When it comes to college, everything feels like "go! go! go!" Even when you do have a moment to breathe and binge watch your guilty pleasure show on Netflix (Gilmore Girls anyone?), you either are procrastinating on that paper due in 2 days, or thinking about the next big assignment. After finals rear their ugly heads, then comes the sweet embrace of summer. Everyone's summer is going to look different...jobs, family vacations, pools, summer classes (sorry about that)...but hopefully always sweet visits to your cozy beds for some much needed sleep. For me personally, I was only getting about 2-3 hours of sleep every night. Though this is something I am definitely not proud of, it is sometimes unavoidable...especially if there is procrastination involved.
The hardest thing for me when it came to changing my pace of life from homework 24/7 to almost nothing for a few weeks was finding a good balance. At first, there was the novelty of knowing that I could do anything I wanted at anytime I wanted. If I wanted to stay up till 4AM and sleep till noon, nothing was stopping me. But after a while, that got really old. You feel completely disoriented. As human beings, we crave structure and schedules. It's how we are at our optimum. Here are a few ways to improve your daily life and get the most out of your summer months.
- SCHEDULE—Even if
there are few demands on you in a certain day, it is so much more enjoyable
when you plan out your free time.
Watching a show is more enjoyable if you have already gotten up at a
reasonable time, eaten breakfast outside, taken a relaxing shower, and made
your bed.
- EAT HEALTHY—One
of the things I missed most about living in a dorm is having a kitchen to cook
in. With that luxury being available now that I am home, it
is easy to eat a large amount of yummy, fattening foods. Though this is fun for a few days, you start to feel very sluggish. It is better to try to eat healthier options
that still satisfy the desire to be in the kitchen, and then indulge in that
chocolate cake recipe you've had your eye on on Pinterest.
- GET OUTSIDE
—Another option
that really helps is just getting out of the house for a little bit. Find a park close to where you are and go for
a walk on a pretty day. It will help
with not feeling suffocated by being at home, which is something that is
definitely difficult to overcome after living on your own for the
year.
- FIND A HOBBY—Find something that you enjoy to do with your free time. Something I love to do is look over every corner of Pinterest and YouTube to find any DIY's I want to try. Many of these happen to be decor for my next dorm room...so it's also very productive! But you can also cook, knit, learn a new dance move...or like me, start a blog!
Remember...your life is still moving forward, and it is important to treat is as such. Many of these things I am still trying to figure out myself. But try to keep a positive attitude and be proactive with everything that you do, even if it's just watching an episode of "Friends." =)
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