On The + Side: Friendship, Social Wellness and Slurpees

Welcome back to On The + Side, your monthly dose of positive stories, health tips and fun resources to get through challenging times. We hope you had a wonderful 4^th of July holiday, and can’t wait to share our latest batch of uplifting news with you. Read along for more!

Positive Focus

• July 30 is International Day of Friendship, “sharing the human spirit through friendship.” To learn more about this holiday, click here.
• Sometimes it’s hard to see the positives in life. Here are 9 ways you can create a more optimistic outlook and positive perspective on your life.
• Great news: Addition Financial was named by Forbes in their Best-In-State Credit Unions rankings for 2021. Grab the full list here.

Wellness Boosts

• July is Social Wellness Month. Click here to read why it’s important to nurture yourself and your relationships.
• In celebration of National Mac & Cheese Day on July 14, check out this healthier recipe that still tastes amazing!
• Check out these tips for a healthy summer!
• Being well hydrated may be the recipe for happiness. Check out this article on the benefits of increasing your daily H20 intake.

For the most up-to-date guidelines on taking care of yourself during this global pandemic, visit the CDC’s website.

Additional Resources

• Re:Charge is back! This immersive musical event is hosted by Creative City Project in collaboration with Timucua Arts Foundation, and is the perfect way to relax and enjoy the arts while maintaining a safe social distance.
• July 11th is National Free Slurpee Day. Don’t forget to swing by your neighborhood 7/11 to grab your FREE Slurpee!
• Is a hot dog a sandwich? Here’s what the National Hot Dog and Sausage Council says, along with the best recipes to celebrate National Hot Dog Day on July 21.
• When it comes to financial education, it’s never too early to start talking to your kids about money! Check out our top tips for instilling healthy financial habits in our next generation.
• There’s no better way to cool off from the summer heat than with a Popsicle! Here are the top ones to try, along with four we can skip.
• Slow computer? Try these 5 quick fixes.

We’ll be back next month with more positive stories and resources to make this time a little easier for everyone. To get notifications when we post a new issue, subscribe to On The + Side.

For the latest COVID-19 updates from Addition Financial, please visit our response page.