[header] How to start the new year fresh [title] Put away the holiday decorations in a timely manner. [step] When the holiday festivities are over, the decorations, ornaments and other festive trappings can be popped back into their boxes and bags. If you leave this too long, it can feel like a chore and can also have the effect of holding you back from moving into the next experiences. 
Don't feel like you have to get rid of it all in one day. Remove things little by little, ideally between christmas and new year's.