With spring around the corner, many enjoy participating in their own versions of “spring cleaning.” However, this term does not only mean sweeping and dusting— springtime can be a great opportunity for reorganizing one’s belongings as well as one’s well being. Here are a few suggestions for ways to try it out.
 

1. Go through old clothing

With changing weather, spring is a great time to look through old clothes and decide what is or isn’t worth keeping. Chances are that there are multiple things piled in the back of a closet or drawer that have seen better days or are simply out of style. To remove clutter, consider donating clothes that don’t fit to a local clothing drive or giving/selling them to friends.
 
Extra tip: Do DIY projects with old clothes, such as cropping an old sweatshirt or tee.
 

2. Organize your desk or backpack

For many high schoolers, a desk becomes a black hole of old homework assignments and projects. If this hasn’t been cleaned throughout the past few years, clearing out old papers might be in order. Cleaning out a backpack of unneeded worksheets and notes can also help to relieve stress for the last quarter of the school year.
 
Extra tip: Make one folder full of a few important sheets from each class in case of later need.
 

3. Make a new playlist

For many, music is an outlet or escape from the stresses of life. Therefore, a fresh spring playlist can be the key to a free mindset for the spring. Add some new songs from this season, as well as old favorites for the perfect musical getaway.
 
Extra tip: Include songs that are reminders of summer for a happiness boost with every listen.
 

4. Redecorate your room

Re-organizing a bedroom does not always have to be a crazy task; it can simply mean moving some things around or buying a new poster or pillow. Whatever this may mean, doing some redecorating is a great way to do something new and motivate future cleanliness.
 
Extra tip: Print out photos of friends and family to post around the room.
 

5. Make a new workout routine

Sometimes, exercising can become a burden after following the same workout routine for months, or even years. Throw in a new machine or weight routine to ensure more results for the springtime and bring the fun back to working out.
 
Extra tip: Find a home workout video that seems appealing; working out doesn’t always need to be hardcore at the gym!