11 MUST HAVE Tips for Summer Self Care
Have you been looking for summer self care tips to help you jumpstart summer?
Well you are at the right place! Ah, summertime is almost here! I know this is your favorite season.
As the seasons are changing, you change and so do those around you. It’s so important that self care is a top priority.
I’m sure you are spending the next few months heading to the beach, going on vacation or staying at home. Your summer should be spent caring for yourself in the best ways.
So you might be thinking, what is self care? Self care is simply doing something for yourself that makes you feel good from the inside out.
This post is all about summer self care!
You are amazing just the way you are
Before you think that summertime is the time to feel guilty for the way you look, it’s not. Your body is beautiful.
Everybody and every BODY is different. There’s no need to compare. Embrace where you are in this very moment because how you feel about yourself matters!
You can’t expect other people to respect you if you don’t respect yourself!
Don’t feel like you have to hide your body, not wear the bikini or purposely exclude yourself from certain activities just because you don’t look like your other friends. It’s not a competition.
The best way to self care is by respecting yourself. You are worthy of everything and more!
Create an at home spa
At home spas are so dreamy because you can do whatever you want without feeling like you have to spend $200.
This allows you to spend time with yourself (or friends) and create the spa experience that you’ve always wanted from the comfort of your home.
In order to do this you will need a face and eye mask, essential oils and your beautiful body!
The Neutrogena Hydro Boost and Hydrating Hydrogel Mask is sure to leave your skin feeling hydrated and looking plump!
I love this Hydrating Mask because it skin feels SO moisturized after I take it off! Be sure to add this to your self care routine
These 24K Gold Eye Masks are the best. They are perfect because they give your eyes that perfect glow and help with your under eye bags and fine lines.
The best way to use them is if you put them in the fridge overnight. The cooling effect feels amazing on your skin, especially right after you wake up.
Try putting these underneath your eyes and lying in your bed or even outside for the most relaxing feeling.
Essential oils are the perfect thing to set the mood of your summer self care. I love how this is a rollerball so you can apply it to your wrists, temples and bottom of your feet.
This is perfect for someone that loves meditation, yoga and it’s easy to apply anytime of the day.
3. Build a workout routine
Summer is THEE time to start exercising. Take advantage of the beautiful weather and outdoors.
Not to mention, exercising is one of the biggest forms of self care. By doing this you are showing your body that you care enough to take care of her. The endorphins boost you get from just moving your body for even 10 minutes is amazing.
Grab your besties and go for a walk, run, hike or even yoga on the beach. Feel free to try different things and listen to what your body loves most.
If you’re someone that loves working out at the gym or at home, do your workouts at the beach.
If you love the outdoors, explore different outdoor trails and local parks.
If you love the pool, swimming is a great cardio workout!
This is the time to hit the reset button and align your lifestyle with your goals. It’s okay to hit the snooze and let your body rest but make sure that you are getting some type of movement 5-6 times a week.
Don’t think that you have to do it alone. Grab your friends, family, dogs, or even join a local walking group.
4. Don’t skip the SPF!
Summer self care means protecting your skin at all costs while still having fun in the sun!
Obviously, sunscreen is one of those must-have things during summer. Our skin needs to be protected during these hot months, especially if you are someone that travels to tropical places.
I know we all love the nice summer glow that the sun gives us, but before you head to outside, it’s time to lather up!
I’ve been wearing this sunscreen for about a year and the best part is no white cast! This is perfect for the girls that have acne prone skin and need a sunscreen that won’t clog their pores.
Apply 2 finger swipes directly on your face for the best coverage!
5. Socialize!
While you are spending time working on yourself, don’t forget to surround yourself with those who make you feel your best.
Sometimes we are so busy that we forget about others. Maybe it’s because you’ve been busy or they’ve been busy or whatever. Reaching out never hurts.
Spending time with others is important to self care because we all need people. We weren’t made to do life alone.
Grab your friends and head to your favorite restaurant, take a Pilates class together, go on a trip, plan a staycation, or even plan a girls night in!
This is one of those things that may be easy to overlook or push to the side, but being around the right type of people will make you feel so much better!
6. Dive into your favorite book
Calling all book lovers! Sometimes self care looks a lot like curling up with your favorite book at home, at the coffee shop, the beach, the airplane, seriously wherever.
Reading is the perfect way to escape the real world, get a new perspective and maybe even learn that you are someone that likes reading.
If you are someone that enjoys doing something without having to do anything, reading is the perfect thing to do.
Colleen Hoover has been getting all the hype! Her romance novels are sure to have her readers wanting more.
The #1 New York Times bestseller author curates the perfect romance novels that you won’t be able to put down.
The Summer I Turned Pretty follows the character Belly who loves summer and everything it has to bring including the boys who have been in her life since the first summer. But one summer everything changes only to realize that she was right where she needed to be all along.
You might know Jenny Han from New York Times best selling novels To All the Boys I’ve Loved Before and P.S. I Still Love You.
7. Catch up on some sleep
I know you’ve been working so hard, now it’s time to give your body rest. Whether you are traveling around the world or staying at home, rest is essential.
Sleep is one the biggest forms of self care. 7-8 hours of sleep each night gives your body a chance to recover from a long day’s worth of work and activities.
Don’t worry! Summer days are longer meaning that you can still enjoy yourself and the long summer nights.
In fact, summer is the perfect time to catch up on sleep. This might mean sleeping in longer than you usually would, going to sleep earlier or creating a consistent sleep schedule.
8. Treat yourself to a swimsuit
What better act of self care than to treat yourself to a new bikini? It’s summertime! It’s time to add to your wardrobe.
Don’t worry these bikinis won’t break the bank, but there’s nothing like a bikini that will give you an extra boost of confidence!!
If you are on the hunt for a high cut bikini this is the one! It isn’t too revealing, but still flattering and perfect for the days when you want to lay out at the pool or on the beach.
This is another stylish high cut bikini. The vibrant orange color would look amazing on anyone.
The scoop neck design gives what it needs to give. Throw this bikini on for your next beach trip.
This floral design is so cute! This bikini is more stringy and pairs perfectly with the low rise bottom.
This is perfect for the days that you just want to lay out or hang out at the beach.
9. Spend more time outside
Don’t let the long summer days pass you by! This is such an underrated tip for summer self care. There are so many outside activities that you can do. Explore and find a new hobby.
Our bodies love a boost of Vitamin D and what better way to get it than from the sun. This could be as simple as going for a walk, yoga outside or on the beach, moving your virtual office office space to an outside location or doing your favorite activity outside.
Instead of eating your lunch in the break room at work, spend your lunch time outside.
If you are someone that likes hosting gatherings, plan for an outdoor gathering.
Enjoy the summer rays and everything it has to offer. Just don’t forget to wear your SPF;)
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10. Try a new recipe
Summer is the perfect time to try a new recipe. There are a plethora of seasonal fruits and vegetables that are waiting for you!
Head to your local grocery story and pick up vegetables like tomatoes, peppers, eggplants and squashes. You might even find more vegetables that you love.
Some of the best summer fruits to pick up are watermelon, pineapple, mango, papaya, kiwi and strawberries.
If you are someone that loves to grill, chicken, shrimp, and rib eye steaks are your go- to meats!
Allow yourself to get creative in the kitchen, experiment with different spices and seasonings and try something new!
11. Organize one area of your space
Cleaning is the ultimate summer self care activity because it allows you to unwind, organize your space and take inventory of the things you have so you can make room for more.
If you’ve ever noticed that your mind is cluttered it could be because your space could be cluttered too.
Decluttering your space is therapeutic and allows your mind to be free of whatever it was holding onto.
Pick one area in your space to organize. This could be your kitchen, bathroom, bedroom or even your makeup (I know how messy those can get haha). I promise you, you'll feel so much better after!
I own something very similar to this and I love it. This is perfect for under the sink organization for your hair tools and accessories. This could also work for clean supplies or serve as an extra space for anything that won’t fit on the counter.
This could be a perfect organizer for the kitchen because you can easily stack your seasonings, spices, and condiments.
If your pantry is cluttered, use this to organize those cluttered areas.
As you can see this organizer works well in many places around your home. Make your life easier, put your mind at ease and purchase this organizer so you can declutter your space and your mind.
This post was all about summer self care!
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