It would be fair to say that, more than any other season, summer is a time of the year in which a person might be prone to procrastination and a more slow paced, unproductive way of life.
And it’s easy to waste another summer, just like the last one!
The heat of the sun mixed with the long, lazy days can create an atmosphere that encourages you to take a back seat when it comes to things like motivational activities and any life situation or occasion that might require a little extra effort.
Although there is absolutely nothing wrong with a person giving themselves a well earned break every now and then, you don’t want this attitude to permeate your entire summer and turn it in to a season of missed opportunities and regrets.
Here are some wonderful tips for how to spend your summer in a way that is both joyous and beneficial; the furthest thing possible from a waste!
1. Don’t waste another summer – make plans with friends
Fill up your calendar with plans that involve meeting up with friends who you haven’t been so good at keeping up with during other times in the year.
Summer provides the perfect backdrop for easy and stress free reunions and meet ups, so be proactive and seek to reconnect with your friends.
It will not only enhance your own mood, but you will have the opportunity to boost the moods of those who you are spending quality time with.
Any time that you are making people feel good can never be classed as wasted.
2. Don’t waste another summer – try a bit of spring cleaning
Don’t be fooled by the name, a good spring clean is the perfect activity to complete over the summer!
It might not seem like a lot of fun when you are just starting out with a mountain to climb.
But as you start to get your environment organised and the positive effects of your cleaning efforts start to become visible, it can give you a wonderful sense of satisfaction and self confidence.
A clear living space is a good way to encourage a clear mind.
3. Don’t waste another summer – volunteer
If you happen to be a student who doesn’t have any work commitments during the summer break, then why not consider giving your time in the form of volunteering?
There are always people and organisations that are in need of an extra pair of hands, and you can really make your summer feel worthwhile by helping to bring a little bit of joy and comfort to a person or group who is less fortunate than yourself.
4. Don’t waste another summer – start a blog
If you are feeling creatively constricted during the long, lazy summer, then one thing that you can do from the comfort of your own home is start a blog.
This could be something personal, or it could be something devoted to a particular passion that you have.
No matter the subject matter, the positive energy and motivation that it takes to maintain a collection of online writings is something that can make your summer feel really worthwhile.
5. Don’t waste another summer – join a gym
The heat of summer can make you feel more lethargic than usual, but this is no excuse if you commit to visiting the comfort of an air-conditioned gym!
If you find that the summer is the season in which you have the most free time, then why not make the most of it with a little self improvement?
Not only can working out help you in a physical sense, but it can also do wonders for your mental health.
6. Don’t waste another summer – plan a trip
If you have the time to spare and the cash to fund it, it is always a great idea to spend the summer planning and enjoying a trip rather than sitting at home feeling uninspired.
The best part about taking a trip, either with friends, family, or even by yourself, is that you are creating new memories every single day of the experience, and whenever new, happy memories are being created, you can’t say that what you are doing is a waste of time.
Mark Thomson
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The richest man in the world uses his wise words to let you know that you will only ever continue to flourish if you are willing to listen to negative feedback as well as positive. Changing the bad is much better than altering what it already good. You should always be looking for ways to improve.
Hi Hughes…sounds like a good plan to me. May you be blessed with great growth. 🙂