment we’re planting them in. If we haven’t been maintaining our inner world, it’s time for a deep clean before we begin. You wouldn’t plant your Spring Garden in old leaves and untouched soil would you? Your mind works the same way.
In my coaching practice, I always return to these three main questions. I call this the Heart Exam because it’s about getting to the core of what truly matters. Just like a physical exam checks the health of your body, the Heart Exam is a way to check in with the health of your inner world—your desires, your direction, and your alignment with what brings you peace and fulfillment.
These questions are imperative because clarity is power. If we don’t take the time to ask ourselves what we truly want, we risk living on autopilot, making choices based on external pressures rather than our own truth. When we lack clarity, we tend to:
Chase things that don’t actually fulfill us.
Feel overwhelmed and disconnected from ourselves.
Struggle to make decisions that align with our purpose.
By answering these questions with honesty and grace, we untangle ourselves from distractions and step into intentional living. It’s not just about knowing what we want—it’s about ensuring our time, energy, and focus are directed toward what actually fulfills us.
I always return to these main questions:
Heart Exam:
What do I want?
What do I really want?
What am I longing for?
When journaling on these, take an honest look at where your time, energy, and resources are going. Your heart is reflected in where you invest—whether it’s your schedule, your spending, or your mental energy. What do you think about the most? Where does your focus drift when you have free time?
If your thoughts feel overwhelming, try this: grab a piece of paper and write “Open Loop Thoughts” at the top. Spill out every looping thought in your mind. By documenting them, your brain can release them. I keep a notepad with me for this very reason—it helps clear the waves of my mind and return to a place of peace.
Over the years, doing my own heart exam has been transformative. When I first started this practice, I realized how often my energy was scattered in places that didn’t align with my deepest values. I was saying yes to things that drained me, holding onto outdated stories about what I “should” be doing, and resisting the natural cycles of life. Once I got honest with myself, I was able to shift, and the change rippled into every area of my life. My coaching clients have experienced the same. They feel more relaxed and joyful about their journey because they have clarity. They’re no longer grasping for external validation but instead aligning with what truly matters to them. It’s been liberating—for all of us.
Having Grace
Uncovering what we truly want—and discerning between surface desires and deep heart truths—takes time. It requires thought, humility, and an openness to the Spirit’s guidance.
If you feel like you’ve been holding your breath, waiting to exhale, I urge you to get intentional.
Keep it simple so you can actually enjoy the process of self-discovery.
Keep a journal.
Talk it out with a trusted friend or mentor.
Pray with intentionality.
Let’s fill our minds with the real treasures of life. Because this moment—this season—is an invitation to clear out what no longer serves us and make space for what truly does.
If you’re craving a space to deepen this practice, I invite you to my upcoming workshop at Spark Creativity Center in Easton, PA. I’ve taken my love of design, connection, and meditation to curate a meaningful night out for moms—because investing time in yourself and your relationships is the foundation of a truly fulfilling life. Let’s reset together, clear our minds, and step into this new season with intention.
I hope you take the time to embrace spring cleaning your mind and I hope you put meaningful thought into your Heart Exam. Answering those three questions will help steward a life of great meaning and fulfillment.
I would love to hear about what you do to honor the transition to Spring time. Do you have a Spring time practice? Comment below and share with the Heart Service Community.
As always, with so much love and gratitude,
Lauren Alkhal
Connection Coach | Inner Garden Guide | Mama | Meditator
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