It is hot outside today! And it has been for a while now. I love the sunshine, but the heat drives me inside, and summer is too short for that! Summer is the time when we are supposed to play and enjoy the long days. But with all that play, we sometimes forget to maintain our healthy habits. So here is a reminder of some wellness tips for summer to make sure we don’t lose our healthy momentum.
And before you say I have heard all of this before, see how many you actually do. It’s always good to get reminders for the things we tend to put off.
Wellness Tips for Summer
Drink Water
An obvious tip, but one that often gets overlooked. Try to create a habit of drinking a glass of water every morning when you wake up, then keep a water bottle with you all day long. On weekends, pay attention to how much alcohol you consume and be mindful of adding water in between drinks.
Benefits of drinking water in summer:
- Hydration
- Heals sunburn
- Cures headaches
- It gives you glowing skin
- Enhances muscle performance
- Speeds up metabolism
No more excuses – drink up!
Nutrition
It can be easier to eat good fruit in the summer because of its abundance but don’t forget your vegetables. Instead, sneak them in with kabobs on the grill or in summer salads.
Bring a healthy choice to your potluck gatherings. I found a few you can try from The District Table website.
Don’t drink your calories. When it’s hot outside, we are always thirsty, be aware of the calories you are drinking to quench your thirst.
Downsize your meals. We don’t eat as much comfort food during the summer, and it is easier to eat less.
Sleep
With the longer days, it is easy to stay up later and wake up earlier. But it is important to your health to maintain a regular sleep schedule. According to The Sleep Doctor, Your circadian rhythm affects a number of biological processes, including your sleep-wake cycle, your immune system, as well as your physical and mental health. So, to maintain good health, don’t screw up your sleep!
Exercise
This is always important. So, take advantage of the summer weather and get outside.
Benefits of exercise:
- Improves your mood
- Helps with weight loss
- Increase energy levels
- Helps skin health
- It helps brain health and memory
- Reduces pain
- Helps with sleep
At the very least, get up every hour or so and stretch.
Strengthen Your Brain
Just because school is out doesn’t mean your brain can take a break too. Find ways to keep your mind active.
Summer is a great time to break up your routines.
- Read a different genre than you are used to.
- Visit new places.
- Make a new friend.
- Do some volunteer work.
- Try a different sport or yard game.
- Go to an outdoor concert and listen to someone new
- Plant a garden.
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A Few More Wellness Tips for Summer
Make goals and strive to achieve them. Here are 32 to choose from!
Wear sunglasses.
Get sunlight every day to boost your Vitamin D.
Wear sunscreen and insect repellent.
Meditate or write in your journal under a shady tree.
Check out The Living Marvelously Journal and use it to help you discover your goals in creating a marvelous life!
Maximize the amount of time you spend with people you enjoy being around.
Love your body! Be proud and enjoy all the activities that make you happy.
These tips may seem like they are too easy or you’ve heard all of this before, but are you doing them?
Enjoy your summer, don’t let it go by too fast, and remember these wellness tips to stay happy and healthy!
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