It’s spring! The flowers are blooming! The weather is warm (but not too warm)! It’s fun to be outside again!
Spring is a great time of year, as we finally get to shed all of our extra layers and go outside without wishing we had a portable heater to permanently attach to our side. It’s also a perfect time to work on new habits. It’s so much easier to get up and moving when it doesn’t take you ten minutes to get dressed to leave your house. Since we’re always working on how we can improve our self care, below are our favorite activities that are perfect for the season.
- Go for a walk on your lunch hour, in the morning, or after work. Even better, leave all your devices behind to fully appreciate the change in season.
- Try a new fitness class
- Eat outside
- Check out a farmer’s market for seasonal fruits and veggies to add to your diet.
- Spring cleaning! Purge all those winter clothes that you didn’t even where once in the colder months.
- Plan a summer getaway – even if it’s just for the day.
- Celebrate Earth Day
- Visit a botanical garden and take in (and maybe Instagram) all the spring blooms
- Plan a picnic
- Add some spring scents to your home. Personally, I love these candles.
- Open your windows! Even if it’s still a little chilly outside, let some fresh air into your home for a bit each day to get out all of the staleness that stuck around all winter.
- Start a new book. Read it outside in a park! Need a recommendation? We’ve got you covered.
- Go to an event (solo!) where you could meet someone new
- Get a plant. Plants have amazing health benefits, and what better time than spring?
What are your favorite springtime self care activities? Share them in the comments!
Author: Rachel
Rachel is a licensed therapist and co-founder of Viva Wellness. She gets most of her inspiration for the blog while on the run, and if you ever need to find her, she’s probably in Central Park. If she’s not running, you’ll find her planning the next time she’s going to eat, exploring all things wellness in NYC, or raising her stress level by watching her sports teams.
