Spring is upon it, and with it comes beautiful blooming flowers, warmer weather, and of course, Easter. If you're looking for easy ways to help make this a spring to remember, you've come to the right place. Let's take a look at some of the best Easter and spring self-care tips you can do to get the most out of this beloved season.
1. Enjoy The Outdoors
Spring is a time of rebirth when nature comes alive with colors and eager anticipation of new life. As the weather warms, it's the perfect opportunity to emerge from your winter cocoon and begin spending time in nature. Some fun activities include going for a walk along a nature trail, picking strawberries or blueberries, and attending local festivals. Even going in your backyard and reading a book will give your body some much-needed vitamin D, a potent vitamin proven to help combat feelings of sadness, hopelessness, forgetfulness, and fatigue.
2. Invest In Spring Cleaning
Spring cleaning is a time investment, but it is one of the best ways to help clear out the winter blues and motivate you for the year ahead. If tackling your whole home at once feels overwhelming, start with one room at a time, and work your way through from there. Donating clothing and items you no longer use will make you and your home feel lighter and help others in need; talk about a win-win!
3. Decorate
Decorating for spring and Easter is a great way to elevate your mood and get into the holiday spirit. You can add florals, bunnies, religious items, brightly colored eggs, or whatever you find visually appealing. Even if you're not one to decorate for the seasons, you may find adding a few new pieces of decor to your home makes it feel happy and fun.
4. Develop An Attitude Of Gratitude
An attitude of gratitude is one of the most effective ways to combat sadness and hopelessness and is effective in developing a more positive outlook on life. Being grateful promotes compassion and increases your chances of developing good habits, helping you feel more at peace in your life. You can start small by writing down one or two things you are grateful for at the end of every day; as you stick to your gratitude list, you'll notice your thought process changing, and being thankful for both little and big things will become your new normal.
5. Try Something New
What better time to try a new hobby or activity than spring? Why not take a pottery or dance class, try painting, or attempt a new recipe? Stepping out of your comfort zone and doing something you've never done before will inspire confidence to keep trying new activities in the future.
As winter ends and spring emerges, taking the time for self-care is essential. Spending time in nature, spring cleaning, decorating, developing an attitude of gratitude, and trying something new are easy self-care ideas that can have a major impact. By prioritizing your mental, physical, and emotional health, you place yourself in a better position to care for the ones you love, perform better at work, and process situations throughout the day more positively!
Tonya Hand
Surging Vibrations Lifestyle LLC
Licensed Clinical Therapist and
Self-Care Life Coach