You don't have to wait for a new year to give yourself a fresh start; Tonja Demoff shares some ways that you can shed your past and start fresh any day.

1. SHED YOUR PAST
6 Ways to
A N D S T A R T F R E S H

2. FRESH STARTS
Starting fresh doesn't have to come at
the beginning of a new year or even a
new week or a new day. Give yourself a
fresh start whenever you want with
these simple tips.

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Log off social media:
People only post the best of their lives
online which can feel like you're
missing out on all of the good things
in life. Unplug and let yourself focus
on you.
Start taking care of your body:
Part of starting fresh can also be finally
taking care of your body in a good and
healthy way. Giving your body the fuel
it needs and proper nourishment while
exercising and staying hydrated can
help you give your life a new start.

4. 3.TAKING CARE OF YOUR MENTAL HEALTH
M i n d o v e r m a t t e r :
Mental health is an important aspect
of being healthy. If talking with your
regular confidants isn't cutting it,
consider visiting a therapist who can
help you develop healthy coping
mechanisms to stress

5. We typically associate learning with school, but
learning is a lifelong process that can benefit us
long after we've left the classroom. Expand your
brain and give yourself a fresh start by learning
something new.
4. LEARN

6. 5. GET RID OF
MATERIAL CLUTTER
Go through your house,
car, phone, and anything
else causing clutter.
Get rid of anything that
brings you displeasure,
like photos, old CDs, and
things that remind you
of unhappy memories
Make room for new, happy
memories that will bring you
joy in the future.
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7. You've cleaned out the old
and made way for the
new, so why not begin
your fresh start on a
positive note? Buy
yourself something nice
like new clothes to
replace the old, or go on a
trip somewhere new.
Reward yourself for your
hard work.
6. GET SOMETHING
NICE FOR YOURSELF