25 Simple Ways to Renew This Spring
- Cara McLauchlan
- 4 days ago
- 2 min read
Spring invites us to smile again.
There’s a Camellia tree in my yard that absolutely loves a blast of cold weather in early spring. Within a week or two of a cold snap, it bursts into bloom, covered in beautiful electric pink flowers. Ironically, it needs the hard weather to flourish.
If only I could be as resilient — to bloom after a season of difficulty instead of barely surviving it.
As we move into spring, the weather reminds us that life can be fickle and playful, and it can be fun to follow suit. One day it’s cold, the next it’s warm. The landscape transforms almost overnight. And somehow, those simple signs of renewal have a way of lifting our spirits.
Spring reminds us to bloom again.
With that in mind, here are 25 renewing things I’ve been trying out this spring. They aren’t life-changing, expensive, or revolutionary. But like spring itself, they bring lightness and quiet joy.
25 Whimsical Ways to Renew This Spring
Plant something tiny and watch it grow (bonus points for talking to it).
Have lunch at that spot you’ve been daydreaming about forever.
Cook a recipe that makes your heart smile.
Give your worries a job: walk, journal, pray, or serve.
Try something new — a workout, a recipe, or a detour on your drive home.
Declutter one pesky corner — just one.
Gift something you no longer need (someone else will love it).
Learn something that sparks curiosity — even if it’s quirky.
Pick something green from your yard and make a wild bouquet.
Clear your desk and give your brain some breathing room.
Take a walk somewhere unfamiliar and notice the little things.
Surprise someone with a kind word or gesture.
Write a heartfelt thank-you note (even a doodle counts).
Do that dreaded thing… for just five minutes. You’ll feel unstoppable.
Plan a spontaneous mini-adventure nearby.
Ask yourself what you really need — then do it.
Text or call a friend just to say, “Hey, I’m thinking of you.”
Play a game — board, puzzle, or invent your own silly rules.
Ask for what you need: a hug, a high-five, or a little grace.
Celebrate something small — Tuesday counts!
Open the windows and let fresh air do its magic.
Tell someone what you appreciate about them — out loud.
Watch your favorite movie for the umpteenth time.
Blast your favorite music while cooking, cleaning, or dancing in the mirror.
Take a mini-rest — even five minutes counts as self-care.