A Summer Of Self-Care
It’s summer time! The sun is shining, daylight is everlasting, and school is out. What better time to practice self-care than during the summer season? I think that we can all agree that this past year has taken a lot out of everyone, mentally, emotionally, and physically. It is time to shift gears and take on a new challenge: prioritizing self-care. Keep reading for more ways that you can incorporate a little more “you” time during the summer season!
Enjoy All The Eats & Drinks Of Summer
Fresh fruits and veggies, ice cold lemonade, refreshing popsicles… the list could go on and on! Seek out your favorite seasonal foods to boost your mood and enjoy the finer things in life (like the perfect watermelon).
Get Outside (at any & all times)
Take advantage of the sunshine and extended daylight hours during the summer season! Fresh air warm weather is good for your mental health. Try to spend more time doing daily activities outdoors, whether it’s walking, eating dinner, or reading, why not do it outside?
Summer Feel-Good Playlist…Check!
Boost your serotonin levels by adding all of your go-to songs to one playlist for summer. Music adds a bit of positivity wherever you go: the beach, car rides, workouts, and more. Share your summer playlist with friends and family, too!
Go “Off The Grid”
We all know that stepping away from technology can do wonders for our mental health and well-being, so why don’t we do it more often? We challenge you to go “off the grid” at least one day this summer to feel more connected to yourself, than those behind your phone screen.
Scout Out A Local Farmer’s Market
Explore the area around you, wherever that may be! Summer is the best time to go to a farmer’s market to pick up fresh produce from local vendors. Check out the 2021 Sonoma County farmer’s market calendar to find one near you!
Develop A Morning And Night Time Routine
Since the semester ended, it can be difficult to find structure during the transition into summer. It is important to develop a morning and night time routine in order to make sure that you are incorporate self care into each day. Some things to include in your routine may be yoga, journaling, listening to a podcast, or following a skin care regimen.
Spring Cleaning (fashionably late)
If you missed the spring cleaning tradition, it is your time to shine this summer! Whichever area of your home that you’ve been putting off organizing, this is your sign to go clean! Start with one area at a time, and have two piles: keep or donate, for smooth and easy organizing!
Remember to take care of yourselves this summer and find time for self-care each and every day!