How to Live Our Best Life

The summer bubbles are boiling. The weather is heating to prepare for Hot Girl Summer, but before the heatwave begins, there’s some planning that must be done. In lieu of wedding invitations, summer pool parties, and beach day hangs, the initial dread of going to every summer shindig alone is approaching. Being single for the summer is trending, but it doesn’t shield us from the inevitable moments of blah when we watch others canoodle in the summer heat.

We must prepare for battle to keep our minds on the hot girl path. The ultimate goal: living our best lives. We’ve pulled together a list of single activities, party tips, and travel suggestions to give the jealous observers a run for their money. We’re doing it for ourselves... it doesn’t mean our IG can’t look good while we do it. Plus, our positive vibes may attract something cute.

Secure a go-to book!

Fifth wheel again? Whip out a book and be the intellectual hot one. Let them get on with their canoodling. We are expanding our minds. This trick works everywhere. Beach, park, picnic, boring pool party… give yourself something to do other than look at your phone. It may even spark up a conversation when someone asks what you’re reading. Books are great for hot girl walks in the park, or subway rides.

Support women writers with our list of Books for Women Written by Women. 

Make the perfect Hot Girl Summer playlist.

Whether you’re an iPod or Beats person, keep your headphones with you all summer. Going out? Keep them in your bag for a potential walk-of-shame Uber ride in the morning. Heading to the beach or park? Have your go-to playlist ready for whenever you’re asked to DJ the hang. Put those Hot Girl vibes out there for everyone to hear.

Not sure where to start? Check out our Hot Girl Shit playlist on Spotify!

Go on a weekend getaway!

Not in the mood to travel with a large group? Plan a weekend away from the city with yourself or your friends. Remove the pressure and create a self-care weekend for yourself. For our New Yorkers, head upstate for a lake chill, or find a cheap hotel in the Hamptons and sit your ass on the beach. Bring the book and the headphones to live your best life independently.

For those hot quiet city days…

Plan a Saturday for yourself. Can’t find anyone to go to that museum exhibit with you? Go by yourself. Make a reservation for one for lunch nearby. (Trust me, you can do it!) Plan to grab flowers at your favorite bodega after the exhibit.

Pro tip: Walk everywhere! Put your headphones in, turn on your Hot Girl playlist, and be the moment.

Need more self-love tips before the summer? Click here for some inspo or check out our self-love highlight on Instagram!