GrangerAndMore

[25/02/2020]

100 days of productivity: day 2

Today is going to be a long day. I planned to ‘sleep in’ till 5:30 but my body woke me up at 4:50. So there was no going back to sleep. I just finished my 8-10am lecture on civil procedure.

I’m so happy I meal prepped because damn I just ate the yummiest overnight oats for breakfast. I also made vegan meatballs and pasta for lunch today. And I have a lentil and spinach salad as an extra snack.

04.03.2020; online university = lots of planning.

it's honestly been such a long week. everything is piling up and happening at once and as a type a person i HAVE to plan everything out, but i still get overwhelmed about the upcoming things even though i've been preparing lol. next wednesday is my last "big thing" i've been prepping for so i'm sooooo close to finally having my big exhale and letting go of the stress of the end of the semester

monday (day 22/40)

finished reading my final chapter for my project

worked on my project poster

went for a walk w my mom

I’ve just discovered the Studyblr community. I’ve read lots of posts saying that you should use a planner, and since I LOVE planners, I thought that we should go a little bit deeper on this topic.

1. Bullet Journal

Bullet Journal is not a type of planner that you can buy, but a system to keep organized. First, you have to buy a notebook. Then, you’ll need to number all the pages and create an index. Finally, you’ll be able to create daily to-do lists using a complex bullet code.

Learn more about Bullet Journal.

Pros:

You can use the notebook that you prefer.

It is pretty meticulous and organized.

Cons:

Having to create an index, number all the pages… and basically creating a planner from scratch can be a waste of time.

Even though you have a monthly calendar, you can’t really asign tasks in advanced.

You can’t predict how long a to-do list will be so you will end up with blank pages and crammed tasks in other pages.

2. Chronodex

Chronodex is a graphic time managing system created by Patrick Ng. It consists on that circle diagram which works as a clock. You can print it out and stick it to any kind of notebook or planner and use it as a way to put up your daily tasks.

Learn more about Chronodex.

Pros:

It is better than a simple to-do list because you plan in advanced how much time you will spend doing each task.

It is visual and effective.

You can create a color code.

It can be used in an agenda or in a notebook.

Cons:

You have to print a lot of chronodex circles or make it a stamp.

You may also need to print out a calendar. Is that even a drawback?

3. Spiraldex

Spiraldex is a Chronodex sequel, created by Kent from Oz. It works exactly as Chronodex but using a different design, which, from my point of view, is a lot more clear.

Read more about Spiraldex.

4. Planner Pad

Their website is prehistoric but the idea is really interesting. Each page works like a funnel: Top section for long lists (categorize tasks and activities), middle section for your daily activity plan (prioritize what need more attention from the top section) and lower section works like an appointment book (schedule).

Read more about Planner Pads.

Pros:

This system can actually be used in other kinds of planners.

One week per two-page spread.

Great for long-term tasks (helps you divide the work).

They can imprint your name in gold.

Elegant and formal.

Cons:

May be too sober.

5. Life Mapping System

DIYfish (its creator) says: “Life Mapping is a kind of color coding, time-managing, journal writing method that can help you record and organize your life without hustle.” It works pretty much like any other binder planner but with a twist on it. Every page has a color index on its margin that helps you search and locate important notes.

Read more about Life Mapping System.

Pros:

This system helps you to keep your notes organized in the long-term.

Cons:

You have to buy a binder and inserts.

6. Midori Traveler’s notebook

How to describe it? It is a piece of leather, with a elastic band around it to keep the journal closed and another one on the spine, so that you can attach refills. It is a traveler notebook… for people who… travel. But well, the journey from home to work and from work to home counts as traveling as well.

See more about Traverler’s notebooks / buy.

Pros:

Can add and change refills (so it is for life).

Not to big, not to small.

They promise that the paper is lightweight, thin but anti-transparency.

Elegant.

Cons:

About 50€ (worth it, in my opinion, because of the good quality).

7. Filofax

Filofax is the “original personal organiser” but there are more brands that sell this kind of binder planner, such us Gillio or Smythson.

Go to Filofax Official Website.

Pros:

It is for life.

You can add the inserts that are useful for you.

There are thousands of accesories for your filofax.

You can get creative.

Cons:

You have to buy inserts (that’s not necesary a disadvantage).

It can get really huge.

If you want to add your own inserts, you have to punch the holes by hand (because of the six holes).

8. Hobonichi

Hobonichi planners are mainly appealing to creative people since you have one page per day to record what you plan to do or what you have done. Every year, the design of Hobonichi is “refined and updated to reflect the demands of users”, as they say on ther website.

Read more about Hobonichi.

Pros:

Lay-flat binding.

There are A LOT of beautiful covers to choose.

You can get creative (and use watercolors!).

Includes one quote per two-page spread.

Their website seems extremely frank, reliable and neatly organized.

Cons:

The book costs 2,700 yen (about 20€ / $22) and you’ll probably want to buy a cover too (At least, 20€ more).

9. Personal Planner

Personal Planner is a website in which you can design your own planner (from the cover to the inlay design) and they send it to you.

Read more about Personal Planner.

Pros:

You can design pretty much everything.

Cons:

The cheaper agenda costs $29.95.

10. My planner system

I use a regular week-view planner. This is how I color code and stuff:

Daily homework: I (and probably the rest of the planet) write down my homework on the same day the teacher set it. I use a blue pen to write it and a red pen to cross it down when it is done. That way, done and undone work jump out at you. ➯ When I put something off: I cross it down with my blue pen and write it again on the day I plan to do it. That way I know that didn’t do it that first day but it doesn’t simply look undone. ➯ Long-term chores: (Such as essays or things that require a few days to be done.) I use the same method. For example: Today it’s Monday and the teacher says “You have to do a research paper about the Parthenon for next week”. I write on my planner (under Monday) “Parthenon essay”. When I get home, I decide that I’m going to do it between Wednesday and Friday, so I cross “Parthenon essay” with blue ink and write it again under the days that I plan to do it.

Exams: I write the exam on the actual day of the exam and then I highlight it so it is 100% visible when I get to a new page. Having a calendar on your wall with all the exams and deadlines is also essential. By the way, it is so relieving to cross off days on the calendar!

Deadlines: I write deadlines the same way I write exam dates. However, I highlight them using a different color so it is easy to tell them apart from exams.

crisis/urgent support lines and sites

hotlines/crisis lines for depression, domestic abuse, alcohol and drug abuse, teens, pregnancy, lgbt and more

mental support community - a forum where you can post that you are in a crisis right now and need peer support as soon as possible

imalive crisis chat - online one-on-one chat for if you’re in at risk of hurting yourself etc

self harm alternatives

si urges alternatives

relaxation/anxiety relief

do nothing for two minutes

interactive silk art

guided relaxation

watch a dream

100,000 stars

thisissand - create sandscapes on your screen with your mouse

calming gif

the quiet place project

the quiet place - find some quiet

the thoughts room - a super calm page to unburden yourself from bad thoughts

the comfort spot - a place for anonymous venting with out anybody judging you for who you are

the dawn room - my personal favourite, especially good for when you feel alone

know that it will be okay - when a moment is too hard for you - come here.

music and sounds

my anxiety relief playlist - on 8tracks

my positivity/recovery playlist - on 8tracks

‘stay strong’ playlists - on 8tracks

coffee shop sounds

rain sounds

calmsound - nature sounds

rainycafe

comfort food

one minute cookie in a mug

brownie in a mug

several cookie recipes

25 hot chocolate recipes

loads and loads of snacks - 533 quick and easy recipes for a range of snacks on studentrecipe

lots of different in-a-mug recipes

chocolate pudding in a mug - my personal fave (lil tip: add mini marshmallows for extra gooey yumminess)

advice and tips

how to be okay with yourself

25 resolutions

life hacks

more life hacks

a hella ton more life hacks - so many life hacks dude soon ur gonna never have a day-to-day stress again

school masterpost - school sucks so bad but hopefully this can help ease the stress

how to love yourself

how to bypass restricted wifi omg

alleviate menstrual cramps

boost your confidence

love yourself!

self help after anxiety

stop biting your nails

stop procrastinating

stop skipping breakfast

videos and movies

cure to sadness (video)

the movie blog - a blog dedicated to movie masterposts you will never be without a movie to watch again

cute roulette - THE BEST PLACE ON THE INTERNET ITS LITERALLY JUST A HUGE ROULETTE OF VIDEOS OF CUTE ANIMALS WHAT MORE COULD YOU WANT FROM LIFE

random acts of kindness caught on film

disney movies

movies for angsty teens

distractions etc

rice questions - answer simple questions and donate free rice to people in poverty!!

click to give - just click a button to donate (it costs nothing) food to animals shelters, people in poverty and homeless veterans; mammograms to fight breast cancer; therapy for people on the autism spectrum; alzheimer’s and diabetes research; a book to a child; protect wildlife habitat

break something - good for anger

loads of cute games

how to make a blanket nest

learn something new - a masterpost of hobbies

exercise like a superhero

nice words

things to do when your sad

slap a bald guy with an eel - this is ridiculously entertaining

watch a dog lick your screen - it loops, so you could literally watch for hours if you want

calmingmanatee

daily puppy

how to make a comfort box

download free books

extras

emergency compliment!

lots of compliments - they even include ur name aw

huge list of bloggers who have put themselves forward as willing to listen/chat without judgement

getting anon hate?

:) tag - all the posts that i’ve tagged for making me happy

7cupsoftea - free, anonymous, confidential talks with trained listeners

get a hug

Calming songs, playlists and instrumentals:

Sing Me to Sleep

The Boulevard of Broken Dreams

Boost your Mood (peppier and happy songs)

The Driving Mixtape

Study

Summer Nights

It’s Going to be Fine

Calm & Collected

Once Upon a December - Piano (song)

Clair de Lune (song)

The Moon is a Harsh Mistress (song)

Calming/distracting Websites

The Quiet Place

Rainymood.com

Calm.com

Soundrown.com - calming sounds to mix and match

A website to distract yourself

A recovery masterpost

A post of interesting things

Ungruntle yourself

Press a magic button and fix everything

Play cute games

Almost every movie your little heart desires (i suggest you use with adblocker)

How to love yourself

A website that compliments you

Crafts and activities, easy and fun DYI projects

Glitter calm jars

A list of things to do to curb anxiety

Make a blanket nest

Silky summer legs

Lots of food recipes; mostly desserts  

For bad days masterpost

Make some microwave snacks

Five minute fudge

Make a phone case

A bunch of hobbies!

Self care list!

Pretty gold-dipped feathers (for decorating or anything)

What to do when:

You’ve been triggered

You’re having an anxiety attack

You’re having a panic attack

Your face is red and puffy after crying

You just had a fight

You hate yourself

You want to avoid being stressed

You want to get over your ex

Meditation and breathing

Guided Meditations

Do Nothing for 2 Minutes

Calm Down

Meditation Tips

90 second relaxation exercise

Simple things

Pretty Tree

When You Feel You Have Lost Everything

See Some BLOOD

Press a Button to Make Everything OK

Calming Manatee

Calming Gif

Make Something!

Jump into a Sofa Fort!

Make a Comfort Box

Glitter Jar Or This One

Other Nice Things

A Page To Help You Recover!!!

Coping Skills & Distractions

The Quiet Place. Shhhhh

For When You’re Upset

The Nicest Place on the Internet

Player 2

10 Most Relaxing Online Games

Talk To Someone That Will Listen

Not Having a Good Day?

How-to Love Yourself

Ground Yourself X X  X

Mood Chart

Do Nothing For Two Minutes

Rainymood

The Comfort Spot

Weave Silk

Seed Plant Breeder

This Is Sand

C.A.L.M

Calming/Relaxing Music:

Soft Piano: x, x, x, x, x

The Sound of Waves: x

was not able to study, only revised a bit. coz of festival cleaning, idk if i'd call it productive but actually got things done...cleaning, laundry, buying groceries and stuff...it was mostly my parents tho, i just helped a little.

hoping to study better today!

was not able to study, only revised a bit. coz of festival cleaning, idk if i'd call it productive but actually got things done...cleaning, laundry, buying groceries and stuff...it was mostly my parents tho, i just helped a little.

hoping to study better today!

✨Monday✨ reset this week after a much-needed Easter break

Tulips are dying but they still look pretty 🌷