This is always the time of year that my motivation (and general gusto) starts to wane. You started off the year strong with resolutions (see mine here) but Spring still hasn’t fully arrived and let’s not even discuss how long it is until the next paid work holiday…
You need to find a way to Spring Forward. While the time change this upcoming weekend will certainly help (longer days always urge me to do a little more with the hours at hand), here are a few more suggestions to kick start your March.
Nest: Scent has incredible ties to memory and emotions – and nothing evokes Spring to me like the smell of fresh flowers. Fake it by treating yourself to a pretty new candle to burn in the morning while you’re getting ready to face the day.
Dressed: By the end of most winters in New York, the sight of my own camel colored wool coat and daily black tights caused me borderline emotional distress. Even here in sunny California, my ‘winter’ wardrobe doesn’t always consist of the brightest of colors. This peplum blouse in a perk me up coral is a welcome departure from my daily dresses.
The Rest: I find after a long day (or long winter) it’s the little things that rejuvenate me. Reaching out to a friend you haven’t talked to in a few weeks. Or changing around a vignette on a bookshelf that feels a little blah. These Paris vs. New York postcards would be perfect for both.
