Ultimate Guide to Romanticizing Your Summer

Introduction

• Ultimate guide to romanticizing your summer
• Presenter is known for romanticizing life through different aesthetics
• Miley Stewart summer and Belly summer as examples of popular aesthetics

Finding Inspiration

• Sources:
  • Books
  • Movies
  • TV shows
  • Pinterest
  • Celebrities, influencers
  • Art
• Action Steps:
  • Identify what inspires you
  • Break down what's important from these inspirations
  • Create a Pinterest page for your summer aesthetic

Imagining Who You Want to Be

• Focus on a mindset shift, not changing who you are
• Identify the little things that make up your summer identity
• Activities to consider:
  • Taking baths
  • Morning runs
  • Learning about crystals
  • New hobbies or classes

Turning Little Things into Big Experiences

• Examples:
  • Coffee routine: special mug, music, fun creamers
  • Think of it as a movie scene
• Goal:
  • Appreciate and be intentional about the small things in life

Creating Playlists

• Importance of Music:
  • Sets the tone and mood for various activities
  • Helps in recalling memories associated with songs
• Action Steps:
  • Create specific playlists for different activities or moods
  • Use existing playlists as references (e.g., Belly summer)

Watching Sunrises and Sunsets

• Adds a special, serene feeling to your life
• Feel more like the main character
• Highly recommended for mental settling and peace

Eating Without Your Phone

• Prioritizes being in the moment
• Activities:
  • Picnics with friends
  • Candlelight dinners
  • Turning mundane meals into experiences (e.g., eating like Lorelai Gilmore)

Acting Like Your Inspiration

• Scenarios:
  • Studying: emulate how inspired characters do it (e.g., Spencer Hastings)
  • Work: have a similar approach as your inspiration

Dressing Like Your Inspiration

• Does not require buying new clothes
• Utilize existing wardrobe to enhance confidence
• Align outfits with your summer aesthetic

Putting Down Your Phone and Picking Up a Book

• Benefits:
  • More memorable than scrolling on the phone
  • Encourages getting outside
  • Provides new topics for conversation
• Suggestions:
  • Start a book club
  • Explore different genres

Enjoying Time Alone

• Often summer can be lonely
• Find hobbies you enjoy alone
• Hobbies Examples:
  • Reading, biking, baking, crafts
  • Going to the farmers market, concerts, or for walks

Activity List

• Have a variety of activities you enjoy
  • Farmers market
  • Baking
  • Crafts
  • Watching sunrises/sunsets
  • Going to concerts
  • Picnic
  • Riding bikes
  • Swimming
  • Reading
  • Visiting bookshops and libraries
  • Trying new diners or restaurants

Final Tips

• Determine what you want your summer to feel like
• Use Pinterest to visualize your plans
• Be grateful and appreciate the little things in your life
• Romanticizing life is about being intentional and mindful

Conclusion

• Encouragement to romanticize your life this summer
• Comment below for any additional questions
• Farewell and see you next week