Yes, summer is a time when we think about vacations and downtime with the family, but, whether we stop to think about it or not, the warm temperatures, sunny skies, and longer days of summer are naturally conducive to higher energy levels and greater personal motivation. Why not put that to energy use and spend some summer time GETTING SOME THINGS DONE?
I rarely begin a summer without a lengthy to-do list in my mind. My list is almost always too long for me to ever complete, but I like having some goals in mind, tackling the list as I can, and ending my summer with a feeling of accomplishment.
You realize summer is already slipping away, don’t you? But it’s not too late to start getting some things done!
So I’ve compiled a list. Obviously not everything on it will apply to you. Some of it is about projects and some about personal goals, but at least part of it is sure to apply to you. And there are areas where you can personalize your list by jotting down some things that need doing in your life and home this summer!
Follow to the bottom to collect your FREE printable version, and then GET BUSY!
Cleaning and Organizing the Home
- Organize every closet in the home
- Clean out from under every bed in the home
- Clean out the attic
- Organize the kitchen cabinets and drawers
- Clean out and wash down the refrigerator
- Organize bathroom cabinets/vanities
- Wipe down walls
- Clean ceiling fans
- Wash windows
- Wash window blinds
- Wash all window coverings
- Other cleaning/organization projects
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House/Yard Maintenance
- Clean out the garage/shed
- Clean gutters
- Power wash siding or brick
- Power wash all decks and porches
- Plant flowers or bushes
- Trim existing bushes
- Mulch landscaping
- Treat yard weeds
- Make repairs
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- Paint the exterior of the home
- Paint doors
- Paint interior trim
- Other painting projects
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- Other household projects
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Gardening/Preserving
- Keep a garden
- Fruits/vegetables to can
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- Fruits/vegetables to freeze
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- Make jam or jelly
- Make pickles
- Make relish or chutney
Special Projects/Crafts
- Crafts to Complete
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- Decorating projects to complete
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- Repurposing/refinishing projects
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Personal/Dietary Goals
- Begin an regular exercise regimen
- Implement a weight loss plan
- Dietary changes to be made
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- Begin journaling
- Books to be read
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- Volunteer opportunities
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Collect your FREE printable Ultimate Summer Goal List HERE, and work toward a summer of long, sunny, PRODUCTIVE days. Believe me, there is nothing like finishing the summer with a true sense of accomplishment!
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What a great idea- summer goes so fast, and as I have my 5th baby due in September, I would like to get some things done before the end of summer. Thank you for sharing the printable!
You’re so welcome. I always remember wanting SO desperately to get all these things done before a baby arrived! Maybe it’s all a part of that nesting instinct. I hope you can finish A LOT this summer and relax those last couple of weeks with a sweet sense of accomplishment!
We are really on the same wave length this summer, Tanya – I am trying to combine both pleasure and productivity (as well as rest in-between) this season!
Have an amazing weekend! 🙂
You, too! I hope you can get lots of things done, and somehow squeeze in some rest and relaxation as well! Thanks for stopping by! 🙂
Thanks for joining the Thursday Favorite Things linkup!! It’s a great idea to have a plan to keep the summer from slipping away. I have chosen your post as one of my featured faves from last week’s linkup. I will be featuring you on my site this Thursday.
Shellie
http://www.thefabjourney.com
Awesome! Thank you so much, Shellie!