Elevating Daily Rituals for Summer
Updated June 2026 | Originally published June 2022
Summer is a season of energy, exploration, inspiration, and flow. With the shift in schedules, temperatures, and priorities, now’s the time to update your everyday rituals. Make sure your daily rhythms help you feel refreshed, aligned with what matters most, and ready for whatever summer fun (or chaos!) comes your way.
What are daily rituals? And why do they matter?
Daily rituals are tiny moments of connection with yourself that fit easily into your everyday life. Rituals help you slow down, tune into your intuition, and honor what matters most to you. When you prioritize your daily rituals, you’ll gain forward momentum toward your goals while staying grounded.
Learn more about elevating your daily rituals with this episode from the podcast archives:
Elevate Your Daily Rituals: How to Infuse Your Day with Intention
Your rituals don’t have to be fussy or fancy to be effective. This episode is packed with practical tips and inspiring ideas for infusing your life with intention and elevating your everyday.
First, check in on your summer ritual vibes with these journal prompts:
Take a moment to check in by asking yourself these questions —
How is my summer feeling so far?
What do I desire most this season?
No matter what your calendar or schedule looks like, there are rituals you can bring into your daily routine and stack together to support yourself through this season. Now, let’s get into some simple, useful, and elevated rituals for you to consider adding to your summer…
ritual 01. Start your day with water
I had a nutritionist once tell me that being dehydrated sends a signal to our body that we’re stressed or in danger. So starting your day off with hydration is a literal act of self-care. Elevate it by adding fresh mint, cucumber, or lemon. Use this ritual to connect with the water and your body energetically.
ritual 02. Pull a card, a crystal, or both
Cards and crystals are really powerful resources for turning inward, connecting with intuition, guides, and spirit. Use this as a moment of meditation. Elevate it by closing your eyes and taking a few deep breaths.
And if you want to learn more about pulling cards, listen to this episode from the podcast archives:
Tarot Cards, Oracle Decks, and Connecting to Wisdom
Pulling cards can help you get clarity on the bigger questions while also helping you find alignment in daily life. Learn more about these decks, how to choose the best ones for you, rituals to expand your intuition, and a 3-card tarot spread for connecting to your inner voice.
Episode 19 from September 3, 2020
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ritual 03. Journal for eight minutes
This ritual that doesn’t take much time, but it’s a really great way to connect to the grounding powers of intuition. I like to write for eight minutes, but you can do whatever is good for you. Elevate it by lighting a candle, burning incense, or adding another sensory delight.
Want more journaling inspiration? listen to this episode from the podcast archives:
Cultivating your inner voice journaling practice can help you find clarity on a question you have been struggling with, reduce feelings of overwhelm or connect to that calm confidence within.
Free Workshop: Journal with Your Intuition
Journal beyond the dear diary basics and access your inner wisdom in a new way.
44-minute video class
Bring your pen, paper, and an open heart
Leave with more clarity + confidence
ritual 04. Choose a signature scent for the season
Revisit your essential oil collection. Find a lotion or perfume that sparks joy. Elevate your summer scent by connecting it to your intentions for the season.
ritual 05. Create a summer soundtrack
I recently bought a cute bluetooth speaker so I could play music outside and on our summer travels. Make a playlist (or a few) that give the summer vibes you’re seeking. Elevate it by taking your tunes wherever you go.
ritual 06. Delight in delicious summer food + drinks
Enjoy the simplicity of fresh ingredients and refreshing drinks. Think watermelon sprinkled with salt, popsicles on the back porch, and summer grilling. I’m really liking this cookbook with seasonal salad inspiration: Salad Freak by Jess Damuck.
Listen to Episode 115 of Celebrate Cultivate
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