1) Sleep!
Don't sleep the whole break away, but take advantage of the extra time to get some rest. It's great to stay up late with friends and hang out, sleep in, repeat... (these times were some of my favorite memories from my teenage years). But use a couple nights to go to bed early and sleep in late. It'll do wonders for you! You're only halfway through the school year, so freshen up and get ready for the rest!
I know that seems obvious, but make sure you don't spend your whole break by yourself playing video games, watching tv, or on Facebook. God made us as relational beings. So be relational. It's so good for your soul!
3) Clear up the clutter.
This could include your room, house, car, social media, or apps. It's not the most fun thing to do, but it gives you a sense of refreshment when you are done. Again, get yourself ready for the rest of the school year! Doing this every once in a while really helps.
4) Do something nice for your family.
You have some extra time. So do something for your parents or siblings that you wouldn't normally do! (some of you are rolling your eyes at me right now). You might feel like you have to put up with them, but guess what? They probably feel like they have to put up with you sometimes, too! Bake them cookies, prepare dinner, clean the house, or write them an encouraging note. Think outside of the box. You'll make them feel loved, and we always feel good about doing something nice for others.5) Invite someone to church for Christmas Eve.
Not everyone knows the real Hope of why we celebrate Christmas. We all know people who are going through hard times. What better way to help them through it than to point them to the Hope of the world? (FYI... our church has services at 4:00pm and 6:00pm this year.)
What would you add to this list? What are you doing to make your break awesome?
