Spring Into Action Advice for Springtime Self-Improvement from Shepherd Center Experts
Jul 27, 2015
Spring Into Action
Advice for Springtime Self-Improvement from
Shepherd Center Experts
Let the Sun Shine In
Pleasant weather can improve mood, memory and thinking. So get outside! What you do does not matter as much as doing it consistently.
Just go to the mailbox.
Visit the patio to soak in some rays and listen to the birds.
Meditate outside, listening to the sounds around you rather than the chatter in your head. Schedule time on your calendar to meditate. Leave your cell phone inside, or at least on the vibrate setting.
Urszula Klich, Ph.D. Clinical Psychologist, Shepherd Pain Institute
Ideas for Outdoor Fun Go to a park. Visit a zoo. Work in your garden. Try a new sport. Exercise outdoors. Explore a local trail. Invite friends for a visit
on the patio.
Words to the WISE
Wear sunscreen and check your skin often for sunburn.
Wear loose clothing. Layering always helps.
Drink plenty of water. In warmer weather, exercise
outside in the morning when it’s cooler to avoid overheating.
Take breaks during outdoor exercise to conserve energy.
Involve a caregiver, friend or family member in outdoor activities to enhance support and happiness.
For More Information Recreation Therapy Shepherd Center Sports Teams Adventure Skills Workshop Wheelchair Division of the Peachtree Road Race
www.shepherd.org/resources/sports-recreation
ProMotion Fitness Centerwww.shepherd.org/about/patient-and-family-guide/promotion-fitness-center
Beyond Therapy®
www.beyond-therapy.org