Wednesday, March 11, 2009

Shift into Spring with Small Changes

Being on the cusp of spring can feel odd. Some days it feels like winter is over, but then the cold snaps back the next morning. One season is ending but the next one hasn't fully begun.

Is this end of winter theme making itself known in your life?

Any kind of change can bring about anxiety that's hard to pinpoint, or a tiredness that lingers. If you're caught in between your own personal winter and spring, experiment with doing something differently:
~Add an evening walk after dinner, even it's only for 10 minutes, to soak in daylight savings time.
~Catch up with a friend in person over tea to share the anxiety or tiredness, and see if you can help each other come up with solutions.
~Consider committing to something that feeds your spirit, such as a yoga class, art class or journal writing group.

Taking a risk and adding something new, even if it seems small, can give anxious feelings a positive focus and wake you up from the winter blues. There is never one big answer, just small steps that add up to the answer that's right for you.

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