Are you a regular essential oil user? If so, you know there are many different scents and even more blends you can use. When the springtime arrives, why not switch out the winter ones for some that are better for this season? This includes a variety of floral, citrus, and fresh oil scents.

Lavender

If you have used essential oils for any length of time, no matter the time of year, you probably have used lavender. This is one of the most well-known and popular essential oils and for good reason.

It comes from the lavender plant, which is beautiful, fragrant, and provides a lot of excellent health benefits. Continue reading →

Whether you have never journaled before, or you want to start a new one, Spring is an ideal time for a fresh journal. It is the perfect time to reexamine your life and make new goals for yourself before the next season comes around.

Buy a New Journal

The first step to starting a new journaling practice in the spring is to get a new journal. It is best to get a brand new journal any time you change your focus for the journaling practice. That way, if you are looking for a specific page you wrote important information in, you know what journal to look for. Continue reading →

If you have ever read about manifesting things in your life, you are probably aware of a vision board. These allow you to add pictures and words that reflect what you want in your life, whether they are goals and ambitions, or your hopes and dreams.

You can create a new one for the Spring, which is the perfect time for a vision board. Here are some ways to create one for this time of year.

Use Spring Colors

To really make this a spring vision board, it helps to create more of a theme to get you in the spirit. Continue reading →

Meditation and mindfulness are two practices that often go hand-in-hand. Mindfulness is all about appreciating and living in the moment, while meditation lets you focus on one singular thing and relax your mind and body. Put them together and you have an excellent self-care practice for the Spring.

What is Meditation?

First, let’s go over what each of these practices is, beginning with meditation. When you meditate, you are trying to reach a state of calm. Instead of thinking about all the things worrying you or stressing you out, you are trying to think about nothing at all.

In some cases, you will focus on just one thing. You want to clear your mind, relax your body, and really just let everything else float away. This does take a lot of practice, so the more you do it, the easier it will be for you. Continue reading →