Lighter mornings, longer days; oh how we have been longing for this most anticipated of seasons. Summer is such a short and beautiful season, laced with possibilities and opportunities, and it is so tempting to fill it with activity. Holiday preparations , social planning and generally saying yes to more. Is it any wonder we can begin to feel lacking in energy, more stretched and more stressed?
Underpinning this seasonal shift is less sleep.
Warmer nights and lighter mornings interrupt our natural circadian rhythm, leading to up to 2 hours being lost every night. Coupled with busier days and our self-imposed pressure to squeeze the most out of every sunny day, it’s little wonder that summer is a major sleep disrupter.
In this issue of Field Notes we are bringing you a few little pockets of calm and some reasons to pause and sit in the moment to appreciate the glorious few short weeks of the British Summer.
Floks Finds
Read
Pack a blanket and a cushion, head outside and lose yourself in a great book, while away a few blissful hours thinking about nothing else but the story unfolding in front of you.
We loved Our Oaken Bones a true story that explores the powerful connection between war, trauma, and restoring ancient British rainforests.
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Listen
Music has a unique ability to connect us to our memories and inner self, allowing us to switch off and reset, focusing the mind and nourishing the soul. Released to accompany The Music is Black exhibition at the V&A East. This brilliantly curated playlist celebrating twelve decades of talent is set to be the soundtrack of our summer.
Drink
L'aperitivo is a sacred pre dinner ritual we think shouldn't be saved for holidays. Signalling the end of the working day and the start of a relaxed evening, sharing conversation and a glass of something chilled relieves stress and elevates our mood. We love the grown up flavour of Club Mera, a non alcoholic aperitif with flavour notes of citrus, blood orange and the warmth of pink pepper.
Visit
When the feeling of summer overwhelm begins to threaten our enjoyment, the simple pleasures of getting out into nature, solo if needed, really do offer a moment of calm and perspective. The act of putting one foot in front of the other while taking in the sounds and sights around you can shift mood and soothe anxieties.
Try
Helping to block out light and with a soothing and breathable wool filling, our natural sleep masks may be just what you need for a better summer sleep routine, helping you to stay asleep for longer. Keeping hydrated throughout the day, setting a regular bed time, and keeping cool with natural breathable bedding are key to sleeping well during these warmer, shorter nights.