Enjoy The Summer Sun Even While Working Full Time
Author: Ariella Coombs Source: Careerealism
There you are: sitting on the beach, covered in sunscreen, reading your favorite book, drinking your favorite drink under the cool shade of an umbrella. Life doesn’t get any better than this…
Suddenly, a door slams, a phone rings, a printer turns on.
You jolt back into consciousness. You’re at work, sitting in your cubicle, without even a hint of sunshine streaming in from outside. The days of sleeping in until 12 then spending the day at the beach on a random Tuesday are gone.
When you’re working a full-time job, finding time to enjoy the warm, bright summer weather can be a challenge. This is especially true for young professionals, as many of them are used to having summers off (or, at the very least, having a flexible summer schedule).
But there’s no need to feel trapped behind your cubicle walls. Go out and enjoy summer. As an insightful hip-hopper once said, YOLO!
Here are a few tips for making the most out of your summer while working full-time:
1. Grab Some Foldable Chairs
Keep a couple foldable camping chairs at the office so you an a co-worker can catch some rays during lunch – whether it’s in the park, or in the parking lot.
2. Keep A Beach Bag In Your Car
Keep a bag full of summer supplies for your favorite summer activities. Having a bag (or, in my case, a backseat) full of towels, sunscreen, and swimwear keeps you prepared for anything. Friends hitting up the pool after work? You’re covered. Once the clock strikes five, you can head to your destination of choice immediately.
3. Plan An Office Outing
Plan an office field trip to the beach, the park, or the pool – Just do something fun so your brains can recharge and refresh!
4. Organize Group Walks
Get a bunch of co-workers together and go on regular walks around town during lunch. (Or, you could suggest a quick jaunt over to the ice cream shop…) This is a great way to get some of that summer air, sunshine, and exercise.
5. Eat Lunch At The Park
When you find yourself eating out, hit up places with a deck, porch, or patio of some sort. Obviously, eating out every day isn’t really a feasible option for most of us, so look into alternative ideas as well. Pack a lunch and hit the park for your own little picnic.
6. Organize Office Sports
Whether it’s setting up an official office sports team or just messing around with your colleagues a few times a week, playing sports is a great way to get out and enjoy the weather. Have a field nearby? Try setting up some slow-pitch softball games. Or, see if you can get a basketball net for the office so you and a few co-workers can shoot some hoops at lunch.
7. Join A Professional Group
During the summer, these professional networking groups often have fun events like harbor cruises, pub crawls, and outdoor mixers. Find a professional group in your area make networking fun this summer.