5 Tips to Prepare Your Mind, Body, and Soul for Summer

BySARA PAUL

Try these summer tips to keep your soul sunny and mind healthy during the warmer months.

Getting out into nature, meditating, eating well, and raising your level of awareness are all things that can help you feel more at peace. This summer, decide to invest in yourself that will benefit you for the remainder of the year.

You don’t need to travel to a distant land and begin a new life to start making healthy adjustments for the long haul. Here are some summer tips to get your head, heart, and body ready for the season ahead:

Make dietary changes that will benefit your health

A nutritious diet is one way to make your mind, body, and spirit ready for the summer. Poor nutrition affects every aspect of our lives. Kick off your summer cleanse with a better diet. Brighten your plate with a diet full of colorful produce, whole grains, and rich leafy greens like kale, beet greens, chard, bok choy, and spinach. Snacking on nuts, flax seeds, sunflower seeds, and pumpkin seeds can help with mood disorders.

 

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Meditate first thing in the morning

Studies have shown that meditation can alter the structure of the brain and offer multiple positive health effects. The positive effects of meditation can lessen or eliminate the need for medication by alleviating symptoms.

With the help of meditation, we are able to reach a state of peace in which our minds and bodies may unwind. It can also help you break negative mental patterns. This summer, set aside some time when you wake up to meditate so you can calm your mind and body. After you’ve taken the time to study the basics of meditation, you might find it useful to incorporate into other parts of your life.

Let your inner artist shine in the sunlight.

When summer arrives, we feel a little more motivated since the weather is nice, flowers are blossoming, and birds are chirping. Take full advantage of these circumstances and let your creativity flow. Make use of this as motivation to set some fresh goals.

Invigorated by the return of spring, you may start getting your mind, body, and spirit ready for the warm months ahead. Think about starting something on the side, like a new project or hobby that you can turn into a business. Keep track of your ideas by writing them down in a notebook.

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Switch up your workout routines

Let’s dispel the myth that strength training automatically results in weight gain or muscle overgrowth. Adding additional full-body workouts to your routine, along with strength training, is a great way to get those long, sleek lines and sculpted muscles you’ve always wanted.

Maybe you’re bored with your current fitness routine and want to try something new. Variety in your workouts is essential if you want to see results, and Miami is full of great places to get started. If you’re looking for a way to get moving this summer, look no further than the city or our website for a variety of fun workout options.

 

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Spend time in the sun

Just 10 minutes of exposure to natural light can improve your mood and psychological well-being. In addition to increasing your levels of feel-good neurotransmitters like serotonin, getting some sun is a great way to naturally increase your Vitamin D intake.

Make the most of the summer weather by spending some time outside every day. A lunchtime stroll may do wonders for your mind and body, as can drinking your morning coffee on the patio or at a neighborhood coffee shop for your work-from-home (WFH) endeavors.

In light of this, it’s essential to engage in sun-safe behavior. Even on overcast days, skin can be damaged by the sun’s UV rays if we spend too much time outside. Use plenty of sunscreen to keep your skin healthy and protected, especially during the warmer months.

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About the Author

Sam H. is a lifestyle writer for Calle Ocho News who encourages her readers to practice mindfulness and healthy habits. Through simple tips that anyone can follow, she helps people enjoy enriching, fulfilling lives.