Overwhelmed This Summer? You're Not Alone — and You're Not Broken
Ah, summer. The season of sunshine, celebration, vacations, and long, light-filled days. It’s supposed to feel relaxing and joyful — so why do so many of us feel... overwhelmed?
If you’re finding yourself more frazzled than free-spirited this summer, you’re not alone. In fact, many of our guests at Maui Healing Retreat arrive saying the same thing: “I don’t know why I feel so off — it’s summer!”
Let’s unpack this.
Why Summer Overwhelm Is Real
Summer brings beauty, but it also brings:
More social demands — parties, travel, and expectations to “make the most” of every sunny moment
Schedule shifts — kids out of school, disrupted routines, longer days and later nights
Sensory overload — heat, noise, crowds, and constant activity
Pressure to be happy — and guilt when we’re not
The nervous system can easily go into overdrive, even when everything around us looks "good."
5 Simple Ways to Ground Yourself This Season
If you're feeling overstimulated, here are some tried-and-true ways to regulate your energy — straight from our retreat practice:
1. Unplug to Regather
Take a mini digital detox. Even 2–3 hours without screens can help reset your nervous system and reconnect you to the present moment.
2. Touch the Earth
Literally. Bare feet on sand, grass, or soil helps discharge built-up energy and promotes natural grounding.
3. Hydrate Before You Caffeinate
Dehydration and overstimulation go hand in hand. Start your morning with a big glass of water before reaching for the coffee.
4. Breathe with Intention
Try a simple 4-7-8 breath: inhale for 4, hold for 7, exhale for 8. Do this for 2–3 rounds whenever you feel overwhelmed.
5. Say No (Even to Fun Things)
Give yourself permission to opt out. Rest is productive. Doing less allows your body and mind to return to balance.
🌺 Let the Island Hold You
Here on Maui, we know healing doesn’t always come from doing more — it often comes from doing less, more mindfully. Whether it’s a guided meditation, a healing treatment, or simply the sacred silence of the island, we’re here to help you reconnect.
And if Maui Healing Retreat has touched your life — or if you believe in the power of real, holistic rest — we’d be honored if you would vote for us in the 2025 World Spa Awards for Best Health & Wellness Retreat. ✨
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(Thank you from the bottom of our hearts.)
In Closing…
You are not lazy. You are not broken. You are a human being in need of balance, nature, and care.
Here’s to reclaiming the quiet joy of summer — one breath at a time.
With aloha,
The Maui Healing Retreat Team
🌿 www.mauihealingretreat.com | @maui_healing
