{"id":48107,"date":"2017-10-16T09:05:39","date_gmt":"2017-10-16T09:05:39","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/test10.co.za\/C\/?p=48107"},"modified":"2017-10-18T15:29:39","modified_gmt":"2017-10-18T15:29:39","slug":"the-essential-checklist-to-spring-clean-your-life","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/test10.co.za\/C\/the-essential-checklist-to-spring-clean-your-life\/","title":{"rendered":"The Essential Checklist to Spring Clean Your Life"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/test10.co.za\/C\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/06\/image001.gif\" \/><\/p>\n<p>Believe it or not, spring has finally sprung. Winter is behind us and we can finally look forward to longer, warmer days spent outside in the sun. If you\u2019re feeling a little ho-hum, fear not, it\u2019s entirely natural to experience some post-winter blues. So, you\u2019re keen to refresh your outlook but you\u2019re not sure how?\u00a0 Here are our tips on how to spring clean your life.<\/p>\n<h3>Get Moving<\/h3>\n<p>It might seem obvious but becoming a little more active is key to shaking off those winter blues. As winter descends, our exercise tends to descend along with it so when the sun starts to rise slightly earlier, make sure you do too. Even if you\u2019re just going for a 20-minute walk around the block, starting the day with some pumping blood and fresh air is only going to put you in your best mindset. To\u00a0refresh things perhaps consider a new class or type of exercise that you haven&#8217;t done before to kick your muscles into gear.<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/test10.co.za\/C\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/09\/Spring-Clean-your-life-get-moving.jpg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-48388\" src=\"https:\/\/test10.co.za\/C\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/09\/Spring-Clean-your-life-get-moving.jpg\" alt=\"spring clean your life\" width=\"1000\" height=\"560\" srcset=\"https:\/\/test10.co.za\/C\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/09\/Spring-Clean-your-life-get-moving.jpg 1000w, https:\/\/test10.co.za\/C\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/09\/Spring-Clean-your-life-get-moving-300x168.jpg 300w, https:\/\/test10.co.za\/C\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/09\/Spring-Clean-your-life-get-moving-940x526.jpg 940w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1000px) 100vw, 1000px\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<h3>Get Outside<\/h3>\n<p>Whether you live in a coastal town or a city packed with skyscrapers, there is bound to be somewhere beautiful for you to enjoy. Getting outside and enjoying the crisp weather is a great way to remind yourself that the world out there is worth embracing. There&#8217;s nothing a walk and some fresh air won&#8217;t cure.<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/test10.co.za\/C\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/09\/Spring-Clean-your-life-get-outdoors.jpg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-48389\" src=\"https:\/\/test10.co.za\/C\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/09\/Spring-Clean-your-life-get-outdoors.jpg\" alt=\"spring clean your life\" width=\"1000\" height=\"560\" srcset=\"https:\/\/test10.co.za\/C\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/09\/Spring-Clean-your-life-get-outdoors.jpg 1000w, https:\/\/test10.co.za\/C\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/09\/Spring-Clean-your-life-get-outdoors-300x168.jpg 300w, https:\/\/test10.co.za\/C\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/09\/Spring-Clean-your-life-get-outdoors-940x526.jpg 940w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1000px) 100vw, 1000px\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<h3>Declutter Your Life<\/h3>\n<p>This is something you should try to\u00a0do at the change of every season and it refers to every aspect of your life.<\/p>\n<h4>CLEAN OUT YOUR CAR<\/h4>\n<p>Clean out your car, get rid of those empty coffee cups (single-use packaging is so last season anyway!) and give your vehicle a little spruce. Maybe a valet even if you can (a waterless one if you&#8217;re in the Cape).<\/p>\n<h4>ORGANISE YOUR CLOSETS AND CUPBOARDS<\/h4>\n<p>Look at your closet and ask the question we all hate asking ourselves: \u201cwhen did I last wear this?\u201d. If the answer is longer than 9 months, it\u2019s time to say goodbye. Donate your bag of clothes to a shelter, knowing that dress you love (but can\u2019t fit into) is going to brighten the day of someone in need, makes it easier to let go. Tackle that Tupperware cupboard, those kitchen drawers and that linen cupboard that have been\u00a0driving you nuts for months. Don&#8217;t try to be a hero and do them all at once,<\/p>\n<p>Tackle that Tupperware cupboard, those kitchen drawers and that linen cupboard that have been\u00a0driving you nuts for months. Don&#8217;t try to be a hero and do them all at once, the\u00a0scale of it will put you off. Write down what needs to be done and schedule\u00a0each one in so it doesn&#8217;t feel insurmountable. Rome wasn&#8217;t built in a day.<\/p>\n<h4>LOOK AT YOUR RELATIONSHIPS<\/h4>\n<p>Lastly, look at the relationships you have in your life. Do they need a clear out? The key to a good outlook on life is to surround yourself with people who inspire and lift you up, and it\u2019s important to remember that you are most like the five people you spend the most time with, so choose your squad carefully. If someone brings you down or just makes you feel flat, maybe endeavor to spend less time with them.<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/test10.co.za\/C\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/09\/Spring-Clean-your-life-declutter.jpg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-48386\" src=\"https:\/\/test10.co.za\/C\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/09\/Spring-Clean-your-life-declutter.jpg\" alt=\"spring clean your life\" width=\"1000\" height=\"560\" srcset=\"https:\/\/test10.co.za\/C\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/09\/Spring-Clean-your-life-declutter.jpg 1000w, https:\/\/test10.co.za\/C\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/09\/Spring-Clean-your-life-declutter-300x168.jpg 300w, https:\/\/test10.co.za\/C\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/09\/Spring-Clean-your-life-declutter-940x526.jpg 940w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1000px) 100vw, 1000px\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<h3>Refresh Your Diet<\/h3>\n<p>This doesn\u2019t mean go on a diet, because there is nothing good about restricting yourself. After a long winter where comfort and warmth is key, your diet can become stodgy and rich. To embrace the turn of the season, start freshening up your diet with some small (healthy-ish) changes. Be it <a href=\"https:\/\/test10.co.za\/C\/recipe\/morning-detox-lemon-ginger-water\/\"><b>hot water and lemon<\/b><\/a><b>\u00a0<\/b>before your morning coffee or adding some greens to every meal, it\u2019s easy to bring yourself out of the winter doldrum.\u00a0<strong><a href=\"https:\/\/test10.co.za\/C\/recipe\/morning-detox-lemon-ginger-water\/\">Check out these <\/a><a href=\"https:\/\/test10.co.za\/C\/healthy-recipe-round-up\/\">healthy recipes.<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/test10.co.za\/C\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/09\/Spring-Clean-your-life-diet.jpg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-48387\" src=\"https:\/\/test10.co.za\/C\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/09\/Spring-Clean-your-life-diet.jpg\" alt=\"spring clean your life\" width=\"1000\" height=\"560\" srcset=\"https:\/\/test10.co.za\/C\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/09\/Spring-Clean-your-life-diet.jpg 1000w, https:\/\/test10.co.za\/C\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/09\/Spring-Clean-your-life-diet-300x168.jpg 300w, https:\/\/test10.co.za\/C\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/09\/Spring-Clean-your-life-diet-940x526.jpg 940w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1000px) 100vw, 1000px\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<h3>Check Yourself Against Goals You Set At The \u00a0of The Year<\/h3>\n<p>New Year\u2019s resolutions are kinda lame but are a good way to set your intentions for the year. At the turn of the season, one that sets us up for the end of the year, it\u2019s a good idea to make sure you\u2019re on the right track to finish up the year on a strong note.<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/test10.co.za\/C\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/09\/Spring-Clean-your-life-goals.jpg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-48390\" src=\"https:\/\/test10.co.za\/C\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/09\/Spring-Clean-your-life-goals.jpg\" alt=\"spring clean your life\" width=\"1000\" height=\"560\" srcset=\"https:\/\/test10.co.za\/C\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/09\/Spring-Clean-your-life-goals.jpg 1000w, https:\/\/test10.co.za\/C\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/09\/Spring-Clean-your-life-goals-300x168.jpg 300w, https:\/\/test10.co.za\/C\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/09\/Spring-Clean-your-life-goals-940x526.jpg 940w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1000px) 100vw, 1000px\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<p><i><em>For more delicious recipe inspiration\u00a0<a href=\"http:\/\/bit.ly\/FinSub17\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"><strong>subscribe to the Findus newsletter<\/strong><\/a>.<\/em><\/i><\/p>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/test10.co.za\/C\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/06\/image001.gif\" \/><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Believe it or not, spring has finally sprung. Winter is behind us and we can finally look forward to longer, warmer days spent outside in the sun. If you\u2019re feeling a little ho-hum, fear not, it\u2019s entirely natural to experience some post-winter blues. So, you\u2019re keen to refresh your outlook but you\u2019re not sure how?\u00a0 Here are our tips on how to spring clean your life. 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