Spring is a new beginning – a chance to land in the present and truly feel life. It is during this time that we begin to wake up from our slumber and feel that we have energy. With longer days and whiteflies breaking out, you know that the heat will soon return. Here we have collected five tips for being more present during this season.
1. Wake up with the sun
Set your clocks a little earlier and enjoy the morning calm. Take a moment for yourself before the day starts – perhaps with a cup of coffee on the balcony or a few deep breaths by an open window. Maybe you’ve wanted to read the book on your bedside table but haven’t found the time to disappear into a whole new world of fantasy. Or maybe you’ve been longing to go outside to watch the sunrise even though you still need a jacket and a hat. Whether it’s about spending time in a fantasy world or waking up to the gentle sounds of nature, this is something to have with you now that we can feel the spring vibes in the air.
2. Let the accessories do the talking
Small details can lift an entire look! A unique bracelet, a pair of playful earrings or a scarf in your hair can make your outfit more personal and lively. Accessories are like the icing on the cake – they transform a simple outfit into something unique and personal. The beauty is that it doesn’t take much to make a big difference. A small detail can lift your look and give that feeling of you .
A beautiful bracelet can be more than just a detail – it can carry an intention or a feeling you want to carry with you. Earrings can change the entire expression of your style. Big, colorful shapes give a creative and bold feel, while small and subtle studs give a more classic and elegant expression. A scarf is one of the most versatile accessories you can have! Tie it in your hair for a bohemian look, around your neck for an elegant touch or on your bag for a playful detail. Metal meets fabric, pearls mix with stones – mixing different materials gives an interesting and unique style.
3. Feel with your senses
Experience spring by really seeing the flowers, feeling the fresh air, listening to the birds, tasting the seasonal fruits and smelling the earth after rain. This is an easy way to come down to earth. Many times we forget to use all our senses, especially in a hectic everyday life, which can make us distracted and not present.
The next time you walk your dog or are on your way to work, set the intention to listen to see if you can hear another bird or hear a rustle in a bush, feel the dry leaves, look at the buds starting to emerge from the trees. When you eat lunch, take the opportunity to smell it before you take a bite and once you have done so, taste and notice the flavors, how they dance in your mouth and enjoy that moment. This way you can enjoy the little moments and feel more grounded.
4. Dress according to feeling, not just trend
What makes you feel like yourself ? Choose clothes that reflect your personality and make you feel good, rather than what happens to be trendy at the moment. The fun thing about trends is that they come and go a bit like the waves of the ocean and because of this, they disappear just as quickly as they come. Dressing according to trends is never wrong as long as you feel that it reflects your true self. However, if you feel that the trends that are currently available do not reflect you, we advise you to dress as you feel, so if you feel like wearing a party dress with sneakers on a completely ordinary Thursday or if you want to mix leopard and snake patterns, do it! Follow your heart and see how you feel.
5. Say yes to breaks
In a world where everything is spinning fast and the days are filled with "musts", it can feel like we always need to be on the go . But what if it's actually in the breaks that we find what we're looking for? Giving yourself permission to just be is an art. It can be a moment in the morning sun with a cup of coffee, a walk without a goal or a few minutes of deep breathing in the middle of everyday life. It's in these small moments that we land, recharge and let creativity have space.
Fashion and style are also about daring to slow down. To choose clothes with care instead of stressing about buying something just for the sake of it. To feel the texture of the fabric between your fingers, enjoy the weight of a piece of jewelry against your skin or tie a scarf in your hair – consciously, slowly and without haste.
So the next time you feel like you should be doing something – try doing nothing at all. Let your mind wander, let your creativity run wild and just be yourself . Because that’s where the magic actually lies.