It’s summer here, so I’d rather sleep in and lay in the hammock then do work. But, work needs to get done. So I need to energize. Here’s some summer energizers:

• Take calcium/magnesium supplement (if you don’t get enough) 40 minutes before bed to sleep better
• Make your room extra dark so the earlier light doesn’t disturb you
• Breathe and center yourself 5 minutes in the morning before you go full blast
• Take a morning walk before it gets too hot. That sunshine wakes you up.
• Eat lots of fresh produce – we just picked strawberries. Yum!
• Take a small nap in the heat of the day if possible
• Remember the big picture in the work you are doing and who you are helping
• At my husband’s work, they give out popsicles on really hot days
• Take your shoes off when you work at the computer
• Hang a picture of a fun vacation, so you can go back to that place in your mind
• Splash yourself with cold water
• Read a little in your summer reading book
• We don’t have central air, so sometimes working at the library or Barnes and Noble helps
• Paint your toenails and vibrant  color. Seeing my coral nails always makes me smile.
• Try slower exercise like yoga

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Photo by Brea Dargis

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