(BPT) - Summer is coming to a close, but that doesn't mean the fun has to stop. There's still time to take advantage of the sunshine and warm evenings. If you're wondering how to make the most of the time you have left, keep one mantra in mind: say yes.
When you say yes to last-minute invites, unplanned trips and new experiences, you open yourself up to new opportunities that can help you build your confidence. Not sure where to start? Check out these five low-pressure situations you'll likely encounter this summer that offer energizing change to your life when you say yes.
Book that trip!
If an airfare alert to your dream city pops up or a friend invites you to a weekend cabin trip on a Thursday, don't hem and haw. Embrace these opportunities to step out of your comfort zone and welcome adventure into your life.
Spontaneous trips are often better than planned ones. Why? Because you don't have any plans that you need to adjust to make the trip memorable. So, pack your bag with your favorite essentials, go in with loose expectations and hit reset with a change of scenery.
Spontaneous concerts
Last-minute concerts are practically made for summer. Keep an eye out for your favorite bands, and you may find day-of tickets at an absolute steal. Or take up your friend's offer of an extra ticket to a band you've never heard of. Whatever the situation, don't let these musical moments pass you by. Throw on something that makes you feel confident and pair it with a bold lip color or favorite pair of earrings before heading out to enjoy new and old songs alike.
Switch up your hair color
A hair color refresh is one of the easiest ways to say yes to yourself this summer — a low-commitment, high-reward dare that can make you feel like a whole new you, whether you go for a silver blonde, deep burgundy or golden brunette.
The best part? No appointment needed. Just head to the store and pick up a box. For a quick, natural-looking at-home color experience that delivers salon-inspired, high-gloss shades, try Clairol Nice 'n Easy10. Designed for modern routines, it delivers radiant, true-to-you color in just 10 minutes. With 13 shades to choose from, you'll find a natural-looking color that suits your personality — and covers your grays.
Just need a quick touch-up? Skip the salon and reach for Clairol Root Touch-Up. With a wide range of shades and an easy application, it's the effortless way to keep your color fresh and camera-ready — so you're always prepared for whatever the summer dares you to do next.
Go on a solo date
Having a hard time lining up your schedule with your friends? Don't wait. Take yourself out.
A solo date might feel a little uncomfortable at first, but there's something quietly liberating about doing exactly what you want, at your own pace, with no one else's preferences to consider. Take yourself to that new restaurant you've been eyeing, buy a ticket to the movie you've been looking forward to, or wander around a museum without a single compromise. You might be surprised by how much you enjoy your own company — and how much confidence comes from it.
Summer is short. Say yes.
Before your fall calendar fills up and you settle back into routine, say yes to the little invitations, last-minute plans, low-commitment refreshes, the night you almost skipped and the solo outings. When you say yes to these opportunities, you're also saying yes to the version of you who is ready for something new.
