Spring Into Action! The sun is shining, the flowers are blooming and you can't wait 'til it's cute dresses and sandals all the time. But as much as you wanna slip on your flips and frolic, the truth is, you've got just enough energy left each day to crash on the couch the sec you get home. (No surprise considering you've been going nonstop since September.) Ready to put some spring in your step? Explore six healthy ways to beat feeling beat.
Spring Forward Spring is an excellent time to clean house and clear the mind. Winter months can be dreary, especially if the weather is bad, and the freshness of spring allows people to refresh their attitudes toward life and family. Spring also allows people to engage in outdoor activities.
Try one or all of these strategies to tap into the season's vibrant energy. "Wake up early and take a few minutes to listen to your breath and watch the darkness fade," suggests herbalist Mike Neller. Once the sun rises, try this energizing, yoga-inspired move from psychiatrist Dorothea Hover-Kramer, eat a sour food like a pickle garnish with your favorite sandwich, or scrub away winter skin by making a salt scrub.
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