Summertime Self-Discovery Guide

Article by Kimberly Cook

Ninety days, three months, too longor too short: there are plenty of differentways to describe the amount of timethat most summers last. Especially whensummer days become a bit too long anddoing nothing isn’t as relaxing as it usedto be, it can be hard to find activities to fillthe time. With that, here is a short list ofactivities that you can do that might helpyou to make the most of the summer andeven discover something newabout yourself.

1. Connect with a new playlist, podcast

Podcasts and playlists are great waysto expand your horizons of the world.Whether you are looking for new recipesor a nail-biting true crime mystery,podcasts come in all shapes and sizes. Trysomething new! And let’s be honest, if youare anything like me, you’ve been listeningto the same albums and artists since last winter. Now is the perfect time to letthe auditory universe show you somethingnew. Try out Spotify’s New MusicFriday playlist or choose your favoritegenre and press play on the first albumthat pops up in that category.

2. Get outside

Milwaukee’s summer temperatures know how to reach the 90s, but for the most part, each day tops out around the70- or 80-degree mark, what some might call “perfect weather.” Even with Milwaukee’s cloudy skies, most days are great opportunities to kayak down the Milwaukee River, hike Seven Bridges Trail or visit the Riverside Park branch of the UrbanEcology Center. Another option: head toBradford Beach and work on evening outthat farmers tan.

3. Take some personal time to reflect

For some, summers are a much needed. break from the hustle and bustle that comes with the other nine months of theyear. Whether that is taking 15 minutes tolet the world slip away through meditation,or journaling about your daily activities,sometimes a break from everythingis just what you need to connect with whoyou are.

4. Spend time with those you love

In the fast-paced society that we live in, family and friends can sometimes become the only things that tie us tothe ground. Family vacations and timespent with loved ones during the summermonths are perfect for laughs and goodtimes, creating memories that will lastforever and make you forget the troublesof everyday life, at least for a little while.

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