✨ From Overwhelmed to Organized: My 5-Step Study Routine Using Study Buddy

13 Jul

How I turned stress into structure with one simple study system.

If you’ve ever sat down with a mountain of material and no idea where to start, welcome to the club. PA school can feel like a non-stop firehose of information—but with a system in place, everything changes.

Here’s how I went from overwhelmed to organized using myPAbox Study Buddy in just 5 steps.

✅ Step 1: Set Weekly Goals

Every Sunday, I open Study Buddy and set 2–3 realistic academic goals for the week (e.g., “Master cardiology murmurs” or “Finish Pulm EOR review”). The goal-setting tracker keeps me focused and motivated.

📅 Step 2: Create a Study Schedule

I use the Study Planner to map out themed days:

Monday = Cardio
Tuesday = Pulm
Wednesday = Clinical catch-up
This prevents decision fatigue and gives my week structure.

🧠 Step 3: Use Spaced Repetition

I review flashcards daily using the spaced repetition feature, which keeps high-yield info fresh. Bonus: It automatically bumps up cards I miss so I can target weak spots.

🔍 Step 4: Review Missed Questions

After quizzes, Study Buddy saves all my incorrect answers in a personal review folder. I revisit this folder twice a week—it’s basically a cheat sheet of what I actually need to work on.

📓 Step 5: End with Active Recall

Each night, I do a 10-minute quiz and jot down 3 things I learned (or forgot). This keeps my recall sharp and helps me close each day with intention.

Final Thought

Study Buddy didn’t just help me study—it gave me control. With a clear plan and the right tools, you can go from chaos to clarity too.

🎯 Want to create your own 5-step routine?
Try myPAbox Study Buddy and build a system that works for you.

Aaron Hiramatsu