For us in the Northeast US, summer is entirely too short. Winter seems to last 8 months, autumn takes its sweet time, and spring lasts about 2 weeks.
Plan your summer pleasure
A few bits of considered advice have made their way across my screen lately, and it all boils down to this: we as adults can indeed make the most of summer with a little intention, if not planning.
Set your intentions
Happiness expert Gretchen Rubin recently hosted this live chat on her Facebook page, with the how-to, and great ideas to share:
Unplug
If you find your nose in your phone even when you’re trying to enjoy the moment, this article from Mindful Magazine has these practical tips to break the habit.
Lounge
Design Milk has a beautiful place for you to sit while you set your summer intentions and muse on your plan for seasonal enjoyment. Check out their selection of well-designed swing chairs for any space.
5 ideas to get you started
My friend Anita of Look for the Woman has 5 ideas to start your plan:
- Something you’ve never done before
- Something that scares you
- Uncover some part of your body you thought you never would
- Pursue some art in any way you can
- Read lots of books on different topics
Please share your plans and ideas in the Comments below.
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