Summer is here, and after being home for a week I started thinking of what I wanted my summer to be this year. I knew that I need to recover from a stressful year, but I also knew that I really want to put myself in a good place to start my next year! These are the things that I came up with for myself, and I think that they can apply to everybody! Here are a few ways to get your life together this summer and how to make the most of it.

1. Do things that you LOVE

For me, this is going to the beach, but you could go for a hike, have a sleepover with your best friends, or even do some Netflix binging!

2. Make some money

Having a job in the summer is a not only great way to save up for school, but can also be super fun! Not only have I made friends at summer jobs, but I have learned important lessons about independence and what it is like to be employed.

3. Make some lifestyle changes

Whether it is switching from chips to blueberries as a go-to snack or trying out a new workout class like Barre or Crossfit, your freshman 15 will thank you!

4. Go somewhere you've been wanting to go

This could range from something right near your home that you just haven't gone to yet, or a different country! Just remember that something doesn't have to be foreign to be an adventure, and if you can find adventure in a 10 minute drive, do it.

5. Do something that you have been putting off

Summer is a great time to get things done that just couldn't happen during the busy school year. Get your driver's license, clean out your closet, or paint your room!

6. Spend time with people that you've missed

Summer for many college students means seeing friends and family members that you haven't seen in a while. It is definitely the most exciting thing about coming home for me! Spending quality time, sharing stories, and making new memories with these people while you can is a definite happiness booster.

7. RELAX

Relaxation should be everyone's main goal in the summertime! You just finished another year of school, celebrate and treat yourself.