Summer is often romanticized as a season of fun, freedom, getaways, and golden hour moments, but let’s be real about the feelings of FOMO and burnout it can also bring. Whether you’re booked and busy or making the most of a chill summer at home, let this be your gentle reminder to prioritize you. 

Read on for a few self-care tips to nurture your body, mind, and soul this summer so you don’t just survive, but truly thrive! 

Mind: Mental and Emotional Wellness 

  • Set boundaries with your personal calendar. It’s okay to say no when something doesn’t align with your energy or you simply need rest. 
  • Stay away from doom scrolling. If you find yourself spending too much time online and endlessly scrolling, try curating your feed with uplifting content or fun DIY ideas and projects.
  • Unplug and reconnect. Try a digital detox and stay offline–even if it’s just for a day. Notice how it feels to focus your energy elsewhere and how productive you can be. 
  • Try seasonal journaling prompts. Reflect on how you want to spend your time this summer. Create a vision board, whether you’re planning a staycation or an adventure abroad. 
  • Say no to comparison. Whether you see this happening in regard to body image or someone else’s vacation posts, remember to come back to yourself and everything you have to be grateful for in your life. 

Body: Physical Self-Care 

  • Hydrate like it’s your job. We cannot emphasize this enough bestie–hydration is KEY. Staying hydrated boosts your focus, supports glowing skin, and helps you stay cool. Change things up a bit with coconut water or fruit-infused agua. 
  • Move your body as much as possible. Whether it’s going for a walk, a Pilates class, gym session, or a dance break in your kitchen–move your body in a way that feels happy and natural to you. 
  • Remember not to skip the stretch. A five-minute stretch in the morning or before bed goes a long way in relieving tension and boosting flexibility. 
  • Create a routine and stick to it. Prioritize sleep, magnesium salt baths for recovery, cold showers to boost circulation, or set days for a full skincare ritual. The little things make a big impact. 

Soul: Let Your Creativity Shine

  • Romanticize your life. This is everything to us at the moment. Finding joy in the small moments and making them feel so important and meaningful. Romanticize your life– your morning cafecito, a solo sunset walk–it helps build gratitude and invites abundance.  
  • Do mini resets, often. Weekly or monthly, take a day to refresh your space, update your playlist, or treat yourself to some solo time. 
  • Use nostalgia as therapy. Lean into the summer vibes–revisit favorite childhood memories and experiences by indulging in a favorite snack, place, music, movie, or novela–cue the Selena playlist! 
  • Reconnect with comunidad. There’s nothing like spending quality time with family and friends. Whether it’s a beach day, backyard BBQ, or weekend getaway, filling your cup with connection is self-care too. 

Remember to take care of you this summer. Prioritize your mental health, protect your peace, and let your glow come from within. Use one (or all) of these self-care tips to keep thriving and feeling your best.✨