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5 great note taking methods no one talks about

Mariana Vieira · 3 min read

Common note-taking staples like Cornell, mind maps, and outlines get plenty of attention, but several lesser-known systems can organize dense...

Split Page MethodQ/E/C Note TakingMorse Code Notes

Skills You Won't Learn in School

Mariana Vieira · 3 min read

College and grad school often reward “more effort = more success,” but that treadmill can quietly train people to overwork, ignore health, and lose...

Burnout PreventionFinancial LiteracyRedefining Success

5 HABITS THAT CHANGED MY LIFE » simplifying

Mariana Vieira · 2 min read

A cluster of small, deliberate lifestyle changes—protecting Sundays, shifting study work into the morning, cooking ahead, cutting Facebook, and...

Weekly PlanningMorning ProductivityMeal Prep

how to turn your phone into a productivity machine

Mariana Vieira · 3 min read

Smartphones don’t have to be productivity killers. With deliberate setup—removing “joyless” apps, silencing attention-stealing alerts, and reshaping...

Smartphone ProductivityNotification ControlHome Screen Organization

How to Take AMAZING Notes and SAVE your Grades » my simple note-taking system

Mariana Vieira · 2 min read

A streamlined note-taking system aims to make studying faster without sacrificing retention by organizing class notes into clear, self-contained...

Note Taking SystemStudy OrganizationHandwriting Workflow

complete productivity system with google

Mariana Vieira · 3 min read

A free, tightly synced Google-based workflow can replace a patchwork of productivity tools by centralizing notes, scheduling, files, and email into...

Google KeepGoogle CalendarGoogle Drive

8 Mistakes You Make When Planning your Day

Mariana Vieira · 2 min read

Calendar blocking works best when it’s treated like a complete, usable system—not a rough sketch. The biggest mistake is leaving things out: skipping...

Calendar BlockingDecision FatigueTime Budget

Ditch Google Calendar and Use These Apps Instead

Mariana Vieira · 3 min read

Time-blocking apps have surged as alternatives to Google Calendar, and the biggest difference isn’t just aesthetics—it’s how smoothly tasks and...

Time BlockingGoogle Calendar AlternativesTask Management

11 Google Calendar tricks & hacks to skyrocket your productivity

Mariana Vieira · 3 min read

Google Calendar’s biggest productivity gains now come from small interface upgrades and workflow tweaks that make time-blocking, task management, and...

Google Calendar ExtensionsTime BlockingGoals Scheduling

how to get motivated to wake up early, every day.

Mariana Vieira · 3 min read

Waking up early becomes sustainable when it’s treated as a consistent, low-friction habit—built through repetition, a calming alarm setup, and a...

Early RisingHabit ConsistencyAlarm Setup

8 Hard Skills that Pay Off Forever

Mariana Vieira · 3 min read

Hard skills that require steady practice can outlast short-lived “quick knowledge” because they keep paying dividends across changing circumstances....

Risk AssessmentSelf-AnalysisPublic Speaking

IMPROVE YOUR NOTES » five ways

Mariana Vieira · 2 min read

Good notes start with a notebook setup that makes organization effortless and studying faster—then the writing system follows. The core idea is to...

Note OrganizationTwo-Column LayoutColor Coding

BINDER SETUP and Organisation Step-by-Step // For Highschool and College

Mariana Vieira · 3 min read

A budget-friendly binder setup can still feel highly personalized and fast to use if the system starts with the right binder and the right paper. The...

Binder SetupPaper ChoiceBinder Inserts

USING THE NEW IPAD 2018 FOR UNI/COLLEGE || organization and notes

Mariana Vieira · 2 min read

A 9.7-inch iPad (2018) paired with an Apple Pencil is being used as a lightweight, couch-friendly study and organization system—replacing much of the...

iPad Study SetupApple Pencil NotesGoodnotes Workflow

why your morning routine isn't working

Mariana Vieira · 2 min read

A morning routine fails most often not because someone lacks discipline, but because the plan is built on unrealistic assumptions—usually too many...

Morning Routine DesignHabit MotivationBuffer Time

40 Study Tips, Tricks & Hacks // Part. 1 REMAKE

Mariana Vieira · 3 min read

A practical study system built around planning, organization, and active review can turn scattered schoolwork into a predictable weekly...

Daily PlanningColor-CodingStudy Guides

CALENDAR BLOCKING // Time Management for Students

Mariana Vieira · 3 min read

Calendar blocking is presented as a practical way for students to turn goals into scheduled, doable actions by assigning study, routines, and...

Calendar BlockingStudent Time ManagementColor-Coded Scheduling

6 principles of personal finance and budgeting

Mariana Vieira · 3 min read

Personal finance starts with a simple priority stack: build an emergency fund, begin budgeting and tracking expenses, and then eliminate debt—while...

Emergency FundExpense TrackingBudgeting Rules

10 tips on how to teach yourself anything 📚

Mariana Vieira · 2 min read

Self-directed learning works best when it’s powered by genuine enjoyment and a clear purpose—because motivation is what keeps people moving when...

Self-Directed LearningGoal SettingAccountability Systems

how to create the perfect study routine

Mariana Vieira · 2 min read

Academic success hinges less on marathon studying and more on a repeatable, well-managed routine—especially before classes even start. The core claim...

Study RoutineTime ManagementDeep Work

1-Minute Habits to Start in 2024

Mariana Vieira · 2 min read

A simple 10-minute routine built from tiny, repeatable habits is presented as a fast way to reset the mind and re-energize the body—anytime,...

One-Minute Habits10-Minute RoutineDigital Decluttering

organising and preparing for a new semester

Mariana Vieira · 3 min read

Preparing for a new semester starts long before the first lecture, and the core move is to front-load organization: download the syllabi, map out...

Syllabus PlanningReading ListNotebook Setup

How to Stop Wasting Your Time

Mariana Vieira · 2 min read

Time blocking works best when it’s tuned to a person’s actual energy patterns and paired with tighter execution tools—so the day stops being a list...

Time BlockingTime BoxingPeak Productivity

full life organization with Notion

Mariana Vieira · 3 min read

Notion is being used as a single operating system for three separate life domains—shared relationship management, business content production, and...

Notion WorkspacesTime BatchingMonthly Habits

How to Remember Everything You Read

Mariana Vieira · 2 min read

Remembering what you read doesn’t hinge on rereading for longer—it hinges on building connections while you read. New information sticks better when...

Active ReadingSix Thinking HatsMemory Retrieval

my best organization system yet.

Mariana Vieira · 2 min read

A three-app, all-digital organization system keeps life from turning into a constant re-planning cycle by forcing everything through the same...

Digital Organization SystemTime BlockingTask Management

how I get organized with Evernote

Mariana Vieira · 3 min read

Evernote becomes a cross-device “bullet journal” for daily lists, long-term goals, and research capture—especially for someone juggling a MacBook...

Evernote OrganizationShared ChecklistsNotebooks and Tags

how to become a straight-A student in college

Mariana Vieira · 3 min read

Straight-A performance in college hinges less on “study hacks” and more on disciplined organization—turning focus into a repeatable system. A central...

Time ManagementStudy RoutineFocus

How I Study Every day With a Full Time Job

Mariana Vieira · 2 min read

A full-time job doesn’t have to end serious learning. The core idea is to build a personal, self-directed curriculum that matches limited time and...

Self-Study RoutinePersonal CurriculumTime Management

5 new habits to start in 2021

Mariana Vieira · 2 min read

The core message is that 2021 habits should be built for real life—incremental, forgiving, and designed to reduce guilt—rather than stacked with...

Habit BuildingEnvironmental AwarenessProductivity Slumps

how to have an organized mind

Mariana Vieira · 2 min read

Organized thinking starts with understanding why tasks get delayed: people often procrastinate not because work is inherently unbearable, but because...

ProcrastinationTask Decision-MakingFrustration Tolerance

how to set goals in 2021 | push + pull goals

Mariana Vieira · 2 min read

Goal-setting for the new year works better when people stop treating their lists as neutral wishlists and instead examine what’s driving each item. A...

Goal SettingPull vs Push GoalsMotivation

10 LIFE-SAVING ORGANIZATION HABITS » how to be more efficient

Mariana Vieira · 2 min read

The core message is that lasting organization comes from habits that make planning practical in real life—on the go, in small daily actions, and...

Organization HabitsGoal QuartersClutter and Focus

5 things to do at night for a better morning

Mariana Vieira · 2 min read

A tidy, pre-planned night routine can make mornings easier by cutting down “decision fatigue”—the mental drop in decision quality that happens after...

Decision FatigueNight RoutineMorning Planning

HOW TO MAKE TIME FOR EVERYTHING YOU WANT // Part I

Mariana Vieira · 3 min read

Making time for everything starts with treating each day like a fresh start and building routines that can actually survive real life. The core idea...

Intentional LivingHabit TrackingGoal Planning

This is Your Year: 7 Things to Organize Today

Mariana Vieira · 3 min read

Getting organized before the new year starts isn’t just about tidier rooms—it’s framed as a direct way to reduce stress, sharpen how people perceive...

Paper DocumentsJunk DrawerFinancial Organization

how to properly read a book

Mariana Vieira · 3 min read

Reading well is less about extracting facts and more about building understanding through a disciplined progression of skills—starting with skimming...

Reading LevelsSkimmingAnalytical Questions

how to study smarter, not harder.

Mariana Vieira · 2 min read

Cut study time by focusing on what happens during class and using active, structured methods at home—especially avoiding multitasking and...

Study EfficiencyIn-Class LearningMultitasking

10 study habits you should start now

Mariana Vieira · 3 min read

A practical set of study habits—built from experience in a history degree and a master’s thesis—centers on one theme: studying works best when it’s...

Study PlanningReading Beyond AssignmentsTime Batching

Turn Your Phone into a Productivity Machine

Mariana Vieira · 3 min read

Smartphones are engineered to keep attention locked to the screen, but a set of built-in settings can flip that dynamic—turning a phone into a...

Focus ProfilesiOS Notification ManagementSafari Reader Mode

how to plan like a master

Mariana Vieira · 3 min read

A planning system works best when it matches a person’s current life demands—and then gets refined as those demands change. The core message is that...

Planner SelectionColor CodingEvents vs Tasks

how to be productive when working from home

Mariana Vieira · 2 min read

Working from home demands more than self-discipline—it requires deliberate structure to replace the accountability, boundaries, and routines that an...

Remote Work RoutineHome Office SetupTime Boundaries

5 THINGS THAT SIMPLIFIED MY LIFE // stop wasting time

Mariana Vieira · 2 min read

Simplifying life comes down to removing friction from everyday systems—paper, file chaos, calendar overload, digital clutter, and poorly chosen...

Paperless WorkflowCloud SynchronizationSingle Calendar

9 tips to plan & study for online classes and save your grades

Mariana Vieira · 3 min read

Online learning succeeds or fails largely on discipline—and the fastest path to better grades is building routines that make studying harder to avoid...

Online Study RoutinesDistraction BlockingDigital Note-Taking

How I Perfected my Planning Routine

Mariana Vieira · 2 min read

A planning routine becomes easier to stick to when it’s treated like a ritual—repeated in a consistent, enjoyable way that builds positive...

Planning RitualsTime BlockingEmail Organization

How To Set Your Goals

Mariana Vieira · 2 min read

Goal setting works best when it starts with motivation and inspiration, then turns those feelings into values-aligned habits with carefully staged...

Goal SettingMotivationValues Alignment

I Ditched Google Calendar and Time Blocking — Here's Why

Mariana Vieira · 2 min read

Time blocking worked for Mariana Vieira—until pregnancy in the first trimester made her energy and sleep patterns unpredictable. With random...

Time BlockingBullet JournalPregnancy Productivity

Improve your Morning Routine in 30 Days

Mariana Vieira · 3 min read

A realistic path to a stronger morning routine is built less on willpower and more on removing the habits that destabilize sleep, then layering...

Morning RoutineHabit FormationSleep Schedule

how to take really smart notes for college

Mariana Vieira · 2 min read

Smart notes are a faster, more memorable way to study: they replace traditional multi-line, multi-idea notes with single, simple sentences that each...

Smart NotesOne Sentence Per LineStudy Guides

how to take notes on a computer

Mariana Vieira · 3 min read

Good notes are the backbone of a smoother study process—especially when they’re digital—because they reduce friction later when revising,...

Digital Note-TakingOneNote OrganizationPDF Annotation

How I Would Get Organized If I Were a Student Again

Mariana Vieira · 3 min read

A simple two-tool system—Notion for class notes and TickTick for assignments and scheduling—can replace years of scattered notebooks, calendars, and...

College NotesNotion DatabasesTickTick Scheduling

7 habits of highly successful students | back to school 2020

Mariana Vieira · 2 min read

Highly successful students don’t rely on last-minute cramming or study “hacks.” They treat learning as a slow, deliberate process that must be...

Study RoutinesMemory ConsolidationActive Learning

5 minimalist productivity habits to guide you in 2021

Mariana Vieira · 2 min read

Productivity in 2021 should be less about chasing the “best” system and more about building a simple, consistent approach that actually fits a...

Minimalist ProductivityCalendar DeclutteringHabit Selection

study guide 101

Mariana Vieira · 2 min read

Choosing study time comes down to a simple but high-impact split: treat studying as either practical (active, output-focused) or theoretical...

Study PrioritizationPractical vs TheoreticalExam Preparation

how I regained my motivation and got out of a rut.

Mariana Vieira · 2 min read

Falling behind at work, in relationships, or against personal expectations isn’t a sign of failure—it’s a predictable phase in the cycle of effort...

MotivationProductivityMindset Reset

How to Start New Habits in 2022

Mariana Vieira · 3 min read

A widely repeated “21-day rule” for building habits doesn’t hold up under real-world psychology. Instead of treating habit formation as a fixed...

Habit Formation21-Day RuleBehavioral Psychology

Best College Organization Apps

Mariana Vieira · 3 min read

College students looking for an all-in-one organization system get five practical options, each tuned to a different balance of task management,...

College Task ManagementStudy PlanningKnowledge Base Notes

writing a thesis/dissertation advice

Mariana Vieira · 3 min read

A master’s thesis can be managed without a single “perfect” method by building a patchwork system that ties research, writing, and time management...

Thesis OrganizationResearch TrackingPDF Annotation

5 tips to manage energy for higher productivity

Mariana Vieira · 3 min read

Productivity doesn’t hinge on squeezing more hours out of a fixed day—it depends on managing the quality of the energy available during those hours....

Energy ManagementProductivity RhythmsTask Switching

how to design your night routine effectively

Mariana Vieira · 2 min read

A strong night routine isn’t about squeezing in more self-care after work—it’s about managing energy so tomorrow doesn’t pay the price. Energy...

Night Routine DesignEnergy ManagementWind-Down Habits

2 great systems that will increase your productivity

Mariana Vieira · 2 min read

Two time-management systems—calendar blocking and time batching—both aim to organize work around available time, but they do it in fundamentally...

Calendar BlockingTime BatchingTask Switching

New Habits that will Transform Your Life

Mariana Vieira · 3 min read

A practical set of 12 habits—built around frequent self-check-ins, mental regulation, and better attention hygiene—aims to make the new year feel...

Habit ResetGroundingFinancial Tracking

HOW TO STOP PROCRASTINATING FOREVER » 5 productivity tips

Mariana Vieira · 2 min read

Procrastination often isn’t a lack of willpower—it’s a lack of momentum. A practical five-step routine targets the moment someone feels stuck, then...

ProcrastinationProductivity TriggersBrain Dump

5 ways to improve your morning routine

Mariana Vieira · 2 min read

A morning routine doesn’t need more activities—it needs better fit. The core message is to redesign what already happens in the morning so it feels...

Morning RoutineTime ManagementSensory Triggers

WEEKEND STUDY ROUTINE // organising study sessions

Mariana Vieira · 2 min read

A structured weekend routine helps keep finals manageable by turning scattered readings and lecture notes into a searchable, exam-ready...

Weekend Study RoutineEnvironmental Law IndexingTake-Home Essay Prep

the studytube community + consumerism // an honest conversation

Mariana Vieira · 2 min read

StudyTube consumerism is less about learning tools and more about a dangerous belief that success depends on buying the “right” aesthetic—pens,...

StudyTube ConsumerismStudy AestheticsCreator Transparency

How to Start Your Productivity Project in 2022

Mariana Vieira · 3 min read

Productivity isn’t about squeezing more hours into the day—it’s about managing three scarce resources: time, attention, and energy. With everyone...

Productivity FrameworkDeep vs Shallow WorkBiological Prime Time

10 study tips that *actually* work

Mariana Vieira · 3 min read

The most effective studying, according to this set of ten tips, comes from building systems that force active processing—simplifying what you write,...

Simplified NotesStudy GuidesPlanning Systems

Do This to Save Your Finances in 2023💸

Mariana Vieira · 3 min read

Personal finance in 2023 hinges on tightening the basics—especially cash flow leaks, emergency preparedness, and predictable expenses—then...

Subscription AuditEmergency FundFood Budgeting

Habits That Save Me Time Every Week

Mariana Vieira · 2 min read

Building a new habit often costs time up front—by forcing extra steps into a schedule. The practical fix is to adopt habits that reclaim time every...

Two-Minute RuleBatch ProcessingTime Blocking

how to get great grades with online classes

Mariana Vieira · 3 min read

Online classes don’t fail because of technology—they fail because students lose boundaries and structure. The core fix is to rebuild “time and space...

Online Class OrganizationCalendar BlockingStudy Sessions

how to have a productive summer

Mariana Vieira · 2 min read

A productive summer isn’t about cramming—it’s about using the break to reset your systems so the next school year (or work cycle) starts with less...

Paper OrganizationLife BinderPlanning Systems

how to improve your grades with ONE method

Mariana Vieira · 2 min read

Grades improve when studying forces the brain to retrieve information from memory rather than merely re-reading it. Passive study—highlighting,...

Retrieval PracticeMemory ConsolidationActive Recall

Planner vs. Bullet Journal

Mariana Vieira · 2 min read

Choosing between a paper planner and a bullet journal comes down to a tradeoff between convenience and customization—and the decision matters because...

Planner vs Bullet JournalBudget PlanningCustomization

How to Customise Your Morning Routine

Mariana Vieira · 3 min read

A morning routine doesn’t need to be rigid or optimized to a specific wake-up time; it needs to match a person’s energy, priorities, and values. The...

Morning RoutineIntentional ProductivityCore Values

10 ways to read more books

Mariana Vieira · 2 min read

Reading more books doesn’t require a rigid schedule; it requires designing a routine that keeps pleasure intact while lowering the friction of...

Daily Reading HabitGenre SwitchingBuddy Reading

this productivity system changed everything // how to build a second brain

Mariana Vieira · 2 min read

“Second brain” thinking reframes productivity as a memory-and-organization problem: instead of trying to store everything in your head, build an...

Second BrainPARA SystemCODE Framework

how to prepare for tests & exams effectively

Mariana Vieira · 2 min read

Effective exam preparation starts with a realistic, visual schedule that maps every remaining day to specific reading and note-taking tasks—no fancy...

Exam PlanningStudy SchedulingSyllabus Use

how to get organised during the summer in 15 days

Mariana Vieira · 3 min read

A 15-day “back to school” organization challenge lays out a step-by-step plan to rebuild school or work readiness—offline and digital—before the new...

Back to School Organization15-Day ChallengeCalendar Blocking

One Habit that Will Change Your Life

Mariana Vieira · 2 min read

People often respond to burnout, low motivation, or “something’s wrong” feelings by pushing harder—assuming productivity should rise in a straight...

Cyclical ProductivityHormonal CyclesCircadian Rhythm

one year to an organized life

Mariana Vieira · 2 min read

Becoming organized takes sustained habit-building, not a one-time makeover—and “One Year to an Organized Life” lays out a year-long, low-overwhelm...

Year-Long Organization PlanTime TrackingPlanning Systems

Plan Your PhD With Notion (+ Free Template)

Mariana Vieira · 3 min read

A PhD dissertation is a long-running information project—full of papers, notes, deadlines, revisions, and shifting priorities—and the most practical...

PhD PlanningNotion DatabasesResearch Organization

writing a master's thesis - my experience

Mariana Vieira · 3 min read

A European and global law master’s program can be a rigorous training ground for scientific-style writing—especially when coursework relies heavily...

Master’s Thesis ExperienceEuropean and Global LawAcademic Writing

How I Use My Calendar to Manage Projects

Mariana Vieira · 3 min read

Managing a full project inside a digital calendar can be faster and cheaper than using dedicated project management software—if the calendar is...

Calendar Project PlanningTask DependenciesMilestones and Buffers

is this the best, fastest note taking method?

Mariana Vieira · 3 min read

Handwritten note-taking can be both fast and usable long after class ends, but only if notes are built around selective capture—not transcription....

Handwritten NotesNote-Taking WorkflowCornell Method

I've been failing lately at a *lot* of things

Mariana Vieira · 2 min read

January turned into a cascade of missed routines: language study stalled, an organization system stopped working, appointments and emails slipped...

Habit ResetSMART GoalsBaby Steps

why I stopped bullet journaling for 6 months

Mariana Vieira · 2 min read

Bullet journaling can work as a powerful planning system, but six months of stopping it came down to five recurring friction points: perfectionism,...

Bullet Journaling MistakesPerfectionismNotes and Migration

Use Flashcards This Way to Ace Your Exams

Mariana Vieira · 2 min read

Sebastian Lightner’s flashcard system is built to make spaced repetition work in practice—by forcing learners to sort cards based on recall accuracy...

Lightner SystemSpaced RepetitionActive Recall

The Productivity System that JUST Works💪

Mariana Vieira · 3 min read

A proven way to stay productive through the year—without getting lost in endless new methods—is to run a structured workflow built around capture,...

Getting Things Done (GTD)Next ActionsWeekly Review

how to set a *perfect* study routine

Mariana Vieira · 2 min read

A study routine works best when it’s built around three repeatable phases—prepping, regular reviewing, and periodic wrap-ups—so learning gets...

Study RoutineConsolidationPrepping Sessions

decluttering and minimalism for students // the basics

Mariana Vieira · 2 min read

Student minimalism boils down to cutting back in three places—paper, stationery, and the organization systems students rely on—because those choices...

Student Minimalism BasicsPaper ReductionStationery Decluttering

Why Do We Feel Tired All The Time?

Mariana Vieira · 2 min read

Feeling tired all the time often comes down to how attention gets split. When people juggle multiple tasks—whether by “multitasking” in the moment or...

Multitasking vs Single-TaskingTask SwitchingShort-Term Memory

5 Habits that Help You Save Money

Mariana Vieira · 2 min read

Healthy money management tends to come less from one perfect budgeting system and more from repeatable habits—especially the kind that make...

Personal Finance HabitsIntention ImplementationBudgeting Needs vs Projects

how to plan and manage your projects efficiently

Mariana Vieira · 2 min read

Efficient project management hinges on replacing a fragile to-do list with a structured system that can store the right information, track progress,...

Project PlanningTask BreakdownTimeline Management

10 Books Every Student Must Read

Mariana Vieira · 3 min read

College productivity advice often drowns students in scattered tips, but a curated reading list offers a cleaner path: ten books aimed at building...

ProductivityHabit BuildingNote-Taking

how to be productive all the time (like, really)

Mariana Vieira · 2 min read

Staying productive “all the time” hinges less on willpower and more on removing a handful of habits that quietly drain motivation. The biggest driver...

Productivity SchedulingActive LearningDecision Fatigue

how to get organised with the zettelkasten method 🗂

Mariana Vieira · 3 min read

The Zettelkasten method is a knowledge-management system built to turn scattered ideas and research into a searchable network of notes—so memory and...

Zettelkasten MethodKnowledge ManagementNote IDs

You Don’t Need School to Learn — My 8-Step Process

Mariana Vieira · 3 min read

A lifelong learning mindset doesn’t require a return to school—it requires a deliberate system for setting goals, building knowledge habits, and...

Lifelong LearningGoal SettingIndependent Reading

how to stay productive and avoid Parkinson's law.

Mariana Vieira · 2 min read

Parkinson’s law—“work expands so as to fill the time available for its completion”—isn’t just a productivity cliché. When applied to planning, it...

Parkinson’s LawTime ManagementProject Planning

how to do deep work and be more productive.

Mariana Vieira · 2 min read

Deep work is defined as distraction-free professional work that pushes mental capabilities to their limit, creating new value and improving skills in...

Deep WorkShallow WorkFocus Intensity