If there was ever any doubt that sunshine makes a difference in people’s lives, spending some time in the UK as summer approaches will happily let you experience a vibe that undeniably confirms that claim to be true. We have only recently experienced the first few days of full sunshine this year and, my goodness, what a difference it makes!
People smile and laugh more, they spend more time outside with friends and loved ones, planning social gatherings, fun and good times. There is an expectant positivity in the air and a desire to relax and enjoy reconnecting. And is it just me, or does a boost of sunshine also seem to take the “heat” out of life? For many people, day-to-day life is challenging and when the skies are continually cloudy, grey and dull, this does nothing for people’s general wellbeing. A boost of sunshine makes a world of difference.
Sunshine makes us look and feel better – fact. On the whole, good things happen when we surround ourselves with positive energy and positive actions. Could it be that if people had year-round, regular and controlled exposure to sunshine, we would find ourselves living in a more positive community and society? This is undoubtedly a hypothetical reach; but to my mind at least, it makes sense to explore the thought.
Could it be that if people had year-round, regular and controlled exposure to sunshine, we would find ourselves living in a more positive community and society?
The welcomed arrival of our recent sunshine came toward the end of our own political general election campaign, something you will no doubt be experiencing yourselves in the run-up to your presidential election. In the UK, there is real expectation for a change in government and while for some this may spell doom and gloom, for others, a change could not come soon enough and for those people, the bonus arrival of sunshine has influenced their optimism, taking it to yet another level.
Of course, as Brits, we equally do not want it too hot – there’s simply no pleasing some people! When the weather gets too hot, this has quite the opposite effect. We find it difficult to sleep (aircon is not a feature in the vast majority of UK households.) A lack of sleep can cause tempers to easily flair and people can become more prone to being impulsive or hot-headed. As a result, poor decisions and conflict can arise. And of course, when it is too hot, people are less likely to use a tanning salon.
So, have you spotted that the analogy of the positive and negative benefits of sunshine on our general wellbeing and disposition as a community and society can very equally be applied to the best way in life to achieve a tan? Sunshine is nature’s way of helping us to sustain good health. Too much sunshine or over-exposure to UV light is not good and often results in burning, which we all know must be avoided. But a controlled dose of UV from a tanning bed brings with it all the benefits of sunshine, without any downside.
So, not only are regular sessions in a professional tanning salon the best way to tan, but a regular, year-round dose of controlled sunshine could also very well help deliver a better environment and society for us all to live in. This is definitely a scenario I plan to give some further thought.
