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10 Ways to
Spring Forward
By
Jennifer
Snyder
 The
whole notion of setting my clock ahead an hour each spring usually leaves me
feeling a little resentful.
An hour lost; don’t they know what I
might have accomplished with an extra sixty minutes of work, or a little more
sleep?
This year, however, was different.
Anxious to leave winter behind, I didn’t focus on the loss of an hour but took
delight in the promise of warmer temperatures, and even contemplated how my
coaching clients could use this season to “spring forward”.
Here is only the beginning of a
list to get you started:
Go for a walk alone. Stretching and
moving has been shown to improve clarity, creativity, and memorization. If you’d
like some entertainment for your walk, the public library and Cracker Barrel
offer books on tape.
Get moving with friends; even with
children peddling ahead on bicycles, you should have an opportunity to share
stories and support.
 Venture further than your
neighborhood. Spring and summer schedules often afford greater flexibility.
Could grandparents or former spouses care for the children while you took a
night, or even a weekend, away?
Attend one of your children’s
friend’s little league games (if you’re already sitting through your own
children’s games, skip this one). An evening on the bleachers is another good
way to interact with adults while your children enjoy playing with friends.
Host a yard sale. Is this a good
time to clear out old belongings and old memories? The money you raise could
even fund that weekend get-away.
Recreate your old favorite spring
rituals. An evening of fun with the kids doesn’t have to result in great
expense. Would they enjoy chasing lightning bugs, playing with sparklers,
spitting watermelon seeds, or running through the garden hose?
Dine al fresco – whether it’s dinner
in the backyard, a picnic in the park after work, or the outside tables at
McDonald’s, you’re going to cherish this memory when January rolls back around.
Listen to music under the stars –
does your community have a symphony or jazz band that offers free outdoor
concerts? Pack up the kids, the lawn chairs, and enjoy the beat together.
Snap your surroundings – invest in a
disposable camera and take pictures of budding trees, blossoming flowers, and
growing children. If you’re making new memories and want to redecorate your home
around your new definition of family, this could be a good way to start.
Try something new as a single woman,
or as a family. Take the first step to develop new routines that affirm you. Is
there a place you’ve wanted to explore, a new restaurant you’ve been anxious to
try, or a goal you can’t believe you’re finally going to tackle?
The season provides you with an
ideal opportunity to honor your newly restructured families, and yourself.
Whether you are creating new rituals, taking that first big step, or making time
for your own self-care, may you experience joy and satisfaction as you Spring
Forward!
About Author:
Jennifer
Snyder
is a personal coach and workshop leader for divorced women who cannot wait to
proclaim their own power. She can be reached at 919.414.7197,
Email:
Time-of-Your-Life@nc.rr.com
or visit her
Website at
www.TimeOfYourLifeAfterDivorce.com and
www.SelfCareForWomen.net.
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