July 12, 2021

Self-care does not have to be complicated, but it should include actions that promote your physical, mental and emotional health. “Self-Care | Made Simple” offers practical tips - easy, actionable steps you can take to enhance your personal well-being that follow three key pillars:  Eat Well. Stress Less. Move More.  This month’s focus is to “Stress Less” with this tip: Go Outside.

Summertime brings the relief of being able to go outside and experience nature – be it the city scape, a walk in the wilderness or something in between. Aim to spend 5-10 minutes outside daily. Being outdoors offers several benefits for our mental health.  Experiencing nature in any form can help to . . . 

• Elevate mood
• Reduce feelings of stress or anger
• Increase relaxation
• Improve physical health
• Build confidence and self-esteem
• Boost physical activity
• Support connection
• Provide peer support

Find more information and resources at TriHealthEAP.com and TriHealthLifeStyles.com.  For additional monthly tips to help you form habits that will integrate self-care into your daily routine, visit the Self-Care |Made Simple page on Bridge.