Summer is here… but are you soaking it up?
Or racing through it?
This episode is your official permission slip to slooow down and savor the small stuff.
Welcome to Lovin My Daughter-in-law Podcast. I’m relationship expert and master certified coach LeAnn Austin. I’ll help you create more connection, love, and fun with others, yourself and your daughter-in-law.
Hey y’all, welcome to Lovin My Daughter-in-law, episode #177: Soak It Up
It’s officially summer this week for most of us, and today we’re diving into the sunshiney goodness of soak it up.
This episode is your official reminder. You don’t need a tropical vacation to feel free. You don’t need a bucket list to have a magical summer. And you just need a little intention and maybe a popsicle.
So the other day, I was out walking on the paths near my home. A friend I was talking with mentioned something beautiful along the trail. I quickly realized how fast I was moving and how I wasn’t paying attention to anything around me.
My brain said, Hey, LeAnn, let’s slow down it’s summer. And something about that moment made me stop and ask: What are the little things I’m missing because I’m rushing through the big things?
Summer can sometimes feel like a time to catch up on projects or check all the boxes. But what if it’s actually a time to slow down and soak up the tiny joys?
Let’s name a few, soak it up moments that we often miss.
What about that first bite of watermelon and it’s even a bonus of it drips down on your chin. What about watching the sky change colors at sunset or sitting in silence and hearing the birds or the crickets do their thing. Then journaling or even outside doodling, or going tech free for even 30 minutes. And one of my favorites, having a heart to heart with someone you love just because.
Remember, you don’t have to go big to live fully.
Here is a journal prompt for the week. What is one small sensory thing I want to savor more this summer? Write about it, doodle about it, paint it with your words, then go do it. Soak it up.
One thing I’ve been doing lately is just sitting on my screen porch with my feet up and a cold drink of water. No phone, just me and the outside, and it is magical. I hope you find your version of soaking it up too.
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So that’s your summer soul check-in. You are allowed to slow down. You’re allowed to smile at the sky. You’re allowed to soak it up.
Thanks for hanging with me. Share this episode with someone who needs a little sunshine in their week. And remember, summer doesn’t need to be busy to be beautiful. Hmm, something to think about.
Here’s to slow down, soak it up, connection and love. Have a good one y’all.
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