11 Ways To Reach Your Highest Potential This Summer | Get Elevated

Last Updated on October 6, 2020 by Anika

Summer is in full effect! The days are longer (and hotter), and vacations await.  It’s also a great time to reflect on the year so far, and to prepare for the months ahead. Fun fact: about 80% of New Year’s resolutions fail by the second week of February, so you can imagine how many have fallen by the wayside at this point. As we get halfway through the year, you may be feeling exhausted, overwhelmed, discouraged about missed goals that seem like epic failures. Don’t despair! It’s NOT too late to turn things around. In fact, summertime gives you the perfect opportunity if you’re looking for a fresh start. Here are some ways you can celebrate the season AND live your best life.

Elevate Your Exercise

Staying active is vital to your well being, and incorporating CBD into your workout can help you get in the zone. Before your next yoga class or gym session, try some Special Sauce CBD flower from the Georgia Hemp Company – it’s a Sativa strain that’s great for mellowing out while staying productive.

Spark Joy with a Grown and Sexy Stash

Getting ready to do some seasonal cleaning? Cannabis connoisseurs everywhere can be inspired by Marie Kondo’s KonMari method. There’s life-changing magic in tidying up your stash, too! The Apothecarry has luxury accessories and storage systems that are not only safe and secure, but sleek and stylish as well. Check out their Spencer Limited Edition Case to keep your bud fresh, and give you the best smoking experience possible.

Have a Medicated Meditation

Cannabis can help to relax your mind and body, making it the perfect companion for your meditation practice. I like to start off with a smoking ritual before sitting down for a guided meditation on my Headspace app. Consuming cannabis beforehand helps me slow my breathing, and ease into my meditative session.

Set Your Intentions With CBD

This is a powerful time to plant seeds of intention that will serve you for the next month and the rest of the year. It’s also a great time to be more intentional with your CBD consumption. Consider how you’d like to feel and what you’d like to experience. In what ways could CBD help you find balance in your life? Goldleaf’s CBD Jotter is specifically designed to help you track and understand what doses and products would work best for your body.

Create a High-Vibe Plan

Feeling stuck? You can conduct a mid-year review to renew your personal and professional goals, and organize your days. I’m preaching to the choir with this one – Although I started with high hopes for Trigger Hippie Co. last fall, this blog sat dormant for the past several months while I struggled with overwhelm, procrastination, and just a general sense of I-don’t-know-what-the-hell-I’m-doing. Writing out my personal and professional goals in my Higher planner and my Get To Work Book helps to quiet all the chatter and focus on the actions that will take me where I want to go. You can do something similar – Where are you engineering smallness (shoutout to Brene Brown) in your life, and how can you act differently moving forward? What are some of your loftiest goals for the year? Dream big, then take inspired action!

Host an Elevated Cookout

‘Tis the season for grillin and chillin, and spending some quality time with your loved ones is good for the soul. CBD Infused Olive Oil from The Georgia Hemp Company will take your party menu to the next level. Mix it into your marinade or salad dressing, gather your friends and family, fire up the grill, and let the good times roll.

Soak It All In

Does summer time stress have you screaming “Calgon, take me away”? Mirai Clinical’s CBD Bath Bombs are here to soothe your sore muscles and make your bath time even more mellow. With aromatherapy scents like eucalyptus, lavender and lemongrass you can experience ultimate relaxation from the comfort of your bathtub.

Love the Skin You’re In

Summertime means an updated skincare routine, as your needs change with the hot weather. Dehiya Beauty’s Biru Balm is the perfect remedy for sensitive summer skin. It features soothing and calming ingredients like full spectrum CBD oil and plant botanicals. And with anti-inflammation and stress relieving abilities it’s a great solution for sore muscles or sunburn.

Save Room for Self Love

Whew, chile! The weather isn’t the only thing that’s getting hot and steamy… okay weird descriptions aside, getting to know your own body and honing in on your own pleasure is next-level self love. Y’all, when it comes to solo sex FORIA Awaken is the truth. It’s a natural arousal oil made with broad-spectrum CBD from organically-grown hemp, and 9 plant-based aphrodisiacs. Created to enhance sensation and amplify pleasure, Awaken can help CBD lovers feel good all summer long.

Stay Hydrated

In this oppressive summertime heat, hydration is a must. That’s especially true if you’re consuming cannabis too. Are you getting your gallon of water each day? Enter the Big Cash Kush Kit from bkr – it includes a large water bottle to quench your thirst and a compact cap with a container for your stash. You can bring your flower, edibles or capsules on the go, and banish cottonmouth once they kick in. It’s a win-win!

Get Some Damn Sleep!

Finally, make time for rest. Summertime gives us an opportunity to take a break from our normal routines and slow down. Aim for 7 – 8 hours of sleep each night. That means powering down your electronic devices an hour before bedtime. Set an alarm and when it goes off, then quit staring at those damn screens! In addition, take naps when you can during the day. The Nap Ministry views rest as resistance, and promotes radical self care through the liberating power of naps. Check out their resources, and learn about how you can incorporate more rest into your life.

There you have it! Take this summer to look and feel your best, then make shit happen. Furthermore, did I mention it’s Leo season AND we’re about to experience the Black New Moon in Leo as well? Consequently, I’m gonna go full woo-woo and say you should harness this energy to embrace all the new possibilities coming your way. You got this!