3. Take Walks
There’s no better excuse for getting outside than comfortable summer evenings that last forever. Take advantage of the long summer days by going on walks.
Whether you prefer evening walks after dinner, or early in the morning before work, there’s no better way to gear up for the day or unwind, than strolling along with the patterns of the sun. Make it part of your daily summer routine. Not only will you get some extra exercise, but your soul will thank you for the breath of fresh air that we all desperately need.
4. Learn when to say “yes”
Summer is full of outdoor activities, concerts, mission trips, time at the beach, camps, family vacations, and a million other things we’d all rather be doing than working. The list can actually be overwhelming.
For most of us working your typical 9-5 job, summer is what we tend to save our vacation days for. Of course, if you have “FOMO,” or “fear of missing out” like I do, it can be mentally draining trying to figure out how to prioritize what you want to do.
Here’s the bottom line: you won’t be able to do everything, but it’s important that you do some things.
Summer is a time to mentally unwind. In America, our brains are trained this way from the minute we’re born. Once fall comes around, it’s like hitting a refresh button, and starting the hard work again. So if you don’t put the time in now to mentally recharge, the winter months are going to come around and DESTROY you.
At the end of the day, the days-worth of salary you’ll get out of working, cannot compare to soul-satisfying rest that comes from taking time off. Know when to say yes this summer, and recharge your batteries.
5. Do something you’ve never done before.
When I was a kid, I’d always make a summer “bucket list.” It was chalk-full of things I either knew I was going to do, or things I wanted to do because it was summer and the only time of the year (or my life apparently) that I thought I could possibly do them.
If you’re taking the time off anyway for summer activities, use it to do something totally new. New things are refreshing to the soul. It doesn’t have to be anything extravagant, simply use your time to see something you never have. It could be exploring a state park that’s right in your backyard, or visiting a whole new country. The possibilities are endless.
This time of year is meant to be refreshing. It’s a lighter load, a more flexible season, and a time to recharge. Make the most of your entire year with these summer wellness tips.
