The 100 Years Club Installment #141: HOT STUFF #14 End of Summer Blues?

These last days of August can be “slumpy” for some people.

In fact, I thought about escaping AZ for a last-minute vacation.

I kinda missed out on some of the summer of 2025 because I moved to a new apartment, and I left some of my calendar free in case I got picked for the Golden Bachelor (seriously).

But I’ve always been a “lemonade from lemons” chick, and I am making the best of these days. I spent a small fortune on the move, and I have three trips planned for September, so staying put in 100+ temps is just what I have to deal with this year.

Feeling a little depressed that the summer is almost over? It’s a real thing. Subscribe to my podcast and you’ll hear from a therapist about the end-of-summer blues and how to deal with them.

Although I’m not a therapist, here are MY suggestions:

1. Plan your fall business activities. You’ll have a competitive advantage.
2. If you live in a place that empties out over the summer (like Phoenix), take advantage of the semi-empty restaurants, workout classes, and other fun activities. You don’t have to pack your calendar. Just add one or two fun things. Speaking of which…
3. I’m a huge fan of the staycation, as many of my readers know. Just avoid Labor Day weekend, when costs skyrocket.
4. Try something new and quirky. My calendar includes a 15-person needlepoint class. Read why “Grandma hobbies” are making a comeback. I’m playing Bunco and LRC (Left-Right-Center) next week. I won a bunch of cash last time I did it, so it will help fund #1 and #2. Each month’s games and food are themed, so I get to plan an outfit and cook/make something unique and tasty. I even bought a sewing machine because I plan to volunteer making stuff for kids this fall. Bet you didn’t know I had such a wide domestic streak! Teach yourself a new tech skill like AI prompting, Canva design (which I used to make this image), or video editing if you have a geeky streak. Some great shows are streaming now, too. I wind down by watching them while luxuriating in the AC.
5. Go on a “nostalgia tour” without leaving your home. Don’t dwell on the past, but remember the great memories. I just found this piece from years ago! Organize old pix and call friends and family who may also be around and bored.
6. Declutter and organize your space (home or office), so you can can “back to school” with a sense of order rather than chaos.
7. Make your physical and mental health a priority. I lost 20 pounds this summer (thanks to the “miracle drugs”) and am now very focused on maintaining/building muscle, as well as getting enough nutrients. As long as I’m shooting videos in my lingerie, I need to keep my 69-year-old body in good shape and talking about wellness, not wrinkles and brain fog. (In fact, I’ve never felt better or been clearer! Thanks to #1-4, I’ve made some new friends who keep me on a positive track. Meet my new friend Theresia, whose coaching practice is focused on boundaries.

September will be here before we know it, for better or worse.

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