We hear it every year, spring is the time to de-clutter your home which helps to de-clutter your life.This spring do more than just a little house cleaning and tidy up these other parts of your life!
Clear Your Mind
Our minds can take a beating in the winter. Scientists
have linked vitamin D, what we lack in the winter, as something that helps
promote brain function.
Soak up the sunshine to help find clarity!
For those in school, spring brings about conversations on
what you’ll be doing with your summer and rest of the year. If you’re graduating,
it can be a stressful time. Below are a few ways to clear your mind:
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Write a Goal
List
Having goals and writing them down can inspire you to do the
work to help you keep on track. Think of the big over-arching questions such as 'What can I see myself doing in 1 year, 5 years, and 10 years'.
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Take Up
Meditation
Our schedules are often jam packed throughout the week.
Sometimes we don’t realize the toll that it takes on our body and mind. To
clear your mind and help with focus, you may want to try meditation. Meditation classes are offered under instructional programs in DBAC. The next course will start on May 12th. If you can't make this one, hit up YouTube!
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Find a
Positive Outlook
Complaining and paying attention to negative energy only bring
you down! By channeling positive thinking, you can reduce stress, and lead a
more productive life. Go back to basics and learn to enjoy the simple things in
life! Communicate well and listen to internal dialogue.
Freshen Up Your Workout
We’re all guilty of it, being slaves of routine in our lives
including our workout. Why not use the spring to change it up and challenge
that body! Below are some ways you can switch up your workout:
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If You’re
A Treadmill Runner
Take it to the roads! With the weather finally changing its
tune, you can change yours too. Challenge your body by running on the road or
on the trails. Plus, you’ll get the added benefit of that vitamin D.
The Pulse offers run clubs in the fall and sometimes
throughout the summer, so key an eye on those for added motivation.
·
You Love
The Lift
We all love a little strength training for the many benefits
it provides us. Switch it up and try our TRX Suspension Training classes. A great way to challenge your strength, it requires you to use your own body weight. Using vector resistance, you’re
able to make each lift harder or easier based on where you’re standing. TRX is an 8 week program starting May 7th, so keep an eye out for the sign-up! Only 8 spots available!
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Cardio Is
Your BFF
Great for the heart, great for the brain, but cardio can
sometimes get old. Add some strength training into the mix. Got some Questions?
Feel free to reach out to one of The Pulse’s Personal Trainers, or hit up a Strength Challenge class!
Digitally De-Clutter
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Tidy Your Files
All those different files can start to take over your
computer. Use spring as a time to go through them, delete what you don’t need,
and organize your work. Organizing things by year is a great first step to see
things on a macro level. From there, add folders accordingly and stick to your
organization scheme!
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Back Up Your Work
While sometimes computers can be our best friends, they can
also become our worst enemies. If you haven’t experienced some sort of dramatic
computer saga, consider yourself lucky. Try to keep it that way by backing up
all the files you need to keep for the future. You can use something like
Dropbox or purchase an external hard-drive.
Pick A New Password
It helps to safe guard your stuff! Experts say to change
your password for your computer, email, bank account, and social media networks
every 1-3 months.
Happy Cleaning!
