Here are 9 ways to have a summer of wellness so that you come out of the season feeling fresh, healthy, and happier than ever.
Something about summer makes you want to rewrite your personality and get healthier.
I credit the bright energy and weather for this, and also the fact that the season is long enough to actually work on yourself and bring results.
That’s why ‘hot girl summer’ trends so much every year.
Drinking more water, feeling confident in your body, saying yes to plans, and romanticizing your life enough to feel alive again — sounds like every woman’s dream summer, right?
But very honestly, the idea of a hot summer girl (at least to me) seems very loud and exhausting.
I can say this because in the past I’ve tried to create the perfect summer for myself, where I did everything right. But I couldn’t say I enjoyed my days or ended the season feeling good, because perfection is hard to maintain.
So, last year, I changed the narrative and my goals, and gave myself a summer different from any other I’d tried before.
I combined realistic wellness with the summer energy, and the results were fab.
By the end of the season, I felt stronger in my body, my skin was clear after months of struggle with acne, and I had such a deep feeling of gratitude for life in my heart that I could write page after page if I wanted to.
I am all set to repeat my actions from last summer this year too, and thought, why not share it with you all as well?
As you might have already guessed, this post is not a checklist for the perfect summer.
This is a soft-but-strong guide to having a healthy and happy summer, with no space for pressure and burnout.
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But first, let’s get a little clearer on what summer wellness means, so you know what to expect going in.
What Does Summer Wellness Actually Look Like?
At its core, summer wellness doesn’t have much to do with appearances.
You need to prioritize your energy more than anything, and it will bring beautiful results both inside and out.
A summer of wellness can look like solo walks with your favorite playlist. It can look like finally sticking to a routine that supports your body instead of punishing it.
It can look like saying no to plans that drain you and yes to things that light you up, even if they’re small.
But one thing that’s for sure is choosing yourself daily with the help of habits that align well with the season.
And the best part is that you do not need much to make this happen. You just need intention and a willingness to show up for yourself consistently.
So, if you’re ready to put in the work this summer and become a wellness girlie, then read on. Here’s how to actually create your healthiest summer yet:
The Best Guide for Summer Wellness
1. Start mornings the same way most days
One of the most underrated parts of a healthy summer is predictable mornings.
The internet would tell you to make it pretty or productive, but I am telling you that what you need is familiarity.
Create a morning routine that brings you joy and wellness, and stick to it for the entire season.
Break it down into three parts:
- Wake up well (drink a glass of water, stand by the window, and freshen up)
- Do something for your body (light stretching or a quick walk, and a good breakfast)
- Do something that belongs to you only (journaling, reading, or having coffee in silence)
And since we’re talking about summer here, try to romanticize just a little so that you actually look forward to doing the routine every morning.
Squeeze lemon into your water, drink coffee in your favorite spot, read while doing it, and serve your breakfast with effort and care.
Make it feel like you’re creating a happy space for yourself, and show up every day to be in that space again and again.
When your mind and body know what to expect each morning, you’ll be relaxed from the moment you leave bed.
There’s beauty in consistency (especially in mornings), and this summer will be perfect for teaching yourself that.
2. Pick one form of movement and commit to It
Summer is not the time to overcomplicate fitness.
Heat alone makes consistency harder, and the more choices you give yourself, the easier it becomes to skip movement altogether.
And I am saying this as someone who loves trying out different forms of movement.
But if I give myself too many options in the summer, it makes me go a bit mad thinking about what to do every day.
Pick one form of movement, and just stick to it. It can be daily walks, short home workouts, yoga flows, or Pilates videos.
You can give yourself variety by doing different types of workouts in your movement. Like, if you’re picking long walks, then take different routines and listen to new podcasts and music.
If you’re going for home workouts (which is usually my preference), then try videos from different channels.
Your body and mind will both be onboard with this predictable but still fun movement routine.
3. Eat in a Way That Keeps Your Energy Stable
Summer wellness does not mean clean eating every single day, although if that works for you, awesome!
I’ve found stability with food to be more helpful during summer, like having:
- Similar breakfasts most days
- Home-cooked meals
- Seasonal fruits
- Enough protein so you’re not always hungry
- Loads of water
When your meals are unstable (skipped breakfasts, random snacking, sugar highs followed by crashes), your mood becomes unpredictable, too.
You feel tired even when you sleep enough, irritable for no clear reason, and low on patience.
Eating for energy might not feel exciting, I know, but it is supportive, and that makes everything else better — your workouts, concentration, and even your thoughts.
Let yourself have the pretty summer drinks and eat outside when you need to, but when it comes to your routine, feed yourself for the energy, because that’s what your gut needs from you during the season.
4. Find your healthy summer drinks for the season
Summer without drinks is just not possible. Your body craves more hydration, and your cravings jump in to demand you meet them with flavour.
Keeping your wellness goals in mind, try some summer drinks that are gut-friendly and also fun to sip on.
You can have coconut water, flavored mineral water, iced coffee, iced matcha, and any fruit drink (best if freshly squeezed).
Look up healthy summer drink recipes online and try something new every week.
Try to keep alcohol consumption to the very minimum (or zero, if possible), because wellness does not gel well with it at all.
5. Give your evenings a shape
Most people lose their summers in the evenings.
Days end, phones come out, time disappears, and suddenly it’s bedtime — but your mind feels restless instead of relaxed.
That restless feeling builds up day after day and makes life feel very unsatisfying.
But practicing summer wellness means having intentional evenings.
Try to have a fixed wind-down routine that you actually love coming back to every summer night.
I love taking an evening shower in summers to shake off the day’s stress and then light a candle before picking up a book.
You can go for a walk after dinner with music plugged in, do your skincare slowly followed by journaling, or spend time on a low-effort hobby like reading.
Basically, make your evenings feel complete, so you go to bed feeling calm and are able to sleep better. This will make every messy and beautiful part of summer better.
6. Consume less of other people’s summers
When you constantly watch how other people are living — their vacations, outfits, routines, bodies — your own life starts feeling less by comparison.
Even if nothing is actually wrong, you still feel like you wanna do more.
Summer wellness means being intentional about what you let into your mind.
First and foremost, stop scrolling in the morning. Make a rule not to open your social media before 10 am.
Unfollow accounts that mean nothing or trigger the comparison game. The fewer accounts you follow, the more inspirational and positive your time online will be.
More than discipline, this is just you protecting your attention.
When you’re less exposed to everyone else’s highlights, your own life will start feeling rich.
It might be quiet, yes, but definitely fuller, and that trade off is worth it.
7. Take care of your appearance through maintenance
It’s very easy to associate wellness and health with beauty, and there’s nothing wrong with wanting a summer glow-up.
But the process of leveling up your beauty takes time and comes with its own share of struggles and insecurities.
It doesn’t mean you stop trying, but it can help if you broaden your idea of beauty a little and incorporate maintenance in your routine.
This means doing things you can today without changing your body shape or size.
- Have a simple skincare routine and stick to it without fail
- Wear clothes that feel comfortable and flattering to your current body
- Do basic grooming like eyebrow, haircut, and hair removal
- Shower regularly using good products
- Do a hair mask once a week
- Get monthly facials
- Keep your nails trimmed and paint them pretty
- Have a bare minimum makeup routine
These are little things you can do to look more put-together.
And that sense of being complete (even in casual clothes at home) will affect how you move through the world.
You’ll speak more confidently, show up easily, and won’t overthink your appearance every time you leave the house.
That quiet ease is what makes up a summer of wellness!
8. Have one personal goal to work on
A meaningful summer usually has one thread running through, something you’re working on quietly in the background.
Your project can be improving your health, building a routine, saving money, writing more, working on a side business, or becoming more disciplined with your time.
When you have one anchor, your days feel connected. Even when nothing exciting happens, you still feel like you’re moving forward.
And that internal progress will build confidence that doesn’t rely on how social, productive, or aesthetic your life looks.
This is how my blog was born, actually, and I am so thankful for that summer when I learned blogging and actually implemented all the strategies. Hands-down the best thing I ever did.
9. Rest without trying to earn it
This is where most people go wrong with their summer.
They do their healthy things, follow a productive routine, but they treat rest like a reward instead of a requirement.
A good summer should include naps, early nights, slow days, and cancelled plans (without guilt).
It includes going on vacations when the opportunity comes your way, instead of waiting to drop a few pounds before booking the tickets.
Rest is not something you justify. It’s something you plan for, because you need it and it feels good.
When rest is built into your life, you stop operating on empty and become calm, patient, and more present.
And ironically, that’s when life starts feeling most enjoyable.
Ready for Your Best Summer Yet?
If there’s one thing you can take away from this post, it’s that a summer of wellness doesn’t mean doing a lot of things.
It just means doinga few good things, but doing them regularly.
When your days feel steady and supported, the glow comes naturally, and it lasts longer than one season.
That’s the kind of summer worth having, and you’re going to give it to yourself this year.
Which tips are you most excited to try? Let me know in the comment box before you go. And oh, wish you happy summer days ahead!
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