No, not basketball’s March Madness. Sorry to disappoint some of you.

And no, I am not going mad. Sorry to surprise some of you……

But….. March does make me want to do crazy things. Especially this year with the endless, bone chilling, dreary, winter days we have had.

Spring fever is aptly named. I feel the sizzle beginning.

How do we embrace the virtues of spring? Here are a few crazy things I challenge you to do to unleash that feverish feeling, in a healthy way.

 Get outside, now! Hardly a challenge. But when you do, breathe in deeply. Let your breath reach all the way to your brittle, creaky, winter-weary bones. Go out in the spring rain. Breathe in the earthy scent of new spring growth.

Find some alone time and scream! Really. I told you I am not mad. This practice has far reaching emotional and physical benefits. Unleash the pent up, stubborn, negative, dreary wintery thoughts that linger. In so doing, you will empty yourself for the newness of spring. Please warn your neighbors!

Pick up a dust cloth and dust your family photos. Strange challenge, I know. Dusting is not my favorite chore, as my family can attest. Here is a new twist on spring cleaning. As you are dusting, pause, and look at each photo with intent. It will inevitably take you down memory lane. Relish in these sweet memories and make a promise to offer new and positive energy to these relationships this spring.

Time to defrost. March in to spring with conviction!

What are your spring cleaning (in all areas, both home and health) tips?