As the weather is finally starting to stay warm, the atmosphere is full of a sense of new beginnings- flowers bloom and a summer of possibility looms. Maybe this why people choose spring as a time to clean out their homes and have a fresh space to live. And for these same reasons, this is the perfect time to clean up your life as well as your closet.

Spring cleaning is all about getting rid of the bad to make space for the good. This same strategy can be used in your everyday lifestyle. It is time to think about both the good and bad aspects of life. Once the negative aspects are recognized, these things can be removed, leaving room to improve upon the good.

With the summer approaching, it’s the perfect time to make changes. After all, people rarely keep their New Year’s resolution. While they may be devoted to their goal for a few weeks, the inspiration for change quickly dwindles as the reality of the impossibly long winter sets in. Now is the time to reinstate those resolutions, with the warm weather, it is easy to be inspired. The approaching summer is tangible, and this brings with it a feeling of possibilities and new beginnings.

Even for those who did stick with their old resolutions, now is still a good time to make more changes. It is time for people to think about where more change is needed in order to clean up their lives. After all, it doesn’t make sense to clean a home only once and leave it at that. In the same way, after one goal is met, it is time to think of another way in which to improve.

It is time to set a goal to change some aspect of life before the summer ends. Imagine starting school in August an improved person. If someone’s goal is to lose

weight, they can spend the summer working toward that goal- exercising outside, eating healthier. Then, on the first day of school, while everyone else is sporting their new wardrobes, haircuts and tans, those can feel special knowing they have gone above and beyond and changed not just their looks, but themselves. They can feel prepared for the new academic year, knowing they are able to set and meet goals. They will have gained a new-found confidence.

As the school year comes to a close, it is time for new beginnings. It is time for a fresh start. It is time to not just clean out your room, but clean up your life as well. With the summer ahead and the school year almost over, it is time to change your life for the better.