You made it, you survived this semester, and for that you deserve a week of sleeping til’ noon and endless Netflix marathons. But the novelty of doing nothing eventually wears off and turns into boredom. So, here’s some unconventional things to keep you from falling down the black hole that is summer laziness:
Finally trying those Pinterest recipes
We’re pretty much all guilty of pinning a million recipes and never actually attempting to make them, so surprise your parents with a bomb meal or bake up a storm for you and your friends. Or do it for yourself, because that’s cool too.
Color, color, color
Adult coloring books are everywhere and anywhere, so crack yours open or buy one to make your down time more meaningful and calming. They also make for some pretty cool artwork.
Redecorate your room
Whether you’re still in your apartment at college or chillin’ at home, re-decorating makes any fresh start just that - fresh. It could be getting new pictures developed from the semester prior or re-arranging furniture, but those little touches will make all the difference.
Plan a getaway
Key word in this one is plan. Nothing will get you more motivated than planning a five-star trip across Europe. You don’t actually have to book anything, but creating a Pinterest board or jotting down notes will give you something to look forward to. Who knows, it could actually happen ...
Conquer a reading challenge
For all you bookworms, summer is the perfect time to head to the library or B&N to finally read all those books you’ve been eyeing. To make it more worthwhile, create a challenge to read a certain number by the end of summer. This is also motivation for staying off you phone before you fall asleep.
GO OUTSIDE
Genius, I know, but sometimes us college kids forget to stop and smell the roses. Take a walk, go for a run, or just wander aimlessly around blasting your favorite playlist.
Summer is perfect to sit back and relax, but that doesn’t always have to equal lazy, boring days. When not working, interning, or adventuring, do something both fun and relaxing.
