
Where do I find myself? What have I been through?” said Paul Napper, a psychology consultant to business leaders and the co-author of “The Power of Agency: The 7 Principles to Conquer Obstacles, Make Effective Decisions, and Create a Life on Your Own Terms. “It really is – for a number of reasons- a perfect time for folks to turn their attention to taking an inventory. Here are five ways to declutter your mind as we enter a new season. Perhaps, experts say, the arrival of spring can serve as a natural point to take stock of our mental well-being and reconnect with the things that bring us purpose and joy, offering our brains a respite when possible. If you start to feel anxious around this time of year, try to identify an outlet for these emotions. I recently ran across this fabulous title in the New York Times: This Year, Try Spring Cleaning Your Brain.

Add to that inflation, supply chain issues, and the ripple effects of Russia’s war with Ukraine – three of the biggest sources of stress among people in the United States right now, according to a recent poll for the American Psychological Association. Spring Cleaning: Five Ways to Clean Out Your Anxiety. This Year, Try Spring Cleaning Your Brain Christina Caron Five ways to soothe a mind overstimulated by anxiety, stress and streams of information. Practice mindfulness Being a human, particularly right now, is stressful, said Nkechi Njaka, a meditation guide in San Francisco with a background in neuroscience. Its that lovely time of year where we feel like a fresh start.

Many have endured illness, economic upheaval, climate crisis, grief, and racial inequities.
