Let’s be honest – sometimes life feels like one long to-do list with background noise. You’re surviving, not thriving. You’re burning out, scrolling TikTok until midnight, and asking yourself, “What even is the vibe anymore?”
Well, it’s spring, babe. And this season is begging you to refresh everything – from your head space to your home. Enter: the “romanticize your life” movement. But this isn’t about pretending your coffee is from a Parisian café (unless you want it to be). This is about using little dopamine boosts to actually improve your mental health while staying on trend.
1. Create a Spring Reset Routine (That Feels Like a Movie Montage)
You don’t need a full-blown personality transplant. Start with one soft morning ritual that hits:
- Lemon water in a cute glass
- Five minutes of journaling outside
- Watering your mint and lavender (I’m a plant mom now)
- Throw on a robe and play your favorite playlist. You’re healing.
- Want to go deeper? Add a seasonal declutter session. Put on a “spring cleaning” TikTok playlist and do a 20-minute timer challenge. Start with one drawer or one app (yes, Instagram counts). Small wins = big mood boosts.
2. Plant Something, Watch Yourself Grow Too
Gardening isn’t just an aesthetic – it’s therapy that comes with flowers. Start with beginner-friendly vibes:
- Peppermint & spearmint for calming energy
- Cilantro for those romantic “I cook at home now” moments
- Lavender for actual emotional support (and Pinterest-worthy planters)
If you’re stuck inside, grow herbs in a mason jar by the window. Watching something thrive because you took care of it? That’s healing.
3. Make Your Space Match Your Mental State
This spring, ditch the beige burnout and start adding life back into your space. Here’s the Amazon girl-code checklist:
- A new pastel throw blanket
- Fake tulips in a glass jar
- Fairy lights with a remote (main character lighting only)
- A “You Are Doing Better Than You Think” wall sign (trust me, it helps)
It’s not about the price. It’s about curating a vibe that makes you want to stay in your own life.
4. Ditch the Doom-Scroll & Swap Feel-Good Habits
Replace one doom-scroll session a day with:
- A 10-minute Pinterest board scroll (hello, vision board therapy) – checkout my Pinterest here!
- One page of a self-growth journal (yes, even if you skip days)
- Watching a flower bloom or repotting your daisy seeds (literal growth)
Real talk: you don’t have to become a whole new person. Just aim to feel a little less stuck than yesterday.
5. Main Character Self-Care = Unapologetically Choosing Yourself
Spring is permission to reset. To protect your energy. To unfollow toxic accounts. To wear that flowy dress even if you’re not “going anywhere.”
Here’s your reminder:
You are the lead in your life. Not the assistant. Not the background character. You are allowed to take up space, bloom loud, and romanticize the hell out of your journey.
Please check out my previous blog post here!
