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Spring Cleaning: 3 Ways to Clear Your Head this Season

This article is written by a student writer from the Her Campus at Rollins chapter.

It’s easy to forget that spring only just started when we’ve been enjoying the 80º weather here in Florida for the past few weeks. Now that it’s official, it’s the perfect time to get that spring cleaning done, not just for your messy dorm room but for your mind as well. With finals just around the corner, it’s full steam ahead for the rest of the semester. It’s important to set aside time for self-care and declutter your mind of excess stress and worries. 

A Clear Space Makes for a Clear Mind. 

Unpack the suitcase that’s been on your floor since you got back from break, do your laundry, make your bed, etc. Your dorm room is your safe space. Our environment has a lot of impact on our mood and a messy room only makes for more stress.

Practice Meditation.

Sometimes we need to put a pause on our thoughts and take a break. There are many great guided meditations on Spotify and Youtube or you can meditate on your own. Take a few minutes to yourself to slow down and focus on your breath.

Write it Down! Start a Journal.

You can only hold so many thoughts at one time before your head starts to hurt. Clear some of that clutter by writing it out. This is a good way to make some sense of the worries and concerns that have been weighing you down. You can write your thoughts down and essentially bookmark them for later.

Avoid burnout during this spring season by taking time to clear your head. Be kind to your mind.

Samantha Cavallo is in her third year as a writer for Her Campus. She enjoys writing about anything and everything, though her pieces often focus on celebrities and pop culture or mental health and wellbeing. Sam is currently a junior at Rollins College in Winter Park, FL, majoring in Psychology with a minor in Sociology, and she is from Langhorne, Pennsylvania. After earning her Bachelor's degree, she plans to pursue a PhD in School Psychology. Beyond Her Campus, she is involved in many organizations on campus that focus on supporting the campus community, such as the Wellness Ambassadors, where she works in Health Promotions to promote the Nine Dimensions of Wellness, and the Student Support Foundation, operating the campus food pantry and providing emergency grants to students, faculty, and staff in need. In her free time, Sam enjoys reading, going to Barre class, finding new things to do in and around the Orlando area, especially if there is rumored to be good food, and Facetiming her dog Dexter. She is a major fan of both Taylor Swift and Phoebe Bridgers (she even got it tattooed to prove it) and loves going to concerts, and of course dressing up for them.