Sometimes we all need a break, and summertime is the perfect occasion. We’ve gathered four ways you can de-stress for less…continue reading to learn more.

Get moving. Move off the couch and do some crunches, or go for a jog around the neighborhood and burn some calories. When you exercise, your body releases chemicals called endorphins, which trigger a positive feeling in the body!

 

Listen to music often. Music is strongly linked to our emotional state. Slow, classical music played at a low decibel level has a unique calming effect. If that’s not your thing, evoke the power of memory by listening to music that brings you back to a happier time and place.

 

Spend more time with nature. Research shows that spending time surrounded by nature can improve your physical well-being and cut down on the production of stress hormones. If you live near a wooded area or state park, take a hike or relax by the water!

 

 

Learn a new skill. Boost your confidence and get an instant pick-me-up by learning something new this summer. You can find a DIY tutorial on YouTube for practically any hobby or skill you can dream up. Learn to play the guitar, take up fishing, plant a flower garden, or become an expert hiker.

 

If you are experiencing financial-related stress, SeaComm’s partnership with GreenPath Financial Wellness can help! GreenPath provides SeaComm members with access to free one-on-one financial counseling, student loan counseling, debt management services and more. To learn more about how SeaComm’s partnership with GreenPath can help you, click here or call (877) 337-3399.