What's really cool about the end of the school year is more than just the absence of going to formal school. It's kind of like the end of the calendar year (you know, December 31) when you take a moment and look back at what the year was like and try to figure out what you'd like to change or accomplish in the year to come.
If you're a child in school the summer break gives you a chance to think and play freely again. It's a wonderful time to take up creative activities--maybe chalk drawing, or perhaps painting or even putting together a scrapbook of school memories. Don't waste it watching stuff on TV or just playing video games.
If you're an adult who is privileged to have some weeks off in the Summer--relax! So much stress...so little time. Take the time to de-stress and reconnect yourself to what's going on inside you. Are there goals in your life you've neglected? Do you just need to reaquaint yourself with your friends and family? Maybe you'd enjoy nothing more than lounging by the pool or soaking up rays at the beach with a good book.
Whatever your age or circumstance Summer gives you the chance to S-L-O-W down. Try it--it'll jolt you at first because you're not used to it. That's good. Remember that feeling when things speed up again and take that deep breath and drop the tension from your body. It's really and truly good for you.
