Hey Spring!

Spring is here! Good bye WINTER!!:) Although Spring may not be my favorite time of the year (I LOVE Summer) I am happy that it's here because 1. That means it's closer to Summer and 2. Winter, snow and ice is no more! However, we all know that Spring is usually the time when people make changes to their wardrobe and their houses. We pack up the heavy winter coats and boots and bring out the light jackets and when the weather is really nice we can even bring out a floral dress or so. People clean out their closets and homes in preparation for spring. Although these are all great things to do, let's not forget cleaning up our lives as well.

There are some personal changes and relationship changes that need to take place among all of us. Are you easily angered and bitter all the time? Let's clean that attitude up for spring. Are you still in a relationship with a man who disrespects you continually? Let's throw that relationship out for spring. Spend the next week reflecting on your life and relationships (family, friendships etc.) and make changes where necessary. Also, be honest. At times we are so quick to place the blame on everyone else thinking they ARE the problem when in reality, it could very well be us. Are you a good friend? Are you a good daughter? Are you a good girlfriend/wife? Even if your answer to that is yes, we can always strive to be better. Why settle for being a good friend, a good woman, a good daughter? Don't settle for "good" when you can be a PHENOMENAL friend and a PHENOMENAL woman. Below are some Spring cleaning tips:

1) Friendships 

Examine your friendships. Many of us cling on to friendships and relationships that expired a long time ago. We hope that things will change and when they don’t we make excuses. Its time to clean up our friendships. If your so called friend only calls you when they need something, you may need to talk to them about it or put some distance between the two of you. Be mindful of the company you keep and the people you welcome into your life. Bad company ruins good character. Guard your life and your heart at all costs. 

2)  Finances. 

Do you really need that $300 pair of shoes or are you just trying to keep up with the Jones'. Spend wisely. We don't have to buy anything at full price nowadays. From shopping at Marshalls, to TJ MAX, and THRIFTING!!! You can get so many nice, quality things for affordable prices.  Its great to get a fresh start by developing better spending and saving habits. Get a savings account if you don't already have one. You don't have to be rich to save. Yes, times are hard. But even if your paycheck says 350 dollars, set aside 5 or 10 dollars each check in a savings account. 

3) Talents. 

Discover and use your talents. Is there something you always wanted to do but just never got around to doing it? It could be running in a 5Kmarathon or writing your own book. Whatever your talents may be its time to tap into them and be creative. You’d be surprised at what you can do if you just give it a little bit of effort. 

4) Schedule. 

Find a balance with your schedule. Try to make more time for friends and family. (This is a hard one for us at least) We get so busy with life, work, school and working on our own goals that we tend to neglect the people that really matter. We are all guilty of it at some point in time. Also, if you are naturally more of an introvert, that means you feel more energized being alone. I (Lenore here) love being alone. Don't get me wrong I love my friends, but I get really irritated when I don't get some me time and spend time in prayer and worship. Find a balance that works for you and try really hard to keep up with it.  Make  time for yourself so you can relax, get your nails done, or go on that vacation you dream about ( if you can afford it, if not save up so one day you can :) ) 

5) Mind.

 Clear your mind. Are you holding on to negative feeling from the past or still thinking about what could have been with an ex? If so its time to let those emotions go and start thinking more positive. Positive thinking has a habit of making you feel better. Controlling our thinking is hard. We can't control what enters our mind, but we can control what we give our attention to and what we entertain. Every thought that enters your mind does not need to be entertained. Mindfulness is a great technique as well. It's similar to meditation but a bit different. Research mindfulness is negative thinking is a weak spot for you.

6) Diet 

Take care of your health. If you feel good, you look good. Exercise, eat healthy and drink lots of water (another area we are currently working on) Try to start eating more fruits and vegetables and if you can't eat veggies, try juicing! I love my juicer it's great. Look into getting one and get creative with your vegetable intake. 

These are just 6 ways we thought of as preparation tips! I know this does not cover even half of it. Please share below the ways you prepare for new seasons, physically and in your relationships and personal life! We can all learn from each other! God bless you ladies!!