The summer months are a great time to focus on self-care. Whether you are just starting or continuing a self-care routine, the benefits promote an overall well-being to your mind, body, and soul. Set aside a time just for you. Do you need some ideas for your July self-care routine? Look at the following list for inspiration.
- Schedule your annual wellness check with your primary care provider.
- Stay hydrated! Drink lots of fluids in the warm weather.
- Get creative.
- Celebrate the 4th! Play with sparklers or go watch the fireworks.
- Sleep! Take naps or sleep an extra hour.
- Meditate or pray.
- Listen to relaxing music.
- Go to the library or local bookstore to find your summer reading material.
- Binge-watch movies or series on a rainy day.
- Try a new fitness routine.
- Go for a hike or nature walk.
- Go for a swim.
- Ride a bike.
- Keep a gratitude journal.
- Call an old friend.
- Go out to lunch.
- Try a new recipe.
- Volunteer
- Clean your living space.
- Spend a day at the beach.
- Unplug from your devices.
- Be a local tourist.
- Stargaze.
- Watch the sunrise or sunset.
- Buy a new outfit.
- Do an in-home spa treatment.
- Get a haircut.
- Find a new place to worship.
- Order take-out from your favorite restaurant or try somewhere new.
- Take a long hot bubble bath with lavender or rose hips oil.
- Learn a new skill.