The Hit List - 11 tips for keeping cool when it’s burning hot

In case you didn’t know, we’ve hit a record for the hottest day ever. Yep, the earth is scorched with the highest temperatures since we began keeping track. Even if you love summer, this isn’t a good development. People, plants, and animals are at risk. Plus, the sweltering temps can cause wild fires.

Speaking of which, the Canadian wild fires have been wreaking havoc on the air quality around these parts. Sigh.

If you know me, you know I’m not a fan of summer. So this weather has been putting me in my “summertime sadness” mode. It’s also gotten me anxious AF about climate change, not to mention the health of some family members. But I’m not in control of meteorological things, so I have to cope.

Let me share my tips on what I’m doing to stay cool (and cool-headed).

1. Sunscreen, sunscreen, sunscreen. I use sunscreen every day of the year, rain or shine. I’m especially mindful now to apply it everywhere the sun hits (if you’ve ever burned the tops of your ears, you know what kind of special hell that is).
2. Stay indoors as much as possible. When outdoors, wear a mask if you’re dealing with unhealthy air quality.
3. Run the air conditioner and don’t forget to change the filter regularly. Believe it or not, I don’t use the air conditioner in my office too much. But I do in the kitchen. Those filters get gross. I pay attention to the warning light and keep it clean.
4. Hydrate. I drink a ton of tea and water. If I’m out and about, I’ll always have a water bottle handy.
5. I consider my carbon footprint. I rarely drive these days. I’ll run errands about twice a week, maximum.
6. Compost, recycle, and never litter. If I’m sharing space on this planet with other beings and care about the climate, it’s important to do what I can.
7. Use less. I rarely buy clothes or shoes – and I’ll use something until I wear it out. Buying “fast fashion” harms the environment. For the record: I still have 30-year old t-shirts and my car is a 2003 Matrix (they don’t even make ‘em any more!).
8. Travel less. I cut down on travel when the pandemic hit. Truthfully, I don’t miss it that much. It’s another way to keep my carbon footprint low.
9. Eat light. I’m a fan of greasy, heavy, calorie laden food. But in summer? Not so much. This time of year I’ll dial that back in favor of salads or things that don’t require me standing in front of a hot oven. Also, foods such as salad help with hydration.
10. Slow down. Conserve your energy as much as possible. You won’t catch me walking at a breakneck speed or rushing through my activities. NOPE.
11. Check in on neighbors, especially elders. Make sure they have a working air conditioner and everything they need if they are unable to leave the house.

I’d also like to add: please remember critters suffer in this heat too. Do not leave your pups outside for long and make sure water is available at all times. A bird bath or small dishes of water outside can help the birds and strays who may venture into your yard.

Alright, those are my tips. What about you? How do you stay cool?

xo
Theresa

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