Productive summer break
It’s summer break, and you’re probably wondering what you should be doing with your time.
Well, here’s a suggestion: why not get productive?
There are so many ways to do this. If you love being outside, why not go for a hike or spend some time at the beach? If you like being around people and working together, maybe try something like volunteering at a local animal shelter or helping out at an elementary school. If you enjoy being indoors, maybe take up a new hobby—like woodworking or painting—and see where it takes you.
The point is that there are so many ways to get productive during the summer break—you just have to find what works for YOU!
Productive things to do during summer break
Plan a vacation
An excellent way to get away from the routine and de-stress during the summer is to travel. You can pick out any place that you have been wanting to travel to, whether you pick a mountainous or beachy area or experience top of the line city life, you are going to have the best time exploring a new place. Traveling is a great way to learn about new cultures and to bond with your family or friends.
Keep a journal
If you have been trying to pick up the habit of writing but didn’t find time, a great way to make your summer break productive is to maintain a journal. It works as a therapy for a lot of people and it is also a good way to document your thoughts, ideas, and achievements. Hence, you might want to take some time out in your day to write something in your journal about your day or whatever you feel like.
Make and stick to a schedule
How long your summer breaks feel in the beginner the sooner it passes by. It is very easy to feel lazy and to simply gin in. Hence, to make sure it doesn’t happen to you make a schedule and stick to it. It will help you stay productive, focused, and organized. However, remember to not over plan your day, which will be difficult to follow every day and might stress you out.
Take up a summer internship
Another productive way to spend your summer break is to take up an internship in one of the reputed companies or look for a part-time job that you will enjoy in the field that you want to learn more about. Some professional experience early on in your life help you keep realistic goals for life and it is even a great way to explore different option to figure out what actually enjoy doing.
Plan about your future goals
Along with making the most of your present, it is important to plan out your future. Whatever stage of life you are in, it can help you think about your goals and what you want to do. You can even start preparing for a smooth transition into the new chapter.
Watch educational YouTube videos
If you can take any lessons or if you are on a budget, you can still spend your summer break productively. You can find YouTube videos on all kinds of topics and niches. It can be a very convenient way to explore the world and learn new skills.
Spend some quality time with friends and family
Now that you have some off time, make sure you are spending time with close friends and family doing what you enjoy doing together. From family dinners and game nights to going for movies and road trips with friends, plans quality handouts with your loved ones.
Stay active
When you add any physical activity into your day, it helps you stay healthy, feel fit, and ready to take on any challenge. You can pick an activity that you enjoy like swimming, running, playing a sport.
Learn a new language
Most of us get fascinated by different regions or cultures at different times. Often this fascination extends to their language, food, traditions, clothes, and so on. If any language excites you this is a great time to learn it. If you like you can also pick a language that you can think helps with your academics or career growth. You can opt for online classes or register for physical classes or find free videos available online and self-study.
Listen to engaging podcasts
Having so much free time on your hand can sometimes make you lazy and listening to engaging and productive podcasts can boost your morale and give you the motivation you need to keep moving and to be on the top of your game. You should be able to find podcasts in your niche and interest. There are all kinds of podcasts happening these days like motivation podcasts, podcasts for business enthusiasts, computer science, music, acting, and so on. You might even get some helpful tips and inspiration.
Practice healthy eating
A lot of people find it difficult to eat healthy in their daily life and to prepare meals in advance and maintain a healthy diet. Busy school and professional life can make this tough. However, your summer break is the perfect time for you to give your food some thought.
Think of your goal for the summer, whether you want to become leaner, gain some weight, only eat homemade meals, or add any specific food groups into your diet. Next, prepare a meal plan for the week and try to follow it to the best of your ability. When you eat healthily, your body and you feel better.
Learn to play a new instrument
Summer break is a great time to explore things and talents that you are passionate about. You can use this time to learn how to play any instrument and if you already how to play one, you can use this time to practice and polish your skills. Fortunately, there are several online music lessons available and you can easily sign-up for music classes and utilize this time to increase your abilities.
Best places to vacation on
Maldives
The Maldives is an island country located in the Indian Ocean, just north of Sri Lanka. There are over 1,200 islands in the chain and they are known for their pristine beaches and clear blue waters. The Maldives are also home to many luxury resorts that offer excellent diving opportunities and luxurious accommodations.
Hawaii
Hawaii is a U.S. state made up of 8 major islands, including Oahu, Maui and Kauai. The island chain is famous for its beautiful beaches and tropical scenery, but there are also plenty of volcanoes and other natural landmarks that make this destination unique. The islands offer excellent opportunities for hiking as well as surfing and snorkeling on their many beaches.
Koh Samui, Thailand
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Koh Samui is one of the lesser-known spots on our list but this hidden gem is an all-time favorite. Koh Samui is Thailand’s second-largest island, known for palm-lined beaches, coconut groves, and lush jungles.
Koh Samui features some of the most luxurious spas and resorts, for a significantly smaller price tag than ones on more well-known islands like Hawaii or Bora Bora. The famous Thai hospitality will follow you to this paradise, and you’ll feel spoiled at any of the hotels.
Koh Samui also has some unexpected cultural sites. One of the most breathtaking is the 12m-tall golden Big Buddha statue at Wat Phra Yai Temple, located on a small island that connects to Koh Samui.
The Azores
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Looking at google image results for The Azores will make you feel like your watching a fantasy movie. The Azores are a group of nine islands off the coast of Portugal that features the best of Southern European culture with some of the most breathtaking scenery on the continent.
The Azores’ landscape is converted into lush green trees all year, and wildflowers dot beautiful meadows in the spring and summer.
Each island features gorgeous beaches, multi-colored lakes, and centuries-old Portuguese villages. A trip here will feel like you’ve stepped back in time to a place untouched by modernity.
Bali
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Bali is one of the most popular island vacation spots worldwide, and rightly so. Bali truly has it all: towering volcanos nestled in green jungles, quaint fishing villages with beautiful pagodas, and sandy beaches that look out over some of the bluest water you’ll find anywhere.
This Indonesian island also has delicious food and some of the friendliest locals.
While some locals resent tourists, those in Bali are welcoming and always excited to meet people from far and wide. Don’t be surprised if you get invited to dinner at someone’s home as soon as you meet them.
Galapagos Islands
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The Galapagos Islands were made famous by Charles Darwin over 200 years ago when he used the wildlife there to discover and explain evolution. Centuries later, these islands are still as awe-inspiring as they were to Darwin.
One of the best parts of the Galapagos is the unique wildlife. Massive tortoises that slowly wander the beaches, intimidating but fascinating iguanas, and playful sea lions all line the shores of the Galapagos.
The islands also feature exciting hikes up rocky cliffs and the second-largest crater on earth.
Tampa Bay
Tampa Bay Area is a popular American tourist destination, with St. Petersburg serving as its unofficial hub for business and leisure travel throughout Hillsborough County and Pinellas County. The area has experienced growing popularity throughout the years, and draws tourists from nearby Orlando as well as internationally. There are many beaches to relax on here, as well as historical sites, and unique Florida wildlife to view.
Magic Kingdom
Magic Kingdom is located in Orlando, Florida. It is owned by Walt Disney World Resort, which is one of the most popular tourist destinations in the world. The park gets more than 18 million visitors each year and more than 50 million people visit all four parks combined each year. The park has many rides and attractions including Space Mountain, Big Thunder Mountain Railroad and Seven Dwarfs Mine Train. The park also offers live music performances throughout the day as well as fireworks shows at night.
Epcot Center
Epcot Center has two theme parks called Future World and World Showcase that represent different countries around the world such as China, Norway and Mexico among others. It also has an indoor theme park called Innoventions where you can find educational exhibits about technology and innovation during your visit to this location which is located inside Epcot Center itself instead of being separated from it like most other theme parks tend to be located nowadays because those would be too expensive for most people if they had been built outside but that’s not something we
Panama City Beach
Panama City Beach on the Florida panhandle offers 27 miles (43 km) of white sand beaches on the Emerald Coast. The beach is a popular destination for residents of the southern United States as well as tens of thousands of high school and college students on spring break.
Besides having fun in the sun in the emerald green waters, this town of just over 12,000 permanent residents offers sports fishing on the gulf, plenty of golfing, marine parks including one for alligators, amusement and water parks …in short, something for everyone in the family.