5 Benefits of IPL Laser Treatment

Carefree days at the beach, warm evenings outside with friends, and family vacations are a few of the joys of summer. It’s a time when we recharge and are reminded of what is truly important in life. Yet with Labor Day behind us, the season is quickly coming to a close.

Some people begin to feel an end-of-summer melancholy this time of year.

While families are consumed with the back-to-school frenzy, the transition back to work can also be particularly stressful as pressures mount at the office.

Researchers call this end-of-summer funk Post Vacation Syndrome (PVS). It can stir up a unique range of emotions, including irritability, anxiety, lack of motivation, difficulty concentrating and a feeling of emptiness. While it usually lasts only a few days or weeks, some people experience a mild version of PVS every Sunday night after a relaxing weekend away from the office.

Do not despair! There are many ways to beat your end-of-summer blues. The following ideas will ensure glorious, autumn days ahead!

• Savor the Summer – Don’t lament what you didn’t accomplish, such as reading five books or paining the house. Share your summer highlights, even small ones, with friends and family.

• Be Active – Studies show exercise helps relieve the blues.

• Foods for Moods – Eating foods with omega-3 fatty acids, vitamin B-12 and vitamin D may be uplifting to your mood.

• Shopping the Farmers’ Market – Take advantage of the healthy autumn produce the local farmers offer, including squashes, persimmons, pomegranates, radicchio and sweet potatoes.

• Take Stock at Work – Are you in a rut at work? Pinpoint what is bothering you and make a change.

• Schedule Fun – Plan long weekends away, spend time with friends, go for a walk in the cool, crisp air, and shop the new fall fashions – basically anything that gives you joy.

Have a beautiful fall season!

Read the full article, titled, “The Post-Labor Day Letdown” in the Wall Street Journal.

We hope this helps (a little) to cure your end-of-summer blues!

About the Author

I'm Karen Lederman, founder and Brand President of Laser Skin & Wellness and Laser Consultants. A Columbus, Ohio, native and longtime Palm Beach County resident, I started my career in sales, appraisal, and design in the fine jewelry industry. Twenty years ago, my passion for health and wellness inspired me to build a business dedicated to helping others look and feel their best. My love of innovation led me to bring cutting-edge beauty and health technologies to the area, growing what began as a small hair removal practice into a comprehensive center for skincare, anti-aging, and integrative medicine. As my reputation grew, practices across the country sought my guidance, leading me to found Laser Consultants in 2003. I've since helped over 350 medical providers nationwide add aesthetics to their businesses. With more than 30 years of experience in sales, management, and marketing, I'm committed to empowering others in beauty and health. My husband and I are proud empty-nesters who love traveling the world and enjoying time at home with our two dogs.