With summer right around the corner, more daylight means more hours for swimming pools, parties, and parades. And while we all need a good dose of sunshine, sometimes the pace of summer can be frenetic — even more so than other times of the year. That’s why we’ve put together a roundup of articles related to NLI’s Healthy Mind Platter — seven essential activities necessary for optimal brain health. Here are some of our favorite tips for making time for rest, relaxation, and recreation this summer.
Downtime in the summertime
Ask an Expert: Why Mind Wandering Could Help You Solve a Problem
Summer dreams
How Our Dysfunctional Sleep Culture Erodes Performance
Time for play
The Case for Playing Wordle or Candy Crush at Work
Cool and carefree connections
Latest From the Lab: A Variety of Social Interactions at Work May Improve Well-Being