On The + Side: Hiking Trails, Immune Boosters and Retirement

Welcome back to On The + Side, where we round up our favorite resources to get you through life’s challenging times. From adorable animal footage to uplifting news stories, we’re here to help you find the positive moments and make this time a little easier for everyone. Let’s dive in!

Positive Focus

In case you missed it in our previous On The + Side, this week is Shark Week! While we love nature marathons as much as the next person, we’ve found inspiration in a number of places this week and are excited to share the latest stories that made us smile.

• Did you know that August is National Black Business Month? Google is making it easier for us to find and support Black-owned businesses in our searches and on Google Maps. Learn more about the initiative here. (They are also showcasing women-led businesses!)
• Orlando’s Come Out With Pride event will still take place this October, while maintaining a focus on social distancing. The festivities will include a 15-mile car parade with a shared playlist, drive-in movies and other entertainment that Central Floridians can enjoy without risk during the pandemic.
• Meet one of the newest additions to the Disney family! Disney’s Animal Kingdom just welcomed a baby mandrill last week, who can already be seen on the Kilimanjaro Safari. Get ready for a cuteness overload!
• We’re inspired by the #Masks4Community initiative in Cleveland, Ohio, where volunteers have rallied together to distribute kits that include washable cloth masks and pertinent information about COVID-19, U.S. Census and Vote By Mail options.

Wellness Boosts

Whether you’re in need of a digital detox or simply looking for immune system boosts, we’ve pulled together our favorite wellness tips to keep you happier and healthier.

• Looking to spend a little more time out in nature? Check out these underrated hiking spots in the Orlando area.
• Why not exercise for a cause? WUCF (our local PBS station) is hosting a virtual 5K fun run with various themed activities on October 11. The run will celebrate kindness in our neighborhoods.
• According to health experts, these 15 habits will optimize your immunity. #6 is our favorite!
• For those of us who are experiencing digital fatigue, try out one of these healthy tips to help you unplug.

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

Additional Resources

2020 has had more than its share of obstacles thrown our way, but thankfully, we’ve found a few resources to make social distancing a little more fun. Check out our favorite projects and discoveries!

• Art meets science in this fun OSC at Home project, where you can learn to make marbleized paper to create custom cards and artwork with the Orlando Science Center.
• Working on perfecting your golf swing? TopGolf Orlando is now offering half-priced games on Tuesdays for a limited time. Click here for more information.
• If you’re looking for ways to keep the kids entertained while socially distancing, look no further than National Geographic Kids. This site includes videos featuring Amazing Animals (like the seahorse!), brain boosters and even adventure bingo cards.
• Our latest episode of the Making It Count podcast is live! In this episode, our hosts Will and Cristina explore retirement savings strategies for people over the age of 40. You can access the episode on Apple Podcasts, Google Podcasts or Spotify, or grab the link from our show notes here. Don’t forget to hit that “subscribe” button!

We’ll be back next week 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.