Week #22: What will you do for fun this summer?
May 28, 2007
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This Week's Topic: What will you do for fun this summer?
Dear Friend, I hope you're out enjoying
yourself this weekend, as we mark the unofficial start of summer. I
don't know about you, but some of my fondest memories have taken place
during the summer -- thoughts of carefree time with family and friends,
cross country road trips and waves washing ashore on a sandy, white
beach always bring a smile to my face. In fact, perhaps it is the joy
of summer that makes it seem to fly by so quickly. Before you know it,
you're celebrating Labor Day and asking yourself, "Where did the time
go?" To keep that from happening this summer, I invite you to follow a
few simple ideas to make the most of your summertime: 1. Make a list of people with whom you would like to spend time.
Who
would you like to catch up with this summer? Who have you been meaning
to visit? Who would bring a smile to your face and you to theirs? Write
a list of people whom you would like to see soon. 2. Gather fun ideas.
Whether
you are planning as an individual, couple or family, take 20 minutes
one night this week to make a list of the fun things you'd like to do
or something new you'd like to learn . From a vacation or reunion to
kayaking or swimming lessons, decide what you'd most like to do this
summer. I like to go to at least one new place every year - it's fun
and adventurous! Is there a place you've always wanted to visit? 3. Schedule some fun.
Take
out your calendar and begin filling it in with your list, matching the
people you'd like to see with the things you'd like to do. Build on
existing plans by extending business trips or family reunions to do
things you might not otherwise do. 4. Don't Procrastinate.
Once
you've made a travel decision, book your travel arrangements early.
Rather than waiting, go ahead and finalize your plans so that prices do
not rise and reservations do not become difficult to secure. This will
decrease the stress of travel planning and allow you to focus on the
fun details of your trip. My challenge to you:
Plan your summer! Take a specific action towards scheduling the things you most want to do over the next few months. Journaling assignment:
What would bring you joy this summer? What do you need to do to bring it to life?
Until next time ... Warm wishes,
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