Glow Up on Ice: How I’m Resetting My Summer the Welltini Way

Because July is a vibe check—and I’m choosing chilled

Jul 16, 2025

Hi Friends,

Let’s talk about July for a second. Not the beginning-of-summer, lemony-fresh kind of July—but this mid-summer moment where the heat is high, the energy is…ehh, and the plans feel more scattered than serene. That’s where I’ve found myself lately—and maybe you have too?

So I’ve decided to reset. Not with pressure. Not with guilt. But with the same energy I bring to my favorite summer drink: light, refreshing, and a little bit elevated.

Here’s how I’m hitting reset—Welltini-style.

🍋 I’m starting with stillness (even when life is loud)

Between kid chaos, work emails, and trying to stay present, stillness can feel like a fantasy. But lately, I’ve been claiming five minutes in the morning (sometimes in the car with AC blasting, let’s be honest) to just sit with a cold drink and breathe. That’s it. No agenda, no productivity, just presence.

I call it the “Cool Glass Method.” It’s a mini moment that reminds me I’m allowed to pause—and it’s wild how grounding that can feel.

🧊 I’m cooling down my beauty + wellness routine

I’ve been leaning into cold therapy in small ways—think ice rollers, chilled face mists, peppermint body wash in the shower, or even dunking my feet in a kiddie pool at the end of the day. Not fancy. Just effective.

It’s like sending a gentle “you’re okay” message to my nervous system. And it’s helping me feel more alive than another shot of espresso ever could.

🍑 I’m choosing refreshment over restriction

My mindset this summer? Nourish, don’t punish. I’m eating hydrating fruits, sipping homemade mocktails, and plating meals like they’re part of my self-care—because they are. I’m not counting anything but joy.

I added mint leaves and cucumber to my water pitcher this week, and suddenly I’m out here feeling like a spa director. Small upgrades, big shift in vibe.

☀️ I’m redefining my goals—with grace

Mid-year check-ins used to stress me out. Now I use them to let things go. Some of my January goals just don’t match the version of me standing here today—and that’s okay.

This week, I did a 10-minute journaling sesh to reflect on what I’m keeping, what I’m releasing, and what I’m calling in. It felt like a full-body exhale.

💧 I’m pouring back into me

Here’s the truth: I’ve been lowkey running on empty. So I’ve blocked off ten minutes a day just for me. Not to be productive. Not to check off a box. But to feel good—whether that’s a slow stretch, a spritz of my favorite fragrance, or just vibing with a playlist while I fold laundry.

It’s amazing what even a micro-dose of pleasure can do for your mood.

✨ What’s in your reset mix right now? Hit reply or tag @thewelltini so I can cheer you on.