TasklingStudy schedule template for exam season
Work backwards from each exam date, split each subject into small topics, study in focused sessions of about 25 minutes with short breaks, and review earlier topics regularly. Protect sleep, because tired study rarely sticks.
Step 1: Work backwards
List every exam with its date. Count the days you have, then split each subject into topics. Spread topics across the days, hardest first, and leave the final days for review.
Step 2: A daily study template
| Part of day | What to do |
|---|---|
| Morning | Two focused sessions on the hardest topic |
| Afternoon | Two sessions of practice questions |
| Evening | One short review of earlier topics, then stop |
Each session: about 25 minutes of focus, then a 5 minute break. After four sessions, take a longer break.
Step 3: Make every session concrete
"Study biology" is too vague. "Do ten practice questions on cell division" is a session you can start.
Step 4: Protect the basics
- Sleep at a regular time
- Eat proper meals
- Move every day, even a short walk
Study with Taskling
Put each session in Morning, Afternoon or Evening, break topics into steps, and run sessions with the focus timer. A cosy scene like the library can make long study days feel calmer.
Related: task paralysis.
