Forget January. Let’s talk about real renewal: spring.

Every year, we rush into the new year with big promises, big goals, and that “new year, new me” pressure. But nature doesn’t work like that—and honestly, neither do most of us. While winter is cold, dark, and dormant, spring is all about growth, energy, and new life. If you’re looking for the right time to make meaningful change, look no further than the season of blossoms and blue skies.

Let’s be real: January isn’t exactly the most motivating time of year.

There’s three feet of snow outside, it gets dark before dinner, and I’m supposed to go for a run and eat a salad? No thanks. When you’re frozen to your bones, all you want is a blanket, a warm bowl of soup, and maybe a nap. And that’s okay.

Winter isn’t meant for starting fresh. It’s a season of slowing down, turning inward, and taking stock. Animals hibernate. Trees go bare. Nature rests—and so should we.

Instead of forcing yourself to tackle resolutions you don’t feel ready for, use winter to reflect. Journal about what’s been draining you. What feels heavy? What do you want to let go of? This quiet season gives you space to figure that out.

Reflecting on Winter

• What felt heavy this past season?
• What routines or habits left you feeling drained?
• What thoughts or beliefs are you ready to let go of?

Spring Is for Setting Intentions

Then, like magic, something shifts.

The air softens. The sun sticks around longer. You open the windows, shake off the dust, and suddenly it feels like a new beginning. That heavy winter coat gets shoved to the back of the closet, and you actually want to go for a walk, maybe even a jog. You start craving fresh food again—not out of guilt, but because your body is ready to feel good.

That’s what makes spring so powerful. The motivation feels natural. You’re not forcing anything. You’re simply syncing up with the world around you.

Studies even back this up: research from Nature Communications shows that exposure to natural light and green spaces boosts dopamine, which increases motivation and focus. So yeah, you’re not imagining that post-rain energy or sudden desire to declutter the garage. Spring is doing its thing.

This is the perfect time to revisit that winter journal. What do you want to grow this year? What habits will help you feel more alive, more grounded, more you?

Setting Spring Intentions

• What does blooming look like for you this year?
• What are 1–2 things you’d like to focus on growing?
• How do you want to feel this season—and what actions will support that feeling?

Let Yourself Bloom

Goal-setting in spring isn’t about being perfect or productive—it’s about planting seeds and trusting the process. Just like the flowers outside, your growth won’t happen overnight. But that doesn’t mean it’s not happening.

Tuning Into the Season

• What part of spring makes you feel most alive?
• Where in your life are you noticing signs of new energy?
• What physical space (home, closet, garage) are you ready to clear out to make room for growth?

So light a candle. Sit outside with your journal. Dream big. And start small.

Because spring isn’t just a season—it’s an invitation to begin again.

| “The beautiful spring came; and when Nature resumes her loveliness, the human soul is apt to revive also.” —Harriet Ann Jacobs

Let the world around you bloom—and bloom right along with it.