As students left their desks after the last bell rang on Mar. 13, they embarked on a week-long break free from stress, studying, and school. Although the weather in Bristol ranged from snowy to warm–all in one week–the break from class came at a much-needed time.
It’s widely known that humans are more productive during restful downtime. The additional sunlight we get after daylight saving time benefits our mood and well-being, and the vitamin D boost benefits our physical health.
“The season shift from winter to spring changes me mentally, due to the weather changing, and spring being a warmer season,” freshman Brinlee Graybeal said.
Academically, students agree that spring break is a nice time for them to exhale from a workload. It also gives students like Jack Blevins time for them to catch up on school or personal goals.
“It’s a good way for me to unwind,” Blevins said. “I’m taking an online class, so the break is good for me to catch up on that, and any class in general.”
Life is busy, and failure to slow down and schedule intentional breaks can lead to burn out — both mentally and physically. We have to purposely step away from our routine in order to refresh ourselves so we come back stronger and ready to tackle the rest of the school year.
“Overall, spring break is the school giving us a week off to have time to ourselves, to be with our families, and to let us be kids,” sophomore Cannon Swift said.
