The infamous Spring Break is back. The week where people let loose and get wasted for an entire week in either Florida or Mexico. They try to forget their troubles and are able to take a small break from the stress of college life. But there are those--myself included--who are not going anywhere for Spring Break. We either don't have the money, need to work, or just want to relax and not worry about traveling and packing. To those of you, I have a few tips or plans to help make your spring break a success.
1. Just relax and watch Netflix or read a book.
Now I know most of us do this during the school year as a break from classes, but sometimes there is that one show you keep putting off because you do not have time to invest. Well now is the time. Take the week off and just binge watch your favorite show. Or--for my book worms out there like me--curl up with a good book that you have been dying to read. Sometimes we get so bogged down with readings for classes that we do not have time to read for pleasure. Spring Break is the perfect time to begin reading a new book. Trust me we all need it with midterms behind us and only a few more weeks until summer. Decompressing is almost just as important as working hard.
2. Find time for yourself.
This may be one of the most important on the list. We are so caught up in the hustle and bustle of the school year that we forget to take care of ourselves. Over spring break, treat yourself. Get your nails done, go to the gym, go out to your favorite restaurant, go see the movie you have been dying to see, and more. Try to take time to do things that you enjoy as to remind yourself that you are important, because sometimes school needs to take the back burner every now and then.
3. Spend time with friends and family.
Nothing is better than coming home from college and finally having a home-cooked meal from your parents. In college, most of us live off of the crappy cafeteria food, ramen, or mac and cheese. When we come home it’s nice to have someone cook for us, do our laundry, and just spend quality time with. You never truly realize how much your take your parents for granted until you are away at school for a while. Spending time with family always helps make you feel better and helps to de-stress your life.
4. Try to spend time working out.
This seems somewhat contradictory to the previous few tips, but working out is very beneficial. By working out, you can increase your endorphins, feel better, and still maintain somewhat of an organized regime while on Spring Break. Sometimes it’s hard to switch gears from school mode to break mode, so it’s nice to have something on your schedule that stimulates the mind and body.
5. Get as much sleep as possible.
During the school year most of us are sleep deprived. We are struggling trying to balance a job, a full course load, extracurriculars, and a social life all at the same time. We try to do the impossible, and by doing so we sacrifice one precious thing: sleep. So on your Spring Break try and relax when you can and get 8-9 hours of sleep every night. It will help you feel revitalized and ready to tackle heading back to school after the week is over.
