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  Let’s cut to the chase: your brain is doing a lot . It’s juggling your to-do lists, remembering where you parked, navigating awkward Zoom calls, and trying to make sense of the news—all while keeping you from texting your ex. That’s exhausting.                                                                   3840 x 5760 2.28.2020 Elina Fairytale So why do we treat mental health like it’s something we only deal with after we crash and burn? Spoiler alert: that’s not the move. It’s time to treat your mental health like the non-negotiable daily priority it actually is. Just like brushing your teeth—except you’re cleaning up emotional plaque instead of coffee stains. Mental Health Isn’t a Luxury. It’s Life Support. Here’s a reality check: According to the National Institute of Mental Health, 1 in 5 U.S. adults experien...
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Spring Cleaning Freebie!

Pro Tip:  Print the CHECKLIST for that daily dose of Dopamine. 

🧹 Week 1: Decluttering and Organizing (a.k.a. Goodbye, Crap You Don’t Need)

Monday - Day 1

  • Grab a box and a black trash bag—it’s time to sort Room #1: keep, donate, toss.

  • Try not to get emotionally attached to your mismatched socks.

Tuesday - Day 2

  • Repeat the purge with Room #2 (spare room, office, wherever hoarding went to die).

  • Be brutal. If it hasn’t been used since Obama’s first term, let it go.

Wednesday - Day 3

  • Attack your closet like it owes you money.

  • Sort clothes/accessories by type (shirts, pants, regret purchases).

  • Color-code if you're feeling extra.

Thursday - Day 4

  • Finish organizing the closet.

  • Store like a Pinterest pro—bins, boxes, maybe even those velvet hangers if you're fancy.

Friday - Day 5

  • Paperwork Purge Pt. 1: Sort into categories (bills, important stuff, weird receipts from 2017).

  • Consider fire as a method of disposal. Or a shredder.

Saturday - Day 6

  • Paperwork Purge Pt. 2: File what matters, shred what doesn’t.

  • Set up a "mail zone" so the kitchen counter doesn't turn into Paper Mountain again.

🛑 Sunday - Day 7: DO NOTHING. Sleep. Brag about your progress to friends.

🧽 Week 2: Deep Cleaning Inside (Time to Discover What Color Your Baseboards Actually Are)

Monday - Day 8

  • Dust like your allergies depend on it.

  • Furniture, shelves, electronics, and that one lamp you've ignored since 2019.

Tuesday - Day 9

  • Dust high and low: ceiling fans, light fixtures, baseboards.

  • Spiderwebs are not Halloween decorations. Sorry.

Wednesday - Day 10

  • Wash all windows inside AND outside (yes, the outside, too. I know. Sorry).

  • Wave to your neighbors while you're at it.

Thursday - Day 11

  • Vacuum and wipe down blinds or curtains.

  • If your blinds have changed color, it wasn’t on purpose.

Friday - Day 12

  • Deep clean the fridge and oven. Mentally prepare for The Things You'll Find.

  • Microwave too. (RIP, crusty lasagna from last November.)

Saturday - Day 13

  • Clean dishwasher (yes, it needs it) + coffee maker.

  • Sanitize sinks and countertops while you question your life choices.

🛑 Sunday - Day 14: Your only mission is relaxation. Possibly wine.

🛋️ Week 3: Freshening Up the Living Space (Let’s Make It Look Like You Don’t Live in Chaos)

Monday - Day 15

  • Vacuum carpets and rugs like you’re erasing every crumb of poor decision-making.

Tuesday - Day 16

  • Steam clean or book a pro to do it.

Wednesday - Day 17

  • Wipe down walls and doors. Yes, the walls. You’ll be amazed/disgusted.

  • Start with hallways or kid zones (aka fingerprint central).

Thursday - Day 18

  • Hit up the rest of the house—focus on light switches and door handles.

Friday - Day 19

  • Mini catch-up day. Didn’t finish something earlier? Here’s your redemption arc.

Saturday - Day 20

  • Air out the house. Open windows, light candles, blast music. Pretend you’re in a cleaning montage.

🛑 Sunday - Day 21: Zero chores. Maximum lounging.

🔧 Week 4: Garage and Outdoor Spaces (Because the Spiders Deserve an Eviction Notice Too)

Monday - Day 22

  • Sort through garage mayhem: tools, sporting gear, mystery boxes.

  • If you find a missing Christmas gift from 2022, no you didn’t.

Tuesday - Day 23

  • Install shelves or hooks for garage gear like a hyper-organized wizard.

Wednesday - Day 24

  • Sweep garage floor, clean windows. Try not to inhale 3 years of dust.

Thursday - Day 25

  • Clean patio furniture + cushions.

Friday - Day 26

  • Power wash the deck, walkways, and probably yourself by accident.

Saturday - Day 27

  • Plant something! Flowers, shrubs, good vibes.

🛑 Sunday - Day 28: Final day off. Reflect. Celebrate. Maybe light incense or something.

🎉 Final Two Days: Victory Lap

Monday - Day 29

  • Walk through your home and admire the glow-up.

  • Do small touch-ups or rearranging if you’re feeling like a Home Editor.

Tuesday - Day 30

  • Donate items, take out the trash, do a final zen sweep.

  • Maybe burn some sage. Maybe just toast with a margarita.

You did it! You decluttered, deep-cleaned, and semi-redecorated your life in 30 days—with your sarcasm and sanity intact. Want this as a printable checklist too? 

Spring Cleaning Checklist Freebie








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