I love March. The days are getting longer and life seems much cheerier. Spring is my favorite season of the year. And March 1st signals the beginning of Meteorological spring. How uplifting.
As uplifting as this season is, it can be difficult for people living with chronic pain and disability. Any new season brings it’s challenges. We must adjust to different amounts of movement, time changes, temperature fluctuations and much more. Life can become an uphill battle for sure.
So, this month, I’ll offer tips on how to move into the spring season in a healthy way by planning and being more conscious of how we can have our best season ever. Only then can we enjoy spring instead of starting off too energetically and then crashing.
As a summary, this month, I will discuss:
- How to pace yourself so that you can enjoy the great outdoors. Finally, the temperature is nice. We can get out and get moving, right? Please be care to enjoy and not overdo it.
- How to do spring cleaning so that you don’t pay for it darly. There’s nothing more wholesome than decluttering and enjoying ourselves while doing it. However, spring cleaning is so hard to do. Please pace yourself and try not to overdo it.
- Prepare for the time change. When the chocks spring forward, we get an hour less sleep. It can take an adjustment to wake up earlier. Be patient with yourself. And give yourself time to rest.
- Slow down and rethink your life a bit. Life is short. Spring gives us a chance at a new beginning. Why not take the time to think what you’d finally like.
By taking these steps, you’ll be able to enjoy spring while honoring yourself and making this the most fruitful spring ever.
Try it!
Living With Chronic Illness 