i drink a lot of tea, what can i say

new year means new journal :))) i finished my old journal right on 12/31 so i decided to get a new one… except it’s actually an old one !! i am restarting an old moleskine i abandoned in the middle of law school since i didn’t want it to go to waste. although it does skip a chunk of time (the lime green tab marks 2025), i added a very cute bodega cat sticker on it so it feels brand new 😎

hello sweethearts! mindyyy here! continuing our semester prep series with something super important - planning your schedule with intention and care.

here's a little break down into breaking this down into manageable pieces that won't overwhelm your precious mind:

essential planning elements:

class schedule

study blocks

self-care time

social activities

rest periods

creating your weekly template:

start with fixed classes

add study blocks (2-3 hours per class)

schedule meal times

plan exercise/movement

include social time

mark dedicated rest periods

time blocking tips:

use color coding (pick pretty colors!)

leave buffer time between activities

schedule harder tasks during your peak hours

include preparation time

add flexible blocks for unexpected things

digital vs. paper planning: digital sweetness:

google calendar for main schedule

notion for detailed planning

reminder apps for tasks

digital sticky notes

paper paradise:

pretty physical planner

weekly schedule template

monthly overview

habit tracker

to-do lists

remember:

don't overschedule

include white space

be realistic with time

plan for self-care

allow flexibility

my favorite planning hack: schedule your planning time! set aside 30 minutes each sunday evening to review and adjust your week ahead.

gentle hugs, mindy x

p.s. what's your favorite way to plan? digital or paper? 🎀

amazing post by @milkoomi

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it's super helpful and super cute!! check it out!! <3

▪ What are my goals for next year?

▪ What will I do to achieve those goals?

▪ What drained my energy this year?

▪ What will my life look like in the new year?

▪ What milestones did I accomplish this year?

▪ What are my intentions for next year?

▪ What did I learn this year?

▪ What am I most grateful for this year?