Month: July 2017

Learn To Relax During Summer Break!

Yup, it’s happening right now, school’s out and you’re on your summer break! What should you do this summer? Of course, summer break is the time to catch up and get ahead on working towards your goals but…it’s critical to relax during summer break since you know crunch times will be back when school starts up again!

With jobs, internships, makeup classes, assignments, sports, there’s no shortage of things you feel you have to do. High levels of stress can be both physically and mentally draining, so it’s important to relax during summer break and refresh yourself. According to this article, vacations where you actually take a break from work and routine make you healthier and happier  – something even teens should pay attention to! Take some time now to focus on recharging your batteries so you’re ready to go ahead at full speed when school starts.

 

Make time for your interests and your friends!

Not sure where to start? Meemli has you covered. Try out these ideas to refresh during your summer break.

Get A Change Of Scenery

When you spend five out of seven days each week going to school, the weekly routine can get repetitive after a while. Thankfully, summer is a perfect chance to get a change of scenery. Use your time off to hit up the beach, visit a new city, take a hike, or do whatever you enjoy doing outdoors! Time spent away from busy environments has been proven to make you feel better.

Plus, free from the hectic school year schedule, summer is a great time to hang out with friends you don’t get to see as often as you’d like. So bring some company along on your trips. It’s not necessary to spend a lot of money to enjoy a change of scenery – visiting a park or lively street scene in a new part of town can be a blast if done with your friends. Feeling ambitious? Organize a treasure hunt with some friends and experience your town in a new and fun way!

Explore Your Interests

Summer vacation can also be a great time to explore your passions and interests. Time can sometimes be in short supply during the school year, but summer brings with it the perfect chance to learn or try something new.

Use your summer to broaden your horizons by doing fun activities that you’re interested in. Been wanting to learn how to play a favorite song? Learn a new sport? Want to build your own computer? Want to channel your inner chef? Now is the time to do it when you have fewer conflicts and commitments.

Schedule some time, every day or every week or during some stretch of your summer vacation, to devote yourself to indulging your passions and interests.  Want a little help getting started? Check out our list of low-cost DIY activities for teens that will spark your creativity.

All work and no play is rarely a recipe for success. While your summer will no doubt be filled with working towards goals, mix some fun and relaxation into your schedule to destress, stay healthy, and reenergize yourself for the next school year. The teen years are short – so don’t let them slip away without taking time to enjoy yourself!

What does your summer look like? All play? All work? A bit of both (we hope)? Let us know!

Why Summer Jobs For Teens Are A Great Idea

Summer vacation! Three months of freedom from homework and tests? Sign. Me. Up. But while you’re putting on your shades and heading for the sand, it’s a good idea to think about ways to use your summer productively. Sure, there are many activities you can do during the break, but summer jobs for teens come with a whole host of benefits that can make them worthwhile and fun!

 

A little work with the play will make your summer more rewarding!

Explore Your Passions

A summer job is a great way to get your feet wet in an area that interests you. Like politics? Volunteer with your representative! Love sports? Teach a youth team! Obsessed with Facebook? Do social media outreach for a company! Alternatively, summer jobs can help you decide what you aren’t interested in, since real world experience can sometimes reveal the less-glamorous side of all kinds of professions.

Even if it’s the middle of summer, its never too late to look for work opportunities and expand your horizons. If you’re ready to volunteer, there are a host of people who’d love your help. Working and doing something new can provide a fun and engaging learning experience to help you prepare for the future. You might even make a few bucks while you’re at it!

Build Your Resume

In the real world, you don’t have to raise your hand to ask to use the restroom! This is just one of the ways that professional environments are different from classroom settings. A summer job can help you learn to navigate the professional world, a vital skill in and of itself.

Work experience can help you to get acquainted with professional etiquette and communication, and can also afford you some practice with real-world responsibility. Learn to be responsible for getting to work on time, clocking in your hours, and managing your assignments.

Summer jobs can also be a great way get experience interacting with different kinds of people: odds are, not everyone thinks exactly like you do. As an added bonus, colleges also like to see experience outside of school!

Build Your Network

We know, starting your first job as a teen can be intimidating. Luckily, most jobs will have someone to show you the ropes and coworkers who can mentor you. Summer jobs are wonderful ways to make friends and meet like-minded people, especially if you’re working in an field that you’re passionate about.

With a summer job, you can work and also socialize with your peers, sharpen your teamwork skills, and learn more about the work you’re interested in from those that have been around a bit longer!

More connections with others in your interest area also means more opportunities for you down the road: according to this study, about 40% of new hires come from employee referrals. Of course this number will vary by profession, but WHO you know in the work world can be just as important as WHAT you know. Take advantage of your summer, make connections and get your foot in the door!

If you want a break from school after 9 months and are looking for an engaging challenge, a summer job may be the perfect solution for you. Explore your interests, network with colleagues, and get an introduction to the professional world doing whatever YOU want to do! So, what are you waiting for?

What are your thoughts on summer jobs? Reply to this post and tell us about it!