Spring: The True New Year and How Decluttering Opens the Door to Personal Evolution

As we embrace the changing seasons, it’s easy to get caught up in the tradition of January 1st as the start of a new year. But in reality, spring—with its vibrant energy, blooming flowers, and fresh beginnings—holds the true power of renewal. It’s the season when nature awakens, and so can we.

Spring is a time of growth, transformation, and rebirth. It invites us to shed the old, make space for the new, and step into a phase of personal evolution. And one of the most powerful ways to align ourselves with the natural flow of this season is through decluttering—both physically and mentally. Let’s explore why spring is the actual new year and how decluttering helps us harness the fresh energy of the season to evolve into the best version of ourselves.

1. Spring: The True Energy of Renewal

While January 1st is a symbolic date for new beginnings, spring is when the energy of renewal is truly felt in the world around us. As the earth thaws, plants begin to grow, and animals come out of hibernation, nature is sending us a message: this is a time for growth and fresh starts. Just as the trees shed their old leaves to make room for new ones, we too are invited to release the old in our lives—whether it’s outdated habits, limiting beliefs, or physical clutter.

In the natural world, spring is when things bloom, and so can we. The crisp air, the longer days, and the return of vibrant colors create an environment ripe for personal transformation. It’s the ideal time to reflect on where you’ve been, evaluate where you are, and consciously choose where you want to go. But in order to step into this new chapter, we must first make space for it—starting with decluttering.

2. Decluttering: Clearing Space for Personal Evolution

Decluttering is a powerful act that allows you to create physical and emotional space for what’s truly important. It’s more than just tidying up your home—it’s about shedding the layers that no longer serve you and making room for your future self.

When we hold on to items, ideas, and memories that are no longer aligned with our present selves, we carry unnecessary baggage. This can manifest as clutter in our physical environments, but it also shows up in our minds, limiting our ability to grow and evolve. By decluttering, we release the past and free up energy that can be channeled into new opportunities, new goals, and new ways of thinking.

Decluttering also helps us reconnect with what truly matters. It allows us to pause and reflect on our values, priorities, and aspirations, giving us the clarity to move forward with purpose. As you let go of the old, you make space for new things to come into your life—new opportunities, new perspectives, and new growth.

3. Spring as a Catalyst for Transformation

Spring is a season that naturally invites transformation. Just as plants grow towards the light, we too can lean into the energy of spring to expand our own potential. But transformation requires action, and decluttering is one of the simplest yet most effective ways to catalyze change. When we physically clear space, we symbolically clear the way for new personal evolution.

Think of it this way: decluttering is like resetting your life’s environment to align with the energy of the season. It’s a practical and emotional act of renewal. It’s the first step in stepping into your next level of personal growth—whether that’s developing healthier habits, aligning more with your authentic self, or unlocking new creative potential.

The beauty of decluttering in spring is that it’s in harmony with the world around us. As nature blooms, you too can blossom. As the earth renews itself, you can renew your goals, mindset, and vision for the future.

Awaken Your Perennial Spirit: the Spring Decluttering Challenge

To help you fully embrace the energy of this season and make space for your personal growth, I’m SO excited to announce a week-long Spring Decluttering Challenge—“Awaken Your Perennial Spirit.” This challenge is designed to guide you through a thorough decluttering process, helping you clear out both physical and mental clutter in a way that sets you up for success in the new year (yes, the true new year, starting in spring!).

The “Awaken Your Perennial Spirit” challenge will take place over one week and includes:

• Daily prompts to guide you through decluttering specific areas of your home, workspace, and mind

• Reflection exercises to help you release limiting beliefs and habits that are holding you back

• Actionable steps to align your environment with your vision for personal evolution and success

• Tips and strategies for maintaining a clutter-free, empowered mindset

By the end of the week, you’ll have created a space for new energy to flow into your life—whether it's personal growth, creative endeavors, or new opportunities. This challenge is more than just tidying up; it’s about embracing the transformative power of spring to evolve into the next version of yourself.

Awaken Your Perennial spirit and The Perennial Archetype Community

This challenge is a perfect prelude to the launch of The Perennial Archetype, my new online community for women who are seeking expansion in all areas of their life. The Perennial Archetype is a space for women who want to align with their highest self, embrace personal transformation, and maximize their potential.

Just as decluttering clears space for new beginnings, The Perennial Archetype is designed to support you in this journey of personal evolution. It’s a space to connect, collaborate, and grow with like-minded women who are ready to step into their full power.

Join the “Awaken Your Perennial Spirit” challenge to get a head start on your transformation, and then continue your journey with us in The Perennial Archetype community, launching March 29th—the perfect time for new beginnings in alignment with the astrological new year.

Ready to embrace your spring renewal, creating space for alignment and abundance? Sign up for the Awaken Your Perennial Self challenge today and prepare to step into a new chapter of growth, clarity, and transformation.

Sign up here: Awaken Your Perennial Spirit

Let’s clear the clutter and step into our highest selves together. See you there!