What are your plans for the summer? It’s a question you’ll hear time and time again in offices, at kitchen tables and in pub gardens over the coming weeks. The UK may not get much of a summer, but you can guarantee we’ll milk those few days of sun for all they’re worth. From trips to the beach and garden BBQs to days spent sipping pints in the sun, there’s nothing quite like embracing a Great British summer to help you let off some steam.

The only problem is that these activities aren’t always great for our mental and physical health. The pressure to ‘make the most’ of summer can contribute to feelings of overwhelm and burnout, and we all know that consuming alcohol regularly isn’t good for our bodies and minds. In addition, it’s been revealed that millions of UK workers avoid taking annual leave for fear of being judged, and with social obligations typically increasing at this time of year, it all combines to create a recipe for chaos. Even those who go on holiday must deal with the pressure of handing over their responsibilities and responding to hundreds of emails when they return.

6 Nordic wellness concepts you should embrace this summer, according to the happiest people on earth