Blog: 5 Ways to Get Yourself in the Summer Mood

​5 Ways to Get Yourself in the Summer Mood

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​There hasn’t been the usual build-up to summer recently, thanks to lockdown and people not being able to enjoy the usual pre-summer events and rituals. Therefore, you might not feel like you’re ready for the warmer months. Even if you’re rarely going outside, there are ways to get that summer feeling, so here are some tips to get you in the summer mood:

1. Stick to a Healthy Diet

You may not be able to get to the beach right now, but a big part of the pre-summer ritual is getting yourself ready for days to spend by the water. Following a healthy diet can help you reach your goals, whether you want to feel more confident or have more energy, so ditch the lockdown snacks and try to avoid takeout. Of course, when times are hard, you won’t want to be too tough on yourself, so follow a viable diet plan that’ll offer you variety, and allow you to have the occasional indulgence. 

2. Do Some At-Home Beauty Treatments

Switching from coats and leggings to shorts and tees means that summer is a season where you’ll be focusing more on beauty treatments. Although going to a hairdresser or beautician isn’t possible right now, you can buy some supplies and do your own pre-summer beauty treatments, such as:

• Waxing
• Body scrubs
• Deep conditioning hair
• Facials
• Moisturizing

You may not be going to a backyard barbecue or wedding for a while, but doing some beauty treatments can put you in the summer mood and lift your spirits. It also gets you ready for when the lockdown is lifted.

3. Get Some Fresh Air

If you don’t have a yard or balcony, check whether you can get some outdoor exercise under local lockdown laws. Fresh air is important for your health and wellbeing, and sunshine gives you a boost of vitamin D which has many benefits. Best of all, walking in the mild weather will get you in that summery mood and looking forward to upcoming events. 

4. Exercise at Home
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Become sedentary during the colder months? Even if you can’t get outside, you can exercise indoors, get your endorphins going and get that summer glow.  There are loads of free workouts you can do at home, so if you’re someone who gets bored of doing the same exercise again and again, it’s easy to switch it up. If you aren’t in the mood for exercise on certain days, try something gentle like yoga or Pilates, so at least you get some stretching and toning into your routine. 

5. Think Positive

One of the best ways to get into a summery mood is to think positively. While this is hard right now, thinking positive thoughts will help you get through difficult times and look to the future. Make some post-lockdown plans, try to keep active and busy, and keep in touch with those you love, as these things will all help contribute to your mental and physical health and improve your mood.