I don't know about you, but this summer has felt extremely short. It's nearly mid-July, and I've not had a chance to do half of the things that I planned to do this summer. With only a few short weeks until I head back to school for the Fall, I want to make the time I have left on my break count. Here are a few ways I'm going to make the most of my summer.

1. Wake up early

During breaks, I have the tendency to want to sleep in. Sometimes I'll sleep until three in the afternoon just because I can. Waking up earlier can be a great way to make those summer days feel longer. I've found that the earlier I wake up, the more productive I am.

2. Be active

Working out in the morning always makes me more energetic and enthusiastic to start the day. I like to run in the morning because it makes me feel like I've already done something productive with my day early on.

3. Make lists

Writing things down, whether it be goals or just things that need to get done, always makes the task less daunting. I like to make a list of all of the things that I need/want to get done every day and prioritize. This process makes it easier to start tasks, and it decreases the chances of procrastination. Plus, it's really satisfying to cross things off of lists that have already been done.

The key with all of these steps is to be consistent and follow through with everything on a daily basis. Reassessing and reflecting on what has been accomplished in any given day is a positive way to ensure that I'll repeat the process.