Finding the best summer resolution for you
The summer is truly the best time to start something new.
People make New Year’s resolutions, wanting to start off the year with a positive change.
All of the holidays occurring during that time can make changes stressful. Many New Year’s resolutions end in disappointment, forgotten among the events of the season.
Now the summer is here and it is a time of sunshine and fun, a few precious months with the weather permitting outdoor activities.
People have a break from school for a few months and may take time off from work, go on a vacation or travel. Below are a number of resolutions to try over the summer.
Goals:
Freedom from responsibilities allows the time needed to start something new or accomplish a goal.
Goals people may have include finishing summer classes, finding love, going on a trip or simply exploring the surroundings.
Explore Downtown Nightlife:
It’s a great time to explore and get to know the area if you’re not from London. There are a variety of bars and restaurants in the surrounding area to enjoy such as, Jack Astor’s Bar and Grill, Joe Cool’s, and Barney’s, just to name a few.
Romance:
There is nothing better than falling in love in the summer and going for long walks and picnics at the park. Summer romances arise and can become flowering fruitful relationships.
Beach:
Use the summer to simply relax and enjoy the weather. Grand Bend and Port Stanley, the local beaches, are a great place to take advantage of the seasonal weather. Skip stones on the water after tanning in the sun, then take a cool dip in the lake.
Festivals:
Pride London festival is at Victoria Park come the end of July, the TD Sunfest Festival is at the beginning of July and the London Ribfest is the beginning of August. Enjoy the music, dancing, and food with friends and family.
School:
Although school is the last thing a person wants to do on their summer vacation some students may have to finish up their classes and it is a great way to catch up or get ahead.
Volunteering:
Take the opportunity to benefit from self-directed, independent learning activities by volunteering. It is a great way for motivated students to get involved in the community.
Work:
It’s also a good time to build up your finances with a summer job or to finally begin the career you’ve been training for.
Ultimately, take the time to enjoy summer, because if not, it will be quickly forgotten and turned into regrets of things desired and not fulfilled.
In the iconic story of the grasshopper and the ant, the ant prepares for the future by working over the summer, while the grasshopper plays only thinking of enjoying the present. Come winter when supplies have run out, it is especially important to have savings. While the ant didn’t enjoy the summer as much as the grasshopper, the ant was prepared. The point of the story is to focus and not become distracted by the carefree spirit of the summer.
Get a summer job, continue education or take advantage of independent learning opportunities, volunteer, find love, go to a festival, take a trip, go to the beach and skip stones, but whatever you do don’t skip the summer. When you look back on the summer do you want to be the grasshopper, or the ant?
People make New Year’s resolutions, wanting to start off the year with a positive change.
All of the holidays occurring during that time can make changes stressful. Many New Year’s resolutions end in disappointment, forgotten among the events of the season.
Now the summer is here and it is a time of sunshine and fun, a few precious months with the weather permitting outdoor activities.
People have a break from school for a few months and may take time off from work, go on a vacation or travel. Below are a number of resolutions to try over the summer.
Goals:
Freedom from responsibilities allows the time needed to start something new or accomplish a goal.
Goals people may have include finishing summer classes, finding love, going on a trip or simply exploring the surroundings.
Explore Downtown Nightlife:
It’s a great time to explore and get to know the area if you’re not from London. There are a variety of bars and restaurants in the surrounding area to enjoy such as, Jack Astor’s Bar and Grill, Joe Cool’s, and Barney’s, just to name a few.
Romance:
There is nothing better than falling in love in the summer and going for long walks and picnics at the park. Summer romances arise and can become flowering fruitful relationships.
Beach:
Use the summer to simply relax and enjoy the weather. Grand Bend and Port Stanley, the local beaches, are a great place to take advantage of the seasonal weather. Skip stones on the water after tanning in the sun, then take a cool dip in the lake.
Festivals:
Pride London festival is at Victoria Park come the end of July, the TD Sunfest Festival is at the beginning of July and the London Ribfest is the beginning of August. Enjoy the music, dancing, and food with friends and family.
School:
Although school is the last thing a person wants to do on their summer vacation some students may have to finish up their classes and it is a great way to catch up or get ahead.
Volunteering:
Take the opportunity to benefit from self-directed, independent learning activities by volunteering. It is a great way for motivated students to get involved in the community.
Work:
It’s also a good time to build up your finances with a summer job or to finally begin the career you’ve been training for.
Ultimately, take the time to enjoy summer, because if not, it will be quickly forgotten and turned into regrets of things desired and not fulfilled.
In the iconic story of the grasshopper and the ant, the ant prepares for the future by working over the summer, while the grasshopper plays only thinking of enjoying the present. Come winter when supplies have run out, it is especially important to have savings. While the ant didn’t enjoy the summer as much as the grasshopper, the ant was prepared. The point of the story is to focus and not become distracted by the carefree spirit of the summer.
Get a summer job, continue education or take advantage of independent learning opportunities, volunteer, find love, go to a festival, take a trip, go to the beach and skip stones, but whatever you do don’t skip the summer. When you look back on the summer do you want to be the grasshopper, or the ant?
