Since 1992, April has been recognized as Stress Awareness Month. Stress can have a major impact on one’s physical and mental well-being. This 31-day designation is used as a way to spread awareness of the epidemic of stress.
Getting fresh air and allowing yourself space to breathe are two small ways to help reduce your stress. What better way to accomplish these than by visiting the beaches of Coastal Alabama?
Visit Gulf Shores and Orange Beach to put aside your worries for a day (or more!) with one of the following ideas.
- Enjoy a stroll along the shore and take in the mesmerizing scene of waves gently crashing along the sugar-white sand.
- Head out to the beach before sunrise or sunset to enjoy an incredible experience of watching the sun emerge over the horizon or disappear beneath the water.
- Exercising is a great way to reduce stress, and biking is an excellent option when you want to get moving. Waterfront parks with trails provide a beautiful setting for cruising your stress away.
- You don’t have to stay on the sidelines when visiting Alabama’s coast. Get out on the water via boat or paddleboard for an up-close experience of the positive impacts of salty air and blue water.
Don’t delay! Grab your sandals and a good book and spend some time in paradise. The laid-back coastal lifestyle will bring benefits to your health, and the tranquility will help minimize any negative stressors that have been weighing you down.
Test your stress levels and contact your doctor if you are concerned with your mental or physical health.