How To Use Your Summer To Stay Mentally Sharp

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If you are a high school or college student, you are coming up on the start of summer, and one of the best things about summer, of course, is that it gives you a few months without any classes, any homework, or any papers to write! Many high school and college students make one major mistake during the summer, however: They forget that their mind is among their most valuable assets, and that they should still make sure they are doing what they can to keep their mind sharp during the summer!

Reading: Reading is one great way to keep your mind sharp during the summer; if you enjoy lounging outside and relaxing during the day, you might find that reading is a great sidekick; if you have an area of interest, try some non-fiction books in that area; if you usually watch television in the evenings, let a book entertain you instead!

Television: As for television - depending on what you choose to watch - it can function as either something that allows you to shut off your brain for several hours, or as something that sharpens your brain; there are plenty of educational (and enjoyable!) shows on television that you should consider becoming a fan of.

Games: An excellent way to keep your mind engaged during the summer is by finding some games that function as "brain exercisers" and that you also enjoy. If you enjoy playing chess, consider having people over to play sometimes, or consider playing on the internet; perhaps you find that you enjoy jigsaw puzzles and such puzzles as crossword puzzles and Sudoku; perhaps there are some board games that require you to keep you mind engaged, and you can play these with your friends and family.

When you take steps during the summer to keep your mind sharpened, you will return to school much more ready to take on the next semester - and this will go a long way in helping you to meet with greater success in school and in your future!