In today’s busy world, people are running around 24/7 and it often seems like there aren’t enough hours in the day to get everything done. When you’re in the middle of being busy, it can sometimes be hard to justify taking a vacation. You’ve just got so much to do, you couldn’t possibly find the time… If that sounds familiar, snap out of it!
Here are 5 reasons that a beach trip is actually good for your physical and emotional health:
More Sunlight = Happier You
Sunlight has been shown to decrease depression and help make us happier overall. Have you ever noticed how you tend to be gloomier in the winter? That’s because you’re likely not getting enough sunlight! Sunlight exposure releases serotonin, which can have a positive effect on your sleep habits, appetite, and stress level. Sunshine is also a great source of vitamin D, which is important for your bone health, and your skin.
Like A Free Spa Visit
Sand works as a great natural exfoliator for your feet, helping to rid you of dead skin cells so they feel softer and refreshed. Removing dead skin cells from your body leads to healthier skin overall, decreasing blackheads and acne, and is a natural way to clean your body to feel happy, clean, and rejuvenated.
Look (and Feel) Younger
Ocean water is full of great anti-aging minerals and the salt in the water helps to preserve your skin’s elasticity without any fancy chemical peels or procedures. Be sure that you’re wearing sunscreen, though, because too much sunlight dry you out and counteract the benefits of the salt water.
Get Movin’
When you’re at the beach, you tend to be more active. From jumping and playing in the ocean to strolling along the shore looking for shells, you’ll naturally be more active than when you’re at home sitting at your desk.
Extend Your Life
When was your last vacation? If it’s been a while, you might think you’re actually getting ahead by not taking advantage of vacation time, but you’re actually putting your health at risk. Studies show that people who don’t take an annual vacation are 32{b54bfb356ed24e5e16f3e1e051ea2fc47c3083b77bdf664367285760ff77110d} more likely to die of a heart attack.
So what are you waiting for? Request your time off now and reward yourself with a relaxing beach vacation!
