2.  Change your hair part.  This may seem a bit crazy at first, I mean how can you change your life by just changing your hair part? Let me tell you, at the beginning of summer I changed my hair part and my hair has never been better. I recently went from a right part to my natural part which is closer to the middle but slightly to the right.  I have found my natural part to be so relieving, if my hair gets blown in the wind or I wake up with crazy hair my part is extremely easy to find.  If you don't like your natural part just try parting your hair to a new side.  Believe it or not your look will immediately change, sometimes all you need to freshen up your look is a new hair part. 

3. Spend time outside.  Spending time outside is one of the best ways to relax and stop worrying about things in your life.  Recently, I was sitting outside with my family at night and we were just listening to all the sounds of the night.  For example, the crickets and frogs and other creatures.  I absolutely love spending time outside, away from my phone just so I can relax. 

6. Drink more water.  Not getting enough water during the day is not only bad for your health, but it's bad for your everyday attitude.  You can develop headaches and be tired if you don't get the proper amount of water.  Other serious problems can occur if you don't get the right amount of water as well.  I usually drink 3-4 glasses a day but the reccomended amount is 8 classes a day, even I'm behind on the amount of water to drink!  Another great thing about water is that it fills you up.  Sometimes when you think your still hungry, it's just because you are probably thirsty, water can prevent you from over indulging on unhealthy foods.  Remember to always drink your water!

7.  Lastly, read a book!  My school requires several books that high school students should read during the summer and then when we come back to school we are tested over them.  Due to summer reading I haven't been able to enjoy pleasure books, but I did thoroughly enjoy my summer reading books even if they weren't my own choice of book to read.  One book that I've had for about a year but never got to reading is If I Stay by Gayle Forman.  I saw the movie before purchasing the book, but I was extremely impressed on how the movie reflects the book.  It's a book worth reading, it's very different from a typical love story.  Although the movie depicts Adam and Mia's relationship as a cute, lovey-dovey relationship, the book doesn't emphasize their relationship, rather it emphasizes Mia's life in general.  I liked that aspect because sometimes love stories can get too out of hand, this book didn't spend too much time emphasizing their relationship.  I loved the book and plan on reading the sequel Where She Went.  And of course, who can't read a book without a sweet treat?

These are some ways that I have relaxed and destressed over the summer.  School can promote a lot of stress and worrying, these are ways to be happy and calmed before school.  Thanks for reading, I hope you enjoyed!!

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