3 ways to feel Lighter this summer

Recently, I've been feeling heavy. It is from all the end of school activities, not eating right by eating on the run, and everyday going until I hit that wall which short circuits my brain and drives me to bed.  After my son's middle school graduation, I was talking with a group of moms feeling the exact same way.

So, how to feel light now that summer is here?
1. Schedule in time to do nothing. Create a buffer that allows you to partake in unexpected pleasures like having a latte outdoors with a friend, sitting at the pool with your kids, or reading a magazine.  I am putting daily time at our pond club in the late afternoon.  
2. Eat more raw foods. Going to the farmers' market inspires good, light summer salads with fruit and raw vegetables which fill you up and are satisfying without making you lethargic in the summer heat.
3. Take life outside. Being outdoors reminds us the world is large and limitless.  It inspires and calms. Eat outside, Camp in the backyard with the kids. Swim. Hike. Garden. Bike.   

Let me know what you think!
 
 
Love,
Julia xo