As the weather is still cold and gloomy a lot of people try to look forward to summertime. When the sun is shining, the days are longer and it just makes you feel a lot happier and more productive.
Although summer is still a long time away there are things you can do now to prepare for summer and make you feel happier and motivated for all of your summer plans. There is so much to do in summer and sometimes it can pass you in the blink of an eye so prepare things now so you can spend more time enjoying it and basking in the sunshine.
Winter Tasks To Prepare For Summer
One of the main things you can start doing now is keeping your garden maintained. In the summer our gardens are where we will spend a lot of our time. Sitting out there in the morning sun with your coffee and current favourite book, it is where your children will go and play as well as the venue for many garden parties, get-togethers and barbecues.
Over time our gardens can end up with a lot of waste, rubbish, old and dead plants as well as garden furniture which is most likely past its prime. You can look to declutter and get a waste clearance company to help you clear it out and have it as a blank canvas to shape how you will spend your summers in it and how it will look.
You can also start to plan what types of plants and flowers you will have in it as some plants need to be planted in the winter to then flower in the summer.
Another thing you can start doing now preparing for Summer is looking after your health and physique. In the winter we spend a lot of time indoors, indulging in comfort food and not wanting to be outside in the cold. However, in the summer we will want to spend more time outdoors and be active. So by pushing yourself now you will be able to look better, feel better and be able to enjoy yourself in the sun without worry of getting out of breath or not feeling fit and healthy wanting to wear suitable clothing for the heat.
If you want to help get yourself out of the winter blues, one way to do this is to plan a hot vacation somewhere. Now, there are two ways to look at this, the first is by planning the vacation to take during winter. So if you suffer from a seasonal affective disorder or simply can’t hash out all the doom and gloom that winter brings then have a little escape from it and travel to a hotter climate for a sunny breakaway. It will also encourage you to eat better and look after yourself for those days in bikinis at the beach. It will also give you excitement and joy.
Summer is hot, and you don’t want to have the same level of makeup that you do in the winter. It will not only run when you perspire but it will also clog your pores. Allow your skin to benefit from the warmth and humidity of summer by experimenting with different products now, so the transition will be seamless when the weather warms up. Consider lighter make-up as in the heat you don’t want to have a lot on. Sheer CC cream is a good swap when you’re used to a full-coverage foundation.
Take an afternoon to detox and organise your clothes before the new summer fashion collections hit store shelves. You can start having fun with the season’s hottest new trends and hit the shops once you’ve made some space available. Invest in this season’s must-have sundress and pair it with chunky heels for a grunge touch, or go all out with pink hues from head to toe.
Although the winter can be quite a doom and gloom in a sense it is always important to try and make the best of any situation. So while preparing for summer is a great way to beat the winter blues another way is to embrace the cosy nights in, spend quality time with family, cook your favourite comfort foods as well as get all snuggled up for a movie night in. It can be hard but trying to find the best in every situation will help you feel happier, more productive and be good for your mental health and well-being. So think about the things that make you feel all cosy and happy and start implementing them into your daily life during the winter.
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