“She was not accustomed to taste the joys of solitude except for in company.”
– Edith Warton
Week 29 summer is in full swing, bringing longer days and warmer nights. For better sleep during this period, prioritize creating a cool, dark, and quiet sleeping environment. Use breathable sheets, fans, or air conditioning to combat the heat, and consider blackout curtains to block out the extended daylight hours. Stick to a consistent sleep schedule, even on weekends, to regulate your body’s internal clock. Avoid caffeine and heavy meals in the evening, and establish a calming bedtime routine, such as reading, meditating, or practicing gentle stretches.
For overall wellness, hydration is essential in the heat of mid-July. Drink plenty of water and incorporate hydrating foods like watermelon, cucumbers, and leafy greens into your diet. Engage in light physical activities, such as swimming, yoga, or early morning walks, to stay active without overexerting yourself in the heat. Protect your skin with sunscreen and wear breathable clothing to stay comfortable outdoors. Take time to recharge mentally by practicing mindfulness, journaling, or spending quiet moments in nature. Week 29 is the perfect opportunity to balance rest, activity, and self-care, ensuring you remain energized and healthy during the height of summer.
sleep
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Bloom pillow mist for sleep formula
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Hearty peony petal sleep sachet
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Does 10% happier compound year over year?
Can you love yourself just a little bit better without self-indulgence? Ted Talk – A guide to self-love for skeptics — Dan Harris Dan Harris,…
Loving kindness meditation
Love. Kindness. Meditation. Updated since 4/19/2025. Loving-kindness meditation, also known as “metta bhavana,” is a practice that involves cultivating unconditional love and compassion towards oneself…
Finding the right mattress for a good night’s sleep
Find a mattress that provides better support, relieving pressure points, and enhancing overall restfulness. We are researching buying a new mattress to enhance our sleep…
Mindfulness meditation 20
Focusing attention on the present moment. Practicing mindfulness meditation a few times a week offers us numerous benefits for mental, emotional, and physical well-being. It…
Mindfulness meditation 10
Thought observation without judgement. Mindfulness meditation is a practice that encourages awareness and presence in the moment. It involves focusing on the breath, sensations, and…
Body scan meditation
Meditation for body connected mindfulness. Incorporating body scan meditation into my meditation practice has been helpful in my approach to mindfulness. I dedicate ten minutes…
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wellness
Bloom yoga mat spray formula
A yoga mat that smells fresh and clean makes practice so much more enjoyable. This spray disinfects and deodorizes your mat after each use without…
Probiotic for gut health tip
Your gut is far more than a digestive organ. It is a living ecosystem of trillions of bacteria, fungi, and microorganisms that influence nearly every…
One tablespoon a day of extra virgin olive oil tip
One tablespoon of extra virgin olive oil (EVOO) is a small but mighty daily habit. Here is a breakdown of what that single tablespoon delivers.…
Apple cider vinegar before meals tip
Benefits One tablespoon of apple cider vinegar (ACV) diluted in water, taken before a meal, is a well-known folk remedy with some emerging research support.…
Warm lemon water in the morning tip
How to Prepare It Juice from half a fresh lemon in 8 to 12 ounces of warm (not boiling) water is the standard ratio. Boiling…
What we love
Love is not merely an emotion. It may just be the origin of knowledge. A way of knowing. The human experience forces each of us…
Just ask
“It is one of the most beautiful compensations of life that no man can sincerely try to help another without helping himself.” – Ralph Waldo…
Curiosity and the bad habit
“Between stimulus and response there is a space. In that space is our power to choose our response. In our response lies our growth and…
Chooser
“In any moment of decision, the best thing you can do is the right thing, the next best thing is the wrong thing, and the…
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poems
Child of the universe
Desiderata By Max Ehrmann Go placidly amid the noise and haste, and remember what peace there may be in silence. As far as possible without…
Transformations
The Layers By Stanley Kunitz I have walked through many lives, some of them my own, and I am not who I was, though some principle…
Callings
Wild Geese by Mary Oliver You do not have to be good. You do not have to walk on your knees for a hundred miles…
I Walk with Dragons
republished from 8/18/2024. I Walk with Dragons In the depths of gravely grasps, where demons tend to bay, My dragons guard and circle, turning old…
Weapon & Wand
originally published 9/4/2024 What I Carry I carry a weapon in my right hand and a wand in my left. I am also both these,…
Federation of Blooming
Republished from July 14, 2025. Tempt not my enduring patience. And test not daily my goodwill. Learn the limits and know the boundaries of a…
Sweetness
The sweetness of living is often lost and found in the parting of souls ©2024 S. Mottet bloomhearty.com
Obligation
A man said to the universe: “Sir, I exist!” “However,” replied the universe, “The fact has not created in me A sense of obligation.” By…
Overthink much
Analysis paralysis… knats eyelashes and centipedes legs. A centipede was happy quite, Until a frog in fun Said, “Pray which leg comes after which?” This…
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quotes
Kiss
A kiss can be a comma, a question mark or an exclamation point. – MISTINGUETT A good kiss has the power to convey deep emotions…
Meant to bes & have to dos
“Somewhere there is an ancient enmity between our daily lives and the great work. Help me in saying it, to understand it.”– Rainer Maria Rilke…
Spirit
He who is slow to anger is better than the mighty, and he who rules his spirit, than he who captures a city. – Proverbs…
Blues baby blues
My soul is a broken field plowed by pain. – Sara Teasdale A soul, often likened to a broken field plowed by pain, bears the…
Tough enough
Tough times never last, but tough people do.– Robert H. Schuller Keystone Tough times are a part of life, but the resilience within us defines our…
Within
“What lies behind us and what lies before us are tiny matters compared to what lies within us.”– Ralph Waldo Emerson Keystone The largest territory…
What is precious
Our mind is a brilliant instrument. It categorizes, analyzes, compares, and concludes. But our mind focuses on what is useful, what is logical, what is…
Practicing self-control
Key takeaways This quote comes from Bradberry’s broader body of work on emotional intelligence (EQ) – the cluster of skills that govern how we recognize,…
Sunny disposition
If you have good thoughts, they will shine out of your face like sunbeams, and you will always look lovely. – Roald Dahl A sunny…
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