Summer is the time for vacations, relaxation, and fun in the sun. But it can also be a time when prioritizing ourselves can go right out the window. That’s where these 10 simple summer self-care tips will come in handy!
So, if you’re looking to stay motivated during these hot summer months, here are 10 super simple summer self-care tips to help you keep your head on straight and your stress levels down.
Take a few minutes each day to do some of these things and you’ll be feeling like your old self again in no time.
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10 Summer Self-Care Tips
1. Take Yourself on Regular Self-Care Vacations
Regular vacations are important – even if it’s just a day trip to a nearby town.
Taking some time for yourself can make all the difference. And don’t forget, you don’t have to spend a lot of money to have a good time. Sometimes the simplest things are the most enjoyable.
2. Exercise Outdoors
Being active outdoors is a great way to stay healthy and fit and is a great form of self-care.
3. Spend Time with Friends and Family
Do yourself a favor and spend time with people who make you happy.
Whether it’s catching up with an old friend or spending time with family, being around people who make you feel good is never a waste of time.
Get together for a summer barbeque or connect over the phone even if it’s just for a brief conversation.
4. Practice Summer Self-Care by Eating Healthy Foods
Junk food may be tempting, but it’s not doing your body any favors. Eating healthy foods that make you feel good is a much better choice for your overall health and well-being.
Visit a local farmers market and enjoy the delicious seasonal produce they have to offer. There is nothing better than fresh produce from a local market!
5. Get Adequate Sleep Every Night
Getting enough sleep each night is important for your health. Make sure to get at least eight hours of sleep each night to feel well-rested and refreshed.
A good night’s sleep will help you to focus during the day and be more productive.
Sleep with a window open on cooler summer nights and enjoy the fresh breeze.
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6. Staying Hydrated Is a Vital Summer Self-Care Tip
Drink plenty of water throughout the day. Keep a water bottle or tall glass handy all day as a reminder to keep drinking.
Not only will it keep you hydrated, but it can also help improve your skin, blast toxins from your body, and more.
If you are not a water lover, try adding some fruit to your water giving it an even more delicious flavor. You can drop small pieces of your favorite fruit directly into your water or use a water pitcher with a diffuser. This way you will have delicious cold water ready for you to drink at any time.
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7. Practice Deep Breathing Exercises or Meditation
Deep breathing exercises and meditation are two great ways to reduce stress levels and practice self-care this summer.
By taking slow, deep breaths and focusing on your breath, you can easily calm yourself down and bring your stress levels down.
If you’re looking for a more long-term solution, meditation can be a great way to manage stress.
Try listening to calming music while you practice deep breathing.
8. Relaxing Outdoors Might Be My Favorite Summer Self-Care Tip
Instead of staying indoors to relax and unwind, sit outside in a comfortable lounge chair or hammock.
Read a book or listen to your favorite podcast while enjoying the outdoors. Or just simply sit and listen to the birds chirping as well as the other beautiful sounds of nature.
9. Plant A Garden to Nurture as Part of Your Summer Self-Care
You don’t need to plant a huge garden, start small so it’s manageable. Keep in mind this is meant to provide self-care, not to add a ton of work to your already busy schedule.
Plant your favorite flowers, vegetables, or both, and watch them grow. It is very fulfilling to watch a small plant or seed bloom into something beautiful knowing that you played a part in the process by providing TLC.
10. Take Time for Your Mental Health
Surround yourself with positivity. Keep company with the people who lift you up. Try to remain positive even through difficult times. Use affirmation cards to promote positivity.
Journaling is a wonderful way to rid your mind of negative thoughts. It can also help you unwind as you sit quietly and write. This is meant to be a time of reflection and relaxation. Light a candle and grab your favorite feel-good beverage to set the scene for some much-deserved summer self-care.
Conclusion
Summer is a great time to relax and recharge, but it can also be a time when our healthy routines go out the window. These self-care tips will help you stay on track so you can enjoy your summer without sacrificing your overall well-being.
What are your favorite tips for staying motivated during the summer? Let us know in the comments below.
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Love the tips on self care which are inexpensive and easy!
So happy to hear you enjoyed these tips. Keeping things inexpensive and easy makes us more likely to follow through.
Love the tips, I need to keep meditation and practice it more regularly.
Yay! So glad you enjoyed these tips.
I love all of these suggestions!!! I need to incorporate these ideas in my every day life!!
I hope you are able to do so 🙂
Sitting outside in the yard is one of my favorite ways to unwind too!
It is so relaxing!
Great list, things we know we need to do, but get very distracted in the summer. Wonderful reminders!
Thanks for commenting! I’m so glad you enjoyed this post.
I live chilling outdoors and I LOVE my garden, just wish I had a little more time to care for it. It’s more of a wild English garden right now. But the bees love it….
I’m sure it’s beautiful!
Thanks for sharing summer tips. I will incorporate “exercising outdoors” in my routine.
You’re welcome! Enjoy that summer outdoor exercising!!
These summer self-care tips are just what I needed to focus on lessening my anxiety this summer. I tend to over-commit to summer gatherings, being a chauffer for the kids, etc… I am certainly taking some of these self-care tips to ensure I enjoy this beautiful season with my friends, family and myself!
Hi Stephanie! Thanks for commmenting on my Summer Self-Care Tips. I’d love to hear if any particular self-care tip resonated most with you that you will be incorporating into your summer routine. I do hope you can find some relief from anxiety using one or more of the tips. Wishing you a great summer season!
These summer self-care tips are perfect. Summer is my absolute FAVORITE time of year. I love the tips to exercise outside and spend time with friends and family. I enjoy long, relaxing family time outside!
Hi Debbie! Thanks for stopping by to comment on my Summer Self-Care tips. I’m so glad you enjoyed them! Spending time with family outside is a wonderful way of incorporating self-care into your day. Summer evenings outside are so nice unless the pesky mosquitos are biting. Have an awesome day!
Thanks for sharing your post about summer self-care at Senior Salon Pit Stop Link Party 262. Since it’s so hot here in AZ in the summer I usually take a nap in the afternoon/siesta as part of my self-care routine. My shares this week are #51, 52, 53, and 54. Hope you enjoy. Warm regards, Nancy Andres @ Colors 4 Health
Hi Nancy! Thanks for stopping by to comment! I too love an afternoon nap as an act of self-care especially on those hot summer days when you really don’t want to be outside. Have a great day!
Thank you from your Vroom Vroom Team for sharing your links with us at #262 SSPS Linky. Please check back weekly to see if featured on the blog post or by any co-hosts.
Thank you so much for the opportunity!
Reading this post makes me feel so grateful for summer and slowing down to take better care of ourselves. Love spending time outdoors!
Hi Susan! Ah yes, summer can be the perfect time for slowing down and focusing more on emotional self-care or self-care in general. Wishin you a joyful and peaceful summer season!!