Play and Spontaneity – What about us?
/There is plenty of research out there showing the benefits of play for adults’ mental and physical health. Learn more about “the play state” and all the benefits it can bring you!
Read MoreThere is plenty of research out there showing the benefits of play for adults’ mental and physical health. Learn more about “the play state” and all the benefits it can bring you!
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Read MoreWritten by: Nina Davey, LCPC, ATR-BC, PMH-C
Reawakening
To emerge again.
The season of Spring draws attention to the natural shift in energy and produces momentum in our day-to-day life. Emerging from the winter hibernation, our bodies are eager to stretch and move and breathe in the fresh air. The days are longer, the weather gets warmer - The potential for change expands.
Taking care of our mental health as the spring equinox approaches is a key element to embracing all this season has to offer and aligning with the momentum of springing forward.
Here are a few considerations for this year's spring cleaning.
Connect with friends and loved ones - After being pent up through the winter months, the change in the weather warming up encourages more opportunity and desire to connect and socialize.
Be mindful of the time change - When the days get longer, our boundaries with time can often expand. This is a reminder to set limits with your available time and protect your sleep hygiene with consistent routine.
Start slow - Moving our bodies out of winter hibernation, it is important to listen to your body and fight the urge to sprint out of the gate. Gentle stretching and walking is a great place to start.
Have a plan - Spring cleaning is a great way to shed the external baggage collected over the colder months, however, without a plan, this task can often feel overwhelming. Create a plan of action and take it bit by bit.
Reassess personal goals - At the start of the new year, we often set personal goals. Now is a good time to reassess those goals and make any adjustments or simply just establish new ones.