3 Reasons Hot Girl Summer Is a Year-Round Mindset

If you've been anywhere near a mobile phone or computer in the past few years, you've probably seen bikini pics on Instagram and hilarious posts on Twitter about the annual uproar of hot girl summer.

Lots of people catch onto this trend when the weather gets warm, pursuing their weight goals with the help of programs like Wayt-less and protein-rich diets.

These are great ways to prepare for the beach trips and parties that help characterize hot girl summer, but this phenomenon isn't only a summertime event — the self-love and celebration of life that form the basis of hot girl summer are relevant all year round.

The term "hot girl summer" surfaced in May 2019, when rapper Megan Thee Stallion released her album Fever. Megan Thee Stallion has often invoked the nickname "Hot Girl," and a May album release was the perfect way to imbue the entire season with hot girl energy.

The summer of 2019 became hot girl summer, but the power of this catchy phrase has lingered on. Here are a few of the values behind this saying that everyone should embrace regardless of the weather.

Announcing your participation in hot girl summer on social media, or in real life, is one way to show confidence — but not the only way.

One person's hot girl summer might mean going out every day to socialize and soak up the sun, while another person might feel at his or her best when reading a book in the park without concern for anyone else.

Either way, the hot girl summer mentality allows everyone to feel proud and confident in who they are.

When the weather's warm, there are lots of opportunities to relax and blow off steam by going outside or taking a vacation. However, when the days get shorter and temperatures drop, taking time to enjoy yourself is even more important.

You may not want to don your swimsuit and run to the beach if it's February, but maybe you should give in to the urge to watch two movies back-to-back or take a day off work to sleep in and cook a big breakfast.

No matter what activities you choose to relax, the lasting takeaway from hot girl summer is that fun, silly, recreational activities are worthwhile and empowering.

The core of hot girl summer is self-love, not conformity. It's a mindset that doesn't require everyone to look or behave a certain way, and instead encourages people to be true to themselves and have a good time.

When you've embraced hot girl summer as a way of thinking and grown confident in yourself, it's easy to inspire others to feel the same, even if — or maybe because — they're totally different from you.

In a world that doesn't always encourage unconditional love, tools that help develop positive thinking can benefit your health and your outlook on life. Whether you're starting a new diet to reach your body goals or challenging yourself to learn a new skill, the mentality of hot girl summer is a timeless aid to help you along the way.