Subscribe
Hellobeautiful Featured Video
CLOSE

The summertime can be a busy time for a variety of factors: the kids are out of school, it’s warm out, and there’s both the temptation to relax in the sun or even taking a spontaneous road trip. It can be a crazy and unpredictable time, as there are plenty of activities to do with friends, family, or co-workers, but also a lot of opportunities to enjoy the weather by going to the beach or pool. While being a busy, independent woman,how do you make the most of all of these activities while also relaxing and enjoying what this season has to offer? Here are some tips for getting the most out of your summer plans:

Must Read: Barack Obama Talks The Problems w/ Romney Government, Voting & Gun Control

1. Pick your plans according to your mood. Do you really want to go to the beach or hang out in the park? Is is a better day to relax and enjoy a good book or are you in the mood to get your fitness on? Since there are a few months of warm weather left, make sure you get the most out of the outdoors and spend a bit of time in nature. Even if it’s just a short walk in the park or a quick trip down to the waterfront, there are a ton of ways you can just enjoy the warm breeze or catch some sun.

LIKE HelloBeautiful On Facebook For Useful Lifestyle Tips!

2. Get caught up on the movies, books, and television shows you’ve been wanting to enjoy. Start by making a list or just pick up what feels most interesting at the moment. The point is to find things that are relaxing and fun for you, so that this summer can be the best it can be. For example, find a hammock and curl up with a trashy summer romance you’ve been wanting to read. Do whatever you want, since the weather’s nice and you couldn’t enjoy the outdoors the same way while it was snowing!

3. Road trip somewhere new. Have you been meaning to get away all year? The summer’s the best time to plan an unusual trip that you might not otherwise take while it’s cold or during the school year. Get the kids, your significant other, and/or some of your friends together and get packing – find a place you’ve always wanted to go and make reservations at places along the way. It’s the best time to get away and see the scenery, so try to check some new places out. Do some exploring and you’ll become more relaxed than you’ve ever been.

4. Rest your mind. Don’t worry as much because it’s the summer and a time for beauty. Relax a bit and try to be in the moment wherever you are. Enjoy the scenery, warmth, and even if you have to work, make some time to enjoy what the waterfront, vacation areas, and general summer options are in your area.

5. Most importantly, have fun. There is so much to do during the summer, but the trick is to pick and choose what you want to do and then just go with it! Even if there’s a lot to do, you still have to enjoy what the summer has to offer and not look back. The point is to enjoy yourself and embrace the stress with the relaxation. Balance what’s important and what isn’t – the summer is what you make it!

READ MORE SUMMER RELATED STORIES BELOW:

5 Ways To Prepare Yourself For A Stress-Free Vacation

Put Your Legs On Display In These Short Shorts For Summer [PHOTOS]

Listen To This Summer Time Playlist!

For 2024’s iteration of MadameNoire and HelloBeautiful’s annual series Women to Know, we knew we wanted to celebrate the people who help make the joys of film and television possible. To create art is to create magic. This year, we spotlight Hollywood Executive’s changing the face of cinema.