Self-Care When You Have a Summer Cold

Yesterday, after church, I noticed I wasn’t feeling my best. I suddenly felt tired, my throat felt scratchy, and my neck and shoulders felt sore. I thought my post-church nap would correct all of this. But, as soon as I woke up, I realized that was not the case. All of my symptoms had become instantly worse. I had contracted a summer cold!

I know. It sucks. Luckily yesterday was a rainy day and I could stay home and rest. But, seriously, who just gets sick in the summer. Well actually according to the CDC, literally millions of people get colds in the summer.

With all of us at risk of and exposed to summer colds, I decided it was high time to talk proper self-care should you befall the same tragic fate. Here is how to self-care when you’re sick in the summer:

Netflix and chill: Make sure you are getting plenty of rest. If that means having a movie day, cozying up with a book, or just getting more sleep, do it.

Stay indoors!: Y’all. If you’re sick, stay your ass home! I know its summer and the weather is awesome and everyone is out and about…