Advice on having a productive summer

Summer is around the corner and plans for trips, beach days, and cruising are at the front of everyone’s mind. And while most are excited to spend the endless days lazing about, no one seems to remember that summer lethargy. What happens when trips end, beaches get boring, and those lazy days drive you insane? Don’t yearn for school to begin! Enjoy your summer and take something off of this list of things to do to cure that inevitable summer boredom.

1. Play night games. Gather some friends and get creative! Get outside when the temperature drops and play those favorite childhood games like hide-and-seek, freeze tag, capture the flag, or dodge ball.

2. Learn a new hobby. Take up something new this summer. Whether it’s photography, singing, playing a new instrument, or writing, learn about something you might enjoy.

3. Play a sport. Summer is a great opportunity to go outside and play! Go out on your bike, go surfing, play basketball, tennis, football, anything that involves getting active.

4. Go to the local events. Ever read the local newspaper? There are usually tons of  activities to partake in over the summer such as festivals, art shows, and concerts.

5. Learn to cook. Look up some new recipes online and learn how to cook this summer. Wow your friends and family and host a dinner party.

6. Get a summer job. Summer is a great time to keep busy and earn some money. Find a job by yourself or with a friend. Even if it’s not official, babysitting or doing some work around someone’s house is a great way to get some extra cash.

7. Have a summer party. Invite some friends over, get some water balloons, a radio, and bring lots of food! Host a party and enjoy the summer heat.

8. Do some summer cleaning. Why wait till spring? Clean out your room and organize your closet.

9. Have a garage sale. Get rid of old clothes and items you and others don’t use anymore and have a garage sale. You’ll not only clean out your room, you’ll be earning extra money! It’s a win-win situation.

10. Visit this website: http://www.urban75.org/useless/bored.html. If there is absolutely nothing else to do, visit this website or google “things to do when bored” to pick up random yet amusing things to occupy your time.

And remember, you only have 2 months out of the year to do ANYTHING with. Use it wisely and have fun!