While you may enjoy the coziness of winter for a few weeks or months, you may be ready for a change. It’s no secret that winter seems to last for ages while the other seasons pass way too quickly. Even though you’re probably thrilled about winter ending, you may need a few ways to prepare yourself for spring to get you ready for the brighter days before they arrive.
- Start Spring Cleaning
The weeks leading up to spring are the perfect time to start your spring cleaning regimen. Although there’s a common misconception that this has to be stressful or overwhelming, you can remove the stress by taking it one day at a time. For instance, you can declutter one room per week and still have time and energy to do a deep home cleaning. When you break your routine into smaller tasks, you’ll be more likely to do everything you set out to do.
You may want to wash all of your linens or go through your closet, so set aside a day to do so. You can do many things with old clothing that you no longer need, such as donate them or make something new. Now’s the time to tackle a task that you’ve been putting off.
Pro-Tip
Write down everything you want or need to do on paper. This way, you always have something to reference, and you’ll have the satisfaction of crossing off finished items.
- Plan Your Garden
If you want to begin gardening, late winter or early spring is the best time to start. Because specific plant varieties grow better in different locations and climates, you should determine what you want to grow and whether or not it’ll thrive in your yard. If you’ve never had a garden before, now is a great time to choose your spot, gather your tools, and select your ideal plants and trees.
- Assess Your Wardrobe
Your wardrobe most likely changes from season to season, and you can use this shift to assess your closet. Consider getting rid of winter items you didn’t wear this season before packing the rest of your heavy items away. Dressing for warmer weather can be a challenge after months of cold and snow, but knowing how to transition your winter closet to spring can be a helpful starting point. You don’t have to purchase all new clothing, but you also shouldn’t be afraid to part with items you don’t love anymore.
- Treat Yourself to a Pedicure
Preparing for spring may be a lot of work, but it’s worth it. After putting in the work, you can treat yourself to a pedicure. After all, it’s almost time to break out the open-toed shoes and sandals! Whether you do it yourself or go to a nail salon, there’s nothing better than having beautiful, polished toes to show off in your favorite spring shoes.
Hopefully, these simple ways to prepare yourself for spring will set you up for success this season. You may feel like winter is neverending, but spring will be here before you know it!
