
Pre-New Year Detox Checklist
1. Physical Space
✅ Declutter one area at a time: bedroom, closet, kitchen, bathroom.
✅ Donate clothes, shoes, or items you haven’t used in a year.
✅ Throw away expired food, makeup, skincare, or medications.
✅ Organize papers: shred old receipts, statements, and junk mail.
✅ Clean and refresh your living space: dust, vacuum, open windows.
2. Digital Detox
✅ Unfollow social media accounts that drain your energy or inspire negativity.
✅ Delete old photos, files, and apps you no longer use.
✅ Unsubscribe from email lists that clutter your inbox.
✅ Backup important files and remove duplicates.
✅ Set phone boundaries: limit notifications and screen time.
3. Emotional & Mental Detox
✅ Journal about your year: wins, lessons, and moments of growth.
✅ List grudges, resentments, or regrets to release.
✅ Practice forgiveness for yourself and others.
✅ Identify fears or limiting beliefs you want to let go of.
✅ Set clear intentions for the year ahead.
4. People & Relationships
✅ Reflect on your relationships: who uplifts you and who drains you?
✅ Set boundaries with people who don’t support your energy or growth.
✅ Reconnect intentionally with friends/family who matter most.
✅ Release toxic friendships or relationships that no longer serve you.
✅ Express gratitude or closure where possible.
5. Health & Self-Care
✅ Reassess your diet: plan nourishing meals to reset your body.
✅ Hydrate consistently and reduce alcohol or sugar overload.
✅ Plan regular movement: walk, stretch, yoga, or light workouts.
✅ Schedule check-ups or self-care appointments if needed.
✅ Treat yourself to something restorative: bath, massage, or meditation.
6. Mindset & Planning
✅ Write down 3–5 intentions or goals for the new year.
✅ Visualize the life you want and the energy you want to attract.
✅ Identify habits to drop and habits to adopt.
✅ Practice daily gratitude—even small things count.
✅ Create a morning or evening routine to start the year grounded.
Optional Ritual:
Light a candle, play calming music, and go through your lists. Say out loud: “I release what no longer serves me. I welcome abundance, peace, and joy in the new year.”
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