65 Ideas for Self-Care in the Lovely Summertime

Being a homeschool mom can be hard. I don’t know if you’re anything like me, but it seems like as soon as the first day of school arrives I’m already counting down the days to my summertime break. There’s nothing like a good, relaxing summer to help you recharge your batteries and fill your cup. Today  my friend Heather from Weller Momma Blog is guest posting here to share her list of 65 different ways you can recharge this summer!

I am so thrilled to be guest posting here at Chaotic Bliss Homeschooling! Thank you to Jenn for giving me the opportunity to share with you today!

Are you ready for summer? I am. Even with a fairly successful and happy homeschool year winding down, I am so looking forward to less structured, more delight-led days, sitting in the sun and by campfires. Going on vacation. Just stopping and enjoying what summer has to offer.

I hope you are finding a little more time to reflect on your year, on where you have come from and where you might be headed, and taking a deep breath or two of congratulations…you did it! Another year full of learning and love and memories and moments of true joy.

I bet if you are anything like me, you are also a little tired, and grateful it is time for a break. Perhaps, too, you are reflecting on your needs–to renew and realign yourself.

I always see summer as a time to recharge my batteries, reignite my love of homeschool (because sometimes you need some inspiration!) and reflect on it all.

You know what lets me do all three? Recharge, reignite and reflect? Taking care of myself. Making me the priority for moments in the day. Giving to yourself so you are better able to give to others.

If you need some summertime self-care inspiration, look no further. I’ve been daydreaming of the long days, beaches, s’mores and fireflies.

Here’s hoping you have more than just a moment to slow down and nurture yourself as the days lengthen, warm and become less packed with things that must be done. If you are stuck for ideas that take mere moments, here are 65 ideas to take care of yourself in a moment.

65 Ideas for Self-Care in the Lovely Summertime

1. Go for a walk.
2. Drink lemonade.
3. Add a lime or some mint to your water.
4. Speaking of, drink more water.
5. Journal.
6. Make bruchetta.
7. Go into the woods. Sit. Listen.
8. Pick up a magazine to read.
9. Breathe. (Isn’t it weird how just reading the word makes you do it?!)
10. Start the day with a full body stretch.
11. Sit and stare awhile.
12. Walk barefoot.
13. Start a gratitude list.
14. Smell the smells.
15. Watch the sunset.
16. Watch the sunrise.
17. Listen for changes in sounds at dusk.
18. Count butterflies.
19. Toast a marshmallow or two.
20. Get down on the ground and watch the bugs working.
21. Color.
22. Read a good book (just for you!).
23. Nap in the sunshine
24. Don’t cook dinner. Let the kids!
25. Eat a hearty salad for lunch.
26. Make smoothies.
27. Make popsicles.
28. Dip bananas in melted chocolate and freeze.
29. Turn off your phone for the day.
30. Doodle.
31. Call (instead of text) your best friend, mom, dad, or siblings.
32. Write each child a letter filled with all the things you love about them.
33. Write a letter like that to yourself.
34. Make a bonfire at night.
35. Pop some popcorn with coconut oil and top it with real butter.
36. Get wet: go swimming, body surf, jump off the diving board.
37. Find a new podcast.
38. Garden.
39. Plant herbs (easy peasy, hard to kill).
40. Enjoy an iced coffee or iced tea while sitting down.
41. Try a some new art.
42. Read an encouraging blog like this or this or this or this.
43. Do a DIY home project (if that makes you as happy as me:-)
44. Celebrate silly days (Amy on Periscope can tell you!)
45. Ride a bike.
46. Plan a do nothing day.
47. Watch an old movie from your past.
48. Take a picture a day of your summer.
49. Get in the vacation pictures this year.
50. Pick up some treat just for you at the grocery store.
51. Do your nails with a new color.
52. Go to bed early.
53. Get up late.
54. Let them watch one more show so you can {fill in the blank}.
55. Pick flowers and put them on display.
56. Buy some new flip flops.
57. Read a graphic novel.
58. Add fresh herbs to dishes.
59. Watch the sky for bats at dusk.
60. Be still.
61. Eat the ice cream.
62. Watch the kids play instead of looking at the phone.
63. Smile.
64. Watch a movie you know will cause you to cry.
65. Find the stars.

May you have a slow, relaxed, sweet summertime. Take the time to recharge your batteries and enjoy yourself. Happy Summer!

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Heather Weller

Heather Weller blogs over at wellermommablog.com. She is the homeschooling momma to three little people who keep her days active and full. Heather endeavors to connect with other mothers who want to simplify, add fun to their days and enjoy their kids. Life is too short to spend time not loving it! When she isn’t running after her 3 year old, you can find her reading, running (alone), dancing or gardening--especially in the summertime! She loves to eat food other people cook, drink hot things after bedtime is through and do Zumba. Follow her @wellermomma on Periscope and Instagram and on Facebook. She loves to connect and looks forward to meeting you soon!

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