Now that summer has arrived it’s the opportunity to unwind relax and make some time for yourself. This is where self care plays a role. Allow me to share some suggestions, on how you can practice self care during the summer season.
Take Good Care of Your Skin
Taking care of your skin is a way to practice self care, in the summer. This season can be tough on your skin due to the temperatures and increased outdoor activities.
Apart from applying sunscreen and, before heading consider making some changes to your skincare routine. Opt for products that provide hydration if you’ll be exposed to weather for an extended period of time and be gentle when using your skincare products.
Choose Your Outdoor Activities Wisely
You should definitely get outside and enjoy some vitamin D and sunshine, but choose these activities wisely. For self-care, you want to think about your health as much as your enjoyment, so try to avoid intense outdoor workouts and avoid outdoor activities in triple-digit heat.
Have a Summer Bucket List
Lets kick off your summer bucket list! Don’t worry if you’ve missed a weeks or if we’re already, in the month of the season. It’s never too late to begin checking off those items.
Your bucket list can be as simple as a collection of things you’d like to accomplish this summer. It could include anything, from tackling home improvement projects and completing tasks on your to do list to exploring places or indulging in some endeavors.
Pick Up a New Hobby
Yes, fun activities and hobbies can definitely be considered self-care! Take some time for yourself and learn a new hobby, take a creative class, or enjoy activities you already know, relax and calm you. Try to participate in these activities more than just mindlessly watching Netflix.
Try a New Morning Routine
Take a second look at your morning routine and see if you can change it up a little for your self-care. Maybe you want to get up a few minutes earlier than average to read a few chapters of your book or enjoy the outside warmth as the sun comes up. Anything that can change it just a little will be beneficial.
Plan Time for Social Events
Taking care of yourself also involves making time, for interactions whenever. During the summer you may find yourself with a bit of time and more chances to have fun outings with friends and family. Consider organizing a brunch get together with your buddies going on a hiking adventure, with your loved ones or heading to the lake in the company of a group.
