Tips For Emotional Spring Cleaning
The beginning of spring is near and many of us become obsessed with spring cleaning. I love throwing old things away that no longer serve me or bring my joy, but I’ve noticed we’re not as excited to emotionally cleanse ourselves in the spring and let go of the weight we’ve been carrying. That’s where a conversation as a therapist in Long Beach and individual therapy in Long Beach and Orange County, CA come into this post.
The winter is hard for a lot of us, I’ve talked previously about the winter blues and how it affects all of us in some way. Whether that is through the cold, dark, hibernating months or the brisk cold. Therefore, when spring comes around and the sun hangs out longer it’s important to check in with yourself mentally.
An Emotional Cleanse Involves Intentional Work
Emotional cleansing is work, just like normal cleansing, it’s about letting go of old guilt and shame to shift your thinking. We can let go of negative self-talk, regrets from not starting off the New Year the way we intended, and unproductive habits we’ve created without even realizing.
It’s time to check your emotional inventory to decide what can stay and what’s got to go.
Start by questioning yourself and asking yourself,
Consider“what no longer serves me emotionally?” Get clear with it and write it down if that helps. Don’t judge yourself or your answers, don’t filter your thoughts just let them come as they are and write them down. What you write down you now have the option to edit out in your real life.
We have to clear out these old negative thoughts to make room for new healthy and empowering thoughts.
Next, Acknowledge You Triggers
Make note of what triggers these negative emotions and start to create goals to transform these negative feelings and thoughts into positive ones.
As you notice a thought coming in like, “I’m not loveable,” change that thought to “I am loveable because I have supportive friends, a dog that gets excited every time I come home, a family member who calls to check-in, etc.” Shift your mindset to recognize the good you do have in your life.
Start to overwhelm the negative feelings you’ve housed with positive ones. The positive feelings will give you the strength to let go of the negatives and help you start to believe and lean into positive feelings.
Last, Give Yourself Grace
Spring is about renewing. Think about emotional spring cleaning like clearing out your closet - it takes time and a process but when you commit to it and do the work, you will be happy with the changes.
How Can Individual Therapy Support My Emotional Cleanse This Spring?
Therapy is a space to process your emotions and feelings in a safe and secure space. You’re more than the negative thoughts that may hold you back. If you’re ready for additional support, see how an in-person or online therapist in California can help. Begin Individual Therapy in Long Beach, Orange County, and Los Angeles County, CA to address anxieties, trauma, depression, and more.
Begin Individual Therapy In Long Beach, Orange County, And Los Angeles County, CA Today!
Whether you’ve been struggling with anxiety, depression, trauma, relationships, or a whole host of other issues, the good news is that it's possible to feel better, and you don’t have to do it alone. When we are coming out of the Seasonal Depression and lows of the winter and cold, sometimes taking space to reevaluate what is holding us back can help us recover. That is where I come in! I have the expertise to guide you towards success. My in-person and online Long Beach, California counseling office has Connie Hsu, a skilled therapist who specializes in individual therapy for men, women, teens, and adolescents. To begin your counseling journey, follow these simple steps:
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Start working on the emotions from the past and cultivating hope for the future.
Other Mental Health Services at Healing Generations Counseling
Individual therapy isn’t the only service I offer in my Long Beach, CA counseling office. Other mental health services Healing Generations Counseling provides include group therapy for teens, couples therapy, family therapy, EMDR therapy, life transitions, divorce recovery, PTSD treatment and trauma therapy, therapy for teens, cross-cultural issues, support groups for women, and support groups for teens. All sessions are offered via online therapy in California, with limited in-person options. Within cross-cultural issues, I also provide therapy for families and parents on how to best support their children. I offer blended family sessions, parent-child conflict counseling, and counseling for sibling rivalry. To get started schedule your session and begin living the life you envisioned in Orange County, CA, Los Angeles, CA, or Long Beach, CA today!