Building a Refreshing Summer Morning Routine with these 5 tips 

Here are 5 essential tips to build a refreshing summer morning routine for you, focusing on helping you make the most out of this season!

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Summer is such a glowing happy season, the sun is out lifting your mood and making you feel excited about life. If this sounds like you, You may have  a hidden desire to wake up and get your life together and  have your days filled with fun and productivity, 

However, It can also feel overwhelming! With so many ideas, especially online , you feel lost. What to focus on? What is more important and how do I make the most of the morning in summer??

It’s a bit different from winters where you feel lazy, you want to stay indoors cooped up in your bed, hence your summer morning routine will also be different! 

Here are 5 essential tips to build a refreshing summer morning routine for you, making sure that you are focusing on making the most out of this season!!! 

Building a Refreshing Summer Morning Routine with these 5 tips 

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1. Set the intention before you begin the day

Psychologist Peter Gollwitzer’s theory of Implementation Intentions, suggests that setting clear, actionable tasks can bridge the gap between goal and actions.

Instead of vaguely hoping to be productive in the morning, this practice gives your brain a specific plan to follow 

This also prevents you from doomless scrolling on social media or other  time-wasting habits because you are clear about what your goal is for today and you are more likely to take an action when you set implementation intentions. 

So in simple terms, here is how you can do it 

As soon as you wake up, set an action based intention, ask yourself:

• What do I want to accomplish today?
• When and where will I do it?
• How will I get it done?

For example, say your top three tasks are:

1. Workout : Do a 30-minute YouTube Pilates session at 9 a.m. in your living room.
2. Attend a meeting :  Log in to the Zoom call with your team at 11 a.m. from your desk.
3. Finish your report draft : Work on the introduction section from 2–3 p.m. at the library.

This approach gives you clarity, reduces overwhelm or wasting your energy doing meaningless tasks and sets you back for a productive summer day

2. Morning Hydration = Summer Glow 

With the heat wave around the corner, starting your mornings with proper hydration is one of the important things you can do for your wellbeing. 

Mayo clinic advises that in summer, water loss from sweating can lead to hypohydration that often leads to many health concerns so it’s important to pay extra attention especially right in the morning. 

Begin your day with warm lemon water, followed by coconut water, a juice or smoothie maybe? Depending on your liking, This way you’re not just drinking liquid but replenishing your body. 

Especially loading up hydration in the morning as opposed to evening-night can help you avoid waking up in the middle of the night

If you struggle with drinking water, check this post on 11 easy easy to drink more water everyday 

3. Sunbath- Get That Vitamin D

If you live in a climate that’s usually gloomy and you rarely get any sunshine during summer, this tip is for you!

Load up on that vitamin D in the morning by stepping out and spending plenty of time in the sun. 

Various studies suggest that sun is not just essential for vitamin D but it also improves your mood and gives you the rush of happy hormones. 

Both serotonin and its precursor melatonin, is produced by the exposure of daylight. Serotonin helps in elevating your mood whereas melatonin helps in improving the quality of your sleep. So use the summer sunshine to your advantage in feeling  happier  and also sleeping better!

4. Move, move and MOVE 

During winters, it’s often challenging to move your body or step out, you wanna stay at home cozy snuggled in your bed so finding that motivation to move and exercise is tricky. 

Whereas in the summer season, you find people spending more time outdoors in the park and signing up for various activities because you feel more motivated to try lots of diverse activities!

One simple addition you can include in your morning routine if you have not already is to create an exercise routine for yourself! It’s usually not that hot in the morning and it’s the perfect time to step out and move your body

You can do simple activities like – walking, running or joining a club like tennis or yoga to get your daily movement.  

5. Skincare 

Skin texture often changes slightly with season, in winters you might find your skin being more dry whereas in summer the same moisturiser might seem heavy and greasy on your skin. 

So changing your morning skincare routine slightly can help you prevent any seasons skincare issues you might face. 

You can follow simple tips – use a gel based moisturiser for summer in the morning, avoid using active ingredients like – vitamin C or  retinol in the morning that requires sun protection and include it in your summer nighttime routine. 

Most importantly, applying sunscreen every morning whether you stay in or out and if outdoors reapplying through the day is key. Many people avoid using sunscreen when they are indoors which is not good for your skin.

A California-based, board-certified dermatologist, In an interview with allure shared that standard glass blocks UVB rays, it doesn’t stop UVA rays, which can reach deeper layers of the skin. UVA is a major cause of photoaging, leading to issues like dark spots, wrinkles, and a rough, leathery skin texture.

Ease into the Routine

While summer might push you to work harder and go extra hard on yourself, remember to ease into your routine slowly without rushing or giving yourself too much pressure. Especially if your Old summer morning routine looked  quite different from this!

At the end of the, the intent behind creating a morning routine is to feel good about yourself and be productive doing activities that are essential for your wellbeing and growth. So even if your routine does not seem like the one shared above but it does help you tick off feeling productive and healthy. That’s all you need!

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