Stick it to summertime stress

Still feeling stressed while abroad? You’re not alone. While holidays are intended to provide some much needed R&R, many or us still struggle to switch off entirely. Andy Magill, wellness coach at Vitality Health, gives us his top tips on successfully de-stressing on holiday

Switch off... literally

Constant connectivity to mobile devices has become one of the typical attributes of the modern-day office environment, and many find themselves checking emails even when lying on the beach. One of the best ways to de-stress on holiday is to turn off your work mobile, switch your mind off completely from what is going on back home, relax and enjoy the weather.

Lie in

One of the delights of going on holiday is the luxury of not having to turn over bleary eyed at 7am every morning to switch off your alarm. Catching up on much-needed sleep is up there as one of the best remedies for combatting stress and relaxing while you’re away.

Walk

A holiday presents the perfect opportunity to dodge the monotony of stuffy public transport and to shake off the lethargy of the Monday-to-Friday 9-to-5. A great way to take in the sights and catch the tourist hotspots is to put on your walking shoes and stroll around as much as possible. Not only does this small amount of physical activity do wonders for your health through reducing your stress levels and increasing your step count, but you never know what secret spot you may stumble upon that you would have otherwise missed if you were in a taxi!