The birds are singing. The sun is shining. Rainbows are covering the skies, because it is that magical time of year. Not Christmas. Oh no, this is a time of year that is much better than Christmas. It has no homework, no tests, and no classes. That’s right, everybody, IT’S SUMMERTIME!
Summertime is the best time because students get their freedom back! They are freed from the dreaded eight-period day. All students dream and fantasize about what they will accomplish over the summer. The skills they will develop. The activities they will partake in.
But let us all be real with each other. Students create these grand plans in their heads, and they rarely turn out as expected. Learning how to play the guitar turns into binge-watching your favorite TV show…again. Finishing all your summer work early turns into you doing all of it two days before school starts. We all know this struggle. We try to be productive, and it never works out well.
But worry not! Here are a few tips I think will help have a fun productive summer!
Create a schedule
I know this is advice that everyone gives but do not just make a strict schedule. Make a schedule that is flexible and achievable. Do not push yourself to unattainable goals. Make sure the schedule you make flows throughout the day and isn’t blocky. Also, it is okay to stray from the schedule if you have other plans, the schedule is only for days when you have no plans and don’t want to waste the day.
Prioritize activities you like.
Do not try to jump into a multitude of new activities that you have never tried before. With most of them, you will get burnt out and you will not do them. Instead of doing a bunch of new activities, focus on a few skills that you know you like and work towards improving them. If you like to write, write a short story. If you like to play basketball, work on a certain trick shot. Just make sure whatever you are doing to keep you occupied is also entertaining you.
Give yourself time to relax.
I know this article is about being productive, but if you are productive all the time, you will quickly become burnt out. Give yourself time every day, like an hour or two, to relax and watch some TV. Doing this will make sure that your days do not turn stressful and that you can still enjoy your summer. It will also make sure you are not spending all day watching TV, just a predetermined set time.
Hang out with friends
Do not let your summer life become mundane! Enjoy time with your friends and think of activities you could do together. Planning events with friends can give you something to look forward to in the summer so you do not become bored. Also, hanging out with friends can give you great memories of the summer and you will cherish them for a long time.
I know students all over are so excited for summer and I am right alongside them. Summer is the best part of a student’s year and I hope these tips will help you make the most of yours.
