Hello, hello!
We’re coming up on March 20th, the Vernal Equinox... the first day of Spring! This Sunday, the daytime will last as long as the night, and until late June, the days will just keep getting longer. Along with our sunshine, the migratory birds that left us so many months ago are on their way back. We can already see ducks splashing about in the pond behind the RLC’s Worcester headquarters, and on Fridays from 11:30 to 4:00, we’re undergoing Spring Cleaning and Redecorating.
This got me thinking: Spring Cleaning is so much more than just vacuuming under the sofa! It’s the process of taking control of your environment, getting rid of everything negative, and putting the rest in its proper place... which can lead to a powerful sense of emotional and mental well-being. I’ve always found that I feel more confident and comfortable after cleaning my personal space, so I’d like to share some ideas and pass on the good vibes.
Step One: Take a step. That’s the big thing: getting motivated and cleaning, even just a little. If you’re not feeling very motivated but figure you’ll give it a try, or if you’re crunched for time, just pick one small task. Choose a single “problem area,” like the television and connected electronics that get so dusty, or the bathroom sink that inevitably has a streak of hand soap. Cleaning that one spot will improve the living space and give a sense of accomplishment.
Step Two, if you feel like doing a little more then Step One: Decide on a cleaning project. Sometimes I realize that I have a stack of paperwork I intend to keep (financial statements, my copy of my tax return, various bills, etc), so my “project” becomes organizing this paperwork into a binder with different folders for different categories. At other times, I make a cleaning project out of my bathroom. I wash the sink, clean out the toilet, scrub the shower, polish the chrome with glass cleaner, and mop the floor. After that much work, I kick back on my couch and revel in relaxation.
Step Three, if you liked Step Two and want more: Figure out what other cleaning projects need to be done, and create a schedule in which you can do them. The order you want to do them in is totally up to you.
Step Four, which you can after any other Step: Relax. If your roof is caving in, then yes, it needs to be attended to immediately... but dusting the TV is not a life-or-death issue. Take things at your own pace, keep yourself relatively comfortable, and remember to have fun with it. You can even listen to music or have your favorite movie on in the background, or reward yourself for your progress by doing something you enjoy afterwards.
Happy cleaning, and enjoy Springtime!
We’re coming up on March 20th, the Vernal Equinox... the first day of Spring! This Sunday, the daytime will last as long as the night, and until late June, the days will just keep getting longer. Along with our sunshine, the migratory birds that left us so many months ago are on their way back. We can already see ducks splashing about in the pond behind the RLC’s Worcester headquarters, and on Fridays from 11:30 to 4:00, we’re undergoing Spring Cleaning and Redecorating.
This got me thinking: Spring Cleaning is so much more than just vacuuming under the sofa! It’s the process of taking control of your environment, getting rid of everything negative, and putting the rest in its proper place... which can lead to a powerful sense of emotional and mental well-being. I’ve always found that I feel more confident and comfortable after cleaning my personal space, so I’d like to share some ideas and pass on the good vibes.
Step One: Take a step. That’s the big thing: getting motivated and cleaning, even just a little. If you’re not feeling very motivated but figure you’ll give it a try, or if you’re crunched for time, just pick one small task. Choose a single “problem area,” like the television and connected electronics that get so dusty, or the bathroom sink that inevitably has a streak of hand soap. Cleaning that one spot will improve the living space and give a sense of accomplishment.
Step Two, if you feel like doing a little more then Step One: Decide on a cleaning project. Sometimes I realize that I have a stack of paperwork I intend to keep (financial statements, my copy of my tax return, various bills, etc), so my “project” becomes organizing this paperwork into a binder with different folders for different categories. At other times, I make a cleaning project out of my bathroom. I wash the sink, clean out the toilet, scrub the shower, polish the chrome with glass cleaner, and mop the floor. After that much work, I kick back on my couch and revel in relaxation.
Step Three, if you liked Step Two and want more: Figure out what other cleaning projects need to be done, and create a schedule in which you can do them. The order you want to do them in is totally up to you.
Step Four, which you can after any other Step: Relax. If your roof is caving in, then yes, it needs to be attended to immediately... but dusting the TV is not a life-or-death issue. Take things at your own pace, keep yourself relatively comfortable, and remember to have fun with it. You can even listen to music or have your favorite movie on in the background, or reward yourself for your progress by doing something you enjoy afterwards.
Happy cleaning, and enjoy Springtime!
Author: Deanna "Berry" Cassidy
Central Mass RLC
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