Spring is right around the corner, but the upcoming season isnât only about longer days and warmer weather. Itâs also the perfect time to make and embrace new changes. One of the best ways to do that is to start within yourself… which is why Project Bold Life has compiled a list of self-care tips for welcoming spring!
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Get Into the Habit of Spring Cleaning
Oneâs surroundings can heavily impact a personâs mood and overall well-being. Although daily cleaning routines help keep the place tidy, thereâs something special in dedicating time to spruce up your home after the long winter months. Spring cleaning allows you a detailed, deep clean of every room and freshen things up.
Spring cleaning is a habit that people should incorporate into their spring self-care practices for several reasons. Medical studies noted many significant benefits of spring cleaning to oneâs physical health, especially in strengthening immunity. In addition, it also affects the personâs mental health.
Practicing spring cleaning improves the mood, decreases stress, and increases creativity. Unlike daily routine cleaning, it’s centered on decluttering, which clears the room of what to keep and throw away. The brain follows a similar route and becomes less distracted and more focused.
After spring cleaning your home, the effects are immediate. You feel less stressed and distracted. The clarity it provides gives you space to think better, influencing creativity and focus, which you need to succeed in other self-care and improvement projects you have.
Starting A Garden
Trying a new hobby is always a perfect addition to any self-care practice. It is the time to enjoy and explore something you like, improve a skill or two, or reignite a passion. Starting a garden can be a new interest to try in spring.
Itâs the ideal time for many plants and flowers to bloom and a great addition to your daily outdoor activities. In addition, gardening provides you with a spot of land to grow food and medicinal plants, which can reduce daily food expenses.
Although traditionally outdoors, gardening has become more flexible and is possible indoors. Living in a city with limited backyard space wonât be a problem. Instead of decorative plants, you can plant some of your favorite fruits and vegetables in pots. You can also consider making a herb garden on your kitchen windowsill. Doing this can help bring the spirit of spring inside your home and reconnect you to nature.
Update Your Skin Care Routine
Not many people update their skincare routines per season and often opt for products or tools that work all year round. Although that is a cost-efficient method, not everyone has the skin type that could weather the changing seasons with the same skincare routine.
Products that can keep your skin healthy and clear of acne and other blemishes can be less effective in warmer weather with more sun exposure than in the months when the days are cold and long. In the upcoming spring, itâs best to refresh your skincare routine that has SPF content. In addition, consider adding homemade face and skin treatments, like facial masks and scrubs, using stuff from the garden or any spring produce.
Digital Detox
People preferred staying in during the winter due to cold weather and intense snow days. Due to the limited outdoor activities many partake in during the season, one of the things that relieves boredom and makes life efficient is to go online. But too much exposure to digital technology has long-term effects on oneâs well-being.
Sleep deprivation is one of the main effects that could also influence heart and brain conditions, including mental health. In addition, too much exposure can lead to addiction. The best way to refresh and rebuild your health in spring is to add digital detox to your self-care routine.
Limit your interactions and usage and replace them with outdoor activities, like hiking, gardening, or walking in the nearby park. You can also use the warmer days to visit and spend time with friends and family. Spring is all about changes and time away from phones, tablets, and computers is a good way to show that spirit.
Prioritize Relaxation
Making a head start on tasks during the first months of the year is both beneficial and tiring. Although preparation makes things easier in the long run, there are times when tackling numerous tasks becomes overwhelming. Once you get caught up in it, it’s harder to ease up and find time to unwind.
One of the most crucial parts of self-care is relaxation. To enjoy the upcoming spring, be sure to allot a time to relax. Having time for yourself lowers stress and improves your physical and mental well-being. Pick a day to have a nice, soothing bath with essential oils and scented candles. You can also create a playlist of your favorite songs played in the background for a more spa-quality treat at home.
Start a gratitude journal and write things youâre thankful for every day. Writing them down can remind you of the good things in life when it becomes too much to bear. In addition, saving time to meditate and reflect can help you breathe, relax, and focus on what you should do going forward.
Don’t forget the book that lays out the principles of goal-achievement and attaining a Bold Life!
