Spring is one of my favorite times of year. The mornings are warmer, the days are longer and daffodils cheerfully bloom to remind us of new beginnings. It is also when I plan and prepare my garden with an annual goal of having a few seeds sowed prior to Mother’s Day. Once the nights get a tad warmer, the rest of the garden is ready and waiting to be planted.

Spring is a time to refresh, rejuvenate, wake up, and come out of our winter hibernation. And it’s a great time to resume outdoor exercises. When spring arrives, I enjoy riding my bike, taking my dog for long weekend walks and spending time perfecting my yard and garden. Crisp cool mornings, longer days and warmer weather provide a perfect setting for these types of outdoor activities.

One of my new spring activities is to commute to work on my bike. It’s a great means of exercise, saves gas money and provides an opportunity to self reflect on what I need to accomplish that day. Then, after work, it allows me to decompress on my journey home. Best of all, I have completed my exercise for the day, and it only added 20 minutes to my work commute!