August Wellness Challenge: 30 Days of Self-Care

Week 1: Unplug & Reset  

Theme: Slowing Down Before the Season Shifts

1. Watch the sunrise over the marsh or beach

2. Turn your phone off for one hour

3. Take a barefoot walk in your backyard or garden

4. Journal 3 things you're grateful for

5. Go screen-free after 8 p.m.

6. Read a chapter from a book by a local author

7. Light a candle and do nothing for 10 minutes

Week 2: Nourish & Hydrate

Theme: Feeding Your Body with Intention
8. Start your day with lemon water
9. Visit a local farmers’ market (like Forsyth or Bluffton)
10. Try a healthy Lowcountry-inspired recipe
11. Pack a picnic with fresh fruit and head to a shady park
12. Make a colorful smoothie with local produce
13. Skip caffeine for one day and hydrate with infused water
14. Eat lunch outside under a tree or umbrella

Week 3: Move & Breathe

Theme: Gentle Movement in the Southern Heat
15. Take a morning walk on the beach or through a shaded square
16. Do 10 minutes of light stretching
17. Join a yoga class (try waterfront yoga in Hilton Head or Savannah!)
18. Dance to your favorite playlist
19. Breathe deeply for 5 minutes—outside if possible
20. Take a dip: beach, pool, or even a cool shower
21. Bike or stroll through a local nature trail like Pinckney Island or Skidaway Island

Week 4: Connect & Reflect

Theme: Mindful Moments with Others & Yourself
22. Send a kind message to someone you love
23. Take yourself on a “date” to a local coffee shop
24. Write down 3 personal wins this month
25. Watch the sunset from your porch or dock
26. Visit a museum or gallery to soak in inspiration
27. Put your feet in the ocean and just be
28. Create a calming playlist
29. Reflect: What have you learned about yourself this month?
30. Set one intention for September