50. Make a scrapbook filled with photos from all your spring adventures!
51. Bonus for you: Here is a spring playlist to listen to while you complete all your favorite activities. Listen on Spotify.
What is your favorite spring activity? Share with me in the comments below!
I would love to see your spring adventures! Please share photos to your Instagram or TikTok & tag me @TylerVLayne with the hashtag #SpringBucketList2023
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Self-care is important any time of year, but spring is the perfect season to take a little extra time for yourself. While the world is waking from its slumber & committing itself to new growth once again, you can do the same.
Spending some time to engage in self-care looks different for everyone. It’s important to match the type of self-care you use with what is actually beneficial & meaningful to you. A bubble bath can be a great way to relax, but if you don’t have a comfortable place to soak, your muscles don’t need to relax, or, even worse, if you don’t even like soaking in baths, this may not be the best way to engage in self-care for you. I find it interesting when people force themselves to do self-care, & they choose an activity that they don’t enjoy & get it done like just any other task on their to-do list. Self-care should be something that you need & that brings relief & relaxation to your life in some way. This means that sometimes it is indulgent, like eating chocolate or bingeing on your favorite Netflix show, but sometimes its actually less glamorous, like cleaning out your closet or spending a day getting all the things done that never make it onto your to-do list. No matter what, at the end of your activity, you should feel some sort of relief & feel better about your current state in life.
With that being said, I love to theme my activities to the season I am in, personally & in the world. Spring is a perfect time for self-care because there are so many things you can do! Listed below are 10 ways you can engage in self-care this spring. As stated above, make sure you choose one that is meaningful to you, & enjoy your self-care time! You deserve it.
The weather has finally gotten warmer, which means it is the perfect time to go for a relaxed walk outdoors & enjoy some fresh air. If you are looking to get your heart & adrenaline pumping a little more, go for a run or bike ride. The clean air & physical activity are good for your mental & physical health.
The time for spring cleaning is here, but this doesn’t have to be treated like just another annoying task you have to complete. Making your environment clean & orderly is beneficial for your mental health. A cluttered space encourages a cluttered mind. Take some time to purge your house of things you no longer need, & then take some time to clean up & maybe even decorate your environment in a new way that brings you joy, not just for the day, but for months to come.
3. Make a healthy meal with ingredients from the farmer’s market
Me & Joseph buying ingredients from the farmer’s market the day he proposed
Healthy food nourishes our body & helps us feel our best. Why not support a local farmer’s market & take some time for yourself by making a gourmet meal with all fresh ingredients? It’s a fun activity, & a healthy way to take to nourish your body.
Now that the weather is warmer, it is the perfect time to go for a trip. Plan your itinerary for little getaway in your local tourist spot, or make it more spontaneous & just walk around the area to see what attracts you most. You can do it alone for some quality time with you, or go with your family or a friend for some much-needed social time.
If you’re anything like me, your skin is feeling a little dry & pale after a long, cold winter. Try out a new skincare routine to help moisturize your cracked skin & give it a fresh glow for the new season.
6. Plant a garden
My brother, Jake, & me collecting the produce from our garden my junior year of high school
It’s good for you, & its good for the environment, too. Spend some time getting in some physical activity by planting a garden, & then reap the benefits for months to come with the fresh, healthy & delicious produce you harvest. Or, plant a flower garden & let the bright colors & lovely scents bring you joy every day.
If you aren’t into gardening, bring spring into your home by buying yourself some fresh flowers. Put them in a lovely vase on your table or wherever you will see them to brighten your space. A little touch of spring indoors is a great way to celebrate the season & show yourself some love.
My new favorite crafting hobby is paper crafts with Washi Tape! This is the valentine I made Joseph this year
Spring is the time of new beginnings, so why not try something new? If you want to do something healthy for your body, try a new exercise routine or start cooking more healthy meals at home. If you’re just looking to engage your mind in a new way, why not try a new craft or start doing crossword puzzles. Whatever appeals to you or whatever you have been wanting to try, this is the perfect time to start doing it.
I hope you found a new self-care activity that excites you. Try to give yourself a little time each day, even if it’s just a few minutes, to give yourself a little extra love & care. Your body, mind & soul will thank you.
What’s your favorite way to engage in self-care? Leave me a comment below!
Do you need a little more inspiration? Download my free printable self-care calendar for April! It has a different activity idea for every day, making it the perfect way to remind you to spend some time for yourself daily, as well as try out different self-care activities if you’re not sure what you like best. It helps when we support each other, even with self-care, so stay tuned to my social media next month for my own journey with self-care, using this calendar & article for inspiration.
P.S. Self-care shouldn’t feel like work. Why not get it delivered to your doorstep every month? The Sunshine Box is a personalized self-care subscription box that is filled with items picked out just for you! It’s the perfect way to show yourself a little extra love each month. Learn more & subscribe here.
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Springtime is finally here! The warm weather has arrived, & I am ready to get outside & enjoy it.
While COVID-19 regulations are lifting in a lot of states, there are still plenty of states with restrictions on people we can see & where we can go. However, there are still plenty of fun things to do, even if you can’t go to see your favorite ballgame or have a backyard BBQ. Check out the list below for 10 socially-distanced but still enjoyable activities to celebrate this beautiful season.
Go alone with a book, or bring your family along for a lovely picnic in the park, complete with a basket & blanket. Pack sandwiches & yummy, portable snacks like trail mix & baby carrots. It’s a relaxing & fun way to enjoy a beautiful, sunny day. And if you go to a nature park, you can also go for a hike before or after eating.
2. Plant a garden
My brother, Jake, & me gathering the produce from our garden my junior year in high school
Spring is the time to plant gardens so you can enjoy the beautiful flowers all season, or get some fresh produce in the summer. Spend some time out in the sun tending to your garden. It can be good for your mental health, as well as your physical health, to get your hands a little dirty outside.
This is another activity that’s good for your mental as well as your physical health. Winter can be a tough time to go bike riding: Your legs will be warm, but your stationary upper body only heats up so much, & the breeze from the ride can cause an unbearable chill on your fingers. But spring is the perfect time to go out & enjoy the beautiful scenery from the perch on your bicycle. Go for a ride in a park, or, if you live close by, ride your bike to work. That way, you can do some good for the environment, too.
This is another easily socially distanced activity that’s good for your mental & physical health. Spending some time floating downstream, enjoying nature, can be very relaxing, & believe me, your arm muscles are going to feel it later after you try to fight against that current for a few hours.
5. Visit a farmer’s market
Joseph & me buying ingredients from the farmer’s market for our picnic dinner the night he proposed
Delicious spring produce is in abundance at farmer’s markets this time of year. Why not get some fresh ingredients & make a challenging, fancy recipe at home? Or, go to the market for inspiration & challenge someone in your house to a cook-off. The chef of the best dish gets to pick what’s for dessert!
If you’ve never taken your mat out of your living room, now is the time to do it. It’s not so hot that it makes your yoga mat feel rubbery, but it’s also not so cold that you need to try to do Downward Dog bundled up in an oversized coat. Enjoy the feeling of doing a Sun Salutation with the warm sun on your skin, & look up at the fluffy clouds while you lie back during Savasana. It’s a relaxing, rejuvenating experience that just can’t compare to a traditional, indoor yoga class.
7. Make a spring-themed playlist
Have you ever created a soundtrack for you life? Find out how & check out my soundtrack here
I have already started my playlist, & I can’t wait to share it at the end of the season. If you’re a music lover like me, save all the songs that remind you of spring to a Spotify playlist, or just save all the new releases songs you can’t stop listening to this season. It will be a fun way to look back in the future & remember all of your lovely, springtime memories. There’s nothing like a special song that takes us back in time to a moment we always want to remember.
8. Make a bird feeder
Photo by Hanna Balan on Unsplash
I love hearing birds twittering in the trees. Why not bring that lovely sound to your yard every morning by hanging up a bird feeder? You can make it even more fun by making your own. There is a lot of inspiration on Pinterest. It feels even more rewarding to make something with your own hands (even if you’re as inept at handiwork as me & you make bird feeders out of pinecones & peanut butter), & it is so pleasant to listen to & watch the birds while you sip your morning coffee on your porch.
Get some marshmallows, graham crackers & chocolate because it’s s’more time! Have a small cookout with your family, or just make some delicious treats for yourself & watch the flames dance beneath the stars. It’s a relaxing way to enjoy an evening, or a fun way to spend time with your family & tell ghost stories.
If bonfires aren’t your thing, how about an outdoor movie night? You don’t need a movie theater for an immersive, film-screening experience. Set up a projector & sheet, pop some popcorn & grab your favorite snacks, & gather with your family outside with some warm blankets to enjoy your favorite movie.
I hope you found an activity that inspired you to have some fun this spring! The coronavirus pandemic may have made some activities less accessible, but there’s no reason why we still can’t enjoy this lovely season.
What is your favorite spring activity? Leave me a comment below!
