Spring into Spring

The spring (vernal) equinox happens on Thursday, March 20 at 5:01 A.M. EDT, marking the moment when the sun crosses directly over the Earth’s equator. This gives us almost equal hours of daylight and darkness—a beautiful balance and symbolic fresh start. From this point forward, we will experience more daylight than darkness in each 24-hour day.

I don’t know about you, but I think this is cause for celebration!   

Here are a few ideas.

1. Create a Seasonal Meal
   Prepare a special meal filled with vibrant spring foods:

         Lemon-Dill Salmon and Spring Vegetables

• Roasted salmon with lemon and dill
• Served with roasted asparagus, spring potatoes, and carrots tossed in olive oil and fresh herbs

        Spring Roll Bowls

• Brown rice or rice noodles
• Shredded carrots, cucumber, edamame, avocado slices, fresh mint
• Drizzle with a peanut or almond butter sauce

       Vibrant Spring Salad

• Mixed greens, sliced radishes, cucumber ribbons, strawberries
• Toasted almonds or walnuts
• Homemade honey-lemon vinaigrette

2. Get Outside & Ground Yourself in Nature
   Enjoy a sunrise or sunset walk within a few days of the equinox to reflect, appreciate nature’s rhythm, and set intentions for spring.
3. Spring Cleaning for the Mind & Body
   Not just your home—this can mean cleansing your body gently with extra hydration, herbal teas, fresh seasonal foods, or decluttering mental stress with meditation or journaling.
4. Start Seedlings Indoors
   Plant seeds in small containers indoors, nurturing them until ready for transplanting outdoors. It’s symbolic of your own potential for growth this season.
5. Set Fresh Intentions
   Write down intentions or affirmations focusing on growth, health, and positivity. Keep them where you’ll see them daily.
6. Seasonal Floral Arrangement
   Purchase or gather fresh spring flowers and create a small arrangement for your home, symbolizing renewal and new energy.

 Spring into Fitness Challenge

In addition to some form of celebration, I challenge you to shake off winter lethargy and boost energy with a simple, doable fitness challenge for spring (aiming for 20-30 minutes daily):

• Nature Walk Challenge:
  Commit to walking outdoors daily for the rest of March, observing the seasonal changes along the way.
• Daily Stretch and Strength Routine:
  Include gentle stretches, yoga poses, or body-weight moves like squats, lunges, and planks to build strength and flexibility.
• Plant & Move Challenge: 
  Pair gardening with short bursts of exercise. For instance, 15 minutes gardening/yard cleanup combined with a 15-minute walk or yoga practice each day.

What will you commit to this season? Maybe try a variety of fitness practices.

Spring’s arrival is the perfect reminder to refresh our health, mindset, and surroundings.

May your spring equinox bring renewed balance, vibrant health, and joyful energy into your days.

Happy Spring! 🌷✨

Much love,
Health Coach Carol

“Let your joy burst forth like flowers in the spring.” – Unknown