Beachy bliss won’t always just present itself on your Hamptons doorstep, says Laurie Gerber, life coach extraordinaire and president of Handel Group Life Coaching. You need a blueprint to achieve your summer goals. 7 Wellness Summer Camps For Grownups Just how are you going relax your mind and body, for starters? “Pretend like you are going to have to write that essay when you get back to school in the fall, ‘What I Did on My Summer Vacation,’ ” she advises. And work backward to put the plan into action. Here are Gerber’s 6 tips for designing your best (and healthiest) summer yet:
- Write it down. The most important thing is to actually create a detailed plan, says Gerber, and put it in writing. Start with the tips below. “Extra credit if you read what you wrote, post it somewhere, and/or tell people!”
- Plan your downtime. Schedule those summer Fridays for group fitness classes with friends—they’re not just going to happen. Ditto plans for learning to paddleboard or trapeze, as well as booking a healthy summer retreat or a trip to a fitness spa.
- Get ahead at work. Is boosting your career on your to-do list? Take advantage of summer hours and slower email traffic to wow your boss. “Because other people are off, you have a chance to shine by going the extra mile or pulling off a new idea.” Find the next three tips at Well+GoodNYC’s How To Design Your Perfect Summer.
