SELF CARE SUMMER:

Self Care Summer: The sweet smells of summer are upon us: freshly mowed grass, the salty sea air, sunscreen, bug spray, and gorgeous flowers!  I love this time of year as we move into warm, sunny days and late sunsets. Summer is an amazing experience for the senses.

For my family, it means my son’s baseball games, swimming in the lake (or pool), and celebrating birthdays, graduations, and barbeques. Summer is a busy time, and self-care can sometimes fall by the wayside. Changes in schedules, busy vacations and parties can leave us depleted and exhausted. It is vital to move with ease, give ourselves grace, and nourish ourselves. I am constantly working on my nutritional needs, attempting to regulate my sleep, and being more consistent with my yoga practice. Some days it goes well, others it does not. But progress, not perfection, is a mantra I keep reminding myself of.

One of my favorite self-care moments to take is adding some of my favorite oils to an inhaler to carry around with me. This time of year I love citrus mixed with herbs: Sweet Orange and Rosemary, Lemon and Lavender or Red Mandarin and Thyme. These keep me relaxed, focused, and uplifted, while also inspiring grounding to help me manage my busy schedule.

I also think it is important to schedule a massage or some form of bodywork during the summer. Some time on the table helps us resettle and calm the mind- something we could all benefit from.

I hope you have a fabulous summer, and do at least one thing a day, no matter how small, to be good to yourself. You deserve it!