Episode 70 - Tips for Spring

Prep for 2nd quarter: 30-60-90 Do a quarterly review   Spring cleaning / Declutter! Your environment 3 separate piles: keep, throw away, give away Room by room  Kitchen (start with expiration dates) Bathrooms (old linens & blankets) Bedroom closets (if you haven’t worn it in a year, give it away) Office (file 2024 files away and create new 2025 files)  Your body Tidy up your living space will make your home and mind feel clearer. Organizing your home will make spaces feel larger and cleaner, this act will have a similar effect on your mental health.  Clearing clutter and putting your things where they belong and out of your path will help you clear your mind and check items off your mental checklist. Giving your body a break from the toxins that are everywhere is also important.   Eat more greens! Have you been surviving on soups and comfort food this winter? Try swapping these out for lighter dishes that better reflect the new season, like salads or fish. The greenery that is starting to emerge around you may inspire you to add green foods into your diet more often. The farmers’ markets will feel more inviting when the sun is shining, or if you have a green thumb, you can get back to your garden for your own fresh vegetables and herbs. Get moving! It is more achievable to start an exercise regimen in the sunny springtime than in the cold, dark winter.    Be mindful! Spring is a great time to begin a new mindfulness exercise. This doesn’t have to mean full meditation—we know how difficult a clear state of mind is to achieve. Consider a quiet activity on which you can focus your mind solely, such as art, yoga, or journaling. Any activity that relaxes you and allows you to quiet your mind is a step toward mindfulness. Reconnect with others Now that our winter hibernation is over, it’s time to re-enter our social lives and make plans with friends and family. Rediscover health and wellness with the onset of more sunlight and blooming flowers.    Reset Your Sleep Schedule! Winter is a time for hibernating. Unless you’ve got somewhere to be, the grey overcast days and too-cold-to-go-out weather can make it tempting to stay in bed as long as possible. By springtime, a lot of us are sleeping a lot later than we need to and that can be a hard habit to kick. As spring approaches, one of our best wellness tips is this: start waking up earlier. You’ll have so much more time to get your day started. You’ll also have more hours of daylight in general, freeing you up to read, exercise, relax with a cup of tea, and do whatever you please. If you have trouble with this, try setting an alarm, gradually making it earlier a little at a time. If necessary, start going to bed earlier, too. Try relaxing tea or a hot bath to make this easier. Soak Up The Sun! We had a VERY rainy winter this year with many cloudy days and it really affected my mood. Yes, I love the rain and I know that we need it but when it’s sunny outside, I’m a different person. Spring sunshine is just the best as it’s not too warm and there are so many benefits you MUST take advantage of it. Bright light exposure helps release serotonin in the body, which can boost your mood (as I know first hand). It also helps the skin produce vitamin D, which is essential for bone health and other functions in the body!   Find Your Perfect Exercise Program! One of the best wellness tips to keep in mind is this: find your favorite way to stay moving. Exercise benefits our bodies in so many ways, and spring is the perfect time to kick-start a new fitness routine. The trick here is to find something you enjoy doing. This will help you stick with it and start achieving your fitness goals before you know it! On top of that, exercise also does wonders for your mood. If you’ve been stuck in the winter doldrums (as many of us have been), you can instantly create feel-good endorphins by adding some physical activity to your day. https://themichaelmcintyre.com/next-level-experience/ __________________ For more information about the hosts, please visit their websites and follow them on social media: Dr. Glenda Shepard - Doctor of Nursing Practice/Advanced Registered Nurse Practitioner/Certified Nutrition Coach/Certified Personal Trainer/Certified Intrinsic Coach https://www.triumphantwomancoaching.com/ FB - https://www.facebook.com/glenda.shepard1   Robin McCoy - Certified McIntyre Seal Team Six Coach and John Maxwell Team Trainer/Speaker/Coach https://www.thewellnessfactor.coach/ IG - https://www.instagram.com/RobinRMcCoy FB - https://www.facebook.com/robin.mccoy1   Produced by KB Podcasts Music from https://app.soundstripe.com/