Help set up tomorrow's work day

Explanation

Knowing the plan for tomorrow can help maximise your enjoyment of your down-time by reducing anxiety around what needs doing.

Example Prompt

“Hello! I am a second-year English Literature student at a UK university. I have just finished a day of lectures and seminars and have a few tasks I really need to get done tomorrow. This includes writing up my lecture notes into mind maps, reviewing my seminar notes, and starting two readings for next week (both novels of 350 pages each). I've got 6 hours to dedicate to this and I don't need to finish the reading tomorrow. I also have to do a food shop at the supermarket 5 minutes walk away and wash my clothes at home. Can you come up with a schedule for 9am to 6pm that means I can complete these tasks? Thank you!"

AI response  

Thanks for the details! Since you have 6 hours to focus on your academic tasks, plus errands like shopping and laundry, here’s a balanced schedule for 9am–6pm that fits everything in without feeling rushed.

Example Schedule

09:00–10:00 | Mind Map Lecture Notes

• Focus on one subject or lecture series at a time.
• Highlight key concepts and link them visually.

10:00–11:00 | Review Seminar Notes

• Summarise key discussion points and any questions for follow-up.

11:00–11:15 | Short Break

• Stretch, hydrate, reset focus.

11:15–12:15 | Begin Reading 1 (Novel A)

• Read a focused portion (e.g., 30–40 pages).
• Take brief notes on plot, characters, or themes.

12:15–12:30 | Quick Break

12:30–13:30 | Laundry & Start Machine

• Load washing, set timer.
• Use the remaining minutes to tidy your workspace or prep lunch.

13:30–14:00 | Lunch Break

14:00–15:30 | Continue Reading 1

• Read the next section or the remainder of your allocated pages.
• Annotate key points.

15:30–15:45 | Break

• Quick snack, relax eyes.

15:45–16:45 | Begin Reading 2 (Novel B)

• Read a small initial portion to get familiar with the text.

16:45–17:15 | Supermarket Trip

• Walk to shop, pick up essentials.

17:15–17:45 | Put Away Shopping / Folding Laundry

• Multi-task efficiently while wrapping up chores.

17:45–18:00 | Wrap-Up / Plan Next Steps

• Note where you left off in readings and mind maps.
• Jot down priorities for the next study session.

Tips

• Focus on quality over quantity: With novels of 350 pages each, it’s fine to just start reading tomorrow — no pressure to finish.
• Combine light chores with mental breaks: Laundry and shopping act as natural pauses between academic tasks.
• Adjust as needed: If you find one task taking longer, you can slightly reduce reading time for today.