#planner tips

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✧ how i stay productive during summer break (while still having fun!) ✧

hey lovelies! ✨

summer break is finally here and honestly? it's my favorite time to both relax and get things done. i know that sounds contradictory but trust me, finding that sweet balance between productivity and fun is totally possible! after years of either doing absolutely nothing or burning myself out, i've finally found my perfect summer rhythm.

first things first: the morning routine ✨

i've learned that my day flows so much better when i start it intentionally. i wake up around 8 or 9 (not too early because we deserve some extra sleep!), make my bed immediately (small win!), and spend 15 minutes journaling before checking my phone. this tiny habit has literally changed everything for me.

my summer morning essentials:

iced coffee with oat milk and a tiny bit of vanilla

a cute journal that makes me excited to write in it

10 minutes of stretching by my window

a super quick skincare routine (sunscreen is non-negotiable!)

creating a flexible structure 🤍

the secret to summer productivity is having just enough structure without feeling trapped. i divide my days into three parts:

morning: productive focus time (2-3 hours max) afternoon: flexible time for errands, friends, or projects evening: pure relaxation and fun

this way, i never feel like i'm missing out or falling behind. the key is being realistic about what you can actually accomplish in a day. i used to make these impossible to-do lists and then feel awful when i couldn't finish them.

my productivity non-negotiables:

i always make sure to do at least one productive thing each day, even if it's small. some of my favorites:

reading 20 pages of a book

organizing one small area of my room

working on a creative project for 30 minutes

learning something new for my blog

planning content or taking photos

balancing productivity with summer fun ✨

here's my little secret: schedule your fun just like you schedule your work! this sounds silly but it actually helps me look forward to both. some of my favorite summer activities that feel refreshing but don't derail my productivity:

morning walks with an audiobook

afternoon picnics where i can also read or brainstorm

coffee shop work dates with friends

sunset swims after a productive day

weekend day trips that recharge my creativity

my favorite productivity tools:

a paper planner (something about writing things down just works better for me)

the forest app to stay off my phone when focusing

aesthetic notion templates for organizing my projects

time blocking in my calendar with cute colors

lo-fi summer playlists that help me concentrate

remembering the why 🤍

summer isn't just about getting things done or having the perfect instagram moments. it's about growing, reflecting, and creating memories that will make you smile in december when it's freezing outside. productivity should support your joy, not replace it!

i've found that my happiest summer days are when i accomplish something meaningful in the morning and then have the freedom to be spontaneous in the afternoon and evening. balance isn't perfect every day, and that's okay too.

what are your favorite ways to stay productive during summer break? i'd love to hear your tips too!

xoxo, mindy 🤍

[tiny-systems-co]

Pull Out One Important Sentence

A diary page does not need more decoration to feel designed. Sometimes it needs one sentence with more visual weight.

Let the page have a focal point

When every line has the same size, the important thought can disappear inside the body text. Pulling out one sentence gives the page a clear emotional center.

Choose it after writing

Do not force the pull-out line before the entry exists. Write normally first, then select the sentence with the most emotional weight.

The pull-out sentence tells the eye what the page is about.

Use size, breathing room, and a quiet return to body text. The page should still feel like a diary entry, not a poster.

Images are original diary layout mockups, not screenshots of an app UI. Use this as a general layout habit for paper journals, digital planners, or note apps.

[laurajournal]

My ten bullet journal tips

I hope this helps you in your bujo journey or just to get you inspired about what to do and how to start making spreads 📃

[cutenoteshop]

How to resize your printables to fit your planner

Method1. Print to Custom Page Size.

Step1: Open document > print and click Page Setup

Step2: Go to paper size, choose the paper size you want to print it on. If your size is not listed yet you have to create a custom paper size by clicking on "Manage Custom Sizes"

Step3: Click the "+" sign and name that size as your planner size

Step4: Use the measurements below to input the dimensions of your paper size's width and height, make sure the non-printable area are all set to "0 in"

Inches:

A5 - 5.83" x 8.27"

Half Letter - 5.5" x 8.5"

Happy Planner - 7" x 9.25"

Mini Happy Planner - 4.625" x 7"

Personal - 3.74" x 6.73"

A6 - 4.13" x 5.83"

Pocket - 3.19" x 4.72"

Millimetres:

A5 - 148mm x 210mm

Half Letter - 139.7mm x 215.9mm

Happy Planner - 177.8mm x 234.9mm

Mini Happy Planner - 117.5mm x 177.8mm

Personal - 95mm x 171mm

A6 - 105mm x 148mm

Pocket - 81mm x 120mm

Method2. Print to a custom Scale Percentage

To print other sizes, you can also use the “scale” setting. You can use this simple formula to find out the percentage:

Desired planner page size (use either length or width) / actual printable size (corresponding length or width) = %

Example, using the width from letter size to a happy planner size:

width of happy planner size/width of letter size printable = % used to scale when printing/resizing 177.8mm / 215.9mm = % 82 = %

When printing just input that percentage (82%) in the scale area.

Be sure to save enough room in your margins for binding! If you need more space in your margins then the percentage option may be your best choice.

Metod3. Resize using Adobe InDesign

If you are familiar with Adobe InDesign this will help you resize your printable to and create more advanced formats such as traveller's notebooks. With this method, you will be able to reorder your planner inserts in a way you would see fit as well.

Step1: Open up a new file: File > New > Document. Open up a regular document in which the original printable size is in. For example letter size – 8.5 by 11.

Step2: Import your PDF into your InDesign document. If it is a large file then use the script for “PlaceMultiplepagePDF.jsx”. To find the scripts go to Window > Utilities > Scripts.

Then in the scripts window go to Application > Samples > JavaScript. Find “PlaceMultipagePDF.jsx” and double-click it. Locate your PDF file and open it. Follow the “OK” prompts and allow it to automatically populate in InDesign.

Step3: Click on the A-Master pages and click on both of them. Then go up to menu bar and go to Layout>Liquid Layout

Step4: In the Liquid Layout Window, use the drop-down for the Liquid Page Rule and set it to Scale

Step5: Select all the pages in your document and click on the small icon at the bottom of the pages panel that says “edit page size” and click on the page size which you’d like to change your printable to. If your size isn’t listed, just simply click on “custom” and create your new page size and use the measurements listed above.

Step6: Export your file – here you can set all the pages you want, how you want the order, crop marks, etc. Then save it!

Please note it is much easier to print onto the actual size paper, but you can also print onto US Letter size paper and cut out the pages.

Also, note that adjusting the scale of the printable may not always turn out perfectly (things may be slightly skewed or there may be extra margins on top and bottom). However, I find that the extra margin and spaces in layouts make it perfect for decorating!

[sunnie-studies-blog]

Study App Masterpost

Hi there, I'm Emily and I have downloaded about 18 billion study related apps. Every time I see a master post about study apps, I download at least half of them. I know you do that too, don't deny it. I am here for you. I am here to share with you the apps that actually work for me, instead of just taking up my storage. Here you go:

MathPapa: MathPapa is the app you need if you are poor and really need help with math. I don’t know about ya’ll, but I would always use Mathway. Of course, you have to pay a butt ton for all of the answers and explanations on Mathway. Insert MathPapa. Mathpapa is free, solves every math problem, and gives a full explanation on how to solve the problem. Boom.

Khan Academy: Oh my G O S H. Tell me W H Y nobody told me about this holy grail app. Because this app is so perfect. Any subject that you are struggling with? This app will help you learn it. I am horrible at math, I have had to take so many tutoring sessions, summer worth of tutoring, I almost failed Algebra I, had to skip Algebra II and take an easier math course, and then this app came along. I am retaking Algebra I and then taking Algebra II, and with this app, I think I will be able to pass it. Don’t think that this app is only for math though, because it has lessons for almost every class including Arts and Humanities, Economics and Finance, Test Prep, many different types of science and so much more. Seriously, check it out.

Notebloc: This app is especially useful if you miss a day of school, or if you are going somewhere and don’t feel like dragging your backpack with you (even though you need to study). You take a picture of your notes and it detects where the page is and scans it into your phone. The reason this is better than just taking a photo of notes? It brightens the image and sharpens the words to make it really easy to read. That way if you miss a day of school, your friend can send you a picture of the notes they took and you can scan them in and they will be easy to read and copy into your own journal.

Tide: Oh, helloooo concentration. I hardly knew thee. UNTIL NOW. This app is for any of you who need that background noise (like I do). This app sets up a timer (you can customize the time, but the default is 25 minutes) and plays your choice of sound. I love the sounds of a busy cafe, and they have that. The sounds also include a forest, the ocean, rain, and soothing piano. When the timer runs out, it’s time to take a break! then you can move on to your next subject with a new sound, or the same one if you want! Plus, it can play in the background so you can exit this app and it will keep playing.

Forest: As a tree hugger and phone lover myself, this app is the best for me. Basically, you open the app and plant a tree. As you study the tree grows. But do N O T EXIT THE APP. As a way to keep you off of your phone while you study, if you close the app to try to play on your phone, YOUR TREES DIE. It works really well at keeping me from playing on my phone because of the risk of heartbreak if I do.

Blue Light Filter- Night Mode, Eye Care: Anybody who studies can tell you it starts the night before. If you don’t get a good nights sleep you won’t want to be up studying all day. You’ll be grumpy and irritated and stressed and more likely to have a meltdown if your studies get too difficult. Most people know that blue light is bad for your eyes, and it can keep you awake. If you have an iPhone, you can just turn on night mode and it will filter blue light. But if you have an android like me, you’ll need to download an app for that. This app allows you to set a time that you would like it to start filtering the light (I chose 9:00 pm) and when you would like it to stop (I chose 7:00 am).

Shake-it Alarm: This is also a sleep-related app, but this one helps you wake up in the morning. It’s like a normal alarm, you can set up a time you want it to wake you up, and as many different alarms you want. You can choose your alarm sound from their selection, or from your own music. I would recommend something calming. You can adjust the volume of the alarm, I would suggest loud. Then when the alarm goes off you can choose how you turn it off, and how difficult it is to turn it off. Either you shake your phone, shout at your phone, or touch your phone. Or you can hit random and let it decide. I have mine set for shake and the difficulty is normal. It takes me about 20 seconds of shaking my phone to actually get it to shut up. By then I’m awake enough to just stay awake.

-Language-Based Apps-

Duolingo: I mean this one is pretty self-explanatory, right? Everyone knows about this app, and for good reason. It is a great app that can help you learn the basics of almost any language you are trying to learn.

Tinycards: Tinycards is an app that goes along with Duolingo. You just sign into your duolingo account on this app and it will give you flashcards so you can study what you’ve learned.

HiNative: I don’t hear nearly enough people talking about HiNative. This app allows you to select what language/s you speak, then the language/s that you want to learn, and then you will get to speak with people whose native language is the one/s that you are trying to learn! You will also be able to help people who are trying to learn your native language!!

Drops: Drops is a colorful app that helps you learn the language that you want to learn one little step at a time. You start with simple topics like food and drink and then move on to the basics of conversation.

Memrise: Honestly, Memrise is so cute. It really helps you learn whatever language you’re learning, but in a fun space exploration themed way!

[gurl]

15 Cool Planner Techniques That Will Actually Make You Want To Use Your Planner

make it work!

[cuteandtailored]

For this week I wanted to show you guys how I plan my day/ how I use my planner! And you’ll also get a sneak peek of what one of my school days looks like! Hope you enjoy and have a fabulous day! XO, Lauren <3

[glowettee]

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hey everyone, i made a goal earlier this month to post at least 5 blog posts, as well as 5 substack posts this march. so, i've been overly trying to come up with post ideas, and if you didn't already see my moodboard for this spring and march, it's very airy, cottagecore bridgerton-esque aesthetic. and i'm SOOO in love with it. so, i wanted to delve into that aesthetic with these posts. and i thought this would actually be the perfect way to start spring.

⊹ ࣪ ˖ strawberry girl foods for march ⊹ ࣪ ˖

✿ strawberry shortcake

✿ strawberry jam toast

✿ yogurt with strawberries and honey

✿ strawberry lemonade

✿ fruit salads w/ mint

✿ strawberry pancakes

✿ simple vanilla cakes w/ berries

✿ ice matcha w/ strawberry foam

✿ strawberry milk

✿ strawberry crepe

✿ strawberry overnight oats w/ chia seeds + almond milk

✿ mini strawberry tarts w/ whipped cream

⊹ ࣪ ˖ places strawberry girls love in march ⊹ ࣪ ˖

✿ farmer's markets

✿ flower shops

✿ small bakeries

✿ botanical gardens

✿ local parks

✿ quiet cafes w/ outdoor seating

✿ bookstores w/ large windows

✿ lakes or ponds w/ walking paths

✿ garden centers are so cute

✿ strawberry farms (if they're open)

⊹ ࣪ ˖ things a strawberry girl keeps in her bag ⊹ ࣪ ˖

✿ lip balm or strawberry lip gloss

✿ a small journal or notebook

✿ pink or red pens

✿ sunglasses

✿ tiny bottle of strawberry/floral perfume

✿ paperback novel

✿ reusable water bottle (strawberry motifs)

✿ a scrunchie

✿ camera for photos

✿ little snacks, like fruit or granola

⊹ ࣪ ˖ little strawberry girl hobbies for march ⊹ ࣪ ˖

✿ baking simple strawberry desserts

✿ learning how to make homemade jam

✿ painting fruit and flowers in sketchbooks + pressed flowers

✿ writing poetry about spring

✿ collecting or making vintage recipe cards or a recipe book

✿ visiting local farmer's markets each weekend

✿ learning simple flower arranging

✿ having picnics

✿ learning an instrument like ukulele

✿ starting a tiny herb and fruit garden in the kitchen/your garden

✿ scrapbooking

⊹ ࣪ ˖ strawberry girl picnic ideas ⊹ ࣪ ˖

✿ fresh strawberries in a small basket

✿ strawberry lemonade in a glass bottle

✿ baguette slices or pastries

✿ cheese and fruit

✿ little jars of ham

✿ pink picnic blanket

✿ small book to read

✿ lying on the blanket watching clouds

✿ reading poetry and romance novels

✿ journaling

✿ people-watching

⊹ ࣪ ˖ strawberry girl books for march ⊹ ࣪ ˖

✿ cozy romance novels

✿ coming of age stories

✿ poetry collections

✿ classic novels w/ countryside settings

✿ baking and cooking books

✿ lifestyle books about slow living

✿ whimsical novels

⊹ ࣪ ˖ strawberry girl traditions for march⊹ ࣪ ˖

✿ baking strawberry desserts on weekends

✿ listening to cottagecore playlists with spring ambience in the background

✿ buying flowers every friday

✿ going to farmer's markets every saturday morning

✿ having picnics whenever the weather is nice

✿ making homemade lemonade

✿ watching spring movies on rainy nights

✿ sending letters/postcards to friends and family

⊹ ࣪ ˖ small ways strawberry girls romanticize errands ⊹ ࣪ ˖

✿ bringing a tote bag to the grocery store

✿ walking instead of driving when possible

✿ stopping by bakeries

✿ visiting flower stands on the way home

✿ wearing cute outfits for simple tasks

✿ grabbing coffee or lemonade during errands

✿ let yourself WANDER instead of rushing!

thank you so much for reading this little guide, i may consider making a part two to this "strawberry girl" guide series, but i mainly will focus on other spring content. i will also be posting on my substack and instagram AND tiktok as well, so make sure to go check them out. if you have any other spring content suggestions, my askbox is always open and ready for ideas and questions!

xoxo mindy