1. Write a manifesto - This will help you stay focused on what you're doing with your life, and also why you're doing it.  You can write what you hope to learn through your research, what your goals are, and how what you're doing fits into your career goals.  A really great example to refer to is The Expert Manifesto!
2. Develop objectives - What do you want to accomplish by the end of the summer? Be specific and realistic.  Your manifesto is what you hope to learn, your objectives are all about what you hope to do.
3. Make a syllabus - You already have a reading list, so why not take the time to create a syllabus for yourself.  With this tool, you can divide up your reading and assignments in order to give yourself a little bit more time to just relax!
4. Write daily - If you develop a heavy-reading summer, it's important to have something to get all of your thoughts out with.  This will challenge your creative and intellectual processes and it will also be a nice thing to have at the end of the summer as a documentation of everything that you've accomplished!
5. Stay organized - Prioritize, strategize and organize.  These are three words that are going to get you through some of those days where you feel like you just have too much on your plate.  By organizing yourself and holding yourself accountable for the things you need to accomplish, you'll be able to get more done in less time!
6. Rest - Sometimes it's okay to leave academia to the side and relax a little!

We will add one additional tip.  Take advantage of all Boston has to offer. Check out The Boston Calendar for a listing of events.   

We hope you're enjoying your summer!