Summer Bliss Or Sweaty Mess?
Hey there brilliant one!
Summer bliss or sweaty mess? That is the question. Yes you guessed right, we are talking about the month of July.
For some it’s the most glorious time of the year; they get to live in as little clothing as possible, soak in the humid sticky air that's great for their skin, and get a glowy look because of their well-earned sun-kissed skin—plus, everyone gets a chance to slow down based on the great alibi of “it’s hot so an afternoon nap is just what I deserve.”
Meanwhile, for others, it can be a drag to sweat like the sun is squeezing them for their last drop, not to mention the exhaustion of boiling inside and eventually giving into the cloudy brain-fog existence.
That brings up the valid question of what it is for you: a bliss or a mess?
Once you have honestly gathered all evidence and came up with a truthful answer, the questioning continues…
Ask yourself what you could do about it—especially if you are a hot-summer-mess. How could you make it a nicer time for yourself, what could you change so that summer actually has a fair chance to be that kind of bliss for you, and what could relieve your constant heat-groan-complaints? Make sure not to forget to also look into any traumas you carry that are connected to summer, giving you the willies just thinking about it.
In truth, I am confident that there is a way that you can make things better for yourself, even if summer is hard for you. I believe in you and your resourcefulness to take better and more fitting care of your needs and desires—and to love yourself so much that you find ways to a deeper well-being and well-feeling.
Now, if you are a happy-summer-bliss person then you have it easy because all you have to do is figure out how you can turn up the bliss even more, so it’s not the same like it was last year and all the other years before—even though those past summers were amazing. After all, you are always new and fresh; and so is every summer, always new and fresh. I say go for it, make this summer the best one yet!
For me as a redhead I was never famous for being the best in the hottest heat. Actually, in my younger years I was known for turning into a wilting sack of potatoes without energy or focused brain power to use—the result being, I counted myself as a summer mess. With age it got better, I did not feel the impact of it so much anymore and what with living at the beach the last two years, I got used to checking in with myself and my body all the time to see how I feel then taking measures to go slower and prepare for blood-sugar lows with nourishing myself accordingly. Simply put, I gave myself permission to be honest with myself about how much I enjoy summer and learned to make it nicer for myself, more fitting, and also healthier.
Pure self-love and well-being at its best! It’s why we are here after all.
As for how else you can make your July special, I have just the idea—go celebrate:
July 1 Creative Ice Cream Flavors Day
July 3 Compliment Your Mirror Day
July 7 Chocolate Day
July 10 Teddy Bear Picnic Day
July 11 Cheer up the Lonely Day
July 13 Embrace Your Geekness Day
July 15 Be a Dork Day
July 17 World Emoji Day
July 20 National Lollipop Day
July 22 Hammock Day
July 24 Tell an Old Joke Day
July 27 National Love is Kind Day
July 29 National Lipstick Day - Yes, I am a lipstick lover kinda lady…
July 30 Paperback Book Day - Time to check out my books ;)
You are now all set to make your July special by being equipped to overcome any struggles you might have and create the most bliss you've ever had—but if you need support let me know, because I will drop whatever I’m doing (or wake up from an afternoon-snooze) to help you get into your swing of a wonderful summer-time.
Happy July to you, special one!
Happiest,
Jacqueline