Summer is a time for holidays, long days exploring, and long nights laughing with friends. While it can be fun and positive, it can also be overwhelming and for some (especially introverts) very stressful. So, to make sure you have the energy and inner peace to cope with a summer of excitement, read this article for some tips and tricks for finding calm. 

1. Practice mindfulness

At the basic level, mindfulness is the process of being completely present in the moment. It’s brilliant for everyone to practice, but it can be especially great for overthinkers. There are different methods of mindfulness – from taking moments in the day to center yourself and find calm, to meditation and body scans. If you’re new to the practice or you’d like a helping hand to get your daily practice started, then apps such as Headspace and Calm can help you. 

2. Get walking 

Never underestimate the power of a walk outside in nature. When you’re feeling strung out, overwrought or like you’re just doing too much, then take yourself out for a walk. It doesn’t have to be somewhere beautiful – if you live in the middle of a city then pounding the streets works perfectly. Walking is great for the mind and the body – by getting moving, you’re getting the blood pumping and making yourself better. And getting outside can help you find perspective and a sense of inner calm. 

3. Take supplements 

Taking supplements in the summer can give your energy levels and resilience a boost. Make sure to keep on top of your vitamin D levels with supplements, even in summer. That’s because heavy sunscreen use (which is great for your skin but blocks the sun) can mean that some people are still vitamin D deficient in the summer. Consider the benefits of other, more alternative supplements, such as delta 10 products. 

4. Rest when you can 

Summer’s hectic – lovely, but hectic. If you find yourself running around to events, work, exercise classes, holidays, and parties, then make sure to find balance and rest when you can. This may mean canceling plans to give yourself time to decompress. For people who find resting hard – those overachievers who feel the need to be productive all the time – then try diarising this time. Block out time when you are actively resting. Writing it down in your weekly calendar can help. 

5. Practice breathing techniques 

If you find yourself getting overwhelmed – it could even be when you’re out in public enjoying yourself – then practice calming breathing techniques. When the body is anxious or stressed, it can respond with shallow, quick breaths. So, you can counter that with techniques that will slow your breathing and help you to take deeper, more restorative breaths. Just have a quick google, there are so many to choose from!

Hopefully, this article has helped you with some tips and tricks for finding calm this summer. By incorporating some of these practices into your life, you’ll hopefully be able to enjoy the most balanced, enriching summer of your life.