I’m not a student anymore but I was for most of my life. I also absolutely struggle to break down tasks and unless I see a list of what I have to do physically in front of me, it is so hard to recall it and feel motivated to do it. I found that a notebook that shows me everything I have to do for a week or for a day, helps tremendously. I used to use the weekly moleskine but now I use a Hobonichi hon (though they also offer weekly layouts). Also Hobonichi has a weird community of enthusiasts. the sub Reddit is amazing for creative inspiration. hope that helps.

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thank you !! i will list this as something to try, for some reason i forget that physical notebook planners exist and i just use my phone calendar which just isnt the same 💔💔
Mar 3, 2025

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im a freak when it comes to planning stuff out, and basically my entire day/week is written down, so a hobonichi weekly planner is like number one on my wishlist. they’re very fun to journal with, and decorate with stickers, highlights, and whatnot, along with being super handy for scheduling. (not my picture!)
Jun 22, 2025
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It's a good balance of pretty and practical - I use it daily at work just to check off tasks without getting bogged down by "too much planning". Otherwise dearly miss the Samsung Calendar widget, no longer in the ecosystem and the fact that you could put stickers on dates was life changing for me. + Editing this to also add Notion, again a digital tool but is another one that helps me stay on task!
Apr 9, 2025
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the only system that works for me is having one big calendar in a prominent place at home and a small calendar I carry with me. For the big calendar, I use a Poketo Spectrum Wall Planner. That’s to keep track of bills, social events, & travel plans. My small calendar is a Hobonichi Techo Planner for smaller tasks, reminders, and lists. when I’m good about using them, I actually show up to things & I’d recommend that!

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