Step 29
Planning Summer With Intention
As summer approaches, students often swing between two extremes: trying to optimize every second or avoiding planning altogether.
Neither usually works very well.
A good summer does not need to look impressive from the outside.
It just needs some balance.
Core Idea
A balanced summer usually matters more than a "perfect" one.
Your One Action
Start your Summer Balance Map — Junior Edition.
Write one realistic idea for each category:
Rest
Responsibility
Growth or Exploration
Examples:
sleep more consistently
work or volunteer
visit a college
prepare for applications
reconnect socially
explore an interest
build a skill
Then circle: “The category I probably need most right now is ______.”
Summer Balance Map — Junior Edition
Optional Prompt Answer
Deeper Reflection
The thing I most want from this summer is ______. Why does that feel important to me right now?
Life Question
N/A for this week.
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