Life-Changing Habits
This gets the worm, and you can get a jump on the day if you’re one of them.
What is early bird? Rising early is good for your mental health as well as your physical health, it gives you more quiet time, and it helps improve sleep
Cancun and Cozumel are islands belonging to this country
What is Mexico? Cancun is connected to the mainland of Mexico by bridges, but Cozumel is not connected to the mainland.
Carpe diem
What is “seize the day”? Make the most of the day, today and every day
This insect’s evening glow is a classic summer sight.
What is a firefly?
June 19 marks this historic day commemorating the end of slavery in the U.S.
What is Juneteenth?
Thoughts turn into words, and words turn into these.
What are actions? Repeated actions become habits
This U.S. state has the longest coastline
What is Alaska? Its coastline is 6,640 miles long
Alibi
What is “proof of where you were”? It literally translates to “elsewhere.” It’s used as proof of your whereabouts during the investigation of a crime. A verifiable alibi usually removes the person from the suspect list.
These large, colorful blooms famously turn to follow the sun.
What are sunflowers?
June 14 celebrates this national symbol of the United States.
What is Flag Day?
Sometimes when you think you’re hungry, it’s not really hunger; your body is really this D word
What is dehydrated? The Seattle Times reports that the difference between the internal cues of hunger and thirst can be subtle. If, after drinking a glass of water, you’re still hungry, then it’s probably hunger
This North American country has the longest coastline in the world.
What is Canada? It also has the second-largest landmass in the world
Bona fide
: What is “genuine or sincere”? In Latin, the literal meaning is “in good faith.”
This amphibian’s croak is often heard near ponds on warm summer nights.
What is a frog?
Celebrated on the third Sunday in June honoring dads.
What is Father’s Day?
This facial expression is the quickest way to get out of a bad mood
What is smile? It sends a message to your brain and can actually trick your mind into feeling happier
The Yucatán Peninsula is part of this country.
What is Mexico? The peninsula juts into the Gulf of Mexico, and you will find ruins of the Mayan civilization there.
Quid pro quo
What is “granting a favor with the explicit expectation of a return favor”? You most often hear this phrase in the context of business and political discussions
These frozen forms of precipitation can fall during intense summer storms.
What is hail?
This entire month honors LGBTQ+ history and rights.
What is Pride Month?
When our personal life is on track but we’re overwhelmed by world events, turn this off for a few days
What is the news? Bad news sells, and removing yourself from it for a day or two is the quickest and easiest way to attain a renewed sense of optimism.
More than 40 buildings in this North American city have their own zip codes
What is New York City? The shoe floor in Saks Fifth Avenue has its own zip code
Persona non grata
What is “unwelcome (or unacceptable) person”? It’s often a transitory situation. A person can be persona non grata one day and then fall into favor the next—and vice versa
This constellation, visible in summer, contains the bright star Vega.
What is Lyra?
June 21 marks the longest day of the year in the Northern Hemisphere.
What is the Summer Solstice?