As the seasons change, we are often inspired to embrace spring cleaning — purging our homes, and subsequently our minds, of the objects and energy that weigh us down.
Perhaps it’s something you once cherished but no longer has a purpose, such as a keepsake from an ex-partner, or maybe it’s a clothing phase you’ve outgrown. Either way, a spring clean is an opportunity to refresh and begin anew, leaving behind anything that no longer serves us.
The popularity of decluttering our lives hit a peak when Japanese organising guru Marie Kondo released her first book on tidying, which has now sold over four million copies worldwide. Since then, we’re become significantly aware of the life-changing magic of detoxing our homes (which includes lowering stress levels, for one), but how much do we know about the benefits of detoxing our social network?
“While most friendships have their ups and downs, a friend with toxic traits might consistently leave you feeling like nothing you do
