1. Read a book

Take some time once a week to sit outside or somewhere comfortable and just read a few chapters. Or even an entire book. Work out your imagination and give yourself some alone time to rejuvenate.

2. Get some sun.

We absorb vitamin D from the sun, which plays role in many health-related things, such a bone health, depression and cognition. Plus, it feels nice and warm and getting a decent tan isn't a bad side effect, either. Just be careful not to stay in it too long!

3. Go on a roadtrip.

It doesn't matter if it's a short trip or a long one, just get out of town with your friends or family. Go see things you've never seen. The summer is a great time to explore the world you live in; so do it!

4. Do yoga.

Yoga is incredibly relaxing and also works on your strength and balance. This is a perfect workout for people who aren't into going to the gym or running. Plus, it's a lot of fun.

5. Eat healthy foods.

Eating healthy has been proven to improve not only your physical health, but your mental health. When you're eating the foods your body needs, you feel better all around. So have a smoothie instead of a milkshake and see how much better you feel! It'll also help you to lose any pounds or fat you want gone.

6. Eat unhealthy foods.

While eating healthy most of the time is important, enjoying the food you eat is also important. So it's alright to go get that soft serve ice cream or enjoy that big piece of cake. Go ahead and eat that burger. When you eat things that you enjoy every so often, you're more likely to stick to eating healthier things most of the time.

7. Sleep in.

You do not have to be up when the sun comes up. You don't even have to be up three hours after it comes up. The summer is a time of relaxation and you should do that. So sleep until noon. Don't let anyone tell you it's lazy. Sleeping in is just another way to let yourself enjoy your summer.

8. Spend time with the important people in your life.

During the school year, we are bombarded with work both in and out of school. Now that classes are over and there's no homework, you can spend your time with the people who help to get you through the school year.

9. Have fun.

You may be working this summer, but you can still have a good time. So go out with friends, see movies, take road trips, go to the beach. Enjoy the summer while it's a time of freedom.

10. And finally, treat yo self.

Your life is about you. You should do all that you can to be happy, even if that means spending that $20 you didn't want to. In the long run, money won't be what makes you happy, so allow yourself to feel less guilt at spending it on yourself, because you deserve it.