Nothing compares to soaking up the first rays of spring sunshine after a hard winter. If you ask us, this is the pinnacle of self-care. Because spring has arrived, the amount of daylight in our days is rising every day until summer arrives, which is fortunate for us. The summer solstice, the longest day of the year in terms of hours of daylight, is the time when daylight reaches its zenith.
To be sure, waking up an hour earlier in the morning and losing an hour of sleep as Daylight Saving Time begins makes us all a bit grouchy. However, getting more daylight exposure during your waking hours is a long-term benefit, and increased exposure to natural daylight has been shown in studies to make people happy in long-term studies.
How can you make the most of spring with self-care?
Take a stroll through the woods.
Certainly, taking a simple walk around the block will provide you with some fresh air and exercise while also allowing you to soak up some sunshine. You can, however, give yourself an extra boost by going for a full-on nature stroll in a woodland setting.
According to a 2010 study published in the journal Environmental Health and Preventive Medicine, breathing in the fresh air of a forest, or ‘forest bathing,’ as it is known in Japan, lowers stress and blood pressure levels than taking a walk through a city.
Buy yourself some flowers
Flowers arouse our important senses of sight and smell, as well as elicit positive emotions in us.
Relaxation is aided by the use of soothing flower smells mixed with calming hues such as blue and lavender. Do you need a boost of good energy? Grab a bouquet of bright yellow flowers to give yourself an additional happiness boost.
Eat outdoors
Take a break from your work to enjoy the spring weather and soak up some sunlight to set yourself up for a better, more productive afternoon.
It could provide you with the serotonin boost you require to get through the rest of the workday with a smile on your face.
Swap out your skincare routine
Springtime skin care may differ from wintertime skin care, depending on how dry or oily it is. Watch for signs of skin change and research the items that will work best for you in the springtime. Treat yourself to some organic body mousse to get your skin looking super for the summer.
Practice deep breathing
Deep breathing is a technique that can be used to assist those who are experiencing stressful and/or worrisome conditions. You can add numerous deep breathing techniques into your everyday routine to help you relax and unwind.
Many individuals are unaware of the beneficial effects that deep breathing can have. There are plenty of apps and websites that can guide you throught the process to make sure that you get the best out of it.
Schedule in time for yourself
To conclude our list of self-care ideas for the spring season, the most important thing to remember is to make time for yourself. It is difficult to find time for oneself when you have so much going on in your life.
If you are not getting enough time for yourself because of obligations to your children, spouse, work, education, or other obligations, you must put your foot down and demand more time for yourself.
