{"id":1489,"date":"2017-06-30T14:46:51","date_gmt":"2017-06-30T19:46:51","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/tate-ascendconsulting.webstage1.com\/?p=1489"},"modified":"2017-06-30T14:46:51","modified_gmt":"2017-06-30T19:46:51","slug":"three-ways-take-charge-mental-health-summer","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/ascendconsulting.net\/three-ways-take-charge-mental-health-summer\/","title":{"rendered":"Three Ways to Take Charge of You and Your Mental Health this Summer!"},"content":{"rendered":"

Take Charge of Your Summer, TODAY!<\/h1>\n

\"\"The sound of birds early in the morning, long hot summer nights and the smell of good food on the grill can only mean one thing; it’s summer time!! Ah, the ease and laid back attitude that is summer.\u00a0 What a nice change! It is the perfect time to dive right into living a healthy and balanced life. Sunshine and time are on your side in the summer.\u00a0 The atmosphere could not be more ideal for reinventing yourself and taking the time for you.<\/p>\n

You\u2019re probably asking yourself, \u201cI barely have time to shower.\u00a0 How in the world am I going to find time for making a change in my life?\u00a0 Spending my time reading a blog post about what I am doing wrong is not encouraging.\u201d Well, we are not here to scold you or make you feel bad for the choices in your life.\u00a0 The point is offering simple, doable options to the lifestyle choices already being made.\u00a0 Think of these options as a decompressing tune-up.\u00a0 The end goal is keeping things simple and engaging for even the most stressed out person.\u00a0 The three suggestions below can help put you on the path for making the most of your summer and a balanced life!<\/p>\n

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Three Tips to Try this Summer<\/h2>\n
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  1. Utilizing the Extra Daylight to your Benefit!\"\"<\/strong><\/li>\n<\/ol>\n

    Using nature and summer to your advantage is the goal behind the first idea. The amount of daylight hours increases in the summer; essentially offering you more hours to work with when making plans. Pack a picnic for you and your family; letting you spend dinner at the park.\u00a0 Eating dinner at the park lets the kids get out that extra summer energy, while you spend some quality time with everyone.\u00a0 Sounds like a win\/win!<\/p>\n

    Can\u2019t seem to squeeze in time for a workout during the day; switch your workouts to an early morning time slot or make it a late evening affair.\u00a0 Allow yourself time for a late snack or cocktail with friends.\u00a0 Making the most of the additional hours of light can help you check some things off your daily to do list. Being able to check things off your to do list and getting creative with what to do in extra daylight will ultimately begin taking stress off.<\/p>\n

    For more ideas of things to do with additional sun light, check out these great lists:\u00a0http:\/\/www.windsweptwriting.com\/10-things-extra-hour-daylight\/<\/a>,\u00a0http:\/\/www.thepartnerstrust.com\/blog\/12-things-to-do-with-an-extra-hour-of-daylight\/<\/a>,\u00a0https:\/\/www.theodysseyonline.com\/10-things-to-do-with-the-extra-sunlight-we-get-from-daylight-savings<\/a>.<\/p>\n

    2.Enjoying the Plentiful Healthful Food Options during the Summer.\u00a0\"\"<\/strong><\/p>\n

    What better time of year then summer to start thinking about the type of food you eat. The variety of fruits and vegetables available during the summer months makes it hard not to reevaluate food being ingested.\u00a0 Since availability of healthful food increases during warmer months, the cost of the same type of food tends to decrease. There are so many options to make eating healthy in the summer easy.\u00a0 Many farms and orchards have \u201cpick your own\u201d days, where you visit and pick the latest offering. The amount of farmer\u2019s markets open to the public increases during the summer months as well. What better time than summer to start your own garden.\u00a0 There is nothing like a fresh homegrown tomato!<\/p>\n

    The opportunities for garden fresh food are endless in the summer. Plus the healthier of diet you practice, the better your body handles stress. These links can help get you started on the path to fresh and healthful eating: Farmer’s Markets – http:\/\/www.localfarmmarkets.org\/<\/a>,\u00a0Local Farms and Orchards \u00a0http:\/\/www.pickyourown.org\/<\/a>,\u00a0https:\/\/www.localharvest.org\/organic-farms\/\u00a0, Home Gardening –\u00a0http:\/\/www.bhg.com\/gardening\/vegetable\/vegetables\/planning-your-first-vegetable-garden\/,\u00a0http:\/\/www.almanac.com\/vegetable-garden-planning-for beginners<\/a><\/p>\n

    3.New Summer, New You!\"\"<\/strong><\/p>\n

    Instead of claiming the New Year as the start of a new you, why not proclaim the summer of 2017 as the summer of \u201cYOU\u201d! There is definitely something about the summer months that brings out motivation and happiness in people.\u00a0 Start today with the mindset, \u201cIf it doesn\u2019t serve me, I will learn to let it go\u201d. We only have so much time and energy to expend in our daily lives.\u00a0 Why exhaust this energy on things, places and people that do not serve a purpose in your life.\u00a0 Yes, it can seem difficult to start saying no and releasing your time for other things, but the benefits of doing so (less stress, more time, less anxiety, calmer attitude, etc.) are the trade off.\u00a0 Make yourself a priority and take care of you.<\/p>\n

    Try new activities this summer you have always wanted check out but could not seem to find the time to do so.\u00a0 You may surprise yourself and like something you never thought possible. When you choose yourself, it is amazing how time seems to be added to your day.\u00a0 Step outside of your comfort zone and meet some new people.\u00a0 Aligning yourself with individuals who share in the same mindset and goals are an instant morale booster.<\/p>\n

    Check out the links below for more ideas of making the change towards a new you: https:\/\/www.livingsocial.com\/<\/a>, https:\/\/experiencelife.com\/article\/50-ways-to-make-the-most-of-summer\/<\/a>, http:\/\/www.everydayhealth.com\/healthy-living\/take-time-for-yourself-this-summer.aspx<\/a><\/p>\n

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