Amal Muhammad Amin
The summer vacation is one of the important periods that students, and community members can positively exploit the activity, and achieve personal goals that may be difficult to achieve during preoccupation with study or work. Away from entertainment and comfort only, the summer vacation can be a golden opportunity to develop self -development and learn new skills that benefit the individual in his academic, professional and social life .. We have to pay attention to the fact that the vacuum that accompanies the summer vacation may lead to boredom or the practice of negative habits if it is not used properly.
Summer vacation is not only a time to rest, but is a fertile space for self -building and skills development. Through good planning and will, anyone can turn summer into a starting stage towards a better future. Let this leave be an opportunity to learn something new, develop aspects of your personality, and build an achievement that deserves to be proud of
Therefore, investing this time contributes to:
Personal development and self -confidence construction through achievement and development.
Gain new experiences that enhance the CV, especially for university students and graduates.
Likewise, reduce psychological stress through a balance between entertainment and learning.
There are many ways in which summer can invest in a fruitful manner, the most prominent of which are:
1. Learn new skills
Foreign languages: such as English, French or any desired language. Sites like duolingo and Coursera provides free and driven content.
Computer skills: like graphic design, programming, data analysis, or tools like Excel.
Digital Marketing: Learn to advertising on communication, content writing, and public analysis.
2. Voluntary work or training
Join charitable institutions or youth associations.
Obtaining summer training in the field of academic or vocational specialization.
3. Reading and educating
Reading books and articles in various fields such as self -development, history, economics, or literature.
Listen to podcast or watch educational documents.
4. Practicing hobbies and developing talents such as drawing, photography, writing, playing, or even learning to cook.
These hobbies can turn into a future source of income.
5. Physical and sports activities
Registration in a sports club or walking and swimming, which improves public health and fitness.
Time must be organized during the leave
Setting a weekly plan that defines goals and activities.
With allocating time for comfort and entertainment in a balanced manner.
And if the summer vacation represents a valuable opportunity that can be exploited in self -development and gaining new skills, but in return, neglecting this time and not benefiting from it may lead to several risks and negatives that affect the individual psychologically, behaviorally and academically, and among the most prominent of these risks:
1. Lost time without interest
Wasting the months of vacation in unequal or boring activities such as random browsing of the Internet, or watching TV for long hours, leads to a feeling of remorse later, especially at the beginning of the school year or work.
2. Increasing negative habits long vacuum may lead to:
Excessive stay, sleep disturbance, lack of physical activity and increase laziness.
Addiction to electronic games or means of communication.
The tendency to unity and introvert.
3. Delay in developing personal skills
Not to invest in learning leave prevents the individual from:
Improving his linguistic or professional level.
And the acquisition of new experiences that enhances its chances in the future … and developing its talents or discovering new interests.
4. The academic level decreased
A complete stay away from any scientific activity may lead to forgetting the information and academic skills and the difficulty of adapting when returning to the study.
As well as the weakness of self -confidence and lack of preparation for the new year.
5. Psychological and social problems
Especially since the feeling of boredom and emptiness negatively affects mental health.
Likewise, isolation and lack of interaction with others weakens social skills.
6. Loss of opportunities
The leave may pass without taking advantage of training opportunities, free courses or educational competitions that could have made a difference in the life of the individual rather than becoming a burden added to the list of remorse.
