May 13, 2022
Taking Hold of Your Summer
It’s easy to forget in the midst of summer classes and the dentist appointments you’ve been putting off for time’s sake that summer is yours to plan. Or better yet, not plan. It’s a time to be spontaneous, to unwind and relax, and to experience new things before fall semester comes. Below are a few things to keep in mind while you plan out your summer; that way you can feel refreshed and mentally ready for the education to come.
- Do something random. You heard me! Take one day and don’t plan anything. Get outside and look for new opportunities. Whatever activity you do, let it happen on its own. Don’t box off hours on your calendar and instead enjoy the satisfaction of a new adventure.
- Take a nap. You know that thing you can’t do on normal days because of numerous deadlines? Remember how draining it was to be awake most of the day (and night)? Well, now you have a little extra time, so use it to restore your body to proper restfulness.
- Get back into your hobbies. Unless your hobby is binge-watching movies, don’t spend all of your time with the TV. Go hiking. Write a book. Fall in love with your hobbies again and feel the same empowering energy of doing what you love come back to you.
- Stop telling people you have to do your homework 24/7. Sure, summer classes have deadlines. But they’re also not as big of a workload as five courses plus two part-time jobs, you know? Let people take you out to eat and spoil you; don’t forget you have that time simply because you’ve been saying that you don’t for so long. Let them know when you’re free.
- Tour your local area. Chances are, there’s a new store, restaurant, or walking trail that you haven’t been to yet. After all, you haven’t existed for roughly four months, and the last time you existed, all the seasonal places were shut down for winter. Again, entertain your own imagination and discover new things to add to next fall’s routine.
At the end of summer, what do you want to have accomplished? What will you tell your classmates you did or saw? Summer is a time for exploration and resting up. Don’t skip out on it just because you have a few appointments. Go out and live before the next school year arrives. From the editors of the 2022 Driftwood, have a great summer!