An important part of self-care is taking some time to enjoy moments that bring you joy and savoring that time. Self-care activities are all about taking care of your physical and mental health.
Some self-care activities can be done alone, but others are best enjoyed along with other people. Summer goes by far too quickly.
Here are some of my favorite joys of summer that I plan to enjoy as much as possible. I hope this gives you some ideas!
*Eat fresh berries
*Eat fresh peaches
*Make strawberry shortcake – try this recipe from Sally’s Baking Addiction!
*Make a fruit cobbler (this is a great recipe from Will Cook for Smiles that uses blueberries, but you could substitute any other fruit)
*Make homemade ice cream
*Visit a produce stand or farmer’s market
*Wear summer dresses!
*Ride bikes
*Eat watermelon
*Spend time with friends
*Spend time on a porch or patio
*Spend time on a beach deck
*Spend time on the beach, period! This article explains why the beach is good for you.
*Pack a picnic and enjoy it in some beautiful place, either alone or with others
*Visit a botanical garden
*Go for a hike
*Hang up some outdoor string lights on a porch or patio
*Watch or catch fireflies
*Walk on the beach. Here is another article explaining the benefits of walking on sand!
*Get a pedicure
*Wear cute sandals!
*Roast marshmallows
*Play card games
*Work on a giant jigsaw puzzle
*Play board games
*Make s’mores
*Watch an outdoor movie
*Visit a lake
*Visit the mountains
*Take a yoga class
*Eat corn on the cob
*Buy or pick summer flowers
*Grill vegetables
*Grill other food!
*Make lemonade
*Enjoy the outdoor patio at a restaurant
*Watch fireworks
*Stargaze
*Play bocce ball
*Play cornhole
*Play croquet
*Play badminton
*Go canoeing or kayaking
*Enjoy the swings & the slide at a playground
*Enjoy your favorite food trucks
*Go to a baseball game
*Relax in a hammock or rocking chair
*Watch the sunrise
*Watch the sunset
*Enjoy a summer cocktail with these ideas from Food & Wine!
*Enjoy a fun float!
*Build a sand castle
*Be a tourist in your home town
*Make delicious summer salads like these ideas from Love & Lemons!
*Enjoy summertime playlists on Spotify
*Blow bubbles
*Play tag or hopscotch
*Play miniature golf
*Buy ice cream from an ice cream truck
*Eat Popsicles, Fudgesicles or Creamsicles
*Eat ice cream cones or an ice cream sundae
*Enjoy outdoor get-togethers with friends
*Collect seashells
*Read great summer fiction. Here are some ideas:
Summer of ’69 by Elin Hilderbrand
Other favorite Elin Hilderbrand books: The Island, The Perfect Couple, Silver Girl, The Blue Bistro.
The Golden Hour by Beatriz Williams
The Sound of Glass by Karen White
The Wedding Veil by Kristi Woodson Harvey
This Time Tomorrow by Emma Straub
I hope this list has given you some ideas for summer self-care. Please share your ideas with me!