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5 Ways To Beat The Summer Blues

When summer gets boring, look to this list to cure it.

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5 Ways To Beat The Summer Blues
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There's no doubt in my mind that summer is the best thing to ever happen to college students. The break between Spring and Fall semesters is crucial to both mental and physical health. During the first few weeks of summer life is great, you can catch up on sleep, hang out with friends you haven't seen since December, and enjoy being home. By the time the month mark hits, summer quickly takes a nosedive because you're bored. To try to cure this summer boredom, I have compiled a list of five inexpensive ways to enjoy your favorite vacation.


1. Go to your local library

The library is an amazing place where dreams come true. If the allure of books isn't enough to get you out of bed, my local library offers free wifi as well as free coffee and tea; I'm sure yours does something similar. Don't be afraid to head to the library and use one of the couches as your personal reading nook. Sit back, enjoy the A/C, and get lost in a new book.


2. Catch up on the poor shows you neglected

I don't know about you, but during the school year my schedule is completely messed up. If I don't have a class, I have work or a meeting. This unfortunately means I miss my favorite tv shows and don't have time to catch up on them. No fear though, the great thing about summer vacation is that I can make myself comfortable while bingeing all 200 shows I missed. Who cares if you've been sitting in the same spot for the past eighteen hours? You're curing your boredom.


3. Put your crafting to the test

If you're anything like me, you have a Pinterest board full of crafts you've never had time to try. What are you waiting for?! Summer is the perfect time to try making that DIY lap desk or paint some canvases. Even if you suck at crafting (guilty) you can still enjoy the lackluster result of your effort.


4. Clean your pigsty

Okay, this may seem like the devil to you, but I love cleaning; it relaxes me. If you're thinking "my room is in perfect condition" we all know you're lying. Grab a vacuum and some cleaning supplies and make your room sparkle like the princess it is. While you're cleaning, go through your closet and take out all those clothes you see collecting dust. You don't wear them; why not donate them? What better way to enjoy summer than giving back.


5. Put your spatula to the test in the kitchen

I love cooking and am always on the lookout for new recipes. Whether you like baking or cooking, there are thousands of recipes to try this summer. Look, I'll even link you to Yummly, an amazing website with so many recipes my eyes get tired.


Even if you don't do any of these things, enjoy your summer and thank the stars above that you're getting three months off.

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