Spring is the new You

You probably feel it.

I definitely feel it.

That slight warmth in the air. The waft of something fresh, and a breeze that's as gentle as the morning light at 7am.

It's Spring down-under. (Sorry to all the northern-hemisphere folk reading this as you re-fuel your snow ploughs)

Whilst some of us are re-adapting the "sun's out, clothes off" policy albeit hastily, there is no denying that the slight rise in temperature and Vitamin D levels has put the Spring in our step. I don't know about you, but I am happy for it to stay this way for a while- warm enough to not see your breath in the morning, but cool enough to still want to drink coffee that isn't iced and wear a chic denim jacket and boots not jandals and a Bali mumu.

It's not only the temperature that's making the difference; it's the colour, the smiles, the flowers and the salads. It's like when you swap to a different laundry powder- so refreshing you want to rub it against your face and breathe in.

If you have been in hibernation that involved onesies, sweet potato chips and sticky date pudding and are freaking out about getting rid of your winter coat (the one on your waistline rather than in your wardrobe) rather than worry about getting rid of things for spring, focus on taking positive things on.

A new season, abundant with freshness is more than reason enough to refresh your outlook.*

*Well that's what I'm trying to tell myself anyway, as a distraction from the "the year is almost over and what have I achieved feelings!"

**That and I bought new runners, which not only support my feet and look cool but they also match my teapot (priorities.....)

Spring is the new you. 

Winter you enjoyed staying in and watching TV series back to back.

Spring you prefers to go walking or riding when it's still mild at dusk.

Winter you doesn't get out of bed as early as Spring you.

Winter you didn't find themselves smiling at nothing because they are excited for how the rest of the day is going to blossom.

(and so on an so fourth)

If I'm waffling on worse than a new mum and you can't see the delight with the change in the air, then apologies. I don't know. I found myself feeling very lacklustre at the beginning of the week and sitting outside and soaking up a few of those rays helped start to turn it around. 

And the new runners certainly got me stepping in the right direction.

I have taken up Bikram Yoga again and hope to sweat, standing head to knee and savasana my way into the new season. I would love to hear if you are taking up something new, be it a routine or a smoothie or a new mantra.

Spring IS the new You.

 If you are stuck, just look around you, everything is BLOOMING brilliant.

Jj