What helps you deeply let go in summer, so that you can recharge at the cellular level? Have you done this yet this year?

Top athletes know that the rest cycle in their training is as critical as their exertion cycle. Sometimes we forget that this applies to the rest of us too!

For those of us who are better at doing than resting, summer often has extra permission for slowing down. Don’t let the window pass!

One secret of relaxation is exertion first.  You can do this at your desk; pull your shoulder up tight to your ears, then let them drop and loosen.

Summer gives us great ways to do this with our whole being though.  Your summer choices may include some version already; an exhilarating hike, or bike, or paddle, even energetic yard work, followed by a feel-your-whole-body swim, and then chilling in stillness.  (OK, now you know what I like to do in summer!)

Where can you give yourself fully into physical activity, such that your mind can relax, and then let your body follow?

What else will make this summer deeply satisfying?

Ever find yourself stuck in behaviors that are neither truly productive nor truly rejuvenating?  Most of us have some favorite version of this – TV, net-surfing, social media, or other not fully satisfying behaviors.

What is your version of the grey zone?

If you were to choose instead to do one thing that you truly love – something that would support you fully relaxing – what would it be?