8 Summer Ideas for Job Search Momentum

8 Summer Ideas for Job Search Momentum8 Summer Ideas for Job Search MomentumThe summer slump most of us know it well. And if youre job searching, the slump can hit hard when youre trying to keep up your job search momentum.In our June contest, we asked you to share your fun summer ideas to sustain your job search. Weve culled a list from your ideas to help you have some fun this summer while staying motivated to job search.And dont forget to enter our current contest, which you can find on the Job Search Contests and Giveaways pageHere are eight summer ideas for job search momentum1. Spend time with friends or family.Sometimes being around the ones we love can be invigorating and just what we need. Michele shared with us I am going to spend time with my family and reflect on whats fun. Life is too short to spend it at work. Allow time with friends and family to relax your mind and prepare you to continue job searching with renewed enthusiasm.2. Take a trip to escape.Summer is the per fect time to head away on vacation. Taking a break from job searching will let you de-stress and refocus when its time to search again. A trip or vacation will get you out of your normal routine and bring a fresh perspective when you return.3. Get out in nature.Its no secret that spending time in the great outdoors has proven health benefits. Find a slice of heaven in your area, whether its the mountains, a forest, a park, or even your own backyard. As Josephine said, The summer weather beckons us to be outdoors and that can make a big difference in how you approach the day.4. Exercise.Exercise can improve your life in a myriad ways, including giving you some job search momentum. Most people find that daily exercise gives them a boost of energyparlay that boost into invigorating your job search.5. Garden.For those of us with a green thumb, gardening can be a fun summer idea that de-stresses us and also provides tangible results for our hard work. Melissa T. told us, I love to garden . I always find it to be a great stress reliever. Plus I get fresh fruit and vegetables out of it6. Go camping.Amy said, Im looking forward to camping at a nearby state park. Its a relaxing, inexpensive vacation, and I can work there while on contract with clients. Camping is a back-to-basics activity that can provide a great time to clear your mind and relax before picking up a job search.7. Read a book.A favorite activity of many, reading helps us escape and schlpfer into another world for a bit. Summer is the perfect time to head to the library and find a perfect read. Set aside time to read and youll surely find some new momentum for your job search.8. Take time for yourself.While it can be difficult to do, taking time for yourself during a job search will help tremendously. Find a way to make it happen by seeking out help. Tamara finds time for herself when her children visit their grandparents This will be a chance to have uninterrupted time myself to pursue my goals, exercise , etc.Readers, what are your summer ideas to maintain job search momentum? Share with us below