3 Tips for Your Best Summer without Regrets

lauri egan pool was a hit
Lauri Egan’s kids really really loved their new pool!

What sets the stage for the best summer of your life? Time. For. You. I used to have way too many flower gardens. I got super excited buying the plants and ended up never having enough time to weed the flower gardens to my perfection. Life can be the same way. Over-planting is just like over-committing and not having time for self-care. Summer is the perfect time to “bloom” from the inside out. It is absolutely the perfect time for self -care.

chris schuff took in a his third concert this summer
Chris Shuff and friends are enjoying their third concert this summer.

He writes, “Now I need to conjure up a hurricane or three for epic swells to surf! Do a Florida rain dance for me?” Rain dance coming Chris!

 

Get rid of guilt

Set limits on your commitments this summer.

Set up some standards as to your commitments this summer – like one night a week you will be busy.

nina rocca
Nina Rocca knows summer means ice cream. She has already enjoyed lots of beach time and friend time this summer.

 

Organize just enough

You like that one I bet. Organize enough so you have some structure but let go of that perfectionism organization that only leads to stressful overeating and nothing more. (Remember my “line” of work…stress and eating and hating your scale.)

kristina and clark at snowmass
Kristina and Clark enjoyed a craft beer festival in Snowmass , Colorado. Who doesn’t love the combination of beer and a festival.

 

Slow down

The time to think and savor your life is summer. When you find yourself rushing around, ask yourself: “What am I hurrying towards?” “Is this race aligned with my values?”

Melissa dobbins waiting for sun
Melissa Joy Dobbins is finally taking the time to enjoy a book while waiting for the sun to come out.

Way to go Melissa! Time. For. You.

Now it is your turn. Please inspire others .

Email me (Chere@cherebork.com) your pictures f how you are savoring your best summer with a one line caption and I will share on the next Best Summer EVER blog.

Honor at the beach
Erin Healy’s dog Honor loves the beach and has been ready to celebrate the Fourth of July for months now. After all her name is Honor. #HonorDog #PatrioticPup

Happy Summering! Happy Fourth of July!!

Love,

Sitting her in my bathing suite typing this blog post! Gotta taste summer!

2 thoughts on “3 Tips for Your Best Summer without Regrets”

  1. I find I’m actually not doing things on my list – but still enjoying each weekend! Sometimes, I just look at my list and go, “mmm, no… not what I’m in the mood for today.” But having that list reminds me each weekend to do whatever it is that I AM in the mood for 🙂

    Took my dog to the park for an hour long walk/jog, and enjoyed an outdoor cafe brunch afterwards. Perfect way to enjoy my morning!

    1. ALOHA Kate
      you live on an island …every day is vacation isn’t it! Life is about “intention” and just having the list reminds you to savor each day right!
      happy summering kate!

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