Embracing Wellness During Spring
Spring is a time for new beginnings, more sunlight and fresh air, and a season to refresh your mind, body & soul.
Embrace Mornings: Intentional mornings lay the foundation for the remainder of your day.
Open the curtains, shades, and windows to allow sunlight and fresh air into your home.
Take your vitamins, medications, and/or supplements with a glass of water to rehydrate your body from a lack of hydration while you were sleeping. Whether you prefer your water infused or plain, cold or room temperature, bottled or glass, do not skip this step. Water before coffee. Always. Once hydrated and getting your necessary fresh air and sunlight, enjoy your coffee, tea, and breakfast of choice. If you experience low appetite in the morning, fruits make a great choice for a small yet nutritious breakfast.
Embrace The Outdoors: Sunlight boosts mood & energy levels!
Walk to work if you can. If you can’t walk to work, walk to lunch. If you can’t walk to lunch, walk home. If you can’t walk home, walk when you get there.
Take your dog on an extended walk if the weather permits or take a mindful stroll listening to some of your favorite music.
Go for a run
Hit a hiking trail.
Try outdoor yoga or stretching
Visit a park or botanical garden
Embrace Home: Refresh Your Space; A clear space = A clear mind!
Declutter & invite fresh energy
Open windows for fresh air
Add fresh flowers, plants, or essential oils
Let go of items that no longer serve you
Embrace Nutrition: Your body thrives when nourished!
Eat seasonal & fresh foods
Add fruits & veggies like berries, leafy greens, and citrus
Stay hydrated with infused water
Swap heavy meals for light, energizing foods
Embrace Nature
Admire flowers. It’s Cherry Blossom Season! 🌸
Watch the sunset near the National Mall or Waterfront
Take your journal, favorite book, or laptop and a blanket to the National Arboretum, Rock Creek Park, or the Tidal Basin
Embrace Wildlife
Spend some time with animals to boost your mood, increase oxytocin, reduce cortisol, and decrease feelings of loneliness and isolation.
Visit your local dog park to hang out with playful pups
Admire wild horses at Assateague Island
Take a riding lesson with Maryland Therapeutic Riding or Piscataway Riding School
Spend an afternoon cuddling cows in Maryland
Volunteer at a sanctuary farm
Embrace Community; Healing happens in connection!
Spend time with loved ones
Join a supportive group or community event
Reach out to someone you care about
Visit the Markets
Enjoy Live music
Attend Local Events (Jazz in the Garden, Night at the Museum, PRIDE, Festivals, carnivals, and more)
Embrace Rest, Mindfulness, and Solitude: Slowing down is just as important as doing!
Get enough sleep & adjust your routine
Meditate or practice deep breathing outdoors
Take a break or vacation out of town ✈️
