You might have read the title of this post and rolled your eyes or subconsciously passed some judgement. And that’s okay. But before you stop reading, hear me out. I believe laziness now can equate to productiveness later. Our bodies, brains, and souls need rest and I believe there is no better time than summer for it. Here are 5 Lazy Things for Summer.
5 Lazy Things for Summer
Do something you {really} enjoy.
I’m not talking about what your kids enjoy or what your family enjoys. What is something you enjoy? What is something that makes you feel like you? Make time, guilt free, for it this summer.
As many of you know, this is the year of walking for me. I enjoy it and I don’t do it for anyone else. It’s just for me. Walking takes time, so there have been some things I have been unable to get to because I am prioritizing my daily walks. Our garden isn’t picture perfect. The house isn’t dusted as often. And that’s all okay. We have this one beautiful life. Let’s enjoy it.
Lounge outside.
If you live somewhere with cold temps in the winter, you know sunny, warm days are limited. Let’s take time to savor them. Take time to lounge outside watching the kids play, reading a book, or just simply enjoying the surroundings. 42% of the U.S. population is Vitamin D deficient. It doesn’t have to be that way in the summer. Getting outside has so many great benefits, so let’s make it happen this summer.
Snack Trays for Dinner.
We love a good snack tray around here for dinner. And in the summer, snack trays save my life. Crackers, cut fruit and veggies, cheese, sliced sausages or deli meat. These are the things I place on a cutting board for my people to eat during those just-got-back-from-the-swimming-hole evenings. We do not have to turn on the oven, grill, or air fryer for a meal to count as dinner. Amen.
Delegate.
Summer is about freedom and whimsy and fun. It’s also a season when many little humans have more idle time. If your babes land in that boat and are old enough to scrub a dish, it’s time to delegate. Let’s delegate and teach our kids how to do the things we do. First and foremost, we are teaching the ones in our care how to be an actual person and second, we are taking something off our plate. This is winning, friends.
Let it go.
What is one thing driving you crazy this summer? The endless snacks? The never ending wet towels? Or is it the mess that never seems to get cleaned up? Either find a solution or let it go. Or maybe the solution is letting it go. Embrace that thing and maybe your summer will feel just a little bit lighter.
Laziness doesn’t have to look, well, lazy. What is one lazy thing you can do now to make room to be productive later?