The clocks go forward this weekend, and honestly? I could not be more ready. That one little hour makes such a difference — suddenly there's light when you leave the office, golden evenings that feel full of possibility, and that collective mood lift that only spring can bring.
For those of us who've been squinting at grey skies since October, this is our moment. Here's how I'm planning to make the most of every extra ray.
Get Outside and Walk: Your Body Will Thank You
There is truly nothing like that first properly sunny spring walk. The kind where you turn your face up to the sky and just soak it in. After months of rushing between buildings in the dark, getting outside in natural light does something wonderful — physically and mentally. Your body produces vitamin D, your serotonin lifts, and you remember that the world is actually quite beautiful.
It doesn't need to be a big hike. A wander around the park, a lunch break stroll, a slow meander along the seafront — it all counts. Just get out there and let the sunshine do its thing. Your body will love you for it.
https://www.healthdigest.com/907570/health-benefits-of-tiktoks-silly-little-walk-trend/
Grow Something
Spring is the most hopeful season, and there is no better way to lean into that than getting your hands in some soil. Whether you have a garden, a balcony, a windowsill, or just one small pot on a kitchen counter, you can grow something, and it will be good for your soul.
Herbs, sweet peas, tomatoes, wildflowers — the size of your space doesn't matter. The act of nurturing something, watching it change day by day as the light improves, is quietly grounding in a way that's hard to explain until you try it.
https://www.independent.co.uk/climate-change/sustainable-living/gardening-trends-2022-planet-friendly-b1978261.html
Dress for the Occasion (All of Them)
Here's the thing about British spring: it will give you all four seasons in a single afternoon. One minute you're genuinely warm, the next a sharp breeze rolls in and you're suddenly very underdressed. The secret is layering that actually works — and that means a great denim jacket you can throw on and go.
The Dita is perfect for exactly this. Light enough to stuff in a bag, structured enough to pull any outfit together, and the kind of piece that goes with everything from your favourite midi dress to weekend jeans. Spring dressing sorted.
Make Plans With Your Gals
Longer days mean more reasons to say yes. Science actually backs this up — research shows that women who regularly spend time with close friends experience better emotional health and greater resilience. So the WhatsApp group chat that's been threatening to make plans since January? Now is the time.
Plan a walk, book a table, find a new spot for a coffee. It doesn't have to be elaborate. There is something genuinely magic about catching up with your people in the light of a spring evening rather than bundled up inside in the dark. Prioritise it.
https://yogauonline.com/yoga-health-benefits/yoga-for-stress-relief/3-steps-to-practicing-active-happiness/
https://partnersinfire.com/lifestyle/spring-season/
The clocks going forward is more than a practical adjustment — it's a feeling. A collective exhale. A reminder that warmth and light are coming, and all we have to do is step outside to meet them. Spring is here, so here's to the longer days ahead.🌿
