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11 Things You can Do to practice self-love this summer

May this summer be full of adventure, positivity, and self love.

Samantha Santoro

Jun 25, 2018

West Chester University

11 Things You can Do to practice self-love this summer

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Many of our summer bucket lists will include trips to the beach, amusement parks, or even a summer romance. However, I hope that this summer is filled with moments that make you feel grateful to be alive. I hope that you find extreme joy in the tiniest of moments. Here's a list of things to do this summer that can make the next three months a time of extreme self love.

1. Watch the sunrise

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Something so simple can be a great way to start your morning. Make sure it's a clear morning and you can see the sky turn different shades of orange and pink. Start your day thinking of things that you're thankful for.

2. Visit a local animal shelter or pet store.

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Puppies... enough said.

3. Do something you've really wanted to do but was scared of what people would think.

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Whether its a piercing, a new haircut, creating your own blog, or anything else you've wanted to do for a long time: nows the time to do it. If people are true friends, they will support what makes you happy.

4. Forgive

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If theres someone who wronged you, try to find it in you to forgive them. Its easier said then done, but forgiveness can be the most relieving thing. It will free you.

5. Try something new

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Maybe theres a new hobby you were thinking of taking up but never found the time to.

6. Try journaling

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Writing down how you feel can be extremely therapuetic and help you express emotions that are harder to say out loud. If anything, write down things that happened that day that made you happy.

7. Find a locally owned shop to go to

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Local farmers markets, boutiques, and art stores have many hidden gems that we often miss. Try checking one out!

8. Create a playlist, put your headphones in, and go for a walk.

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Get your exercise and clear your head. Drown out the world and listen to some of your favorite songs.

9. Surround yourself with good people

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Life is all about the relationships we make. Surround yourself with friends and family who make you feel good. Never take them for granted.

10. Unfollow negative people on social media

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Because looking at their posts only hurts you.

11. Look into your zodiac sign

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Maybe zodiac signs aren't your thing, but you may be surprised by how many of the qualities and personality types line up. Research your sign, your moon sign, who you're compatible with, etc.

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11 Things You can Do to practice self-love this summer

May this summer be full of adventure, positivity, and self love.

1. Watch the sunrise

2. Visit a local animal shelter or pet store.

3. Do something you've really wanted to do but was scared of what people would think.

4. Forgive

5. Try something new

6. Try journaling

7. Find a locally owned shop to go to

8. Create a playlist, put your headphones in, and go for a walk.

9. Surround yourself with good people

10. Unfollow negative people on social media

11. Look into your zodiac sign

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Who knows where we would be without them.

1. Thank you for laughing at my jokes, even when they really aren’t funny.

2. Thank you for singing unbearably loud with me all the time.

3. Thank you for letting me vent to you for hours about anything and basically being my personal therapist.

4. Thank you for ordering pizza with me at 2 in the morning.

5. Thank you for all the movie days when we don’t feel like moving.

6. Thank you for being my workout buddy everyday.

7. Thank you for sharing your closets with me.

8. Thank you for taking naps with me at random hours during the day.

9. Thank you for cleaning our home with me when we absolutely need to.

10. Thank you for all the rides when it’s late and you don’t want me to walk home alone in the dark.

11. Thank you for studying with me in our kitchen when we didn't want to go the library.

12. Thank you for making dinner with me.

13. Thank you for helping with my hair, makeup and outfit every time we go out.

14. Thank you for taking countless ugly pictures with me.

15. Thank you for not judging me when I go too long without showering.

16. Thank you for making our apartment feel like a second home.

17. Thank you for being there through all of our boy troubles.

18. Thank you for giving me a hug when I feel homesick.

19. Thank you for getting excited with me when one of us gets a good grade on an exam.

20. Thank you for still being my friend and not judging me when I say or do dumb things.

21. Thank you for telling me what I should do when I am sick.

22. Thank you for dancing horribly with me everywhere we go.

23. Thank you for staying up super late with me when we aren’t tired or can’t sleep.

24. Thank you for being super weird with me.

25. Thank you for all the unforgettable college memories.

26. And most of all, thank you for being the best friends a girl could have.

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