10 Fun and Easy Summer Self-care Ideas

Summer's last hurrah is an expression that refers to saying goodbye to summer, similar to waving goodbye to an old friend. It can also be used to acknowledge that summer is not yet over.

Make the most of the remaining weeks of this glorious sunny season, by seeing “10 Fun and Easy Summer Self-care Ideas” to help you end summer with that last hurrah.

10 Fun and Easy Summer Self-care Ideas 

1. Practice Summer Skin Sun Safety. Best time to walk and play outdoors is early or late in the day. Use a broad spectrum sunscreen before going outdoors (30-50 SPF) and re-apply often during the day. Wear UV protected sunglasses as well.

  

2. Hydrate, hydrate, hydrate. Good hydration improves mood, sleep, and overall health. Want to find out more? See “Hydration Calculator: How Much Water Do You Need to Drink in a Day?”

 

 3. Even during the summer, when routines may be interrupted by vacations, outings, and gatherings, remember to do those “Simple Morning Routines That Help Us Thrive All Day.” 

 

 4. Make it a habit to exercise each day. Check out one of my favorite YouTube links. It's Yoga with Adriene for stress reduction, flexibility, and resilience. When you start any new exercise, slowly build up to the difficulty and skill level you want to reach. Sports, running errands, and participating in games outdoors all count as exercise. 

 

 5. If you resist doing exercises, tell yourself a little each day is better than none. Care for yourself with  aerobic exercise, stretches, and strength training. Warm up stretches combined with power walking with weights or your body weight covers all bases. Exercise pays off by reducing stress, helps keep you fit, and elevates mood.

 

6. Plan summer meals so they are lighter, fresher, and have fewer ingredients. Make them ones that you may be able to prepare ahead of time or batch cook. Here are tips to help you reap the “Benefits of Eating In-Season Fruit and Veggies.”

  

7. Walk barefoot on a beach or in a meadow. Discover a sense of being grounded, centered, and balanced. To learn more about the root chakra and developing and maintaining a strong foundation as you journey onward read “Root Chakra Tips to Support, Stabilize, and Sustain You.”

  

8. Wear your favorite color or colors to boost your mood. Learn more at “Secrets to Selecting Top Fashion Colors to Flatter You.”

  

9. Take breaks during the day to unplug and move away from your electronic devices. If you prefer, create "no-tech zones" in your home. Better yet, pack a picnic and enjoy the great outdoors. Time spent in nature is good for your mind, body, and spirit.

  

10. Seek out little moments of joy in the day, including taking a cat nap, drinking herbal tea with a friend, smelling the beautiful flowers in your garden or anything that refreshes or inspires you.

 

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Before you go, please leave a comment. What activities do you like to do during the summer?

 

Which of the self-care ideas I mentioned do you want to add?

 

What do you think would help you enjoy the summer more fully? Please share that as well.

 

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