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Why Everyone Should Learn How To Detox

Your personal space and environment. Decluttering starts now.

Mar 20, 2017

Life can get overwhelming and finding some time for yourself can be tough. As crazy as it sounds, we as a society are constantly up-dating and truly have lost the most simplistic form of relaxation, slowing-down. As species we are consuming and consuming with little to no organic-fashion behind our personal "feel-good" consumption.

Finding time to breath and space to reevaluate is tough. Your life is extremely important and treasuring happiness and inner content is only a detox away.

Learning to detox is simply letting go of emotional and physical situations. You are in control. Remember that this is your life, start to finish. Everyday is a new opportunity to rewind and go forward in the path of your own direction. You are the sailor, the wind and the open water.

Simple Step-by-Step 1 Day Detox:

You can carry this detox throughout any day, time and period that applies to your own state of wellness:

1. Wake up energized:

(This is key)

- Brew your favorite cup of coffee, tea. Get your day started earlier

- Only use your smart phone for emergency situations. Don't use, open, check-up on any apps. If this conflicts with your work, school schedule, try limiting smart-phone usage

- Make a work-out play list, hit the gym/ treadmill/ yoga mat early on

2. Create a To-Do list:

(You don't need a fancy planner for this, FYI)

- Set your goals and go forward to pursue them

- Tell yourself you can and you will reach your destination

3. Physically clean your space around you:

(Mentally, this includes your day-to-day thought processes)

Physically, you can:

- Clean out your car, desk, bag pack, room, etc.

- Get a pedicure, manicure, etc.

- Create meal preps, detox waters for the day/week, etc.

- Cut out individuals that aren't doing you well, out of your inbox or real life, etc.

4. Watch what comes out of your mouth

(Yes)

- Language, attitude, etc.

- Don't put yourself and others down around you

5. Do something good for somebody else

(Being selfless is crucial)

- Buy an individuals meal/coffee behind you in the drive-thru, ect.

- Spark up a conversation with a stranger

- Help a struggling friend or family member out in one way or another

Most importantly, do this all with positivity.

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