7. Summer in Australia

Secrets to keeping cool in summer

We’re not suggesting you ignore money or put your head in the sand, but we know rest and relaxation are vital parts of a healthy financial life.

This is even more important during summer in Australia. While it’s a special time for many, it can also be the most overwhelming and financially stressful time of year. Costs can accumulate quickly as the calendar fills with commitments, tasks and activities.

When we live in a society that focuses on being busy and always consuming new and better things, you might feel that pressing pause and taking time out is doing the wrong thing — but it is actually hugely beneficial.

Medical science tells us that rest improves our physical and mental health. It restores our energy, lifts our mood, calms our thoughts and makes it easier to focus.

What’s more, this is something that’s been known and practiced for thousands of years. Look to the tradition of the Biblical Sabbath — the Bible tells how God worked for six days and rested on the seventh. It commands everyone, no matter who they
are or what work they do, to also take a day of rest.

Your wellbeing does not improve with endless work or worry — quite the opposite! Rest and relaxation are essential to living a healthy and fulfilling life.