Transitioning Out of Summer

The time has almost come to deflate your Funboy floats, pack up your summer clothes, and pull out your Cucinelli cashmere. Ugh, it’s my least favorite moment of the year when beach season ends. We all thrive in the sun, so how do we continue the magic of summer into the next three seasons? I have some ideas.

First, summer isn’t reeeeeally over until the 22nd of September, so there’s no need to end the vibe just yet. I think if we empty the farm stands of their stock and bring it back to the city for a few last get-togethers it may help. If you have an outdoor space back home, invite friends over on the weekends and have a couple of last hurrahs. Go out with a bang back home. It’s also a great time for the kids to hang out with their pals before re-entering the land of learning!

End of summer also becomes the quiet time for most amusement parks. Gather your gaggle of girls and head to the rollercoasters. A nice thrill of serotonin and one last funnel cake won’t hurt a girl, and the lines will be short. If coasters aren’t your jam, then maybe one last spa day together to rev up your self-care vibration to deal with the early mornings of breakfast-making and late-night homework sessions.

Try to squeeze in as much outdoor activity as you can before daylight ends early. Power walk the parks. Go on a nature hike a couple of more times. Maybe take a drive to the Hudson Valley for some antique shopping, and hit up the cheese store!

If you have the time, plan a trip or two to the Hamptons. Take advantage of the calm vibes that resonate with the end of summer. It really is a beautiful time of year. Most of the SoulCycle studios are still open out East, so finish up that last piece of your fitness goal by doubling up on classes, and maybe even stopping in for that hot yoga class you never made time to do. Many boat rentals are still available, so plan a boat trip to say goodbye to the Atlantic until next summer!

The art of seasonal transition is in your attitude. Sign up for a class, take a new position with a charity you are involved in, and plan your active life into your agenda as if it is as important as your career. The healthier you is the better you. Everyone benefits from that version of who you are. Mental clarity is a key component to living the next three seasons to the fullest. Don’t let the end of summer get you down. Instead plan, plan, plan to eat smart, sleep smart, train smart, and love smart! See you on the flip side . . .

By Stacey Griffith