As the summer progresses you may find yourself in a cycle of doing the same thing everyday as you anxiously await moving back to school. It is easy to fall into this rut, but the summer is a great opportunity to relax, recharge and renew yourself for another year of college and should therefore be made the most of. These 10 tips are great ways to mix up your daily routine and help you better enjoy the summer.
1. Get Up Early
Starting your day on the early side and eating a hearty breakfast increases your productivity throughout the day and leaves you with the energy to complete your daily tasks. While sleeping until noon and laying around for the rest of the day is certainly the easier option, getting started early gives you more time to enjoy your summer.
2. Find a Part-Time Job
It may not be glamorous to spend your summer working, but part-time jobs offer unique opportunities to learn new skills and meet new people. Part-time jobs are also a great way to keep yourself busy during the long days of summer and will help you earn some cash for school.
3. Read a Book
Reading is an excellent way to spend summer days and it is especially convenient now that many mobile devices have ways to download books, newspapers and other literature. Reading has great benefits like increased vocabulary, reduced stress levels and improved focus and concentration.
4. Try an Exercise Class
Find a local gym or fitness center and try a group exercise class. These classes offer great opportunities for fitness as well as a great environment to meet people who are trying to live a healthy lifestyle. Whether you prefer to work out in the morning or evening, fitness centers offer a wide variety of classes throughout the day.
5. Take Advantage of Student Discounts
Many businesses offer student discounts, you just have to look for them! Go online and search for local restaurants, museums and other businesses that offer free or reduced prices to students and take full advantage of that.
6. Go Outside
Don’t spend your entire summer inside using technology when the outdoors awaits you. Whether you decide to take a walk in a park or do something more adventurous, like zip-lining, spending time outside is a great way to clear your head and help you get back in touch with nature and yourself.
7. Make Your Own Fun
Instead of spending money to go out somewhere, make your own fun at home. Construct a homemade slip-and-slide with a tarp and dish soap in the back yard or set up a bonfire with friends, both of which allow you to use your imagination and have fun without breaking the bank.
8. Apply for an Internship
Internships are a great way to get your foot in the door of a future professional career, so apply apply apply! Spend a day or two looking up internships around your school and build a resume. Having an internship teaches you how to manage your time, and you never know who you could meet on the job.
9. Reconnect with Old Friends
Summer is a great time to strengthen old relationships that may have faded unintentionally over the year because you are all home and looking for things to do. Schedule a time to go out to lunch, go on a beach trip or do another bonding activity with your group of friends.
10. Volunteer
Volunteering your time is a great way to help local causes, instill a sense of pride within yourself and build your resume. Look up volunteer opportunities around you and go help out a few days a week, you’ll be glad you did!
