I know at least one person who has lost all motivation because summer has begun. There’s something about not being in a regular, structured environment full of like-minded peers that just kinda brings people down, you know? However, you don’t have to succumb to feeling gross now that summer is here. Remember, self-care is important! Here are five tips that can be completed in five minutes and make life feel a little better.
Wash your face.
It doesn’t have to even be a full wash. For instance, in summer, sometimes a facial wipe-down with a damp cloth can do wonders. It’s cool, it’s refreshing, and it can help energize you to do whatever you wanna get done.
Put away three items.
Right now, look to your right and put away the first three items you see that are out of place. You can keep going if you want. I’m not requiring it, though! Just three seems to be enough for me to feel useful but not put-upon. Plus, now your living space is three items tidier, which is good for morale.
Light a candle and watch it flicker.
Meditation is boring. That’s fair. However, watching a candle burn is similar, in that it allows your mind to empty out and focus on nothing. I could watch a fire burn for ages, lost in my thoughts. Plus, most candles smell nice. Bonus!
Change clothes.
If you’re in a summer funk, I’d bet money you’re wearing at least one article of clothing that you’ve been living in for about a day too long. Go change, now. I feel the most human on days where I dress nice and wear my fancy linen cardigan. You probably have a similar outfit. Go wear it.
Drink a glass of water.
I have once again lost my good water bottle, so I have a new one coming in the mail. Until then, and for the past few weeks, I have dehydrated myself. Dehydration can mess with your head in a bunch of ways, none of them good. My willpower decreases, I get lazier, and I don’t sleep as well. So drink a glass of water for me and maybe we’ll both feel better.
Obviously none of these are cure-alls or quick fixes for something more than a minor slump. However, for a quick mood boost, there’s few self-care things I’ve found that are more effective. Go kick that summer slump’s butt. You got this!