Edition 5 - Your MAGhull - Flipbook - Page 10
6 Summer Activities to
Support Your Mental Health
Summer is a great time to be
active and get outside. There are
many summer activities that you
can do to support your mental
health and practice self-care. Here
are 6 of them:
4. Clean
Although cleaning may not seem
like the most exciting activity,
evidence shows that a clean room
improves your mental health. Play
your summer playlist, open the
windows, and have fun with it.
Summer is a great time to hold
yard sales or re-decorate spaces.
1. Go outside and explore
Bring a book with you to read in a
shady area, take a walk, or go
hiking. The sun’s natural vitamin D 5. Attend community events
Go to the local farmer’s market,
can significantly influence your
outdoor movies, or festivals.
mental health.
Having fun plans gives you
something to look forward to and
2. Start a garden
be excited about.
Gardening can be a great
mindfulness tool and social activity
you can do with friends, family,
6. Try outdoor meditation or
and other community members.
yoga
Practicing mindfulness can help
3. Make a summertime playlist
support your mental health. Doing
it outside will allow you to soak in
Music is a great way to improve
the sunlight and get closer to
your mental health, motivation,
nature.
and mood.
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