(Disclaimer! As I write this, they are forecasting 2-4 inches of snow later)
Here are five strategies she suggests to use for your own spring renewal to promote mental vitality:
Air out your mind: Allow yourself to let go of the past to make room for new things to come into your life. This is the time to commit to making some new decisions and choices and tackle what you have been putting off. Let go of the excuses that limit your own ideas about what you can and cannot accomplish.
Commit yourself to think positively: Recent research has shown we can actually change the circuitry of our brains. When something negative comes up, pair it with something positive and commit yourself to being positive.
Commit to some new rituals: Taking on some new behaviors or rituals into your day gives you time out from your everyday routines. It might be to incorporate some new activity into your day such as a walk, yoga, daily exercise or meditation. If possible, try to walk instead of drive and make opportunities to integrate extra steps into your day.
Try something new: Take on a new hobby or activity you haven’t had time for. If you have wanted to learn to play music or take singing lessons, consider it. Take a computer class or think about a dream that you have wanted to fulfill but have been putting off. Volunteering time can also be a way to renew your skills, talents and spirit. Use the new activity to awaken the goddess or god within you and unleash some of your bottled up spirit.
Spend time outdoors: Mother Nature can sometimes be the best medicine for promoting mental vitality.
Have a great Spring Break!!