My Top 5 Ways to Boost Well-Being During Summer

“Rest is not idleness, and to lie sometimes on the grass under the trees on a summer’s day, listening to the murmur of water, or watching the clouds float across the sky is by no means a waste of time.” – John Lubbock I must confess I enjoy summer more than all other seasons. It isn’t just fond memories of long summer vacation and no homework or school to deal with, although that certainly influenced my preference. I remember fondly the family trips we took during summer and often reflect those were the best days of all. While being a kid meant I didn’t have a lot of responsibility — other than help with the dishes and clearing the table — I didn’t have any of the adult stresses either. Through the years growing to adulthood, having kids of my own, working, going to school at night to get several degrees, and carving out time for a social life, I always looked forward most to summer. Even today, with the fast pace of society and the many distractions, concerns and stresses all around, I find certain activities during summer to be the most effective ways to boost my well-being. Digging in the Garden Some of my friends detest working in the garden. Not me. I find great enjoyment yanking weeds, planting a newly-discovered perennial, cutting flowers for a tabletop bouquet, clearing space for additional shrubs, annuals, maybe an ornamental tree, potted plants, fruits and vegetables. It’s therapeutic in that I don’t think about anything other than wha...
Source: World of Psychology - Category: Psychiatry & Psychology Authors: Tags: Happiness LifeHelper Motivation and Inspiration Personal Self-Help Source Type: blogs