Enduring the summer without air conditioning can seriously put a damper on enjoying the gorgeous summer weather. We should know - our air conditioner broke 3 weeks ago. Luckily we have been inventive dealing with the heat and have managed to survive - nay - enjoy the hot weather without losing productivity.

You'd be surprised how many free open wireless networks can be found on a Starbucks patio or even by the pool! Not that we're suggesting you steal anyone's bandwidth or anything... ;) It's just so much more inspiring being outside watching fashionable people walk by and eves dropping on their conversations, don't you think?

If you're stuck inside an office and the above is not an option for you, we recommend wearing some deliciously coconutty lotion to remind you of summer, taking plenty of "air" breaks to get you out of the office - hey, if smokers get to smoke, why don't you get to breathe? - and treating yourself to a cheapie mani/pedi with a coworker on your lunch break. People are generally more relaxed in the summer so are less likely to notice you taking a couple of extra "me" minutes in your day, as long as you aren't taking a couple of extra "me" hours! And of course, stock up on plenty of fresh summer fruit in lieu of sugary snacks. Peach season has arrived!

Now if only summer would last all year round...