The Simple Things: Ten Things To Do In June (Part One)

"Great things are done by a series of small things brought together."
- Vincent Van Gogh

June is finally here!

I'm really hoping that its arrival means the end of all the horrible weather we've been getting and the start of summer.

Snow on my birthday just isn't right!

Now that we're officially into June (and hopefully the summer as well), I thought it might be nice to start a new feature on Truly, Madly, Deeply. A list of small and simple things we can do each month that will help us to feel better body, mind and soul!

I'm hoping that the "Ten Things" can become a regular post on my blog. I absolutely love the idea of making small changes or performing small acts toward a more whole way of living. It just seems so much less overwhelming when you break it down this way... more simple! And I'm all about simple. Most of us have way too little simple in our lives these days!

This post is really long, so I've decided to break it into two parts. I'll post part one now and part two tomorrow!

So, for the first installment, here is my list of Ten Things to do in June (Part 0ne):

1. Switch to pretty summer sheets

It's time to remove those cozy winter sheets from your bed now the weather is warming up. Get your bedroom ready for summer with a set of light, cool, crisp sheets. Try adding some life to your bedroom with a set of floral sheets... They last longer than fresh flowers!

2. Have some berries

Berries are full of healthy antioxidants, and in June they just so happen to be in season and inexpensive! Eat them alone or try them in salads, fruit salsas and of course desserts! There are an endless variety of berries out there, so be adventurous and try something new!

3. Bake a better dessert

Eating well is about keeping things simple. Making little changes to our favourite foods means delicious, healthier options. You shouldn't have to give up the food you love to be healthy! This Beetroot Chocolate Fudge cake is guilt free chocolate perfection! Even my skeptical sweet-toothed father is a fan!

4. Exercise outside

Getting outdoor exercise can be more beneficial for mood and self-esteem than doing the same thing indoors. Fresh air, vitamin D from the sunshine and wide open spaces are just a few reasons why taking a workout outside makes you feel so good. Go for a walk, do some yoga in your backyard or even start a group workout at the park with friends. Get outside and play!

5. Quench your thirst

Water is the secret to good health! Proper hydration improves mental clarity, enhances digestion, softens your skin, slows the aging process and helps to control body weight. All systems in the body perform at their best with good hydration. Still, it's always a challenge to stay hydrated in the summer. New research advises you ditch counting glasses and instead let your thirst be your guide. Can't get much simpler than that!


Check back here later to see six through ten of my June list...




Photo Credit:
Hammock - marthastewart
Sheets - jcpenny
Berries - berry101
Cake - channel4
Walk - body+soul
Water - potobank