Making the extreme heat a little more comfortable: How I spend my summer

This summer, the heat feels more taxing on the body than in previous years.

Even though I feel like I'm getting enough sleep, I can't seem to shake off the fatigue.
I break into a sweat just from doing a little bit of cooking or cleaning, and before I knew it, I was spending more and more time just lying down.

I imagine many of you are feeling the same way.

Why the heat causes fatigue

The difficulty of extreme heat isn't just about high temperatures.

High humidity, tropical nights, and the temperature difference between indoors and outdoors also put a strain on the autonomic nervous system.
Because energy is constantly being consumed to regulate body temperature, it becomes difficult to get rid of that feeling of exhaustion even after sleeping.

Summer habits I continue to practice

Morning hot water

In an air-conditioned room, I sometimes find that I don't really feel like drinking much water.
If I feel like my body or stomach is cold when I wake up in the morning, I make a point to boil water and start my day by slowly drinking a cup of hot water, even if it's hot outside.
It warms me from the inside, and I feel like it helps my body wake up more easily.

Indoor radio calisthenics

Exercising outside is a high hurdle due to the heat, but it's easier to keep up in a cool room.
I do a full round of radio calisthenics in the morning or evening whenever I feel like it.
Even just three minutes improves blood flow and makes my body feel lighter.

Other simple tips I'd like to incorporate

・Replenish minerals along with water (miso soup, nukazuke pickles, etc.)
・Cook in batches during cooler times of the day
・Keep naps under 20 minutes to stay refreshed
・Regulate body temperature before bed with a lukewarm shower or foot bath

Conclusion

Trying to endure extreme heat by just "toughing it out" is a heavy burden on both body and mind.
It is much easier and more comfortable to spend the time by layering in small adjustments.

Let's find methods that work for us and get through this summer as lightly as possible.

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