Microhabits for Spring

Kate LaPlaca

Staff Writer

Going into a new season always feels like the best time to start and pick up new hobbies and habits that will help improve their lifestyle. Most people, when going about the changes of their habits, take drastic measures, but some of the best ways to change your lifestyle for the better are through minor changes and picking up small habits in different parts of their life, that do not take over their whole life.

Opening your windows:

Especially with the nicer weather, opening your windows is something that is really helpful to bring in fresh air, as well as letting in sunlight. Sunlight has natural vitamin D and a natural serotonin booster that many people need after a long and rough winter.

Reading a chapter, or two

Reading a chapter or even a few pages of a non-fiction book is something that helps influence productivity. When slowly reading a book that is non-fiction, it helps produce deeper thinking in your day.

Write a thought

Writing is something that helps clear your head and get your thoughts in order. When writing out your feelings and opinions on things that happen in your everyday life, the words do not have to be formal, and once you write the thoughts down, it helps clear your head and be able to be more involved in your next day.

Each season, there are different habits that can be applied to help improve your lifestyle, especially as college students. These habits that are positive and do not revolve around school and schoolwork are something that is positive and helps improve school work and productivity as a whole.