7 Great Activities to Start This Summer

The summer weather is here, meaning that the cold is no longer a valid excuse. Let the summer sun help you start a new activity that can help you physically and mentally. Inside this blog, you will find 7 amazing activities for you to try out. From physically benefiting activities to mentally benefiting activities, this blog has something for both adults and children.

Start a Martial Art

In the summer, it’s nice a warm, perfect weather to go outside and try new things, when the excuse of cold can’t reach us. One great activity to start this summer is to join a martial arts club. Martial arts is a great way to build not only strength, discipline and confidence, but is also a great way to understand yourself and immerse yourself in the philosophy. Studying a Martial art also allows you to make some new friends who you all have something in common with, that being Martial arts!

Start Birdwatching

Another great activity to start or try out this summer would be birdwatching. Learn about the local birdlife in your environment when their all out and about, set up bird feeders to help the local wildlife, all while cultivating patience and curiosity. Bird watching allows you to learn and understand to appreciate the natural world that we’re so lucky to live in. Bird watching also allows you and your children to take a break from the modern world that can be so demanding sometimes, allowing you and your children some time away from the screens and into the world.

Start Bug Hunting

Explore the vast world that lives in the garden at your feet. Uncover insects that you didn’t know existed and learn all about the fascinating creatures that live in your back garden or local park. Take a magnifying glass and begin to cultivate appreciation for the world around us. There are around billions of insects compared to 67 million humans, and the small ecosystem spans across various species, from insects (ants), arachnids (spiders), Myriapods (Centipedes and millipedes), Molluscs (slugs and snails), and so much more!

Start a Sport

Another great thing to start this summer is to start a sport. Many sports are driven by seasons, and this means that sports like cricket and tennis are often in demand. However, this doesn’t mean that Winter sports are any less of a good idea; the summer season is great for learning and training in any sport, be it Football or maybe table tennis. The summer sun and the great weather are a great opportunity to help you get the start you want.

Start Gardening

With the sun shining in the sky, another great activity to start is gardening, especially for something that will bloom in months to come or even something to eat. Tending to a garden isn’t just an activity; it can be a great way to feel fulfilled. Gardening doesn’t just give you a chance to learn how to tend to plants of all species, but it also gives you a chance to learn other things. Gardening is a great way to learn, not only patience but also the value of consistency and nurturing. Knowing that you have successfully grown a plant is an incredibly rewarding process and can help you feel fulfilled and help you understand even a little bit the worth of small but consistent effort.

Start Creative Writing or Journaling

Another great activity to start in the summer is creative writing and/or journaling; doing this activity in itself is a great way to not only clear your thoughts but also to learn about yourself. With the sun shining, writing outside can be a great process and activity to help you understand yourself, clear your mind, deal with stress, and take a break from the busy modern world that crowds our attention and depletes our batteries. It’s also a great way to get away from the technology that seems to hold our attention captive, away from the social media, away from the noise of notifications and into the world of your own thoughts unfiltered by the haze of modern life.

Start a DIY Craft Project

Another great activity for you to start in the summer is a DIY project, whether that’s a new invention you’ve been planning, a bug home, or a garden renovation project. Summer is the perfect time to start on that project. No matter how long you’ve put it off, with the sun shining, summer is the perfect time to stop procrastinating and get DIY’n. Whether you’re helping your child build their first bug home, or you’re building a bird feeder to watch some birds, the summertime is the best time to do this.

Now that you have a bunch of ideas on how to spend your spare time in summer (and how the kids can spend their summer holidays). From active martial arts to thought-provoking journals, there is something in this blog for everyone.