The springtime is a great chance to reset, focus on growth, and seize new opportunities. Those are some of the many reasons why Spring is my favorite season. This is also a great time to create a spring inspired self care routine as well to revitalize yourself.
Fortunately creating spring self-care habits what we are discussing today. So, in today’s post you’ll find ways to create a spring inspired self care routine for the morning & night, throughout the day, and even weekly self care activities.
Your Morning & Night Spring Inspired Self Care Routines
While your morning and night routines can get mundane, there are ways to freshen it up and add some spring touches to these basic self care activities. Try doing some of these this Spring and see how refreshed they make you feel.
1. Watch The Sunrise
There is something so restorative about watching the sunrise before getting your day started. With the weather warming up a bit, you can actually spend the time outdoors to enjoy the rising sun. Let it be the time where you think of the possibilities of the day ahead and feel gratitude for waking up another morning.
2. Have A Colorful Breakfast For Spring Inspired Self Care
Breakfast is the most important meal of the day. Create a spring-infused meal to start your day with the best vibes. From avocado toast to a fun smoothie bowl, you’ll be getting the nutrients you need, while having a picturesque meal. Here are some ideas that will boost your breakfast this Spring.
3. Journal About Growth and New Beginnings
This time of year is all about growth and new beginnings. Those are both great topics to write about during your journal time. If you are unsure of what to write, here are some journal prompts to get you thinking.
- What are some areas that you want to grow in this year? Is it a healthy habit, new skill, or something else?
- How have you grown physically, mentally, emotionally, and spiritually from this time last year?
- What is something that you want to explore more of this year? This can be a new hobby, a relationship, a place, your career, etc..
4. Listen To This Spring Inspired Playlist During Your Skin Care Routine
Who says that your skincare routine needs to be mundane? Spice it up by putting a soundtrack to it and having fun while doing it. While you’re at it listen to this playlist while you are getting ready too.
5. Hang Fresh Eucalyptus In Your Shower
You could use a eucalyptus shower steamer or essential oil in your shower. In order to get the ultimate Spring vibes into your shower you’ll want to hang fresh eucalyptus in there. Not only will the greenery be the picture perfect view of a Spring shower, there are also great health benefits to it as well.
6. Add Flowers In Your Bath As Spring Inspired Self Care
Switching gears to a relaxing night time activity, let’s add some Spring vibes to your bath. To do this you could use fresh floral scents for your bath salts, bath bombs, and more. You could also add flowers to your bath for a colorful, fun touch.
7. Use A Lavender Pillow Mist Or Diffuse Lavender Essential Oil Before Bedtime
The scent of lavender is a great night time ritual to have for unwinding. By using a lavender pillow mist or essential oil you will be ready for a cozy night’s sleep in no time.
8. Drink Some Herbal Tea
If you enjoy a nighttime tea, but you want a Spring twist to it, I have an idea. Brew yourself some herbal tea before bed to add some floral fun to your nighttime ritual. Let me know your favorite herbal teas in the comments. I’m wanting to try this soon.
9. Read A Personal Development Book
Whether you read in the morning or at night, this is a great activity for the Spring. Personal development books are all about growth, becoming your best self, as well as learning new strategies and tips to do that. Isn’t that what this season is all about?
10. Say Some Spring Themed Affirmations To Get Your Mindset Ready For The Next Day
Before you go to bed it’s important to set your intention and vibe for the next day. Affirmations are a great way to do this. You’ll go to sleep confident, assured, and feeling great. So, try using some of these affirmations that are perfect for the Spring.
Daily Springtime Self Care Activities
It’s also important to take care of yourself throughout the day. In this section you’ll find more physical, emotional, mental, and social self care activities that you can do at any time of the day.
Some may take a minute or two, while others are good to do when you have some free time. So, pick some activities that work best for you and your schedule that day, keeping in mind what you need.
1. Go On A Nature Walk
As I mentioned before, with the weather warming up you are able to spend more time outside again. A great way to do that while getting some exercise in is by going on a nature walk. Whether you are squeezing in a quick walk during your lunch break, or taking an evening stroll, you are sure to enjoy the fresh air.
2. Spend Time On A Hobby That Is New To You
Spring is the perfect time to try something new. See how you like different hobbies or try one you’ve been thinking of attempting. This is an amazing way to revitalize yourself in the spring because you may just find your new favorite activity.
3. Brighten A Friend’s Day
A great way to practice social self care is being intentional with your friendships. One way to do this is to take time each day to brighten a friend’s day. You can do this by sending a sweet text saying you are thinking of them, inviting them out for happy hour, or sending them a coffee. These are just a few examples.
4. Create A Joy-Filled Place And Spend Time There
Springtime is a great reminder to prioritize the things that bring you joy. So, if you don’t have a space that brings you joy, it’s time to find one. It can be the reading nook in your home, your garden, or even your favorite coffee shop. Wherever it is, make it a priority to spend time there at some point in your day.
5. Do A Spring Meditation
Meditations are a way to take care of yourself mentally as well as spiritually, depending on how you view meditation. There are springtime meditations that will help you focus on revitalization and new beginnings. This mindfulness website has some for you to explore.
Weekly Self Care Activities To Do This Spring
Lastly we have some activities that are good to do at least once a week, or at some point in the Spring season. There are a variety of activities from spring cleaning to treating yourself to flowers. You should find something that can revitalize you, your space, or your mindset with this list.
1. Declutter An Area In Your House
When you have an orderly physical space, you’ll have less mental clutter as well. Which is why Spring cleaning makes a great self care activity. If you don’t want to be too overwhelmed by the task, pick one area in your home to declutter each week.
2. Buy Some Flowers As Spring Inspired Self Care
Nothing says celebrating Spring quite like buying yourself some flowers, in my opinion. It’s a great way to give yourself a little joy, brighten up your space, and also add some fresh scents to your home.
3. Create A Spring Bucket List And Check Off Something On Your List
I’ve been enjoying creating seasonal bucket lists since last fall. It’s been a fun way to romanticize the smaller activities and plan some of the bigger seasonal activities.
I try to make a plan to reference my list and pick something from it at least once a week. You should try it! I’d love to know what’s on your Spring bucket list.
4. Have A Spring At Home Spa Day
At home spa days give the best relaxing vibes. I love taking the time to pamper myself and relax into my own little bubble. No distractions, just calm. In order to give you spa days a Spring twist, here are a few things you’ll want to do.
- Grab all the floral scented candles
- Add some flowers to your space
- Pick an energizing epsom salt for your bath and/or foot soak
- Grab a fun, Spring-themed color for your nails.
5. Volunteer For Part Of Your Spring Inspired Self Care
Last up, but definitely not least, do some volunteering in your community outdoors. Picking activities like trash cleanup or community gardening will get you outdoors enjoying the Spring air, while doing good in your community.
Final Thoughts On Spring Inspired Self Care Routines
Now that you’ve got some ideas on how to create a Spring inspired self care routine, I’d love to know which self care activities you’ll be adding to your routine. Let me know in the comments below.
About the Author
Kelly graduated from Liberty University with a degree in Advertising and Public Relations and a minor in Journalism. Even though it took her a little while to find her career path, she was always meant to be in Communications. She remembers writing poems and songs when she was a little girl and pitching to my parents the reasons why I should have a cell phone when I was a teenager. She currently has a blog (budding-joy.com) where she talks about her weight-loss journey, mental health and personal development. Her hope is to encourage and inspire readers and let them know they are not alone. Reading blog posts like that are what helped her in tough times and she wants to pay it forward. She loves dance fitness, listening to music, and creating layouts in her bullet journal. She's a big fan of planning, especially when cute notebooks and pens are involved. Her dream job has changed so much over the years; right now she'd love to co-own a dance studio.
Website: budding-joy.com