[COPY] Strong Dad June: 6 Tips to Relax This Summer to Rejuvenate, Revive and Rest
Iconic Marriages Presents Our June Celebration | Strong Dad June
Good morning, Icons,
I hope everything is going well with you.
We constantly pray for your success in achieving your goals in life, love, marriage, and family.
As you work on building your social empire, it's crucial to also find time to unwind.
We recognize the hard work men put in and the effort strong fathers invest in their families, communities, and marriages, among other things.
However, it's important to ensure you have time to recuperate.
Stress can manifest physically and be detrimental. Since it's Men's Health Month, we want to ensure you stay healthy and continue excelling in what you do best.
Strong Dad June: 6 Tips to Relax This Summer to Rejuvenate, Revive and Rest
Summer is here. And if you haven’t gotten out the house and taken time off work, you should.
The unofficial beginning of the summer fun season in America starts Memorial Day weekend, there is Juneteenth, and we have July 4th coming up.
Remember that fun is a part of a healthy relationship in marriage and with your children. Here are 6 tips to rejuvenate, Revive and rest this time of year, or anytime you have a chance.
Tip #1: Plan Vacations Wisely
Whether it's to an amusement park, a family reunion, a beach getaway, or overseas, plan your vacations as best as you can.
Nothing ruins a good time more than flight delays, poor hotel service, lost luggage, and other mishaps.
If you're a veteran, senior, or government employee, look into ways to save money for use on your vacation.
All-inclusive vacations allow you to leave your wallet behind, and in some foreign countries, tipping isn't customary.
Ensure you conduct thorough research when traveling to a new place to keep you and your family safe.
Plan dedicated time for you and your spouse, as well as time with your children.
Solo vacations or trips with friends can help you reconnect with your loved ones when you return home.
Booking directly with a vacation resort or hotel can sometimes be cheaper than using a third-party app. Travel agents are available for assistance. Consult family and friends before proceeding with your trip.
Tip #2: Bring out Your Inner Chef
Many dads love to cook for their loved ones and show out many times during the summer.
Dads jump on the grill, smoker or even bake when asked with enthusiasm as an episode of Iron Chef.
Cooking for those you love can be fun and kids even give the dishes names. But it can also be therapeutic in that you know your tastes buds better than anyone.
Whether its medium rare, vegan or whatever diets your prefer, dad in his infamous socks and sandals gets the family mouthwatering.
Usually, it’s a holiday or just a summer fun day, dads love to relax firing up their favor grill whether charcoal or cooktop gas.
And if you are just new to the cooking game, there is no time better than the present to get started.
Tip #3: Get Input from Your Wife and Kids
Sometimes being the leader of the family puts a lot on your soldiers. Have fun leaning on your spouse and/or kids figuring out where to go.
As kids get older, they like different things.
Trips can also be solo, with the spouse and/or to different sides of the family.
Online and offline resources are your best bet asking people in your circle what things they’ve enjoyed and which align with your values and tastes.
And strong dads aren’t afraid to think outside the box.
There is nothing wrong with utilizing the people closest to you and making sure they are included in any decisions you happen to make.
Tip #4: Remember Self-Care
Men can have a spa day too. From facials to pedicures, men too need and should want to be pampered. Sports massages, active recovery stretched and even brisk walks to help you recover from any form of busy work brings you back to life.
Changing up hairstyles, a new wardrobe and scents from the mall, isn’t just a sign of a mid-life crisis but can be a way to revive some fashions and habits that you might have let slide.
Taking care of yourself makes you ready for whatever life brings and for whatever your family needs.
A good diet and exercise mean you care about you and making sure you live as long as possible. With the strength of your soul that your family needs, taking care of your mental, spiritual and physical health, is vital to a completely person.
#StrongDadJune: Iconic Media Giveaway
We at Iconic Marriage support dads!
June officially kicks of Strong Dads Month, thought of by the men over at HotepNation.
Check out their latest article here: How to raise Strong Sons
This month we want to help empower men to build Iconic social empires with our tips and tools from our “Iconic Formula for Marriage Success” eCourse.
We are raising $100 per father to give him access to our course. Anything you contribute over $10 gets you a reward on our site page.
(Even if you become a subscriber today).
Let us celebrate the good men out there by giving them tools to win at no more expense to them.
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Check out our Iconic Merch shop. We have Free Shipping for a few more days.
We have merch with both the Iconic and Mrs. Pinky Thoughts podcast logo.
All donations support Iconic Media’s infrastructure and to give away awards to dads for the month of June.
(Who knows depending on what we raise we can help more dads out).
Tip #5: Slowing down
Men tend to live in the fast lane. Their ambitious nature has you're going at 100 mph towards the best career, best wife, awesome kids and a legacy you have grinded towards.
But slowing down, makes you understand that you don’t have to be rushing on all cylinders all the time.
Rest is just as important as everything else you do.
Stress can be a silent killer leading to many ailments that are hard to deal with as as we grow older.'
“Stress is really how your body and brain respond to challenges, such as pressure at work, [handling] the pandemic, increasing family responsibility, other negative experiences that may impact and create stress,” says David Shurtleff, PhD, deputy director of the National Institutes of Health’s National Center for Complementary and Integrative Health. Relaxation Techniques: Learn How to Manage Stress (webmd.com)
Slowing down lets you take stock of your schedule, priorities your needs and obligations and lets you relax some.
Tip#6: Meditation
Whether praying, mindfulness or sitting in the quiet empty room, practings meditation lets us tap back into our soul, check in with reality and gain peace so many often desire.
Other forms teach you to recognize thoughts that may be harmful or self-defeating. The idea is that as you gain greater awareness of your thought habits, you can steer them toward more constructive patterns.
Benefits of Meditation: 12 Science-Based Benefits of Meditation (healthline.com)
The article above talks about 12 ways meditation helps you out most.
Mediation is a way to restart our engines for our days ahead, bringing us a calming effect to really hear the world around us.
From helping your sleep, helping you fight addiction, to pain management, meditation is a great and science baked method of getting back in action.
We want our strong dads here for the long-haul and meditation just might be the push you need to a better you.
June 12th is Women’s Veterans Day
Today marks Women's Veterans Day, and we would like to extend our gratitude to all female service veterans for their dedication to our nation. Frequently, the recognition of our service is overshadowed by the celebration of our male counterparts. The hashtag #WeServedToo often accompanies narratives about the challenges women face regarding their service and the occasional disregard for their contributions to this country.
My service is thanks to my dad who suggested it when a recruiter came by. His suggestion has changed my life with my college degree, home purchase and even finding the love of my life in the United States Army.
Iconic Marriages is a business operated by a female veteran that contributes to the veteran community.
To support our efforts, please consider subscribing to Iconic+, our premium service, and receive our Iconic eBook as a token of our appreciation.
Summary
Dedicated fathers take time to unwind.
The pressures on men not only affect them but also their families.
Make time to rest, rejuvenate, and renew, as it's as crucial as any other work you undertake.
Even in relaxation, you can remain an icon.
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