Summer energy & Self -care: 5 tips with the power of herbs
The sun is high, the days are long and everything around us seems to be buzzing with life. In these fiery summer months we feel the urge to step outside: to create, to do, to connect. But that exuberance can also become too much. Overstimulation is lurking.
How do you stay close to yourself while everything in you and around you wants to get out?
With these five summer tips – enriched with the gentle power of herbs – you can guard your energy and find peace in the fire of this season.
1. Start the day with silence
Before the day starts to flow, give yourself a moment of silence. Turn off your phone, open a window, listen to birds or the rustling of leaves. These kinds of mornings give you an anchor point before you get sucked into the dynamics of the day.
Drink a cup of herbal tea with lemon balm, lime blossom or Jiaogulan - also known as immortality herb. These herbs are traditionally valued for their calming nature. Ideal to start the day from a place of rest.
2. Schedule breaks with cooling herbs
In the summer, it’s tempting to rush from one thing to the next. But it’s precisely in these busy, stimulating months that we need breaks. Consciously schedule moments without a goal – to sit, to stare, or simply to breathe.
Make it a little ritual: a glass of water with mint and cucumber, or a herbal tea with lemongrass or hibiscus. These herbs are known for their refreshing and thirst-quenching properties. A break is not only relaxing, but also nourishing.
3. Eat light & spicy – guard your inner flame
Summer heat calls for light, lively food. Heavy, fatty meals can make you sluggish and lethargic, while fresh dishes give you energy.
Choose salads with coriander, cold soups with basil, or steamed vegetables with dill. These herbs are not only flavor enhancers, but also bring life to your plate – without taxing your system.
Also choose herbs that can support digestion, such as fennel and fenugreek**.
4. Choose herbs that suit your mood
Your body often knows exactly what it needs. If your head is full, choose a tea or
Make it a habit to listen to your mood and adjust your herbal choices accordingly. A cup of tea, herbs
5. Live to the rhythm of the sun – end with marigold
Nature slows down in the afternoon – follow her example. Use the morning light for active tasks, the afternoon for relaxation, and the evening for letting go.
End your day with a cup of lavender or calendula tea. Or choose a
Finally
Summer is a time of growth, of fire, of living outdoors. But without alignment, that fire can also exhaust us. Herbs can help you find balance – not as a miracle cure, but as faithful companions in your rhythm.
**Health claims pending European approval
