The ocean is powerful. It has the ability to captivate your mood with only its elements.

That’s why summer people yearn for the beach. Seasonal depression is real, and it’s true that the summertime air and negative ions from nature, especially water, create happiness.

This is why you can feel a rush of energy—both calm and curious—as you gaze into the sea. This is why people love to vacation at the beach or have some type of tropical escape as a release in their lives.

According to WebMD, “Negative ions are odorless, tasteless, and invisible molecules that we inhale in abundance in certain environments. Think mountains, waterfalls, and beaches. Once they reach our bloodstream, negative ions are believed to produce biochemical reactions that increase levels of the mood chemical serotonin, helping to alleviate depression, relieve stress, and boost our daytime energy.”

So, is the beach the true cure for depression? Those who yearn for the summertime would say absolutely.

According to a study published in The Washington Post, Michigan State University found a correlation between coastal living and mental health. Their research concluded, “Those who lived near the water reported less psychological distress.”

“It’s well established that having bodies of water or swaths of green space promotes physical and social activity. And that being near nature has a known stress-reducing effect.”

So, calm your cute little bikini bottoms, because the long, dreadful, cold season is almost over. It’ finally time for sunshine, vacation, negative ions, and positive vibes.

1. Snow sucks.

2. No sun = no happiness.

3. Vitamin D is essential.

4. Warm nights are everything.

5. Vacation is mandatory.

6. Lazy days are healthy.

7. Summer clothes make you feel sexy.

8. You have a need to be outside surrounded by nature.

9. Frozen drinks quench your thirst more than anything.

10. You prefer to bask in the heat than to freeze in the cold.

11. Long days at the beach give you life.