5 Ways to Stay Well This Summer

Summer Wellness

Summertime in Alberta is short-lived and best enjoyed to the fullest if you have a summer wellness plan! At Benefit Strategies Inc. we incorporate wellness into our summer routines: Daryl likes to golf to clear his mind and enjoy the great outdoors. Tammy likes to relax on her deck while listening to music. Chelsey likes to take her young children on natures walks outside the city.

The prevalence of negative stress and burnout for employees is pervasive, and prioritizing health, rest, and simple things like enjoying each season are key in the pursuit of balance.

With August on the way, we have compiled a list of summer wellness strategies to maximize summer and boost your health and well being.

1. Get outside!

The best way to enjoy the summer and improve your summer wellness is to get outside! Vitamin D plays an important role in bone health, and vitamin D deficiency affects about 32% of Canadians according to Stats Canada. Get your dose of Vitamin D by spending time in the great outdoors this summer, but don’t forget the SPF!

1. Get moving

Daryl likes to golf and waterski, and Tammy enjoys high-intensity interval training at Orange Theory. Whatever your activity of choice may be, get your blood pumping and your body moving! Physical activity is key to summer wellness as well as your overall health. The endorphins produced from exercise will benefit your mental and emotional wellness too.

1. Eat well

Short summers in Alberta also mean a short growing season for local fruits and vegetables. Support local Alberta farmers and our British Columbia neighbours buy purchasing your fresh produce from them, or better yet, take a turn at growing your own! An abundance of fruits and veggies will support your nutritional needs. Besides, who doesn’t love juicy peaches, cherries, and garden grown carrots?

1. Hydrate

It’s important to consider that if you are increasing your physical activity and your time outside, your water consumption should also increase. Drinking plenty of water will improve your overall health, and also prevent headaches and constipation.

1. Rest

Are you booking a summer vacation or staycation? No matter what your plans are, make sure you schedule in some downtime. Rest is a key component of summer wellness, and it can often be overlooked in a world ‘busy’ is glorified. Protect your peace, by blocking out time in your calendar for rest.