Healthy Habits to Keep Your Summer Going Strong
After enjoying a relaxing and rejuvenating summer vacation, are you glowing? The anticipation and fun on a vacation can make coming back to everyday routines feel dull.
Fortunately, there are many ways to maintain some of the positive health benefits you experienced on vacation well into fall and beyond. Here are several of our favorite practical habits and tips to help you glow like it's summer all the time.
Stay Active with Exercise
Regular physical activity is key to maintaining the physical and mental health gained from vacation. Keep participating in outdoor activities like swimming, cycling, or hiking to keep your heart and mind healthy, even when the weather turns cold.
Daily exercise, even if it's just simple walks or yoga, can significantly boost heart health and mood. Try setting aside 20-30 minutes daily for moderate exercise to keep stress at bay and maintain a healthy glow.
Maintain Healthy Eating Habits
Vacation often inspires healthier eating, such as increased consumption of fresh fruits, vegetables, lean proteins, and whole grains. Aim to eat 3-5 servings of fruits and vegetables daily to provide antioxidants and other nutrients your body needs to look and feel its best.
Prioritize Hydration
Proper hydration is the foundation of glowing skin. While vacationing, you might have stayed better hydrated due to increased outdoor activities. Keep this momentum going post-vacation by carrying a reusable water bottle, setting hydration reminders, and adding hydrating fruits like watermelon and cucumbers into your diet.
Get Enough Rest
Sleep and relaxation are a big part of vacation. To maintain the positive effects of quality sleep and relaxation, aim to establish a consistent sleep schedule. Create calming pre-bedtime rituals, such as reducing screen time, reading, or gentle stretching. Prioritizing restful sleep will help maintain your summer glow and help relieve stress.
Beyond sleep, try to carve out time to just chill. Sometimes we focus so much on our to-do list we forget it's normal (and perfectly acceptable) to just want to sometimes Netflix and chill.
Manage Stress through Mindfulness
Vacation provides an excellent opportunity to disconnect and reduce stress, which leads to mental clarity and better emotional balance. Maintain these benefits by practicing mindfulness techniques like meditation, deep breathing exercises, or journaling. Regular mindfulness practice can significantly reduce stress, preserving some of the mental health benefits experienced during your relaxing getaway.
Socialize and Stay Connected
One of vacation's greatest benefits is reconnecting with loved ones and enjoying social interactions. Sustaining these relationships through regular gatherings, phone calls, or group activities can help you continue to feel connected and emotionally sustained. Social support contributes to long-lasting positive effects on mental health.
Supplement Wisely
To reinforce and sustain your health gains post-vacation, consider certain supplements for your daily routine. For example, our Vitamin C with Acerola Cherries supports immune and skin health, helping preserve your radiant summer glow. Additionally, our Vegan Probiotic Supplement promotes digestive health, essential for maintaining overall well-being.
Making healthy habits part of your routine at home will allow you to extend the health benefits of your summer vacation, maintaining your physical, mental, and emotional glow well into the fall and beyond.