My {Summer} Resolutions

The beginning of summer feels full of possibility. We are relaxed and happier. The days are brighter and the light extends well into the evening. These three months can act as a blank canvas to do something pleasurable for ourselves. Summer is the perfect time to make a resolution to do a fun, lighthearted thing you’ve been thinking about. It’s time to turn a dream into a reality. For me I have a stack of books I have been collecting during the school year that I have been waiting to read. I resolve to read all six books by the time classes begin in the fall. I have about 12 weeks, so I have to finish one book every two weeks. Another resolution is to rearrange my bedroom to make it easier to do my homework and study. I’ve made a list of everything I need to go through and organize and try to finish one area of my room in two days. My friend is helping me come up with a floor plan and I will go shopping for a new desk in a few weeks time.
When making your resolutions pick something fun that won’t be a chore to complete or that has an end result that you can enjoy. Remember if you fulfill your summer resolution, you’re rewarded. But if you don’t, you won’t face any real penalty or be dragged down by a sense of failure.

5 Resolution Ideas
1. Take a dance lesson or anything you’ve been interested in learning.
2. Make a book of family recipes or family stories. Try to get one from each family member or write down one of your own each week.
3. Go for a walk with a friend once a week.
4. Sample ice cream. Treat yourself to a different flavor each week.
5. Get out once a week to a farmer’s market, outdoor concert, or movie.