Between summer jobs and summer classes, it can be hard to find time for friends and fun. When you finally find yourself with a free day, it can feel impossible to pack everything you’ve been wanting to do into just a few hours. Here are five ways to make the most of your day off.

1. Sleep is NOT for the weak.

It's okay to use your free day as a day free of stress. You’ve been working hard all week and have definitely earned yourself a day of rest and relaxation. Some days, nothing sounds better than sleeping in, eating a big lunch and then taking an even bigger nap. Use this day to pamper yourself and prepare for the work week ahead of you.

2. Get creative!

If you do decide to go out somewhere, make it somewhere fun! Look into upcoming events in your community. Summer nights are the perfect time to attend an outdoor movie, participate in free yoga in the park, or visit some food trucks.

3. Don't go it alone.

You may get lucky and find that some of your besties have a free day too! Make every event better by making it a group outing. Even something as simple as a trip to Target becomes a fabulous adventure when you add a few of your favorite people.

4. You can have it all!

Don't limit yourself to one fun event per day. Instead, seize the day and make every moment count! Waking up to cook a large breakfast before meeting up with your friends for a day by the pool is an easy way to add something to your day and pamper yourself a bit before trying to be a social butterfly.

5. Plan Ahead.

Don’t wait until the last minute to try to plan something fun with your friends. Instead, use your week to look forward to your free day and put a little extra effort into planning your weekend adventures.

With these five hints in mind, you will have a day off that even Ferris would envy in no time!