Slow Down, Soak It In, and Make It Count
There’s something bittersweet about late summer. The days are still long, the sun still golden—but there’s a whisper of fall in the breeze. Back-to-school commercials are creeping in. Calendars are starting to fill. But before we fully dive into the structure and hustle of September, let’s hit pause and savor what’s left of summer.
Here’s your permission slip to slow down, soak it in, and squeeze every last drop of joy out of the season.
1. Soak Up the Sun (Literally and Figuratively)
Late summer light hits differently. It’s softer, warmer, and somehow nostalgic. Take your morning coffee outside. Go barefoot in the grass. Plan a spontaneous evening picnic or a golden hour walk. These simple summer moments? They’re memory-makers.
Sunshine boosts your mood and your vitamin D—so don’t waste the last few weeks of it indoors. Even 20 minutes outside can help you feel grounded and recharged.
2. Make One More Memory
Whether it’s a weekend road trip, a backyard campout, or a sunset ice cream run, plan one more thing that says “summer.” It doesn’t have to be big. It just has to be intentional.
Ask yourself: What will we wish we’d done once the sweaters come out? Then go do that thing.
3. Get Off Autopilot
It’s easy to coast through August on a cocktail of exhaustion and routine. But when we operate on autopilot, we miss the good stuff—like popsicle-stained smiles, late-night giggles, and impromptu sprinkler runs.
Try this: Put down your phone. Say yes to a last-minute hangout. Look your kids (or your partner or your dog) in the eye and be in the moment. It’s cliché, but true: These are the days you’ll miss.
4. Reset Before the Rush
Use the slower pace of late summer to prepare—gently—for the transition ahead. Restock your pantry. Declutter a drawer. Revisit routines. The goal isn’t to get a jump on fall; it’s to give yourself the grace of easing in with intention instead of chaos.
Need help resetting your home or routines? Services like TULA Life Balanced (wink wink) specialize in taking the mental load off your plate so you can actually enjoy the season you’re in.
5. Celebrate the Little Things
A perfect peach. A warm breeze. A slow morning. These are the moments that make summer feel like summer. Celebrate them. Say thank you to the season. Journal. Snap a photo. Raise a glass. You don’t need a big sendoff—just a mindful goodbye.Let’s not mourn summer’s end just yet. Let’s honor it by being fully present in it.
If you’re feeling the pull of fall but not quite ready to let go of summer, know this: You don’t have to rush. Take your time. Soak it in. And if your to-do list is getting in the way of your summer joy? You know where to find us.
We are always here to help you prioritize with purpose—so you can savor what matters most.