Most leaders are serious people. We are determined, goal oriented and focused, which means we often don’t know how to let go, have fun and laugh.

Summer is a great time to reorient ourselves as leaders and enjoy life.

So, leader to leader, here are some ways to enjoy life (this summer and into the future):

• Do something spontaneous.
• Laugh.
• Watch a funny movie.
• Read a novel that has nothing to do with leadership.
• Sleep in.
• Stay up late.
• Eat ice cream late at night.
• Take a last minute road trip.
• Take a long walk.
• Lie on the couch.
• Make paper airplanes.
• Build a Lego set with your kids.
• Play a game with your kids.
• Cook a meal you’ve wanted to try.
• Splurge and go to that expensive restaurant.
• Lie out in the sun and get a tan.
• Collect sea shells at the beach.
• Ride a roller coaster.
• Take your spouse on a date.
• Get a massage.