Schedule Optimization

Our scheduling optimization features help you make the most of your time by intelligently planning your study sessions, focus blocks, and breaks.

Focus Time Management

Focus time blocks are dedicated periods for deep work without distractions. Our system helps you schedule these based on your preferences and existing commitments.

Setting Up Focus Time

1. Go to Dashboard → Settings → Focus Time
2. Set your daily focus time goal (e.g., 120 minutes)
3. Specify your preferred focus times (morning, afternoon, evening)
4. Indicate any days you prefer not to have scheduled focus time

How Focus Time is Scheduled

Our algorithm analyzes several factors to suggest optimal focus blocks:

• Your existing calendar commitments
• Your preferred focus times
• Optimal block duration (typically 25-90 minutes without breaks)
• Upcoming deadlines that might require focused attention

Study Time Optimization

Our platform helps you create an effective study schedule based on your courses, deadlines, and learning preferences.

Study Time Allocation

After uploading your syllabi and connecting your calendars, our system will:

1. Identify key assignments and exams for each course
2. Calculate recommended study time based on assignment complexity and your course load
3. Schedule study sessions working backward from due dates
4. Balance study time across all your courses

Customizing Study Preferences

To customize how study time is allocated:

1. Go to Dashboard → Settings → Study Preferences
2. Set your preferred study times (early morning, evening, etc.)
3. Adjust the "buffer days" before assignments (how many days in advance to start studying)
4. Set subject-specific preferences (e.g., you might prefer longer sessions for math and shorter for readings)

Spaced Repetition Learning

Our system implements spaced repetition techniques, which are scientifically proven to improve knowledge retention.

How Spaced Repetition Works

When you study a subject:

1. The system schedules a brief review session 1 day later
2. If you mark that review as successful, the next review is scheduled 3 days later
3. Subsequent reviews are scheduled at increasing intervals (7 days, 14 days, etc.)
4. If you mark a review as difficult, the interval is shortened to reinforce that material

Setting Up Spaced Repetition

1. After studying a topic, go to Dashboard → Courses → [Course Name] → Topics
2. Click "Add Topic" and enter what you studied
3. The system will automatically schedule review sessions
4. Complete reviews when they appear in your calendar and rate your understanding

Strategic Break Planning

Effective breaks between study sessions are crucial for maintaining productivity and mental health.

Automatic Break Scheduling

Our system automatically schedules breaks based on:

Customizing Breaks

To adjust your break preferences:

1. Go to Dashboard → Settings → Breaks
2. Set your preferred short break duration (5-15 minutes)
3. Set your preferred long break duration (15-30 minutes)
4. Specify how many focus sessions to complete before a long break

Habit Integration and Tracking

You can integrate regular habits into your optimized schedule to maintain a balanced lifestyle.

Setting Up Habits

1. Go to Dashboard → Habits
2. Click "Add Habit" and specify:
   • Habit name (e.g., "Exercise", "Meditation")
   • Frequency (daily, specific days, etc.)
   • Duration
   • Preferred time
3. Enable "Schedule Automatically" if you want the system to find optimal times
4. Click "Save" to add the habit to your schedule

Tracking Progress

The habit tracking feature helps you maintain consistency:

• When you complete a habit, mark it as done in your dashboard
• View your habit streaks and completion rates in the "Habits" section
• Receive gentle reminders when habits are scheduled
• Adjust habit scheduling if your completion rate is low