So you’ve made it to September, the blistering heat of summer is over, and you’re finally starting to enjoy the weather again. Unlike spring, however, where every nice day foreshadows an even nicer day to come, the end of summer also foreshadows the beginning of a dark, unforgiving time, known colloquially as winter. How can you enjoy the end of the brutal heat wave without freaking out that every degree drop puts you one step closer to the frigid cold of January? Here are a few ways you can enjoy a late summer breeze without panicking that it’s over, it’s all over, goddamnit, all of it!
Remind yourself that weather fluctuates.
Just because you’re experiencing a cool summer breeze now doesn’t mean that this cool trend will continue! Who knows? Tomorrow, temperatures could be back up to 85 degrees with 90% humidity, and you’ll be praying to the gods that they kill you all over again. Don’t worry, queen: Things can always get worse before they get better!
Turn off your thoughts.
This one’s a lot easier said than done, but the best way to enjoy a cool breeze without thinking about what this means for your future is to simply turn your little brain off. If you find yourself thinking, “It’s over! It’s all over! It won’t be warm again until, what, May? I’m not ready for this. I’m just a child!” take a second to turn off your thoughts, be in this moment, and let the cool breeze wash over you. After all, you’ll have plenty of time to think when you’re stuck inside from December to April!
Focus on one redeeming fact: There is always Halloween.
Sure, a cool breeze signals the end of summer, widely thought to be the most joyous time of year where people self-actualize, travel, and enjoy the great outdoors, but the end of summer means you’re one step closer to Halloween! So, stop freaking out about having to retire your shorts and start planning your costume, bitch! Sure, summer is over –– all over –– but spooky season brings its own joys.
Remember that this is the best it will ever be from here on out.
Instead of panicking that things will only get worse from here, reframe that thinking as, “This is the best I will feel for a bit,” therefore forcing yourself – via fear – to enjoy this moment! This one will definitely work.
So, embrace that cool breeze, grab some seasonal treats, and start being present RIGHT FUCKING NOW! OH GOD, THERE’S NO TIME!
