Summer Bucket List and Wonder to Create

Do you love the idea of summer but feel like you're falling behind the whole time? You're not alone. Between a shift in routine, body image worries, and trying to balance family fun with productivity, summer can feel less like a break and more like a burden.

In this episode of the Quilters Coach Podcast, we’re talking about how to stop feeling behind and actually enjoy your summer—starting with one simple tool: the Summer Bucket List.

Why Summer Feels So Overwhelming

Summer brings longer days, vacations, and time with family—but it can also bring stress, comparison, and unrealistic expectations.

You might find yourself:

• Feeling unmotivated or stuck

• Worrying about your weight or energy levels

• Comparing your body to “summer body” standards

• Struggling to stay productive or make time for creativity

These are all normal struggles. But they don’t have to control your summer.

A Better Way: The Summer Bucket List Challenge

Inside my coaching membership, we use the Summer Bucket List as a way to reconnect with yourself and make summer meaningful again. Here’s how it works:

We brainstorm fun, personal ideas under categories like:

• Places to visit

• Activities to enjoy

• Books to read

• People to connect with

• Projects to complete

• Random acts of kindness

We turn those ideas into a simple plan—with prompts, encouragement, and a supportive community.

The goal? To become your own best friend this summer, not your harshest critic.

What Happens When You Put Yourself First

When women in my membership do this work, incredible things happen:

✅ They finish long-forgotten quilting projects
✅ They gain confidence (and even win awards at Quilt Canada!)
✅ They reconnect with family and friends
✅ They lose weight—not through shame, but through trust and love
✅ They finally stop the cycle of self-sabotage

It’s not just about what you do. It’s about how you feel doing it.

The Truth About Self-Care (That No One Talks About)

If you were taught that taking care of yourself is selfish, it's time to rewrite that story.

You can’t pour from an empty cup. And if you keep ignoring your own needs, guilt and shame will quietly sabotage your joy—and your goals.

When you learn to be kind to yourself, everything shifts.

Ready to Create a Summer You’ll Love?

If you’re tired of feeling stuck, distracted, or like you never do enough, it’s time to try something new. My Love Yourself Thin membership is filled with women just like you—ready to build confidence, trust themselves again, and enjoy their lives.

Want to know the #1 self-sabotage holding you back? Book a free 20-minute call with me at daratomasson.com/contact to find out!

Remember...

You don’t need a new body or a new planner.
You need a new way of thinking about yourself.
Let this be the summer you finally stop waiting and start living.

Watch the full episode: Quilters Coach Podcast, Episode 206: Summer Bucket List on YouTube

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