WELLNESS NOW
Summer self-care SET ASIDE TIME TO CARE FOR YOURSELF, PHYSICALLY AND SPIRITUALLY
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s the summer heats up, calendars fill and backto-school looms large, it’s important to take some time for yourself. Self-care is the time you devote to caring for yourself both physically and spiritually. SmartHealth is happy to offer no-cost, virtual spiritual care to members and covered dependents. This offering connects you to an Ascension chaplain anytime, anywhere, seven days a week, so it is easy to add to your calendar. In addition to adding spiritual time to your routine, SmartHealth has developed a list of self-care tasks that can improve any routine so you are feeling your best this season.
FOCUS ON YOU R SKIN C ARE
This is a great time to refocus on your skin-care routine. Taking time to wash your face, exfoliate and moisturize can help keep your skin clear and healthy. It’s also good to apply sunscreen daily. According to the American Academy of Dermatology, sunscreen should be used year round, regardless of weather, and should be at least 30 SPF. SET DAILY QU IET TIM E
Another great addition to a daily self-care routine is quiet time. Sectioning off space during the day to reflect, pray, meditate or journal is vital for your mental health. This time could be used for self-reflection or gratitude. If you are looking for a more structured and spiritual setting, this is an excellent opportunity to utilize SmartHealth’s virtual spiritual care service.
GO ON A WALK
With longer days in the summer, you have more time to go outside and enjoy the sunshine (with your sunscreen applied) while getting in some exercise. According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, adults need at least 150 minutes of aerobic exercise weekly to improve health. So, if you are able, scheduling daily times to walk outside can help you stay healthy and is essential to your self-care routine. Be your best self this summer by focusing on your self-care. The suggestions listed here are just a few examples of focusing on maintaining and improving your health, but find methods that work for you and your lifestyle. With a renewed focus on your health this season, you are on your way to becoming the best version of you.
SUMMER 2022
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