When we think of the beach, we typically envision lying in the warm sand listening to the waves crashing while we absorb the sun, and the smell of sunblock fills our nostrils. We think of being on vacation and being able to relax, and that's exactly why the beach is the best medicine.
1. The beach is a NO-STRESS zone!
When spending a day at the beach, hardly anything can upset you. The worst part of your day involves either the ocean water being a little too cold or the weather being a little too warm. It's a tough life at the beach, isn't it?
2. It helps clear the mind.
Where do all of the heartbroken women go? It's almost inevitable in every romantic comedy, when a woman goes through a heartbreak or break up, she winds up walking the beach at sunset. The reason is because it's so easy to find serenity there.
3. Have you ever been to the beach at dark?
There's just something about sitting in the sand, with an oversized sweater, listening to the waves pull back against the rocks that is so relaxing. No matter what trial you may be going through, if you take a night trip to the beach, you'll feel rejuvenated upon leaving.
4. Just take a drive down PCH.
This is for anyone lucky enough to be in California this summer. The Pacific Coast Highway goes on for over 600 miles — from Mendocino County, north of San Francisco, to Orange County, south of Los Angeles — not that you should drive the whole thing, but come on, take a 15-minute drive and just feel a sense of relaxation and relief flood over you. It's almost magic.
5. The sun literally makes you happier.
Studies show that the sun has been proven to put you in a good mood! The ultraviolet radiation releases endorphins, thus making us happier. Where else should you go to get your daily dose of vitamin D than the beach?
No matter what you're feeling, taking a trip to the beach, even just for a few hours, will improve your mindset. The ocean creates a feeling of content that you can't find anywhere else. If you don't live near the coast, I suggest taking a vacation soon!
