Living like a mermaid is one of the most magical paths you can take—and you don’t have to travel the depths of the sea to do it. There are so many ways to infuse mermaid magic into daily life, from swimming in the ocean regularly and reading mermaid fiction to dressing and acting the part.

Below are a few ways to live like a mermaid and experience whimsical magic and mystique every day.

Mermaids should spend as much time swimming and surrounded by water as possible. Full-sea...