A month may seem like a long break but somehow it always feels like it flies by. Before you know it you are packing your car to go back for the Spring semester. In one month many college students try to work, relax, catch up with friends and spend some time with their families.

But how can you ensure yourself that you'll do it all? Creating a bucket list and prioritizing what you see as important is a good way to make sure you do almost or everything that you want to over break.

1. Sleep, Sleep, Sleep

Whether that's actually resting and sleeping or just being lazy and relaxing, it's important to allow yourself so well deserved me time.

2. Finding time for new and old friends.

Catching up with old friends and trying to hang out with new ones from school can be challenging over break. It's important that you remind yourself, it's not about how long you hang out with a friend but the quality of that hangout. Going to get coffee, grabbing lunch or even seeing a movie are all great ways to catch up with friends without having to dedicate a whole day to them. Although it may seem cold to not want to dedicate a whole day to them, it's important when you have limited time to make every hour count.

3. What do you want to do?

It's important that we ask ourselves this question at the beginning of break. For many college students, home is not that close to college and there are specific things only your hometown has. Making lists is a great way to get all of your ideas out on a piece of paper. Whenever you have no plans during break, refer to this list and see if there is anything you could go do off of it that day.

4. Take time for your family

It's important to remember that your family probably missed you while you were away, whether they admit that or not. So while you make your list of things you want to do, include them in it. Maybe ask your siblings if there is one specific thing they would love to do over there break together, or if your mom had any ideas for family activities.

5. Enjoy your break

Dont stress about what you should or shouldn't be doing over break. Instead focus on what you have done and are doing. Having a more positive attitude will actually result in a more relaxing and happy break. Its important to remember the reason for winter break; it allows for tired college students to rejuvenate and prepare for their Spring courses.