Summertime means warm weather, enjoying the outdoors, and time with friends and family.

Stop that: Its important to keep the break in summer break.

Why Downtime Is So Important

We allneed boredom and downtime in our lives.

How to Make Your Everyday Life Feel More Like Vacation

Maybe a few days off, or a long weekend.

Thats great, but its also important to take longer breaks when you’re free to get them.

They should also encourage you to take time out for yourself.

In short, they should be activities that you enjoy and enrich you emotionally.

Think of the books youd like to read, or bands youd like to see.

Perhaps you want to travel, or see a museum youve never visited.

Maybe you just want to reconnect with old friends.

Yes, Its Harder Than It Sounds

I know Im making this sound easy here.

Many people need the downtime and long hours that summer brings to actually accomplish things.

Maybe you’re gonna wanna send your kids off to camp soyoucan get some much-needed downtime.

Were also willing to bet youll be happier for having a memorable summer under your belt.

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