Reshaping your mind and body after a long winter is a wonderful way to rejuvenate yourself, and the best part is that you are in complete control of your own spring reset.
Spring is the perfect time to take care of your mind and body. It’s a time for renewal, reflection, and refresh.
Some people like to start with a spring mind and body reset by decluttering their home or office space. Others like to focus on their diet by eating more healthy food or exercising more often. And some people prefer to start with meditation or journaling.
The best way to do a spring mind and body reset is by combining all of these practices together into one routine that fits your lifestyle and needs the most.
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Spring Mind and Body Reset
We all know wellness doesn’t happen on its own—we have to work at it. The effort put into your wellness will help you live the healthiest life possible. Incorporate the following practices into your life this spring to feel refreshed and recharged.
Reset Your Mind
Sometimes, with everything that is happening in the world and all of the challenges that we face on a daily basis, it can be overwhelming. Learning to adjust our self-care to eliminate stress will lead us to a calmer state of mind.
Positive Thinking
Positive ThinkingOne of the best ways to promote positive thinking habits is by catching those negative thoughts and turning them into healthy ones. The first step is to be mindful of the things we say to ourselves on a daily basis. Your mind is a powerful tool. It can do amazing things, but it’s also very delicate. If you aren’t careful with what goes on in your head, then you might not be aware when negative thoughts pop up.
You should always strive to see life from a positive perspective. Studies show that reducing your negative thoughts and replacing them with positive thinking helps with stress management and can even improve your health.
Meditation & Mindfulness
When you try to function while your mind is racing and overburdened with mental clutter, it becomes a recipe for disaster. Choosing to practice mindfulness each day with short meditations will have a profound effect on your stress levels and overall wellbeing.
When you meditate, you are trying to reach a state of tranquility. Relaxing can really help ease your worries. Instead of stressing about everything, focus on the things that bring you joy and happiness. You want to clear your mind, relax your body and let the worries float away.
Mindfulness is very similar but you are not actually in a meditation. Instead, you want to stay in the present and find your inner peace. There’s no dwelling on the past or worrying about the future, but rather appreciating what is happening in the here and now.
This often begins with sitting in a comfortable, quiet place, and just breathing for a few minutes. Deep breathing is going to relax your body and help you to let go of all those worries and concerns going around in your head. Relax, clear your mind, and just focus on your present state.
Begin Journaling
Spring is the perfect time to reexamine your life and make new goals for yourself, and journaling is a great way to get that started. Many people hold back from starting a journal because they are unsure what to write about. If that sounds like you, I suggest using guided prompts which can be extremely helpful on days when you have a little writing block.
Here are some writing prompts that are perfect for this time of year:
What is your favorite thing about spring?
Tell a story from your childhood during the spring.
What is your favorite spring flower?
Talk about new beginnings and why you like them this time of year.
If you could have a dream garden, what would it include?
What are some healthy changes to make this spring?
Journaling offers more benefits than you may realize. Did you know journaling can improve mental health? It is a proven method for reducing anxiety and lessening depression, and there’s no better time for that than with the rebirth of spring.
Create a Vision Board
If you know about the process of manifestation, you may already be familiar with vision boards. In a nutshell, a vision board allows you to add pictures and words that reflect what you want in your life, whether they are goals and ambitions, or your hopes and dreams.
Spring is the perfect time to start one, especially if you want to lose weight, get fit, or take care of your mental or physical wellness. Make a fresh start with words, lists, and images to reflect your personal wellness goals.
Some ideas to incorporate onto your spring vision board might include:
Spring colors and patterns
Spring flowers
Spending more time outdoors
Sprucing up your wardrobe
Improving health and fitness
Reset Your Body
With spring in the air, many people suddenly start to realize it is time to do something about their winter bodies. Shorts and swimwear season is right around the corner making it difficult to hide behind bulky sweaters and coats.
Shedding the gloomy winter and opening yourself up to healthier spring practices will leave you looking and feeling better.
Daily Exercise
There is no better way to get that special feeling of renewal than by moving your body. Starting and sticking to a fitness routine will do wonders for you. Even if you are a beginner, a simple daily walk will boost your mood, improve your balance, and strengthen your muscles.
Feeling a little more adventurous? Head off to the gym and get in your workout there. I don’t personally care for going to the gym, but that doesn’t stop me from getting in a quality workout. I have a personal trainer that works with me virtually, from the comfort of my home, without any special gym equipment. It’s personalized, affordable, private, and available anywhere there is an internet connection. Take this quiz to get matched with a trainer who is right for you and try it out with a free session.
Keep Hydrated
I adopted a motto that I remind myself of almost daily—water is life. Five years ago, I didn’t drink nearly enough water. I didn’t like the way it tasted (or maybe that it didn’t have a taste), and it was partly the cause of a nearly fatal health crisis I suffered.
Along with keeping your body hydrated, water flushes out toxins and waste, helps absorb nutrients, aids in digestion, improves brain function, and even helps in losing weight. Sometimes, a simple act can make a huge difference. Drinking enough water on a daily basis is vital to your spring reset.
Healthy Diet
Spring is a great time to make some healthy changes to your diet. Not necessarily by eating less, but by choosing better quality food. There are plenty of spring superfoods you can add in that are in season this time of year. Try to stay clear of overly processed foods and enjoy more fruits and vegetables.
Switch up your diet so you can begin healing and detoxing your body from the inside out. Eat foods that are good for general health, and contain an abundance of vitamins, minerals, and nutrients. This will fight off disease and result in an increase in energy, just what you need in a springtime body reset.
Reset Your Spirit
Once you’ve begun working on resetting your mind and body, you will also want to pay attention to lifting your spirit this spring. Everything discussed so far is essential to your reset, but the following are just as important in leaving you feeling refreshed.
Declutter
Spring is the perfect time to declutter your home. It isn’t just about cleaning, but about deciding what to remove and what to find a better place for.
Being surrounded by a mess can cause unnecessary stress and overwhelm, leaving you feeling like you are in a perpetual state of chaos. Not only can decluttering remove that feeling, but it makes it easier to keep things clean moving forward. Do yourself a favor and work on decluttering your home this spring, even if it means clearing only one or two small spaces at a time—it will eventually add up.
Get Outdoors
If you live in a climate that gets cold during the winter months, chances are you’ve been cooped up, and this can affect your vitamin D levels. Make a point to spend time outdoors. Walking the dog, going for a hike, and working on a garden are all things that can boost your mood and lift your spirits. Even just spending a few minutes outdoors each day will make a big difference.
Each of the components discussed here works together in harmony to give you the best possible spring mind and body reset. Can you think of more ways to reset this spring? Leave them in the comments below.
Reset Resources
Calm Your Mind Workbook
A printable workbook that assists in decluttering your life and acquiring calming spaces. Learn to create habits and routines that quiet the mind and turn off stress and anxiety.
Positive Mindset Toolkit
This is a huge collection of printable tools that will help to improve a negative mindset with exercises focused on positive thoughts, a growth mindset, and by eliminating limiting beliefs.
