A dose of vitamin sea at Discovery Shores Boracay

There are two things that a person should remember for a healthy and happy life — work hard and recharge. While making a living is an undeniable part of reality, we must also never let our physical and mental fitness be sidelined too often.

A career in broadcast journalism taught me the importance of taking a break and to avoid pushing yourself too hard, especially when the coverage gets a bit too much.

I believe I was able to thrive all those years through a cycle that I closely followed, where I worked hard and rarely hesitated to reward myself with a reset. More than that, I always found time to enjoy with my family.

Vitamin sea

Regardless of where in life you are right now, everyone can stand to benefit from a chance to recharge and renew themselves.

I’m thankful my husband’s favorite form of relaxation is going to the beach. Luckily, he’s also the one who always insists on looking for new places for our couple and family time.

What is it about the beach that makes it just so naturally relaxing? According to studies, going to the beach helps improve your overall mood and mental health. One clinical psychologist said that the color blue has been found to be associated with feelings of calm and peace. Allow me to vouch for that as I was able to relax and have a very peaceful stay surrounded by the turquoise waters of Boracay.

A change in scenery is also a sure way to find that exciting feeling of being in a new environment. While keeping a healthy exposure to the sun works wonders for our mental health, simply sitting with the natural beauty around us can never fail to evoke a sense of safety, security, and calmness. And finally, a simple pace along the shoreline can always be enough to make one’s day.