Summer can present many opportunities for fun, but summer stress is also extremely common and can take a significant toll. The following strategies can be especially timely during the summer season.Keep Kids Occupied

If you don't have your kids in some type of summer camp （or even if you do）, you'll need to have some enriching activities to keep them happy and stimulated so boredom doesn't create misery for all of you. Allowing your older children to plan activities for younger kids （like 'treasure hunts' around the house, or games of hide-and-seek） can be a great way to keep everyone occupied in a constructive way. So can the old standbys: couch forts, board games, and educational outings. The following things

can provide an extra 'grab bag' of ideas to keep everyone happy and sane.

Pace Yourself

While summer offers many opportunities for fun activities, keep in mind that it's okay to say no to some. Sometimes even fun activities can lead to stress if your schedule is overloaded, so carefully choose among the barbeques, beach days, soirees and other activities and just do what you think you'll truly enjoy, remembering to also schedule in some down time.

Set Boundaries

While you're already setting boundaries on your social schedule, you may need to remember to set boundaries at work as well. Don't let the siren song of summer steal your focus from your job duties-stay as productive as possible-but be careful not to take on too many of your vacationing co-workers' responsibilities either. Teamwork is a good thing; just don't take on an overwhelming amount of extra work if you have a choice. （This article on how to say no can help.）

Try A Staycation or Playcation

Yes, staycations, and even playcations, have become the new vacations of choice for those who can't spare the time or the money for a traditional vacation. In some cases, these can even be better for your stress levels. （Ever hear of someone coming back from their too-busy vacation feeling like they need a vacation from their vacation? Or of a 'working vacation' that just turned into an exercise in 'working from a less convenient location'?） The key is to make relaxation or playtime the primary focus--even if for only a day or two--and get the benefit of vacations without all the expense! （And, if you do take an actual trip, remember to leave work at home and keep things simple.）

Take a Mini-Vacation

If you don't have the time, money or ability to take a full-blown vacation, you can achieve many of the same benefits by taking a mini-vacation at home. The main idea is to stop the hectic flow of activities, escape the mundane madness of daily life, or turn off the phone for a few hours. See this article for specific suggestions for mini-vacations when the real deal isn't an option.

Take Advantage of Summer Stress Relievers

Summer provides extra daylight hours for morning exercise, relaxing evening activities and fun in the garden. If you have kids around, you can also try some of these stress relievers you can do with your kids, or if you don't have children, you can still enjoy these stress relievers for your inner child.

夏季可以带给我们很多的乐趣，但是同时夏季所带来的压力也是极为普遍的，它能导致一次明显的损耗。以下的一些方法可以在夏季第一时间为您提供帮助。针对孩子们的~

如果你没有让孩子们参加各类的夏令营活动的话，你就需要增添一些个丰富的活动来使他们感到快乐跟刺激，这样无聊也就不会给全家人增加苦恼了。允许年长的孩子为小孩子们设计一些个活动（比如在你家周围寻宝，藏猫猫的游戏之类）,这样就是一个很好的创意来使得家里的每一个成员都能感受到这是一个不错的举措。也可以是一些以往常用到备用品：长沙发城堡，棋盘玩的游戏和有利于教育的短途旅行。以下一些事情也能提供给你一个意外的收获，能给家人带来快乐，心旷神怡。

平复自己

当夏季能带给我们很多好玩机会的同时，记住我们不做某些事情也是可以的。有时，如果日程安排的过多的话，即使有趣的活动也能带给我们压力，因此，在烤肉，海滩假日，聚会和其它活动中要慎重作出选择，要做你认为会真正给你开来快乐的活动，记住时间安排也要在你不忙的时候。

画清界限

当你准备与社交时间画清楚界限的时候，你需要记住也要与你的工作画界限。不要使得夏季的媚惑夺走了你对工作的热诚-尽可能的发挥你的效力-但是注意不要用自己的假期来为同事承担责任。集体工作还是我们首要需考虑的事情。一旦你有了决定，仅仅的不要去再做加大工作量的任务就可以。

尝试一下居家度假或者游戏度假

是的，居家度假，甚至是游戏度假对于那些没有时间或是对于传统度假金钱不足的人们来说，已经成为一种新的假期选择。在一些情况下，这些能对环节压力有一定的帮助。（曾经听说过某人从他们劳累的假期中归来，他们感觉到好象是需要能从他们的旅行中得到一次放假。或者对于一次工作旅行来说，那难道仅仅是转变为了一场练习那只是把自己投入到锻炼-即使仅仅是一天或两天-从旅游中受益是用钱买不来的！（如果你确实进行了一次旅行，记住在家不要在工作了，把事情看的简单一些。）

小旅行

如果你没有时间，金钱或是能力去享受一个完全的旅行，那么你可以通过在家进行一次小的旅行来达到同样的目的。主要的目的就是要抑制那种忙乱的活动，避开那种平凡呆板的日常生活，或者关掉手机安静几个小时。当现实化的结果让你无从选择的时候，看看这篇文章给你的关于小旅行的一些特殊化建议。

利用夏日压力的解救者

夏季提供给我们在白天里一些额外的时间，晨练，放松晚上的活动以及在花园里嬉戏。如果你有孩子在身边，你也可以尝试一些这样的解除压力的办法，可以跟孩子一起做，或者如果你没有孩子，你仍旧可以享受这些压力解除的办法为你肚子里的宝贝。