The “Summer Glow” is a Mindset, Not a Moisturiser
When we think of summer, what’s the first thing that pops into mind? For many of us, it’s a “bikini body”, lazy days at the beach, and that radiant, sun-kissed tan. It’s that wonderful post-holiday feeling where we feel calm, collected, energised, and honestly, like there’s nothing that could get us down.
But what if we told you that you could have that summer glow mindset all year round?
The secret is that this radiance is actually a mindset. While Vitamin D plays a huge part in why we feel so good in the sunshine, the real magic is in how we think. In summer, we tend to see the world through a different lens. We feel better, so we cope better. We prioritise joy, seek out the light, and actually allow ourselves to take a break.
We shift our focus from our “to-do” list to our “want-to-do” list — and that shift is what changes everything.
The Serotonin Secret
That feeling of being able to tackle anything isn’t just about the temperature outside. When we are relaxed and enjoying ourselves, our brains produce a steady flow of serotonin — the chemical that helps us feel motivated, brave, and happy.
In the summer, we naturally do more of the things that lower our stress levels. We spend more time outdoors, more time with friends and family, and we move our bodies more.
This glow isn’t just coming from the sun; it’s a reflection of our primitive “survival” brain finally relaxing, allowing our intellectual, happier minds to take the lead. It’s a biological “yes” to life that happens when we step out of the shadows of stress and our never-ending to-do lists.
Our Invincible Summer
As the philosopher Albert Camus once wrote:
“In the midst of winter, I found there was, within me, an invincible summer.”
It’s such a powerful reminder that we carry our own light within us.
It means that the calm, radiant version of ourselves isn’t something we have to wait for or travel to find — it’s already there, tucked away beneath the layers of daily stress and mental clutter. By learning how to access that “invincible summer” within ourselves, we become far more resilient when faced with everyday life.
Bottling the Sunshine: The Summer Glow Mindset in Practice
The good news is that we don’t need a plane ticket to stay in this headspace.
Solution Focused Hypnotherapy is all about helping us achieve that “radiant and capable” mindset, regardless of the weather or the season.
By focusing on small, positive steps and learning how to regulate our internal state, we can maintain that sense of calm and clarity — even on a rainy Tuesday in November. It’s about training our brains to look for the “sunshine” in our daily lives, helping to keep stress levels low and energy levels high.
Reclaim Your Glow
We don’t have to wait for summer to feel like the best version of ourselves.
Whether we’re busy professional mothers or simply navigating the daily juggle, that internal glow is accessible to us right now.
At Inspired to Change Hypnotherapy, we have a nationwide team of expert therapists dedicated to helping you find your spark again. Because we’re a team working across the country, professional support is always nearby to help you quiet the internal noise and find that “holiday headspace” every single day.
About the Author
Desiree Mackenzie is a Solution Focused Hypnotherapist and a passionate advocate for women navigating the high-pressure duality of professional ambition and motherhood.
As a busy mother herself, Desiree understands the “invisible load” firsthand — the mental marathon of managing a household while maintaining a powerhouse career. Her approach is firmly rooted in neuroscience, moving away from past-focused problem-solving to concentrate on how the brain works to create a better future.
By helping clients empty their “stress buckets” and move from survival mode back into their intellectual minds, she empowers them to reclaim their calm, confidence, and sense of self.
Desiree’s mission is simple: to ensure that no woman has to choose between her spark and her success.
Find out how solution focused hypnotherapy can help you access that calm, confident headspace all year round.
“This is part of an ongoing series on the mental load of modern motherhood. You might also find “Breaking the Cycle in Motherhood: Changing Old Patterns and Creating a Brighter Future” helpful.”
For more on how serotonin affects mood, Mind has helpful information on managing stress.
