High school counselors and advisers are in the business of supporting students’ college and career goals and helping them navigate social and emotional issues. It is often difficult for us to unwind and give ourselves permission for self-care. Through the years, I
I actually work a part-time job that has nothing to do
have learned to actually plan time for the leisure activities that I enjoy. This may include visits to the local museums (the Dallas/Fort Worth area has several), nearby lakes, and parks; lunch with family and friends at a new restaurant; or reading a great mystery novel. Taking time for yourself during the summer will give you the positive energy to tackle the challenges of the fall semester.
with education. I like to stay busy and have an outgoing personality, so it feeds both of those. I also travel, garden, read, and spend a lot of time outdoors. Nancy Wolfe
Veronica Adams Counselor L. V. Berkner High School (TX)
District College Counselor Huntsville City Schools (AL)
I’m an avid, amateur woodworker
and carpenter. Over the summer, I spend a lot of time in my workshop building furniture ranging from Adirondack chairs to tables. My wife loves it when I build new furniture for her craft room. I also love
barbecuing for large crowds. An ideal summer day is spent with something being cooked low and slow on the smoker and a project ongoing in the workshop.
Daniel Monahan Associate Director of College Counseling Cushing Academy (MA)
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