Corner The Bene t of Re nding You During the school year it’s easy to get caught in the everyday routine of stress and over-extension that comes with maintaining a personal life and a career that, while rewarding, can be tiring. Summer break is the perfect time to mentally check out from work, letting go of the fast pace to place focus on putting yourself rst. By taking some “you time” each year, you set yourself up to approach the new school year with renewed focus and a grateful mindset. 5 Ways to “Re nd” You this Summer Break:
- Try something new or pick up an old hobby: try yoga, take a painting or pottery class, catch up on your golf game, join a book club, or simply spend more time enjoying your family and friends.
- Get some sleep. Sleeping at least 7 hours per night helps regulate your emotions, boosts your creativity, and supports healthy hormone levels. All great reasons to get more shut eye this summer!
- Get moving! Staying active this summer not only bene ts your mental health but will keep you in shape physically as you move into a more relaxed routine. Swimming, hiking, cycling, even going for a walk outside are all great ways to break a sweat – aim for getting active 3 to 4 times each week.
- Give back. If community service is important to you, summer break is the perfect time to get involved while you have some extra free time. You can support others in many ways, whether by volunteering with a local nonpro t or simply helping your neighbor with yard work. Finally, as summer begins to wind down and the new school year draws near, take the time to re ect on the past year and set an intention for the next school year. Remind yourself of all the successes and lessons learned over the past year and re ect on ways to put those experiences to use over the next year! Column Provided by: Shane Pennington, Regional Sales Executive, Educational Benefits, Inc.
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