Spring into Action with a Spring Reset
Spring, a season of fresh starts and rebirth, is the perfect time for a reset. As nature awakens, with flowers blooming and animals coming out of hibernation, we find ourselves emerging from winter, ready for new beginnings. A spring reset is about more than a deep clean or decluttering our spaces. It’s about resetting our minds and setting new goals for the coming months. In this blog post, we will navigate this seasonal reset, with a focus on key areas such as home, personal goals, and self-care. It’s about taking action, seizing opportunities, and preparing ourselves for success in the coming season. Our aim is to create a clean, peaceful home, set realistic goals and habits, and perform self-care rituals to refresh and rejuvenate. Remember, a reset is not just for the New Year; each season, especially spring, offers an opportunity to start afresh. So, let’s use the last week of the quarter to reflect and reset, stepping into the new season with a spring in our step.
What Does My Spring Reset Look Like?
I tend to do my spring reset on the last week of the quarter to start the new season with renewed energy. For instance, the first day of spring is March 20th, so I use the last week of March to prepare and plan for the upcoming season (Spring, April/May/June). This aligns well with the concept of the 12-week year (which I love), which emphasises 12-week goals over annual goals as they are easier to focus on.
I start my spring reset at the top of my house, working my way down, room by room. Once the house is decluttered, clean, and organised, I find that my mind is clearer, enabling me to focus on my goals and habits more effectively. On the last day, I set aside time for self-care, which helps me feel confident and focused for the season ahead.
As I’ve practiced decluttering for some time, we don’t have much clutter to manage despite the constant flow of items in and out of our house. However, you may need more or less time for certain areas. I am sharing my approach in the hope that it might help others, but feel free to adjust it to suit your needs. Here is my spring reset approach:
Day 1: Daughters bedroom & wardrobe
Day 2: Our room & wardrobe
Day 3: Bathroom and hallway
Day 4: Living room and office
Day 5: Kitchen & dining area
Day 6: Goal planning
Day 7: Relaxation, self-care, and pampering
One Week to Reset: Day By Day
Below is a more in depth look at what tasks are completed in each day for the week to complete the spring reset.
Home Reset Days 1-5
Start your spring reset with decluttering and cleaning your home. Begin with one room at a time, focusing on areas such as bedrooms, the living room, kitchen, and bathroom. Be sure to address often ignored places like wardrobes and cupboards. Take this opportunity to discard items that no longer serve a purpose and thoroughly clean each room. Enhance your space by incorporating spring décor like fresh flowers and new seasonal candles.
Day 1: Kids’ Bedrooms, Wardrobes & Toys
– Kids’ Bedrooms
Declutter: Go through all areas of the room, checking and removing items that are unused, broken, or don’t belong.
Clean: Wash the duvet and change to an appropriate tog. Flip the mattress, wash all mattress and pillow protectors. High dusting, wipe down all surfaces, and clean skirtings, wipe down light fittings, light switches and door handles. Vacuum under all furniture.
Organise: Put items back in the most appropriate places, grouping like with like.
– Wardrobe
Clothing
- We have two baskets for clothes that are not currently in use:
- Out of season clothing
- Clothes to grow into
- When you put away any winter clothing in the out-of-season basket, check for any items suitable for spring. Declutter anything damaged, ill-fitting, or unworn. Also, check the grow-into basket for any clothes that now fit and are seasonally appropriate.
Accessories
- Discard any unused hair care items and hair clips. Remove any broken or unused items.
– Toys
We rotate toys and maintain a toy library. We have four containers of toys that rotate weekly. Any toys not played with during this period, or any broken toys, will be removed.
Note: Jot down any tasks specific to this room. Are there items to be replaced or mended? Any clothing needed?
Day 2: Master Bedroom & Wardrobes
– Master Bedroom
Declutter: Inspect all areas of the room, removing items that are unused, broken, or misplaced.
Clean: Wash the duvet and change to a suitable tog. Flip the mattress, wash all mattress and pillow protectors. High dusting, wipe down all surfaces, and clean skirtings, wipe down light fittings, light switches and door handles. Vacuum under all furniture.
Organise: Replace items in the most suitable locations, grouping similar items together.
– Wardrobes
Clothing
A new season calls for a wardrobe refresh. Perform an in-depth review of your clothes, considering their fit, condition, and seasonal appropriateness. Use an out-of-season basket to store items that aren’t appropriate for the current season. If you haven’t worn an item this season, question why? Is it worth storing in the out-of-season basket? Remove items that don’t make you feel good or aren’t suitable for the current season.
Accessories
Repeat the process for all accessories. When was the last time you used items like jewelry, bags, and hats?
Note: Jot down any tasks specific to this room. Are there items to be replaced or mended? Any clothing needed?
Day 3: Bathroom and Hallways
Declutter: Go through all hygiene items. Discard any unused, broken, or expired items, including toiletries, medicines, and makeup.
Clean: Clean and descale the showerhead, clean extractor fan, radiators, drains, and shelving. High dusting, wipe down all surfaces, and clean skirtings, wipe down light fittings, light switches and door handles. Wash bath/shower, toilet and sink. Vacuum under any furniture. Boil wash towels and wash cloths.
Organise: Return items to appropriate locations, grouping similar items together.
Note: Jot down any tasks specific to this room. Are there items to be replaced or mended? Do you need any towels or face cloths? Is all silicone edging still good?
Day 4: Living Room and Office (Paperwork)
– Living Room
Declutter: Check all storage areas for items no longer needed/wanted, board games, hobby items, any random items that have found their way into the room. Remove anything damaged that needs mending, magazines, books, any art that you no longer like, or anything in the wrong place.
Clean: Wipe around all furniture legs. Wash any blankets and cushion covers. Air out cushions. Vacuum and air out sofa cushions. Air any rugs. Dust high areas, wipe down all surfaces, clean skirting boards, and wipe light fittings, light switches, and door handles. Vacuum under all furniture.
Organise: Return items to their appropriate locations, grouping similar items together.
– Office
Declutter: Go through all papers. Are there items that are irrelevant or duplicates? Do you have expired policies? Are there any stationary items that are no longer functional, items that have not been used, broken items, or anything in the wrong place?
Clean: Wipe down all surfaces, clean drawers, and table and chair legs. Dust high areas, wipe all surfaces, clean skirting boards, and wipe light fittings, light switches, and door handles. Vacuum under all furniture.
Organise: Return items to their appropriate locations, grouping similar items together.
Note: Jot down any tasks specific to this room. Are there items to be replaced or mended? Do you need any stationary?
Day 5: Kitchen and Dining
– Kitchen
Declutter: Remove any kitchen items that aren’t regularly used (even if they’re part of a set), anything broken, expired food, unused food (e.g. spices that were bought for a recipe that we never got round to making, you know the type) unnecessary water bottles/picnic ware, and excess or old tea towels.
Clean: Deep clean the fridge and freezer, oven, hob, extractor fan, dishwasher, washing machine, microwave, drain, tap. Descale kettle, wash out bins. Sharpen knives if needed. Wipe all cupboards while assessing what items are useful. Wash dining table (including legs), and chairs. Boil wash all hand and tea towels.
Organise: Place items back in their appropriate locations, grouping similar items together.
– Dining
Note: Write down any tasks specific to this room. Are there items that need to be replaced or repaired? Do you need any additional tea towels, cloths, napkins, etc.? Are all silicone seals still intact?
Goals and Habits Reset Day 6
Spring is the perfect time to reassess and adjust your goals. Take some time to reflect on your routines and habits, including your morning and evening habits, skincare regimen, and exercise routine. Are they benefiting you? If not, consider making some changes. Set new goals that align with your vision for the upcoming season. Since your vision may change over time, checking in every 12 weeks or seasonally can be more productive, than annual check ins. Adjusting your goals every 12 weeks can prevent you from realising at the end of the year that you’ve been moving in the wrong direction. This is my process for goal setting:
- Reflect on the goals from the previous season. What worked? What didn’t? Why didn’t it work? How can I adjust to make it work?
- Review my daily routine. Morning routine? Evening routine?
- Review my weekly routines. What are the themes of my days?
- Consider your healthy habits:
- Sleep: Are you getting enough rest? Are your wake and sleep times consistent?
- Diet: Are you eating well, including water, fruits and vegetables, protein, and fats?
- Exercise: Are you moving enough, either through steps or structured exercise?
- Socialisation: Are you connecting with people, including family and friends?
- Consider your reading goals:
- Did you finish last season’s books? If not, why not? Still worth reading?
- Choose three books for the next three months (aiming to read one book per month, which can be made easier with audiobooks).
- Finally, set your goals for the next season (the upcoming three months). I only set a maximum of 3 main goals for the 12 weeks, to allow me to focus intently on completing them.
Self-Care Reset Day 7
Yas! After all the work of the week, a well deserved rest and relaxation day. Once all the planning and preparations for the coming season are done, it’s time to relax a bit. Plan a pamper day where you engage in activities that make you feel good and confident. This prepares you to step into your next season with focus. You could have a mani/pedi, do a foot mask, or simply take a long, relaxing bath.
I hope that you can take away something helpful from this. I feel that a spring reset is an essential process that sets the stage for a season of growth and renewal. Its aim is to create a peaceful home environment, establish clear goals, and foster a sense of rejuvenation and focus for the season ahead. From decluttering our wardrobes to setting up new goals, each step is designed to equip us with a fresh perspective and renewed energy, making us ready to seize the opportunities that come our way. This is how I do my spring reset, and I’ve found it to be incredibly beneficial. Resetting every season allows me to refocus and change course if necessary, ensuring that I’m always moving towards my goals and aspirations. Remember, success starts with a well-planned beginning. So, let’s embrace this spring reset and step into the new season with a refreshed mindset. Happy spring resetting!
What activities do you engage in as part of your spring reset? I’d love to hear about them in the comments 🤍
