4. The Birds & The Bees - Spring is one of the most active seasons for nature. Birds are chirping like it’s their full-time job, bees are buzzing with purpose, and everything seems alive again. Go on a walk and tune in. Take time to notice it. A short daily walk can help reset your focus, reduce stress, and reconnect you with your
environment. Pay attention to the sounds, movements, and colors around you. You don’t need a plan — just be in the present.
5. Garden (or pretend to) - You can plant actual vegetables, fruits, flowers, etc., or you can just repot a succulent and call it a day. Both
count. Digging in the dirt is good for the soul—even if you don’t have a green thumb. Start small and re-pot a houseplant, plant herbs on your windowsill, or try your luck with tomatoes. If you’re not into actual gardening, fake it with a trip to the nursery or a floral arrangement from the market. The act of tending to something, even briefly, creates a sense of calm and connection.
6. Search for Blossoms - Spring flowers don’t stick around forever, which makes spotting them feel like stumbling upon nature’s limited-edition release. Whether it’s cherry blossoms, magnolias, or wisteria-covered fences, take the time to seek them out. Find a place near you where cherry blossoms (or any spring blooms) are in full effect. For example: Washington DC, Tokyo, Seattle, San Francisco, New York, Tennessee, and more. There’s something grounding about witnessing beauty that isn’t meant to last, it reminds us to be present.
Photo Credit Jonathan Kemper
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