10 Healthy Summer Habits You Need To Practice Every Day

As the days grow hotter and the sun gets brighter, these healthy summer habits might be just what you need to make this season your healthiest so far.

Summer is all about bright sunlight, buzzing bees, and large scoops of ice cream. But amidst all the weekend fun and hectic weekday schedules, you might forget to prioritize your health.

Habits are super important no matter the time of the year. Your daily habits can make or break your health.

Since summer is the harshest season of the year, you need to build better habits to deal with all the sweaty effects that the hot months are guaranteed to bring in.

On the plus side, it is easier to get healthy during this season, because the conditions offer a perfect ground for a healthy glow-up.

Now, we want to be the happy peeps who come out of the summer looking healthy, glowy, and fit. And guess what? It won’t take a lot to get to that point.

With some simple habits and a good daily routine, summer can be your healthiest time of the year. Read on for some easy-to-follow summer health hacks.

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Here are the 10 healthy summer habits you can adopt for a safe summer ahead.

10 Best Healthy Summer Habits

1. Wake Up Before 8 AM

My reason for waking up early in summer is simple – I want to enjoy the cooler air before the sun comes up.

It’s a habit that adds to my daily productivity and lets me witness the various flavors of summer.

By waking up early, you can create a few moments of solitude and have your me-time before everyone else is up.

The sooner you leave the bed, the better it is, but any time before 8 am is good.

You’ll love stepping outside for some fresh air; nature is at its peak beauty during the morning in summer.

You can add morning exercise to your routine and get your workouts done at the start of the day.

Some other summer morning rituals you can indulge in:

1. Journaling

Sit in a quiet spot of your house (somewhere with fresh air), and write a few pages in your journal. If you’re an organized bee like me, dedicate a notebook for your morning entries.

This time of day is perfect to express your gratitude through journaling.

I highly recommend getting a gratitude journal for some morning positivity. It will turn your whole day around.

2. Yoga

Yoga is great for stress relief, muscle relaxation, and syncing your body with your mind. Doing it in the morning will make your day calmer and happier.

I’ve been hitting play on this pure joy workout every morning, and true to its name, it’s been giving me pure joy.

Try it tomorrow morning and see how good it feels!

3. Gardening

Summer is the best time to turn into a seasonal gardener for your backyard. Grow some fresh produce by doing gardening in the morning.

If that doesn’t sound very appealing, then just get a few plants and water them routinely.

It’s a simple way to deepen your connection with nature and fill your soul with peace and contentment.

4. Reading

Reading is an activity people usually reserve for their bedtime. But picking a self-help book in the morning can give you fresh thoughts and make you more positive.

Currently, I am reading Think Straight by Darius Foroux.

It’s not a very long read and I am about to near the end. But books like these remind me why I am hooked on morning reading and why I should never stop.

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2. Drink More Than 10 Glasses Of Water

Hydration is the key to keeping your body healthy throughout the season.

The hot temperature will dehydrate you fast, so your consumption should increase accordingly.

Aim for 8-10 glasses of water per day. Use a water tracking app, or set a reminder for every 1.5 hours.

Buy an insulated water bottle so that your water stays cold, and carry it wherever you go. Sip from it regularly to stay hydrated throughout the day.

A fun way to make your water interesting is to add fruits to it.

Bless whoever designed fruit infuser water bottles (just looked it up, it was a 14-year-old teen named Carter Kostler.)

These things are simply amazing if you struggle with keeping yourself hydrated. Plus, the colorful water will make your inner child very happy.

3. Wear Sunscreen

I’m not telling you anything new when I say you need to put on sunscreen in summer. It is the one summer skincare essential that you can’t miss out on.

The sun during summer is extremely harsh, and its UV rays can damage your skin. You need sunscreen with at least SPF 30 to guard your skin.

I have a sensitive skin type, so picking the right products is always a game of cat and mouse for me.

But I recently started trying products from Neutrogena, and their Sheer Zinc Sunscreen is turning out to be a blessing for my acne-prone skin.

Apply your sunscreen about 15 minutes before you have to step outside, and do a reapplication every 2-3 hours for maximum protection.

Tip: Before trying a new skincare product, do a patch test on your elbow. Don’t put anything directly on your face as the skin there is more sensitive.

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4. Stick To A Daily Routine

Your days might have gotten longer, but don’t let that make you slack off.

It’s best to be on a routine at all times, though your schedule should definitely be changed according to the season.

Being on a routine will keep you organized, productive, and active, and also leave plenty of time for fun summer activities.

Wake up early, finish your morning routine, and activate your productivity mode before heading in for work (whether that’s taking care of your lovely home, going to school, or running an office.)

Take breaks in between to avoid mental burnout, and once your work is done, leave your worries behind. You don’t want to carry your afternoon stress to bed.

Spend your evenings doing a workout, going out for a walk, or chitchatting with your friends and family.

Customize your weekend routine according to your plans. Switching up your routine every now and then will keep your life interesting.

Tip you can’t miss: Get a daily planner to map out your day in the morning or the night before.

It’s an excellent tool that will keep you accountable to tick off your everyday goals on time.

Here is a super affordable daily planner that will enhance your summer vibes and keep you organized.

Every page contains a to-do list, schedule column, priority list, meal planning box, and a water tracker.

5. Step Outside

Out of all the things on my checklist of healthy summer habits, stepping outside is perhaps the most important one.

The weather during this season is lovely and worth taking advantage of.

In your everyday life, that could mean stepping outside in the evening for a long walk or heading to your rooftop at night to gaze at the stars.

Maybe go on a bike ride to enjoy the warm breeze, or take your dog for a game of frisbee at the park.

You can meet a friend at an outdoor cafe and gossip with them over a cup of coffee.

If you’re running short on time, find a few minutes to step outside your house and just breathe in the air as you look at nature.

These tiny outdoor activities will add more beauty to your summer routine and help you practice mindfulness.

The best thing is, there’s so much you can do! You’ll never run out of ways to spend time outside your house.

6. Eat Seasonal Foods

Don’t you just love the variety of good foods that summer brings with it?

Juicy fruits and green vegetables are all over the grocery stores, and not making use of their health benefits would be unfair to your body.

Between your daily scoop of ice-creams, find space for berries, oranges, melons, and cherries. I am particularly fond of plums. So much so that I even named my blog after it. 😋

I’m sure you have your favorites as well, so make sure to keep your refrigerator stocked with them.

Replace your sugary beverages with a fresh glass of juice and enjoy in your backyard during the evening. Your breakfast should include fruits as well.

While preparing a meal, add any veggies that would go along with your dish. While at the restaurant, order dishes with vegetables.

During family dinners, load up your plate with veggies and pay attention to the salad bowl as well. Cucumbers, bell peppers, zucchini, corn, and beans are some of the best options.

Basically, get yourself to love summer foods in all their healthy glory. Your gut will love you in return for it.

7. Limit Your Phone Usage

Are most of your summer vacations being spent on social media? And do your mornings also start with a quick notification check of your phone

If yes, then it might be time to turn down your digital media usage.

Uninstall all the social media apps from your phone and log in through your computer or tablet during a scheduled time. This will significantly reduce your mindless scrolling hours.

Instead of picking up your phone every few other minutes, use your free time for something better.

Remember how as kids summers used to be all about playtime and hobbies? Well, it’s not a bad idea at all to go back to your roots and connect with your hobbies this summer.

You can read, play your old instrument, learn a new language, read a book, or do some creative writing for a change.

Explore your interests and passions, and give yourself the freedom to try new things. You might just end up surprising yourself big time.

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8. Cover 7,000 Steps

Walking is a simple cardio exercise but it’s so good for your health. It helps you with weight maintenance, strengthens your bones, and improves your mental health.

Every year, people make a resolution to walk 10,000 steps a day for the rest of the year and mostly fail to achieve it.

That’s probably because number is too high, and this habit might be hard to keep up with during all the seasons.

But for your summer health goals – a daily step count of 7,000 steps is perfect.

You can easily cover 3,000 of those steps through your regular movements, and the rest can be achieved by going out on a short walk.

Getting a fitness band can be of great help. My brother gave me this Fitbit band for my birthday, and it’s the most magical thing ever.

The things I can do with this band never cease to amaze me and I still haven’t made use of all the crazy features it has.

It’s slightly on the higher end of the budget (and rightly so), but if you’re looking for something more affordable, go for the Amazfit band.

It doesn’t have as many features but it will more than do the job of tracking your fitness for this summer and keeping you inspired.

9. Make Time For Self-Care

Since we’re talking about healthy summer habits, it’s pertinent to include your mental well-being.

Self-care is the area of life that ties your mental wellness and body care together. It is the practice that wellness experts swear by for glowing health.

During summer, you need to double down on your self-care, simply because there’s plenty of room in your schedule for it (and also because you can never have enough of it.)

Here are some summer self-care ideas for you:

1. Create A Bath Routine

You’ll probably get sweaty easily in summer. So, having a bath routine is recommended to relax your body and soothe your mind at the same time.

Use a body scrub, some nice-smelling lotions, and bath salts to make your skin happy.

Add scented candles to the mix and play some gentle music in the background.

I gift myself this Bath basket last month and would definitely recommend you get something similar for your bath routine.

It’s a cute little way to romanticize your summer.

2. Spend Time With Yourself

Group activities and picnics are fun to be a part of, but making time for yourself is just as important.

Find a few moments of solitude to be by yourself, away from all the noise. Read, sip some tea, or just reflect back on your thoughts.

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3. Take Rests

Want to avoid mental burnout during the long summer days? Taking short breaks in between work might help.

Lean back on your desk, close your eyes, and focus on your breaths. If you work from home, take a power nap to quickly recharge your mind.

This won’t make you any less productive. Instead, it’ll help you stay sharp and focused. You’ll get more done in less time with a well-rested mind.

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10. Sleep For 8-9 Hours At Night

Alright, we’re down to the last item on this list of healthy summer habits, and I might have saved the best one for the last.

While there’s no doubt that summer is a lovely season, it can also be tiring for the body.

That’s why you need a good night’s sleep to recharge your system and get ready for the next day.

Aim for 8-9 hours of sleep every night. Anything less might tire you out, but I know some people feel really great even after 6-7 hours of sleep.

Your nighttime habits determine the quality of your coming day.

Sleeping on time and getting plenty of bedtime hours will help you wake up early and stay fresh all day.

While staying up past 11 pm is a recipe for a late wake up time and a lazy day.

So, in a way, you can take charge of your summer by getting for bedtime habits right.

My advice for this would be to create a soothing self-care night routine. It’ll help you put your bedtime thoughts to rest and go to sleep without any worries.

Another exceptional tip: Get a humidifier for your nightstand ASAP.

I got this little device last year and it changed the sleeping game for me. Can’t believe how better I sleep now because of it.

Make Your Summer Healthy

You now have 10 healthy summer habits and long days ahead to make them a part of your routine.

Start by working on one or two habits at a time, and slowly make your way down the list.

All the extra tips shared in this post will go a long way to making your summer healthier and more beautiful.

Don’t forget to have fun and make each day special. That’s what summer is all about. 😀

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Got some healthy summer habits that you’d like to share? Leave a comment below. I love interacting with my readers.