25 Self-Care Practices for Spring
Let’s celebrate the end of winter with some spring self-care ideas to feel refreshed and vibrant.
Spring gives us an opportunity for a fresh start and is a time for growth. Practicing self-care gives you the nourishment to flourish and show up as your best self.
Why Practice Self-Care?
Life can get busy and challenging, which can cause stress and anxiety. Constant stress takes a toll on our bodies, mind, and health. Having a self-care practice can reduce stress and have positive effects on your energy, health, and happiness. Taking time to schedule self-care into your day or week will help you feel refreshed and reduce stress.
25 Spring Self-Care Ideas:
1. Make a spring mood board or vision board
Get inspired and create a spring mood board or vision board. You can make on on Pinterest, Canva, or use magazines. Manifest and visualize your spring mood with your board.
2. Add color to your space with a plant or flowers
Get a houseplant or fresh flowers to brighten up your home with spring colors.
3. Go for a bike ride
A bike ride can be a relaxing way to wind down or get in a movement break.
4. Read a book in the sun
Soak in the sun while reading a fun novel.
5. Make a fun iced latte
Treat yourself by making a pretty iced latte and even better if you enjoy it outside.
6. Start a stretch or yoga practice
Start a simple stretch or yoga practice to begin or end your day. I love Yoga with Kassandra for free short yoga videos.
7. Declutter your space
Do you have a junk drawer or space in your home? Declutter and organize it to make it useful.
8. Plan a picnic
Plan a picnic by yourself, with a friend, or with your significant other.
9. Create a fun playlist
Create a fun spring playlist with uplifting music to dance to.
10. Bake a seasonal treat
Bake a seasonal treat with fresh ingredients. I love these paleo lemon blueberry muffins.
11. Start a garden
Plant a vegetable, flower, or herb garden.
12. Organize your closet
Time to put your winter clothes away and organize your closet to make it easier to get dressed. Donate anything that doesn’t fit or you don’t wear.
13. Give a room a spring refresh
Give a room in your home a spring refresh with seasonal colors and accessories. Rearrange the furniture, add nature elements, and spring colors like a throw or pillows.
14. Visit a botanical garden
Stroll through a botanical garden and soak in the beauty of spring.
15. Pamper yourself with a pedicure
It’s sandal season so pamper yourself by getting a pedicure or having a spa day at home and giving yourself a pedicure.
16. Spring clean your home
Do a spring cleaning to deep clean your home and make it feel fresh.
17. Book a summer trip
Time to start dreaming and planning a summer trip to look forward to.
18. Prep fruit smoothies
Make a fruity smoothie or prep smoothie bags in the freezer so you have them ready to grab and blend for the week!
19. Put together spring outfits
Go through your closet and put together spring outfits that make you feel confident.
20. Plan a spring break
Plan a spring break. It can be a staycation, a day trip, a trip, or schedule a mental health day from work.
21. Reset your daily routine
Spring is a time to reflect if your routines are working for you. Think about your daily habits and what you could do to help yourself be happier and healtier.
22. Take a nature walk
Take a mindful nature walk and listen to the birds, notice the flowers, and stay present in the moment.
23. Refresh your skincare routine
Go through your skincare and toss anything expired and revamp your routine for the spring season.
24. Journal or write a poem about spring
Take some time to journal or write a poem about spring.
25. Spread the love
Do someting nice for someone else.
I hope you enjoyed these self-care ideas for spring and it inspired you to take some time to slow down and take care of yourself. Tag me on Instagram @lauralivewell to share your spring self-care.
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