Spring energy is a real thing! It’s not just poetic. It’s psychological, biological and even social. And it’s important to lean into and capture that Spring energy to increase your momentum for the rest of the year!
The warmer weather and flowery season give us renewed energy for a number of reasons. First, the light resets our brain and body. Long daylight increases serotonin levels, making us feel more awake and optimistic. Evolution wired us to be this way. Throughout history, humans have embraced Spring for planting, harvesting, and traveling. The urge to act in warmer weather has been deeply engrained in us.
Additionally, we often think of Spring as a time for a fresh start, and renewal. During this season, our brains are more open to change and new habits. Warmer weather also leads to stronger momentum. It’s at this time that we embark on an upward spiral. Harvesting this additional energy is the key to improving our lives in numerous areas.
When it comes to our businesses, it’s critical to turn our Spring energy into traction. It’s a perfect time for us to test, seed, and launch. Perfection will come about in future seasons; for now, it’s about getting started, launching something new, increasing visibility, and experimenting fast. We can think of it as a “prototype season.” Spring is a wonderful time to increase our conversations, network and put ourselves out there. Why not come up with one or two, high-energy, high-intention items and do them consistently for 30 days?
Spring is also a fantastic time to renew and deepen our relationships. We can reconnect with people that we’ve drifted away from, initiate conversations with new people, and expand our typical discussions by adding more depth. Why not reach out to 2-3 new people per week (old friends count as well)?
Your momentum shouldn’t die with the season either; you can bring this Spring energy right through to the end of the year. Think of spring as a time to seed, start and socialize. Seed ideas and opportunities. Then, start before you’re ready. And socialize more than usual- you never know where it will lead, and what areas of your life will improve.
If you don’t anchor this Spring energy, it will soon fade. So, take advantage of this beautiful season, and spring forward in all aspects of your life!