Realize that you’ve done this before so you can do it again. See the comment from “FeelingTheBern” here : http://forums.premed101.com/topic/99106-semester-burn-out-motivational-inertia-and-procrastination/ Make fun summer vacation plans, which can be travel or learning opportunities that excite you. Try not to beat yourself up for getting distracted sometimes. It’s okay to be imperfect. It’s okay to take a break to relax and do nothing. Use upbeat study music to put yourself in a good mood!