Summer Nutrition: Tips and To-Dos
The 7 tips for keeping fit are:
- Grill veggies
- Drink infused water
- Eat in
- Limit alcohol and caffeine intake
- Get active, outside or inside
- Sleep well
- Increase your intake of seasonal fruits and veggies
Summer Sleep Tips
When we’re off-schedule in the summer, it can affect our sleeping habits. Not to mention the long days make our bodies produce less melatonin. Getting enough sleep is one of the pillars of living your best life, because without enough sleep, our bodies and minds suffer.
To maintain healthy sleep habits, we suggest the following:
- Set a sleep schedule
- Get enough sunshine
- Avoid caffeine and alcohol late at night
- Limit screen time before bed
- Manage your room temperature
Fun Summer Workouts
Come rain or shine, adults are recommended to get 150 minutes of aerobic exercise a week. Exercise is another requisite for leading a high-quality life. It makes us feel good, helps with weight maintenance, improves sleep, and so much more. In the summer, you can get creative with how you practice your weekly exercise.
Our favorite summer exercises are:
- Beach Volleyball
- Swimming
- Water aerobics
- SUP (stand up paddleboard) yoga
- Walking/running on the beach
Summer Series: It’s Okay to be Lazy
One of the amazing things about summer is that we get to take a break from the rat race and sit back and relax. Even people who work during the summer still experience a general slowdown in their everyday pace. If you find it hard to slow down even when the atmosphere is more relaxed, check out these benefits of being “lazy.”
Being lazy, aka relaxing, can:
- Boost emotional intelligence
- Clear up your skin
- Increase creativity
- Improve your health
- Make you less prone to burnout
Summer Series: Preparing for Travel During These Times
If you traveled by plane in the summer or plan on traveling in the future, it’s important to take proper precautions during these frightening times. While you don’t need to freak out, you should be prepared.
Here are our three tips for safe travels:
- Remember social distancing rules
- Practice proper hygiene
- Check local restrictions
Summer Series: Staycation Ideas for the Whole Family
If you’re not traveling but still want to feel like you’ve done something, a staycation is a great way to do it. With staycations, you and your family can feel like you’ve had a break from your typical routine and have done something memorable. You can also spend quality time with each other, a great way to strengthen your relationships.
Here are 5 staycation ideas that you can do in the summer or on a regular Saturday afternoon:
- Backyard camping
- Backyard waterpark
- Las Vegas staycation
- DIY carnival
- Movie marathon
Giving back to the community is a great way for kids to spend their time in the summer. Giving back can:
- Improve mood
- Relieve stress
- Help connect with others
- Build self-esteem
- Decrease blood pressure and reduce mortality
Back to school? 5 Tips for Maintaining the Work-Life Balance for Parents
When the kids go back to school, it’s a transition for them and for their parents. Parents who are working during this time may find it hard to maintain their work-life balance without feeling overwhelmed. Here are some ways to sail through the transition smoothly and sanely.
- Identify your priorities
- Set boundaries, eliminate distractions
- Eat well, exercise, and sleep
- Seek support
- Make time for self-care
Staying Happy and Healthy Year-Round
When you find the time to take care of yourself and your family, whether it’s through eating right, exercising, relaxing, planning fun activities, or giving back, your entire life can take on a new shine. In fact, all of these things combine together to create a high quality of life, and the more you invest in each category, the more benefits you’ll reap.
