Summer’s Best Wellness Practices

Summer is the perfect time to let go of stress and indulge in all the fun summertime brings. However, it’s essential during this time of fun vacations, parties, and relaxation that you take care of yourself and stay healthy. Making small changes to your daily routine is one of the best ways to ensure that you stay healthy throughout the entire season. Here are some excellent summer wellness habits you should start doing now. 

Exercise outside. 

With the pleasantly warm weather, there are so many fun ways to exercise beyond just going to the gym. Take your workout outside and soak up some vitamin D. Try going for a hike, swimming in an outdoor pool, or taking a yoga class in the park. Just be sure to wear sunscreen to ward off potentially harmful sun damage. If it gets hot where you live, try working out in the early mornings and evenings, when the temperature is comfortable, and there’s still some sunlight. 

Eat plenty of fruits and veggies. 

Another great thing about summer is that fruits and vegetables are so readily accessible and offer a refreshing meal when the heat rises. You can find a wide selection of fresh produce at many local markets, and it’s worth taking advantage of them. Not only are these fresh foods delicious, but they also contain tons of vitamins and minerals that your body needs. Try switching out some unhealthy snacks for fruits and veggies – you’ll feel so much lighter and healthier. 

Take time to meditate. 

With so much going on during the busy summer months, it’s worth taking some time just to chill out and relax. Meditating for a short period at the beginning or end of your day can help you feel calmer and less stressed. There are so many different ways to meditate as well – you can meditate on your own, use a guided meditation, or even do a meditative activity that helps you relax, like crafting or journaling. 

Keep a water bottle with you. 

The hot weather during the summer can leave you dehydrated quickly if you don’t drink enough water. Be sure to prevent this by keeping a water bottle with you throughout the day. Not only will this encourage you to drink more water, but it also prevents the waste that is created with plastic water bottles. If you don’t like the taste of water on its own, try adding a slice of lemon or lime to make it a little more interesting. 

Wear sunglasses.

The bright sunlight during the summer months can be very harsh on your eyes. Sunglasses are the best way to prevent damage to your eyes all year round, and they’re especially important during the summer. They block out the UV rays that can slowly damage your eyes. Invest in a stylish pair that you enjoy wearing, and keep them in a convenient carrying case so you won’t lose or break them. 

These are just a few healthy summer habits to add to your routine. Starting these habits now can even help you carry them with you all year round.