Creating Healthy Habits this Spring: Staying Positive and Taking it One Day at a Time
March 20 is a day I always remember, not only because it’s my Grandma’s birthday, but because I use it as a day to reflect and refresh my plans for the future. At first glance this may sound like a lofty to-do for one day, but I use the first day of spring as a time to make healthy resolutions and plan for the rest of the year to come. Some people use New Years, others use their birthday, but I like the idea of creating a plan to grow and mature that coincides with nature around me. This March 20 was no different than any other. After first calling to sing Happy Birthday to my Grandma, I ventured out on a hike to one of my favorite places in L.A. After walking for little over an hour I found a nice spot to stop and reflect. I looked at all the trees and plants around me as they began to awaken and thought of my year so far. I compared my situation to that of the beautiful foliage that surrounded me, new and refreshed and ready for the next season of life. I also thought of where I