It's summer! That means taking vacations, relaxing, and enjoying the sunshine! Summer is the ideal time to take a break from work and re-energize. We all work hard throughout the year, so we should take advantage of the summer's endless opportunities. Taking breaks and participating in activities that relax ourselves will undoubtedly make us happier and rejuvenated in the future and increase our productivity. Here are some tips for lawyers on how to make the most out of your summer and ultimately, your year!

Pick up a new exercise routine. Doing the same workouts over and over can do more harm than good. Change up your exercise routine and make it interesting! Hot yoga is a great way to get an intense workout and relieve stress. You feel energized during the workout, then super relaxed afterward. Putting aside time for yourself is important, and hot yoga is the perfect way to focus on you. It's also a fun group activity! Go with friends or co-workers, just like the NextChapter team. The women in our office never stop encouraging each other to go to CorePower Yoga.

Take a relaxing vacation. Unlike other times of the year, summer is anything you want it to be. You can use summer to be active, explore, or go on adventures, but you should also remember to reward all your hard work with a relaxing vacation! Resting is important, so go lay on the beach, stay at an all-inclusive resort, or even stay in for a few days.

Do a digital detox for you and your staff! After spending all winter cramped up inside over your computer, summertime is the perfect opportunity to give yourself some space from all those screens. Spend a day without any technology! The NextChapter team loves the BoxFox Digital Detox box; it has the perfect items to help you stay occupied and relaxed, including socks, a face mask, and more!

Don't put sleep on the back burner. With all the summer activities it's easy to stay up late and wake up early to get out and enjoy the sunshine, especially after a long winter inside. Getting at least seven hours of sleep is crucial to feeling well rested and staying productive throughout the day. Remember to get enough sleep so you can fully enjoy all the summer has to offer!

Start a project at work you're passionate about. Even though it's summer, we all still have responsibilities. Working doesn't have to be banal and boring though! Take a break from your normal day-to-day work and spice things up. Focus on improving customer satisfaction, revamping your website, or start a fun, new advertising campaign. As long as you're passionate about it, you'll get the most out of the experience and have fun while doing it!