It’s Time for a Summer Recharge!

by Amy Parrish

When we were in school, summer was the time for us to recharge our batteries. We got three whole months to decompress from the school year by taking a mental break, getting more active, and spending time with our family and friends outside of a work setting. Nowadays it has become too easy for us to neglect our body’s need to rest when we are working year round.

That’s why we’re recommending a summer recharge! Prioritize your mental health this season and your body and mind will thank you for it. Recharging can take shape in many forms.

Here is a list of simple ways to recharge this summer:

• Take morning or evening walks
• Go on a weekend hike
• Try new recipes with seasonal fruits and vegetables
• Start a journal
• Have friends and family over for dinner
• Barbecue at a local park
• Take your lunch break outdoors
• Watch a guided yoga video on YouTube
• Call a family member you haven’t spoken to in a while
• Have an electronics free day or weekend
• Spend intentional time with your loved ones
• Go on a family bike ride
• Read a new book or an old favorite
• Try to spend at least 30 minutes outdoors a day