3 Simple Summer Rituals to Help You Feel Calm and Connected

Summer often arrives with its own kind of whirlwind—longer days, school holidays, travel plans, and social calendars that fill up faster than we expect. And while this season is all about warmth and joy, it can also leave you feeling stretched thin. 

So, if you’re already craving a few small but powerful ways to stay steady and connected to yourself, here are three easy wellness rituals to help you slow down and return to what truly matters.

1. A Moment of Stillness with Palo Santo

We talk a lot about “clearing energy,” but what does that really mean?

Sometimes it’s as simple as creating a small pause in your day—lighting a piece of palo santo, watching the smoke gently rise, and allowing yourself a few slow breaths.

Palo santo has long been used to shift the energy of a space or moment, helping to clear mental fog, uplift the mood, and reset the emotional tone. You don’t always need a long ritual—just five quiet minutes, your favourite space, and an intention.

Try this:

 Light your palo santo stick and let the smoke drift around you.

 Think of one word or feeling you’d like to carry into the rest of your day like clarity, patience, ease.

Sit with it. Let it settle. Then continue on with a little more presence.

2. A Quick Reset with Calming Crystals

One of the easiest ways to carry a sense of calm with you—especially during a busier season—is to wear it.

Our Calm & Balance bracelet trio contains white jasper, black agate and opalite - known for their soothing, centring energy. And they’re not only energetically supportive, they look gorgeous stacked with your summer wardrobe.

Crystals don’t need to be complicated. You don’t have to “know all the meanings” or do anything elaborate. Just wearing them with intention is enough. Every time you catch a glimpse of your bracelet, it can be a quiet reminder to return to yourself.

Wear them individually or as a stack; either way, they bring a little magic to your day.

3. End-of-Day Candle Ritual

When the day’s been a bit much, a few minutes with a meditation candle can bring you back to centre.

Choose a candle with grounding essential oils, my favourites are lavender or patchouli both soothing, and supportive. The soft light and scent are gentle signals to your nervous system that it’s safe to slow down.

Light your candle in the evening as you begin to unwind. Maybe it’s while you make a cup of tea, run a bath, or simply sit in a quiet room with your journal. The ritual doesn’t need to be elaborate. In fact, the simpler the better.

Try this:

Light your candle and take three slow, deep breaths.

Ask yourself, “What am I proud of today?” (Even if it’s something small.)

Let that be enough.

Even five mindful minutes can soften the edges of a long day. And when done regularly, this tiny ritual helps train your mind and body to find calm, even when life feels far from it.

Remember that the Season Might Be Busy—But You Don’t Have to Be

These rituals aren’t about adding pressure or chasing a picture-perfect routine. They’re simply here to support you in staying close to yourself—to your energy, needs, and what matters most.

Whether you’re heading away, juggling summer plans, or simply trying to make the most of these longer days, know this:

• A moment of stillness can shift everything.
•  You don’t always need a big reset—just a small return to what feels true.
•  You already have everything within you to feel calm and connected.

AUTHOR: LEANNA DOOLIN

Co – Founder of holistic skincare brand, Pure Thoughts and advocate for women finding pause in their day to breathe deeply, give thanks and reconnect to what matters. Loves early mornings, dogs and books that you can’t put down.