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As the flip-flopping weather of February and March comes to an end in New York City, plenty of people around me are getting ready for real spring weather; it’s nice out, the cold dips are less severe and less frequent, and restaurants are bringing out their outdoor tables and chairs for brunches. Spring is traditionally a time for renewal, a “fresh start” if you will. You can finally start going outside for your workouts, and it’s a great feeling. Yet sometimes shaking off that winter “sluggishness” can be a bit of a challenge. In that case, here are some ways to refresh yourself, taken from the blog “Fit Bottomed Girls”:
Deep clean: You’ve heard of “Spring cleaning”, before; while it’s never that fun, it’s also pretty satisfying once you’ve finished it. Most of us spend a lot of our time indoors during the winter, which means our homes tend to get dirty. This is the best time to get rid of the dust bunnies under your couch and help you enjoy the warm spring days.
Purge everything: Piggybacking on the above point, winter holidays bring an abundance of goodies and knicknacks that we may not actually need. Purging all of the forgotten stuff you don’t need any more will not just give you more room, but also mean that you have less to worry about, move or store. If you’re having trouble figuring out what you want to get rid of, then ask yourself if something you’re holding onto brings you joy. If the answer is “no”, then get rid of it.
Grow an herb garden: This might sound a bit cliché, but growing an herb garden is a great spring activity; it offers you an excuse to go outside, connect with nature and get some sun. It also lets you cultivate spices that can really improve your cooking.
Unplug: Most of us depend on technology for work, planning or keeping in touch with our high school friends, but often times that technology also serves as a major distraction. Nonetheless, unplugging for at least
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