This is Lucy.

Summer break sounds like a vacation, but for many of us, it's anything but. Between juggling your own schedule, managing your kids' ever-changing activities, and coordinating with sitters or camps, there's a lot on your plate. And sometimes, while you're busy taking care of everyone else's needs, your own end up at the bottom of the list.

If you're barely finding time to sit down, let alone cool down, this one's for you.

Here's a 10-minute self-care ritual that's simple, doable, and surprisingly effective.

🦶 Cool Foot Soak (3 minutes)
Fill a basin with cool water and add a few slices of lemon or mint leaves. Dip your feet in and take a deep breath. Cold water immersion can instantly lower stress hormones and boost circulation.

❄️ Ice Massage (3 minutes)
Wrap an ice cube in a soft towel and gently roll it over your wrists, neck, and temples. Cooling these pulse points helps regulate your body temperature and reduces heat induced fatigue.

🧘 3-Minute Reset Meditation (4-4-4)
Breathe in for 4 seconds, hold for 4, breathe out for 4. Repeat as needed. Just 3 minutes of focused breathing can reset your nervous system. Think of it as emotional air conditioning.

Parenting doesn't pause for the heat, but you can.
Even 10 minutes can refuel your patience, clear your head, and help you move through the rest of your day with more ease.

This summer, give yourself the same kind of care you so freely give to others.

With heart