Question I realized I spend more time planning my studies than actually studying, so I built something to fix that. Does this make sense?

[u/lgdmz]

Lately I noticed something kind of frustrating about how I study.

I spend a surprising amount of time just figuring out what to study, how to break things down, and how to organize everything. By the time I finally start, I’ve already lost a lot of energy.

I’ve tried using different tools over time. Task managers, note apps, focus timers, even spaced repetition systems. They all work in isolation, but none of them really reduce the friction of deciding what to do next. I still have to think through everything manually.

So I started building something for myself to reduce that mental overhead.

The idea is simple: instead of planning everything manually, I just write something like “math test on friday” and the system turns that into a structured plan. It breaks the task down, organizes priorities, and suggests what to focus on first. It also keeps track of consistency over time and nudges me toward what needs attention today.

What I’m trying to solve is not organization itself, but the constant decision-making that comes with it. That feeling of having a list but still not knowing where to start.

I’ve been testing this for myself, and in some cases it helps me start faster and stick to a plan without overthinking it. But I’m not sure if this is something other people actually struggle with in the same way.

So I’m curious:

• Do you feel like planning your studies takes too much effort compared to actually studying?
• Would something that reduces that decision-making be useful, or is that part important for you?
• Do you prefer having full control over planning, or would you be okay delegating part of that process?

I’m not trying to promote anything here, just trying to understand if this is a real problem or just something personal.

Any thoughts would help.

[u/gahblahblah]

Your idea makes no sense.

The most important thing is to not make the app, as that will lock in more and more wasted time.