Los Angeles Psychologist EXCERPT:
The “School’s-Out” Mindset of Childhood Still Lingers
People are conditioned since kindergarten to think of summer as a break from routine and responsibility. And this “schools out” mindset carries over into adulthood, where many offices offer employees shorter hours and casual Friday dress codes. “Even though the work world operates year-round and responsibilities don’t suddenly stop, we reflexively feel more carefree during the summer months, like we did when we were kids,” explains Yvonne Thomas, Ph.D., a Los Angeles-based therapist specializing in the psychology of happiness.
Small Indulgences Are Everywhere
Trashy beach books. Trips to the ice-cream shop. Afternoons spent lazing on a blanket or hammock. “Summertime is about taking time to smell the roses, so to speak, and giving yourself license to indulge a little without guilt,” says Dr. Thomas. We can’t think of a better reason to take a vacation day from work to lie in a chaise lounge or meet up with friends and chill out with a round of ice-cold drinks.
Yvonne Thomas, Ph.D., is a Los Angeles Psychologist. To read the full article “7 Reasons Summer Makes People Feel Good!” visit realwellnessdoc.com
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