Summer Sanity Tips (for Those Who Are Over the Performative Joy Parade)

Jul 23

We are neck-deep into Summer & I know you’re pouring into everyone else while running on empty. Your body feels exhausted, your schedule is overrun, & your emotional bandwidth is down to fumes. The heat, the noise, the pressure to show up, smile, host, parent, plan, perform—it’s no wonder so many of us feel like we’re stretched to the max. Summer doesn't have to be a performance. If you’ve been telling yourself to just push through, I want to offer you something different. Here are some tips & reminders for you in this season of hustle & bustle.

Reclaim 10-30 Minutes that are Yours

If taking a full day off & to yourself just isn’t possible, then aim for just a sliver of time that belongs only to you. You don’t owe anyone your presence, energy, or explanation. Every time you say yes to something out of guilt, you’re saying no to your own peace. Let your boundaries show up for you. “No” is a full sentence.

Choose Comfort over Comparison

Your body is carrying you through this season & that’s enough. Wear what feels like freedom. Let your thighs breathe. Let your stomach exist. If your body feels safe, that’s the outfit. Wear the damn shorts. Take up space on your terms & do what makes your body say thank you.

Let the Joy be Unproductive

Joy doesn’t need a punchline. You don’t have to learn from it, grow from it, or share it online. Sit in the sun. Stare at the ceiling. Let joy be useless, quiet, & yours. That’s reason enough.

Release the ‘Should‘

We don’t live in a Pinterest board. You’re allowed to cancel plans, cry on vacation, or have an off day when everyone else is “thriving.” Fun doesn’t need to be perfect to be real. Let it be messy. Let it be yours.

Make Rest Part of the Routine, Not a Reward

Rest isn’t something you have to earn after burnout. It’s something you deserve before you hit the edge. Whether it’s ten minutes with your phone off, a full day with nothing scheduled, or a luxurious slow morning—make it non-negotiable. Rest is radical. Keep choosing it.