Beach Walk…

Heading toward sunshine and the best self-care kind of day! (Wildwood, NJ July 2025)

We’re all familiar with the term self-care, right? You can’t throw a seashell without hitting upon the importance of taking care of oneself. How do we properly tend to our summer-loving selves, you may wonder? Is it sleeping in or staking a claim on that (very) early morning sunrise? Wellll, that depends on…Are you a morning person? If so, get up and get to the beach! There’s no better time to decompress than when you’re still half asleep! A sunrise over the ocean is sure to quietly soothe you into the sweetest summer day.

Any night owls in the house? Perhaps a bayside sunset is more your jam. Sleep in, savoring those moments until the sounds of the seagulls (or the need for caffeine) gently awaken you…

So, what about all of those moments in between sunrise and sunset?

Getting “grounded,” i.e. walking barefoot in the sand, calms and connects us to the Earth, and, while there, why not get in touch with that creative side? Everyone becomes an expert painter/photographer when presented with a panoramic seaside view. No Picassos or Ansel Adams skills necessary here. Just let those creative juices flow and be prepared to reap the therapeutic rewards they’re sure to inspire.

Of course, it is July, so staying cool certainly tops that Self Care list. Once again, the beach and bay provide the best sea breezes, so staying tied to our salty surroundings is key to comfort. Let’s totally immerse ourselves in our postcard-worthy environment, soak up the sun (sunscreen liberally applied) and de-stress by the sea, the best (self-care) place to be!