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Lifestyle hacks to help prepare for a smooth transition into spring

Spring is only a couple of weeks away. That means longer, warmer, and sunnier days. As people transition from the cosy, cold, and gloomy energy that winter carried into the fresh, vibrant, and blossoming energy of spring, there are a few things one can do to prepare.

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Intentionally transitioning between seasons is essential for optimal adjustments to the new season. That can be a hard adjustment to make if not intentionally made.

Here are a few tips to help with a smooth transition into the springtime.

Declutter your space… but not in the traditional sense

Now is the time to declutter. Not necessarily a full spring clean but rather a shedding of sorts. Now is the time to reorganise, moving winter essentials to the back and spring essentials to the front. That may look like a skincare routine change-up, moving from extreme moisture to oil-reducing products (for oily-prone skin), or perhaps changing from teas to smoothies, or hot coffee to iced coffee.

Rearrange your wardrobe

Put winter items at the back of your cupboards, keeping light jackets within reach in case of rainy or cloudy days, while still prioritising clothing that works for springtime. This is also a great time to take the big blankets, coats and jackets to the cleaners and pack them away for the season.

Ease into a less hearty diet

It is best to prepare to eat less hearty and dense foods to prepare for the fresh and light diet in spring. This can be done by incorporating more vegetables, salads, light starches, fewer stews, soups, and cooked veggie salads. Healthline provides details on how to eat seasonally, what to eat, and when.

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Gut reset

Preparing your gut for a different season is essential, as a new season requires us to show up a bit more differently. There are a few cleanses, fasts and detoxes one can go on to reset their gut. According to Healthline, there are a few cleanses, detoxes and fasts one can safely use.

Change up your workout routine

Winter is an optimal time for stretches and yoga, warming up muscles and stretching them, moving slowly and intentionally. Spring, on the other hand, requires movement. Light cardio like walking, jogging, and mobility movements are good ways to transition into more intense workouts.

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