The article discusses how college students can utilize their summer break effectively by balancing work, rest, and personal growth. It highlights the common parental concern regarding how students should spend their summer, emphasizing that structure and planning are crucial to avoid wasted time. It proposes six critical habits, termed the "Six Pillars of a Satisfying Summer," which include maintaining good sleep, nutrition, exercise, outdoor time, social activities, and cognitive engagement to support mental health and well-being throughout the summer.
Students need just enough planning to avoid falling into the trap of "I'll do it later." Without it, later becomes never.
The ones who thrive are the ones who used summer to set the table—not the ones who floated for three months binge-watching Netflix.
Summer is the perfect lab to build that balance among school, work, health, friends, and calling home.
Research-backed habits like sleep, nutrition, exercise, outdoor time, socializing, and cognitive stimulation are crucial for maintaining mental health.
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