Hello, lovelies. I’ve been getting a lot of questions lately about how I manage my schedule as a college student. I’ll start off by emphasizing that it’s not easy. While I have found a system that works well for me and a pretty consistent daily schedule, I do find myself having to make hard decisions both in advance and in the moment. There’s a lot of “FOMO” to go around, and with that it’s important to build up the discipline to say no, but also the flexibility to say yes to an in-the-moment opportunity.
With that said, here’s an overview of a typical day’s routine.
Morning Routine
| Time | Action |
| 6:30AM | Wake Up |
| 6:30-6:45 | Bathroom, brush teeth, wash face, make bed |
| 6:45-7:10 | Yoga |
| 7:10-7:20 | Journal |
| 7:20-7:55 | Get ready (makeup, hair, get dressed, pack bag) |
| 8:00-9:00 | Breakfast at the Dining Hall |
As you can see, my morning routine really front-loads self care. I am conscious to start off my day on my own terms and make sure that I am in the right state of mind to have a positive and productive day.
Late-Morning Routine
Version 1:
| Time | Action |
| 9:00-10:15AM | Study in the library |
| 10:15 | Head to first class |
| 10:15-11:45 | First class of the day |
This routine is for when I don’t have work. During that first study session of the day, I will complete reading and assignments due for my classes the following day. This way, I’m always one step ahead and am never scrambling to get something done the day-of. If I have extra time, I will check email or review notes.
Version 2:
| Time | Action |
| 9:00-9:45 AM | Study in Campus Center |
| 9:45-10:15 | Work in Academic Services |
| 10:15 | Head to first class |
| 10:15-11:45 | First class of the day |
I have a work-study in Academic Services which takes place of some of my study time the other days.
After-Class Routine
Version 1:
| Time | Action |
| 4:35PM | Class ends |
| 4:35-5:00 | Get back to dorm, meditate |
| 5:00-6:00 | Workflow – review |
| 6:00-7:00 | Dinner |
| 7:00-8:00 | Workflow |
| 8:00-8:30 | Call family/friends |
On Mondays and Wednesdays, I get out of class at 4:35. Depending on if I ate a snack between classes, I may get lunch right after and then do my workflow entirely after dinner.
Version 2:
| Time | Action |
| 2:50PM | Class ends |
| 2:50-3:15 | Get back to dorm, meditate |
| 3:15-6:00 | Workflow – review |
| 6:00-7:00 | Dinner |
| 7:00-8:00 | Workflow |
| 8:00-8:30 | Call family/friends |
On Tuesdays and Thursdays, I get out of class at 2:50 which gives me a lot of time to review for classes.
Night Routine
| Time | Action |
| 8:30PM | Hard work stop time |
| 8:30-9:00 | Shower and brush teeth |
| 9:00-9:30 | Wind down |
| 9:30-9:45 | Journal |
| 9:45PM | Sleep |
I make it a point to give myself about an hour and a half after stopping work to get ready for bed and get to sleep. My target bedtime is 9:30 for 9 hours of sleep, my realistic time is usually about 10:00, and my latest bedtime is 10:30.
Of course, this schedule varies based on events, but generally this is how my day will go. I try my best to have a balance of work and self care in my days, as well as make it a point to communicate with friends and family daily.
Schedules are so interesting to me because everyone’s is so different. This schedule likely wouldn’t work for you, but I encourage you to do some work to find more balance in your daily life! Need help? Submit a free consultation request below.
Happy scheduling!
❤ Alicia
