August is all about relaxing and doing some light prep work for September ahead. I love this time of year for it’s slower pace, in fact, I’d be pretty happy in a permanent August situation, despite the heat. Unfortunately, we only get 31 days, so it’s time to get real about how to make the most of it. Here are ten delightfully lazy ideas to inspire a relaxed, dreamy August. Stay cool, everyone.
TEN FUN THINGS TO DO IN AUGUST
One. Head to the beach. But get there before everyone else. If you live near the beach, head down early in the morning or as the evening sunsets. If you need to make a car journey, getting up early is so worth it to avoid the crowds and claim your spot.
Two. Go to a museum. Wander the halls and attempt to understand modern art with no one else around to impress.
Three. Watch back to back episodes of Dawson’s Creek – it has the perfect summer nostalgic waterside vibe. Mind you, I would tell you it has the perfect vibe whatever the month we were in!
Four. Organize your closet. Donate anything you haven’t worn in the last six months and find a place for any forgotten jewelry, shoes, and miscellaneous objects.
Five. Work on your tan indoors.
Six. Take a walk around your neighborhood. You can put on a fun playlist or simply listen to the sounds of the street.
Seven. Enroll in a class. Whether you’re interested in photography, ceramics, painting, writing, cooking, graphic design, or anything in between, there’s likely a local class you can take to hone your craft and meet like-minded people.
Eight. Increase your daily water intake by adding different fruits or herbs to a jug of iced water. Some combinations you will love are cucumber and mint, strawberries and mint and berries and basil.
Nine. Make a list of things you want to accomplish. Just because it’s not January doesn’t mean you can’t reflect on your goals.
Ten. Stay home and indulge in a few guilty pleasures. Walk around in your underwear, eat your favorite foods, read a book, catch up on your current TV obsession, write in your journal—do all the things you forget to do when you’re too busy spending time with other people.
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