Relax and Unwind

Whether you just finished your semester or graduated with your Bachelor’s degree it is time to relax and unwind. This weekend marks the official kick off to summer, and you should ENJOY every minute of free time! For those of you who just graduated, this will be the last summer you fully have to yourself for a while so make the most of it! For those of you who just finished your semester enjoy your few weeks off before summer classes begin, or if you don’t have summer classes, use your free time wisely to get ahead and relax. You just worked your tail off, lost hours of sleep, ate your stresses away, and most likely missed social outings, and spending quality time with family, friends, and significant others. It is time to make up for lost time and reconnect with your family, friends, significant others and most of all yourself. All work and no play can make a person go stir crazy. Our bodies and minds need a break. You want to go into your next semester refreshed, relaxed, and ready to go!

Some things you could do this summer to help yourself relax, feel better, and develop good habits for the fall!

·        Catch up on sleep and all of your favorite shows you may have missed during the school year.

·        Eat healthy (junk food is tempting but, think about how you feel after eating it all the time).

·        Treat yourself to dessert, a drink, and etc. (everything in moderation and you should never deprive yourself).

·        Go to the beach, pool, or wherever your relaxation spot may be and just “veg” and clear your mind. For me personally, that is the beach.

·        Take day trips with family/friends, go on a mini weekend getaway or week vacation if you can, and most of all enjoy your time.

·        Start/continue to exercise and get into a routine. It is beyond hard to start but, once you get into a routine you will start to feel better physically and emotionally.

o   Take a walk/jog on the beach, walk your dog, walk at night with friends.

o   Go to the gym.

o   Try yoga or meditation.

o   Ride your bike, scooter, etc.

o   Do laps in your pool or community pool.

o   Take a dance class or try a new exercise class.

o   Do workouts at home.

(Anything you do is better than nothing. Take 25-30 minutes of “me” time a day to focus on your own well-being. If you can’t commit to 5x a week then set a goal for 3x a week. Make a routine that will work for you).

Most of all enjoy the warm weather and do what makes you happy =)

-Jessica