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Spring Reset: How to Clear Mental Clutter and Refresh Your Mindset


As the new calendar year begins, it’s tempting to jump headfirst into goal-setting, resolutions, and a flurry of plans.

Spring is here—and with it comes the invitation to begin again.


We clean out closets, shake off winter’s heaviness, and make room for what’s next. But what about our minds? Just like our homes, our mental space can become cluttered with thoughts, worries, old stories, and stress. And that internal clutter? It’s exhausting.


If you’ve been feeling overwhelmed, scattered, or stuck, you’re not alone. Mental clutter is real—and it can weigh us down more than we realize. But the good news? You don’t need to overhaul your whole life to feel better. Sometimes, all it takes is a reset—one that’s rooted in compassion, intention, and small steps forward.


As a WILD Woman, you don’t need more hustle—you need more clarity. More space to hear yourself. More trust in what’s already inside you.


Let’s walk through how to clear the noise, refresh your mindset, and step into spring with renewed energy.


What Is Mental Clutter—and How Does It Impact You?


Mental clutter is everything taking up space in your mind that doesn’t need to be there.


Think:

  • Unfinished to-do lists

  • Self-doubt and critical thoughts

  • Worry about the future

  • Regret or replaying the past

  • The never-ending mental juggling of responsibilities


This clutter doesn’t just take up cognitive space—it takes a toll on your entire system.When your mind is constantly busy or overwhelmed, you may notice:

  • Trouble focusing or making decisions

  • Sleep disruptions or chronic fatigue

  • Emotional reactivity or irritability

  • A sense of anxiety, burnout, or disconnection from yourself


Over time, mental clutter can erode your confidence and leave you second-guessing your choices. It keeps you stuck in survival mode, reacting instead of intentionally responding to your life.

Winter invites us to shift from the masculine, outcome-focused drive of left-brained goal setting to a more feminine, intuitive approach—one that prioritizes connection with our inner wisdom.

Why Spring Is the Perfect Time to Reset Your Mindset


Spring naturally supports change. The days are lighter, the earth is blooming, and there's an energetic shift toward new beginnings. It's a season that invites you to awaken, stretch, and start again—with fresh eyes and a renewed spirit.


For many women, especially in midlife, this season is an opportunity to come back to yourself. Not to reinvent who you are, but to remember who you are underneath the noise—and choose to lead your life with more intention and inner authority.


5 Ways to Clear Mental Clutter and Refresh Your Mindset


1. Write It Out


Start with a brain dump. Write down everything that’s swirling around in your head—without judgment. Tasks, worries, emotions, ideas. Getting it out of your mind and onto paper brings instant relief and perspective.

Why it helps: Writing externalizes your thoughts, so they stop spinning internally. It creates space for reflection, reduces overwhelm, and helps you see patterns and priorities more clearly.


2. Move Your Body to Shift Your Mind


Sometimes the best way to quiet your thoughts is to move your body. Take a walk. Stretch. Dance. Movement helps regulate your nervous system and brings you back into the present moment—especially when paired with music or time in nature.


Why it helps: Physical movement moves stuck energy. It interrupts mental looping and reconnects you to your body, grounding you when you feel scattered. This integration supports emotional clarity and mental reset.

 

3. Simplify Your Daily Inputs


Mental clutter often comes from overstimulation. If you’re constantly consuming news, podcasts, emails, and social media, your mind has no time to rest. Set boundaries. Unsubscribe. Take a tech pause. Create space to think your own thoughts.


Why it helps: Cutting back on inputs reduces cognitive overload. It helps you reclaim mental space and clarity, making room for creative thinking and deeper focus.


4. Practice Mindful Awareness


Notice your internal landscape—your thoughts, emotions, behaviors, and physical sensations. Begin observing how you respond to stress, how your thoughts shape your day, and what patterns you’re repeating unconsciously.


Why it helps: Mindful awareness increases your ability to pause and choose, rather than react on autopilot. It gives you agency over your emotional world and helps you shift limiting beliefs and habits that no longer serve you.


5. Use Creative Expression


Creative tools like drawing, painting, collage, or even mindful doodling can help you process what words can’t. Creativity bypasses overthinking and invites your intuition to lead.


Why it helps: Creative expression helps release emotional buildup, unlock insight, and strengthen your inner voice. It’s not about making something beautiful—it’s about making meaning and reconnecting to yourself.


And most importantly, use the WILD Woman framework as a compass for your spring reset:


  • W – Wake up to what’s no longer serving you

    Let go of habits, roles, or beliefs that keep you playing small.


  • I – Ignite curiosity over criticism

    Be curious about your patterns instead of judging them.


  • L – Love yourself enough to rest and reset

    Rest isn’t lazy—it’s essential. Create space for your spirit to breathe.


  • D – Dare to release perfection and reclaim presence

    Show up messy and real. That’s where true growth begins.




WILD Woman Art Tip: Bloom Into Yourself


Materials: Watercolor, watercolor paper, brushes, water, paper towel


Take a moment and breathe deeply and imagine a flower blooming, standing tall, confident in their own self. When you’re ready, you can use the materials to paint yourself as a flower. Let yourself play with different strokes, different types of petals and leaves, etc. It’s play time!


Start by closing your eyes, taking a deep breath and connecting to this previous year.

When you’re done, take a moment to find words that say something about you.


Create a timeline of your year. The line form can be curvy or straight. There is no right or wrong.

Feel how good it is to allow yourself to bloom and be totally and completely YOU.



Final Thoughts: Clear Space, Build Confidence


Clearing mental clutter isn’t just about feeling more calmness—it’s about creating the inner conditions for confidence, clarity, and empowered action.


When your mind is clear, your decisions are more aligned. Your voice is louder than the noise. Your energy flows toward what matters.


This spring, give yourself permission to release what’s been weighing you down. Make space to hear your intuition. Clear the way for creativity, courage, and the life you truly want to lead.






Myriam Martinez is an Art Therapist and Art Based Coach based out of Northern California. She gently guides women to connect to their WILD through the art process and deeper connection to self and supports them in building fierce self-confidence and feeling empowered. Her calling in this life is to teach women the power and importance of putting themselves first, loving themselves fiercely, and tapping into their creative intuition in order to bring more happiness, success, and ease into their lives.


To learn more about Myriam click here: https://www.myriammartinezcoaching.com/ 

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