Summertime Self-Care: 10 Ways to Nurture Yourself This Season

The summertime is all about slowing down, kicking back and unwinding. It’s the season for barbecues, sand between your toes, boat rides, plunges into the pool and other relaxing and rejuvenating adventures. We asked several therapists and coaches to share their ideas for nurturing ourselves (and having fun) this summer. Here are their self-care suggestions. 1. Plan a vacation or staycation. “Where you go isn’t as important as taking the time to do something for yourself,” said Natasha Lindor, a coach and founder of The AND Factor, who helps professionals have a successful career while working less and living more. For instance, take a road trip to a place that’s especially beautiful in the summertime, such as Minneapolis or Chicago, Lindor said.1 Or enjoy the sights and sounds of your own city. Make a list of activities you’d like to do, such as visit a museum, picnic in the park with loved ones, play Frisbee, people-watch at a café or swing on the swings, she said. Also, pay attention to the activities your town or city is offering. Many places have “summer festivals with music, food and fun — three things that are good for nurturing the soul.” 2. Take a break from technology. “[E]verything seems to slow down a little bit in the summer, so it might be a good time to try experimenting with different ways to take a break from the constant motion of the hectic work schedule of the rest of the year,” said Carla Naumburg, Ph.D, a clinical social...
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