The start of a new season is always a time of change and no season is more about this than spring. New life arrives, flowers bloom, the world becomes new -- days get longer, weather gets warmer. It's no wonder it all provokes the desire to do the same. Whether you're spring cleaning, updating some area of life, or making some other change, there's no better time than the season that's all about the same.

A good cleaning is a rite of passage into spring. If you're tackling it at your own home, focus on a room at a time and be thorough -- you'll be glad you did. If it's an update to your environment, simple changes can go a long way to freshen up your world. Swap out your pillows on the couch with brighter colors, add a few decor items, or just bring in fresh flowers. A little can go a long way.

If spring has you wanting to kick off a new initiative in your life, such as a workout plan or eating better, new job, etc. all you've got to do is take the leap. Scrub up your resume, take a fun class or read up on new cooking ideas. With the internet all of the above is easier than ever. Buy a notebook or a calendar to keep track of your efforts -- it'll help keep everything on track and you'll be able to see how far you've come in the end.

There's nothing like a little self-care and pampering to kick off a new season. Have a home spa day where you tend to skin, nails, etc. and give yourself a facial, or hit the spa. Book appointments for haircuts, color, etc. -- with warmer weather around the corner, now's the time to schedule. If it's a wardrobe update, add something bright or a trend piece. It's a quick and easy way to update what you've already got.