The Ultimate Self Love Summer Bucket List

The sundresses are coming out from the closets, warm days and barbecue invitations make life more fun, and ice cream is a daily thing. So you know what that means—summer is here! And if you want to use the next few weeks as a life reset and invest more time in yourself and your personal development… this Self-Love Summer Bucket List is for you! 

I am about to share a fun approach for the happiest days of the year and provide you with some of my favorite resources to boost your self-love levels! 

So, if you’re going to pin this cutie pie to your favorite board on Pinterest, I recommend doing that now! 

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Summer bucket list ideas

#1 Have a spa day (alone or with your friends)

Get ready for the season with a self-care day just for yourself, or invite your friends. It’s a day of mani-pedis, face masks (this is one of my favorites!), laughter, and maybe even margaritas.

#2 Create a Pinterest-worthy picnic with your closest friends

I just did this; it was one of the most fun experiences I’ve had! So go all-in researching references on Pinterest with your friends and create a beautiful, creative picnic together. Here are some pictures of the one my friends and I threw together. My hope is that it will inspire you and get you excited to create your unique picnic moment!

Ready to start planning your perfect Summer picnic? To make things easier for you, I linked everything that I used for mine over here.

#3 Have a movie night outside (backyard, porch, screening at the park…) 

Movies in the park are some of my favorite Summer events. Look at the parks near you to see if they have anything scheduled. If not, create your own movie night at home and screen Summer-themed movies like Grease.

#4 Walk on the beach (or near water) as you listen to your favorite playlist

There is something special about walking near the water. The breeze, the calming scenery, the sense that there is something bigger than yourself. But enjoying that as you listen to your favorite songs? *chef’s kiss*

#5 Bring your favorite dream vacation to life

Greece, Italy, Sint Maarten… What if you didn’t need plane tickets or expensive hotel reservations to bring them to life this Summer? Put your wanderlust hat on and recreate it at home! Look for a typical food, candles with the aroma that can take you to the place, and top it off with local music. 

Things for a summer bucket list 

#6 Meditate at sunset or sunrise

There is something unique and grounding about sunset and sunrise. These moments remind us that we get, once again, another chance to make the best of this beautiful life. So, use the moment to meditate and reflect on how to use this opportunity to start over and keep going in the best way possible.

#7 Save your favorite book for the rainy summer days

I love big books, and I cannot lie. So get comfy with a delicious iced tea and enjoy the Summer rainy days inside with a good book. 

• 7 Books You NEED To Read As a Woman in Her 20s
• The 7 Self-Development Books Every Woman Should Read
• 5 Life-Changing Fiction Books For Self-Development

#8 Adventure yourself with summer baking 

Create your own version of The Great British Bake Off! To start, go to Pinterest, search “summer baking,” and decide what recipe to try.

#9 Have brunch outside with your favorite people

Brunch is always a good idea, but brunch outside, feeling the sun, and laughing with your favorite people? Priceless. 

#10 Curate your perfect road trip playlist, then… go for it!

Is there anything more fulfilling than singing aloud in your car as you drive through the highway? 

#11 Discover the wonders of a small town near you

This can add to the previous idea! Look for a cute small town near yours and spend a day or a weekend exploring it. 

#12 Go for a hike that challenges you just enough

Look for something that will make you step out of your comfort zone but not enough to make you pass out—a happy middle. 

Summer bucket list activity

#13 Create a new favorite cocktail (or step up your lemonade game!)

Again, Pinterest can be your best friend here! Look up “summer cocktail recipes” to get inspired, or take your lemonade game to another level if you don’t drink alcohol.

#14 Step up your Sunday Self Care Game

Since Summer is all about resetting, use this to be intentional with self-care. What better way to start than with a Sunday self-care ritual? Here are some ideas to get you started:

• Ten Simple Ways To Practice Daily Self-Care
• Effortless Daily Self-Care Routines Based On Your Love Language
• How To Start An Easy Self-Care Routine You’ll Love

#15 Do a mid-year self-check-in 

Summer also means that we made it to the middle of the year. Take this moment to check in with yourself, how you are doing, and what needs to be adjusted. Here are some resources to get you started:

• How To Do A Life Audit Mini Guide
• How To Get Your Life Together? Here’s a Simple Checklist
• 17 Daily Self-Reflection Journal Prompts

I hope you have a wonderful summer and do whatever feels true for you and your journey! There is no right or wrong; only you know what you need. 

What is *YOUR* favorite Summer activity?

Let me know in the comments below! 

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