Summer is a season of fun and relaxation. It is also a great time for setting yourself some new health goals. With the warm, sunny weather and increased activity outdoors, summer is the perfect time to reinvent yourself and achieve great things. Read below to learn about some health goals you can try this summer.
Drink More Water
Drinking enough water should always be a priority, but during the summer it is especially important. Staying properly hydrated helps to maintain energy levels and brain functions, aids in digestion, and boosts skin and organ health. Make it a goal to drink more water and hopefully create better hydration habits.
Develop an Exercise Routine
Finding the motivation to exercise can be difficult but having an exercise routine can make exercise fun and even exciting. Creating an exercise routine is a great way to encourage yourself to improve your physical health. Make it a goal for the summer to develop an exercise routine.
Adopt Positivity
With great weather comes great positivity. It is suggested that warmer weather can lead to happier feelings. Take advantage of the warmth and sunshine that summer brings and find ways to incorporate more positivity in your life. Maybe make a goal to begin meditating, start a journal, or spend more time with friends and families. The possibilities are endless.
Try a New Hobby
Notice we didn’t say start a new hobby? That’s because you don’t need to commit to a hobby you’re not even sure you’ll enjoy. Just putting yourself out there and trying something new is an excellent goal to have for yourself this summer.
Read a Book
Reading is a great way to engage the mind and momentarily escape reality. Reading allows for learning, it can reduce stress, and it can improve concentration. Whether it’s the newest science fiction or an encyclopedia, make it a goal this summer to pick up a book and get reading. Already an avid reader? Make it a goal this summer to read a book you normally wouldn’t consider reading.
Dr. Barbara Edwards, a Princeton M.D. internist practices at Penn Medicine Princeton Health in the Penn Medicine Princeton Medical Center.