Summer energy & Self -care: 5 tips with the power of herbs
The sun is high, the days are long, and everything around us seems to buzz with life. In these fiery summer months, we feel the urge to go outside: to create, to do, to connect. But that very exuberance can also become too much. Overstimulation lurks.
How do you stay close to yourself when everything within you and around you wants to get out?
With these five summer tips – enriched with the gentle power of herbs – you can safeguard your energy and find peace in the heat of this season.
1. Start the day with silence
Even before the day begins to flow, give yourself a moment of stillness. Turn off your phone, open a window, listen to birds or the rustling of leaves. Mornings like these give you a place to anchor before you're swept up in the day's dynamics.
Enjoy a cup of herbal tea with lemon balm, lime blossom, or jiaogulan—also known as immortality herb. These herbs are traditionally valued for their calming properties. Ideal for starting the day in a relaxed state.
2. Plan breaks with cooling herbs
In summer, it's tempting to rush from one thing to the next. But especially in these busy, stimulating months, we need breaks. Consciously schedule moments without a goal—to sit, to stare, or simply to breathe.
Make it a little ritual: a glass of water with mint and cucumber, or an herbal tea with lemongrass or hibiscus. These herbs are known for their refreshing and thirst-quenching properties. This way, a break becomes not only relaxing but also nourishing.
3. Eat light & spicy – guard your inner flame
Summer heat calls for light, vibrant foods. Heavy, fatty meals can make you feel lethargic and sluggish, while fresh dishes actually provide energy.
Choose salads with cilantro, cold soups with basil, or steamed vegetables with dill. These herbs not only add flavor but also bring life to your plate—without taxing your system.
Also choose herbs that can support digestion, such as fennel and fenugreek**.
4. Choose herbs that suit your mood
Your body often knows exactly what it needs. If your head is full, choose a tea or
Make it a habit to listen to your mood and adjust your herbal choices accordingly. A cup of tea, herbs
5. Live to the rhythm of the sun – finish with marigold
Nature slows down in the afternoon – follow her lead. Use the morning light for active tasks, the afternoon for relaxation, and the evening for letting go.
End your day with a cup of lavender or calendula tea. Or choose a
Finally
Summer is a time of growth, of fire, of outdoor living. But without alignment, that fire can also exhaust us. Herbs can help you find balance—not as a miracle cure, but as faithful companions in your own rhythm.
**Health claims pending European approval
