A recent article outlines ten habits designed to help people feel better by the time summer arrives. The piece, published on the lifestyle website Camille Styles, presents a series of small, intentional shifts the author found effective for improving daily energy and presence.
The author described feeling overwhelmed by tasks and wanting to feel “caught up” in life. Instead of seeking a complete reset, she recommends paying attention to what already makes you feel better and building on that. The article notes that the weeks between May and summer offer a window to establish these practices before the season fully begins.
Among the habits is building one meal a day around colorful ingredients, letting fresh produce guide choices. Another is upgrading existing routines—such as drinking coffee from a beautiful mug outside or taking a mindful walk. The article suggests working out at 90 percent effort to avoid burnout and maintain consistency, citing research on “exercise snacks.” Creating a clear end to the workday with a transition ritual helps separate work from evening time. The author also recommends leaving one task intentionally undone, choosing when the day is complete instead of waiting for everything to be finished.
Other habits include making one decision before energy dips in the afternoon to reduce evening fatigue. Adding a “side quest”—a small, unplanned detour guided by curiosity—can change how a day feels. Planning the evening ahead with a loose structure prevents it from becoming chaotic. Building the day around natural light, such as moving coffee or calls outside, is described as a simple shift with big impact. Finally, paying attention to what gives you energy and repeating those things is emphasized as a way to remove “shoulds” from the day.
The article concludes that while the author still does not feel fully caught up, the habits have made her feel more present and energized. It states that the real opportunity of the season is not to change everything at once, but to notice what feels better and let that lead the way.
