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Step 1
Stay in the shade. Avoid doing anything active during the midday or afternoon. This is the time to sit in the shade and do nothing. Save activities for evening or early morning.
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Step 2
Wear loose and light clothing. Stick with cottons and breathable materials in light colors. Avoid anything tight or constricting. Encourage air flow.
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Step 3
Keep things frozen. One idea is to fill cloth bags with rice and keep them in the freezer. You can place them on your forehead, neck and chest when it really gets hot. You can also place them in pet beds for your animals. The rice retains the coolness for awhile then you can switch them out when you need another.
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Step 4
Plant trees and plants. Plants and trees keep things cool not only because of the shade but because of their photosynthesis process as well. The more plants and trees you have around, the cooler you will be.
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Step 5
Keep it breezy. Head to places where there is a breeze like the beach or up on hills and mountains. Keep fans going in the rooms that you are staying in. Ceiling fans are great for helping cool things down at night.
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Step 6
Turn off heat-makers. Keep lights off and unplug hot running appliances that aren't in use. Don't use the oven or stove. Turn off computers and televisions.
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Step 7
Get wet. Take a cold shower, mist yourself with a water bottle or go for a dip in the ocean or pool. As the water evaporates from your body, you will feel cooler.
