How to Have a Summer Reset (Even If You’re Stuck at Home)

Let’s be real: not all of us are flying to Europe or laying on the beach this summer. Some of us are knee-deep in work, watching other people’s vacations on Instagram, training for a race, while reheating leftovers. But here’s what I have been learning—you don’t need a vacation to reset your soul. You just need intention, sunshine, and about 10 minutes of not being a grouchy martyr.

First off, can we kill the myth that rest only happens when you “earn it”? You’re not a robot. You’re a human with a nervous system, a soul, a bunch of feelings and a crappy to-do list. So, here’s your permission slip: even if you’re in grind mode, you still get to feel GOOD. Take 15 minutes to sit in the sun, take off for a walk. Make your coffee a ritual instead of a panic-fueled chug. Crank your favourite playlist and dance.

Summer is a state of mind, not a place. Reset your energy by bringing vacation into your daily life. Eat dinner outside. Walk after dinner without your phone. Choose to work Tuesday to Thursday for a couple of weeks/months/years. Pick one thing every day that feels like joy—not productivity. And if you’re working on a big project? Amazing. But remember: burnout is not a badge of honor. You can build your dream and breathe.

So no, you don’t need a beach house, two weeks off, or a fancy escape. You just need a moment. Take it. Create it. Own it. Because you, my friend, deserve a summer that feels like sunlight and rest —even if you're answering emails in bike shorts 😊.

- Kim