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Just as you think spring is finally here, looks like it’s now summer! So to make sure that you get the most out of this season before it’s over, you want to get into that “summer spirit”. This can often be difficult, especially when work schedules get in the way. I recently read a post online about some great tips to get into the summer spirit. Here are just a few of them:
Make a playlist: There are so many great songs that either remind you of or talk about summer. And the best part is that a few of them are actually good songs! A good rule of thumb is to find songs that make you feel happy, relaxed and sunshiney.
Sort your seasonal clothes: As the weather warms up, it’s time to take those summer clothes out from the back of your closet. Sort through your warm weather clothes and think about what you’re excited to wear. Keep an eye out for sales that could help you add to your summertime outfit selection as well. But more on that in a bit…
Get some summer clothing: If you live by the beach, then you’re doing yourself a disservice by not going to beach. To motivate yourself to visit the beach, one great tip is to get some new summer clothing: a swimsuit, new flip flops, a new shirt, etc.
Read some “summer books”: Sometimes a good beach book is just the thing to get you in the spirit for the warm weather. They don’t need to be serious or particularly acclaimed, just something that you’ll enjoy and won’t take a lot of energy to get through. The summer is about relaxing and enjoying yourself, so read something relaxing.
Plan a trip: One great thing about New York City is that it’s just around the corner from plenty of great weekend trips with plenty to offer: beach trips to the Jersey Shore or the Hamptons, hiking trips to the Poconos or the Catskills, and that barely scratches the surface. But you can think bigger than a weekend trip a train ride away: maybe take a week to another part of the country or the world. If you plan on something, it will get you more excited for the summer.
Make a fresh outdoor meal: I love to cook, and one of the best parts of the summer is summer meals. You can do anything from a unique meal to the traditional cookout. Even in New York, where space is at a premium and a grill is rare at best, you can still make a great meal.
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