Energy Givers: 15 ways to improve your day

As we anxiously await springs arrival, it's easy to fall into a rut during these cold February days. Everyday starts to feel the same, schoolwork piles up, and we start to wonder if the sun will ever come out. Although it can be tough, there are many ways to break out of this cycle and boost your energy- whether that's something as simple as stretching in your room, or something bigger such as hosting a dinner for your friends. There are hundreds of ways to liven up your day, and these are some of my personal favorites:

• Drink a big glass of water with lemon

• Go for a walk! Enjoy the sunshine if its out, or bundle up and enjoy a peaceful, chilly

  stroll around your neighborhood

• Listen to your favorite songs and just dance- I love Jack Johnson or The Lumineers when I want to cheer up

• Make a matcha latte and put on lip balm

• Paint or draw- it doesn't matter whether you're any good or not

• Call a friend or family member

• Read your favorite childhood books- I love re-reading the Toad and Frog books, as well as Strawberry Shortcake

• Do a youtube yoga routine in your room

• Practice a new hobby (ex: playing guitar, knitting, writing, jewelry making, etc.)

• Go to your local bookstore, buy a new book, and then read it at a coffee shop

• Create new playlists/ Pinterest boards

• Declutter your space- this can include your room, your phone, or even your mind

• Try out a new recipe

• Write lists and thoughts

• Choose a topic that interests you and research

I hope these energy boosters help you thrive during these last days of winter. Remember that spring is coming- things may feel tough right now but it will get better!!