How to Plan an Intentional Summer Wellness Routine

Summer invites us to do more—but what if, instead, we did less?

As the temperature rises and the calendar fills, it’s easy to lose connection with your body, your boundaries, and your breath. Whether you’re navigating long, unstructured days with kids at home or simply craving more presence in a season that can feel overstimulating, now is the time to revisit your wellness rituals.

Not for the sake of doing more, but to intentionally ground your summer in rest, rhythm, and simplicity.

Summer & Your Nervous System

Let’s start with the science. Research shows that seasonal changes affect our circadian rhythms, hormone regulation, and even our mental clarity (NIH, 2018). While we often associate summer with high energy and outward movement, it’s also when many of us experience:

• Disrupted sleep from longer daylight hours

• Increased anxiety from irregular routines

• Overstimulation from travel, social events, and sensory overload

This is especially true for parents managing unstructured days, or anyone whose nervous system thrives on routine.

Instead of resisting the chaos, we can design simple rituals to create space for grounding, rest, and clarity.

Reclaiming Mental Clarity

Mental wellness in summer begins with boundaries. And the first one is internal—protecting your energy from decision fatigue and constant mental noise.

Try this:

• Choose one screen-free hour per day. Use it for journaling, a nature walk, or just silence.

• Use sensory rituals to anchor your day. Mist your face with our Rosewater Toner each morning as a breathwork cue. Let the scent signal stillness.

• Unfollow or mute accounts that spark comparison or urgency. Curate your feed to reflect your values, not someone else’s highlight reel.

You don’t need a productivity plan. You need a pause.

Honor Your Seasonal Body

Your body is constantly communicating with you. And in summer, it’s asking for hydration, cooling, and space.

According to Traditional Chinese Medicine and Ayurveda, summer is a time of pitta (fire) energy—meaning inflammation, irritation, and heat are more likely. To restore balance:

• Eat hydrating, cooling foods: cucumber, mint, watermelon, leafy greens.

• Opt for movement that grounds rather than depletes: early morning walks, yin yoga, swimming.

• Let your skincare mirror your internal needs: cooling, gentle, and minimal. Think our Facial Serum after sun exposure or Cleansing Bar to gently wash away sweat and sunscreen without stripping your skin’s natural barrier.

Wellness doesn’t mean chasing “hot girl summer” goals. It means listening to what your body needs—and honoring it.

If You Have Kids at Home…

Summer with children can feel anything but restful. But your wellness still matters. In fact, it may matter more.

Here’s how to invite them into the rhythm:

• Create a shared morning ritual. Light stretching, lavender misting, even a gratitude journal together.

• Schedule “quiet hour” each afternoon—no screens, just books, puzzles, or rest. You’re modeling nervous system regulation.

• Simplify meals. Let them assemble snack plates or help you prep smoothie ingredients. Wellness doesn’t have to be cooked from scratch every time.

Remember: regulated parents raise regulated kids. Fill your cup first.

Sustainable, Inside & Out

Wellness is not about perfection. It’s about harmony—with yourself, your home, and the Earth.

Ask yourself: What do I actually need this season?

Do you need:

• More stillness than stimulation?

• Fewer products, but better ones?

• A bodycare routine that aligns with your values, not trends?

Choose reusable over disposable. Choose multi-purpose over excess. Choose intention over impulse. Our Cream Deodorant, Body Oil, and Rosewater Toner are designed to support your skin and sustainability goals—so you can come back to what matters.

Let Summer Be Soft

Wellness doesn’t have to look like a sunrise workout or a curated Pinterest smoothie bowl.

It can look like:

• Waking up and choosing not to rush

• Skincare as meditation

• Saying no to one more event

• Reading with your child instead of cleaning

• Sitting outside and doing absolutely nothing

This summer, your wellness routine doesn’t need to be bigger. It just needs to be yours.