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TickTick Student Schedule Setup Guide

This document provides a comprehensive guide for setting up a study schedule using TickTick, including adaptations for the free version and a detailed step-by-step process for creating tasks and reminders. It outlines specific tasks for each day of the week, including study blocks, meal times, and personal activities, while emphasizing the importance of tracking durations and using reminders effectively. The guide concludes with a verification checklist to ensure all components of the schedule are functioning as intended.

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TickTick Student Schedule Setup Guide

This document provides a comprehensive guide for setting up a study schedule using TickTick, including adaptations for the free version and a detailed step-by-step process for creating tasks and reminders. It outlines specific tasks for each day of the week, including study blocks, meal times, and personal activities, while emphasizing the importance of tracking durations and using reminders effectively. The guide concludes with a verification checklist to ensure all components of the schedule are functioning as intended.

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Complete TickTick Setup Guide

Study Schedule + Daily Routine Combined - Step by Step

IMPORTANT: Free Version Adaptations

Time Limitations Workaround:


Only 30-minute intervals allowed (can't set 11:45, only 11:30 or 12:00)

No end times - only start times


Solution: Add duration in task title and description

Reminder Strategy:
Use fewer reminders to avoid notification overload
Key reminders only: Morning routine, study blocks, meals
Use phone alarms as backup for critical times

Duration Tracking:
Add duration in task titles - (1.5h) , (30min) , (1h)

Add end time in description - "Study until 10:30 AM"

Use natural time transitions - next task acts as "end time"

Step 1: Open TickTick and Create Main List


1. Open TickTick on your Windows computer
2. Click the "+" next to "My Lists" in the left sidebar

3. Name: "My Complete Schedule"


4. Choose color: Blue or Green

5. Click "Save"

Step 2: Create All Tags at Once


1. Go to Settings (gear icon in top-right)

2. Click "Tags" in the left menu

3. Create these 10 tags (click "+ Add Tag" for each):

Study Tags:

StudyTime - Blue color

Maths - Red color


Physics - Purple color

ICT - Green color

Review - Orange color

Life Tags:

Routine - Light blue color

Meals - Orange color

Sleep - Dark blue color

Workout - Yellow color

Personal - Pink color

4. Click "Save" when done

PHASE 2: SET UP MONDAY (Complete Day) - (15 minutes)

Step 3: Sleep Schedule (Daily)


Task 1: Bedtime Reminder

1. Click "+ Add Task" in your list

2. Title: 😴 Bedtime Reminder - Wind Down

3. Set time: Click calendar → 11:30 PM (start time only)

4. Repeat: Click "Repeat" → Select "Daily"


5. Tags: Add Sleep and Routine

6. Reminder: Set to 11:30 PM

7. Description: Start winding down for 12:00 AM sleep

8. Click "Save"

Task 2: Wake Up

1. Title: ⏰ Wake Up Time

2. Time: 8:00 AM (start time only)


3. Repeat: Daily

4. Tags: Sleep Routine

5. No reminder needed

6. Save

Step 4: Morning Routine


Task 3: Morning Routine

1. Title: 🌅 Morning Routine (1 hour)

2. Time: 8:00 AM (start time only)

3. Repeat: Daily

4. Tags: Routine

5. Description: Copy-paste this checklist:

☐ Brush teeth & shower


☐ Get dressed
☐ Breakfast
☐ Review today's schedule
☐ Prepare study materials
Note: Complete by 9:00 AM

6. Reminder: None

7. Save

Step 5: Monday Morning Study Blocks


Task 4: First Maths Block

1. Title: 📚 Combined Maths Study (1.5h)

2. Time: 9:00 AM (start time only)


3. Repeat: Click "Custom" → Select Mon, Tue, Thu, Fri

4. Tags: StudyTime Maths

5. Reminder: 8:30 AM

6. Description: Focus: Problem solving, past papers. Study until 10:30 AM

7. Save

Task 5: Morning Break

1. Title: 🍎 Break & Snack (30min)

2. Time: 10:30 AM (start time only)


3. Repeat: Monday to Friday

4. Tags: Meals Routine

5. Reminder: None
6. Description: Break until 11:00 AM

7. Save

Task 6: Second Maths Block


1. Title: 📚 Combined Maths Study (1.5h)

2. Time: 11:00 AM (start time only)

3. Repeat: Mon, Tue, Thu, Fri (same as first block)

4. Tags: StudyTime Maths

5. Reminder: None

6. Description: Study until 12:30 PM

7. Save

Step 6: Monday Lunch


Task 7: Lunch Break

1. Title: 🍽 Lunch & Rest (1h)

2. Time: 12:30 PM (start time only)

3. Repeat: Monday to Friday

4. Tags: Meals Routine

5. Reminder: None

6. Description:

☐ Eat lunch mindfully


☐ 15-20 min rest/nap
☐ Prepare for afternoon
Note: Finish by 1:30 PM

7. Save

Step 7: Monday Afternoon Study Blocks


Task 8: First Physics Block

1. Title: 🔬 Physics Study

2. Time: 1:30 PM - 3:00 PM

3. Repeat: Mon, Wed, Fri (only these days)


4. Tags: StudyTime Physics

5. Reminder: 1:20 PM
6. Save

Task 9: Afternoon Break

1. Title: ☕ Afternoon Break


2. Time: 3:00 PM - 3:30 PM
3. Repeat: Monday to Friday

4. Tags: Meals Routine

5. Reminder: 2:55 PM

6. Save

Task 10: Second Physics Block

1. Title: 🔬 Physics Study

2. Time: 3:30 PM - 5:00 PM

3. Repeat: Mon, Wed, Fri

4. Tags: StudyTime Physics

5. Reminder: 3:20 PM

6. Save

Step 8: Monday Evening


Task 11: Dinner

1. Title: 🍽 Dinner Time

2. Time: 5:00 PM - 6:00 PM

3. Repeat: Daily

4. Tags: Meals Routine

5. Reminder: 4:55 PM

6. Save

Task 12: Workout

1. Title: 💪 Evening Workout

2. Time: 6:00 PM - 7:00 PM


3. Repeat: Mon, Wed, Fri (workout days only)

4. Tags: Workout

5. Reminder: 5:50 PM

6. Description:

☐ Change clothes
☐ 5 min warm-up
☐ Main workout
☐ 5 min cool-down
7. Save

Task 13: Post-Workout

1. Title: 🚿 Refresh & Snack

2. Time: 7:00 PM - 7:30 PM

3. Repeat: Mon, Wed, Fri


4. Tags: Routine

5. No reminder

6. Save

Task 14: Daily Review

1. Title: 📝 Daily Review - Recap Topics

2. Time: 7:30 PM - 8:30 PM


3. Repeat: Monday to Friday

4. Tags: Review

5. Reminder: 7:20 PM

6. Save

Task 15: Personal Time

1. Title: 👨‍👩‍👧‍👦 Personal & Family Time

2. Time: 8:30 PM - 11:45 PM

3. Repeat: Mon, Wed, Fri

4. Tags: Personal

5. No reminder

6. Save

PHASE 3: MODIFY FOR TUESDAY (ICT Tuition Day) - (10 minutes)

Step 9: Tuesday Afternoon Changes


Task 16: ICT Study Block 1

1. Title: 💻 ICT Study

2. Time: 1:30 PM - 3:00 PM


3. Repeat: Tue, Wed, Thu (ICT study days)

4. Tags: StudyTime ICT

5. Reminder: 1:20 PM
6. Save

Task 17: ICT Tuition Prep

1. Title: 📋 ICT Tuition Prep

2. Time: 3:00 PM - 4:00 PM

3. Repeat: Tuesday only

4. Tags: ICT Review

5. Reminder: 2:50 PM

6. Save

Task 18: Get Ready for Tuition

1. Title: 🎒 Get Ready & Travel Prep

2. Time: 4:00 PM - 4:30 PM

3. Repeat: Tuesday only

4. Tags: Routine

5. Reminder: 3:50 PM

6. Save

Task 19: Travel to Tuition

1. Title: 🚗 Travel to ICT Tuition

2. Time: 4:30 PM - 5:30 PM

3. Repeat: Tuesday only

4. Tags: ICT

5. Reminder: 4:15 PM

6. Save

Task 20: ICT Tuition Class

1. Title: 🎓 ICT Tuition Class

2. Time: 5:30 PM - 7:30 PM


3. Repeat: Tuesday only

4. Tags: ICT

5. No reminder
6. Save

Task 21: Travel Back + Dinner


1. Title: 🏠 Travel Back & Dinner

2. Time: 7:30 PM - 8:30 PM

3. Repeat: Tuesday only

4. Tags: Meals Routine

5. No reminder
6. Save

Task 22: ICT Review

1. Title: 📝 ICT Post-Tuition Review

2. Time: 8:30 PM - 9:00 PM

3. Repeat: Tuesday only


4. Tags: ICT Review

5. Reminder: 8:25 PM

6. Save

Task 23: Quick Daily Review

1. Title: 📝 Quick Daily Review

2. Time: 9:00 PM - 9:30 PM

3. Repeat: Tuesday only


4. Tags: Review

5. No reminder

6. Save

Task 24: Tuesday Personal Time

1. Title: 👨‍👩‍👧‍👦 Personal & Family Time

2. Time: 9:30 PM - 11:45 PM


3. Repeat: Tuesday only

4. Tags: Personal

5. No reminder

6. Save

PHASE 4: SET UP WEDNESDAY - (5 minutes)

Step 10: Wednesday Changes


Wednesday is simpler - mostly duplicate existing tasks:
Task 25: Wednesday Morning Physics (instead of Maths)

1. Title: 🔬 Physics Study

2. Time: 9:00 AM - 10:30 AM

3. Repeat: Wednesday only

4. Tags: StudyTime Physics

5. Reminder: 8:50 AM

6. Save

Task 26: Wednesday Second Physics

1. Title: 🔬 Physics Study

2. Time: 11:00 AM - 12:30 PM


3. Repeat: Wednesday only

4. Tags: StudyTime Physics

5. Reminder: 10:50 AM
6. Save

Task 27: Wednesday ICT (afternoon)

1. Title: 💻 ICT Study

2. Time: 3:30 PM - 5:00 PM


3. Repeat: Wednesday only
4. Tags: StudyTime ICT

5. Reminder: 3:20 PM
6. Save

All other Wednesday tasks (meals, workout, personal time) already created with daily/Mon-Wed-Fri repeat

PHASE 5: SET UP THURSDAY (Online Physics Day) - (5 minutes)

Step 11: Thursday Specific Tasks


Thursday uses existing Maths morning + ICT afternoon, plus:

Task 28: Pre-Class Prep

1. Title: 🖥 Online Physics Class Setup

2. Time: 7:00 PM - 7:30 PM

3. Repeat: Thursday only


4. Tags: Physics Routine

5. Reminder: 6:50 PM

6. Description:

☐ Test internet connection


☐ Prepare notebook & pen
☐ Review previous notes
☐ Prepare questions

7. Save

Task 29: Get Ready for Class

1. Title: 📚 Get Ready for Online Class

2. Time: 7:30 PM - 8:00 PM

3. Repeat: Thursday only

4. Tags: Routine

5. Reminder: 7:25 PM
6. Save

Task 30: Online Physics Class

1. Title: 🖥 Online Physics Class

2. Time: 8:00 PM - 9:30 PM

3. Repeat: Thursday only


4. Tags: Physics

5. No reminder
6. Save

Task 31: Post-Class Review

1. Title: 📝 Physics Post-Class Review

2. Time: 9:30 PM - 10:00 PM

3. Repeat: Thursday only


4. Tags: Physics Review

5. No reminder

6. Save

Task 32: Thursday Daily Review

1. Title: 📝 Quick Daily Review


2. Time: 10:00 PM - 10:30 PM
3. Repeat: Thursday only

4. Tags: Review

5. No reminder

6. Save

Task 33: Thursday Personal Time

1. Title: 👨‍👩‍👧‍👦 Personal & Family Time

2. Time: 10:30 PM - 11:45 PM


3. Repeat: Thursday only

4. Tags: Personal

5. No reminder
6. Save

PHASE 6: SET UP FRIDAY - (3 minutes)

Step 12: Friday Mixed Schedule


Task 34: Friday Morning Physics

1. Title: 🔬 Physics Study

2. Time: 9:00 AM - 10:30 AM


3. Repeat: Friday only
4. Tags: StudyTime Physics

5. Reminder: 8:50 AM
6. Save

Task 35: Friday Morning Maths

1. Title: 📚 Combined Maths Study

2. Time: 11:00 AM - 12:30 PM

3. Repeat: Friday only


4. Tags: StudyTime Maths

5. Reminder: 10:50 AM

6. Save

Task 36: Friday Afternoon Physics

1. Title: 🔬 Physics Study


2. Time: 1:30 PM - 3:00 PM
3. Repeat: Friday only

4. Tags: StudyTime Physics

5. Reminder: 1:20 PM

6. Save

Task 37: Friday Afternoon Maths

1. Title: 📚 Combined Maths Study

2. Time: 3:30 PM - 5:00 PM


3. Repeat: Friday only

4. Tags: StudyTime Maths

5. Reminder: 3:20 PM
6. Save

Task 38: Weekly Review

1. Title: 📝 Weekly Review - Week's Progress

2. Time: 7:30 PM - 8:30 PM

3. Repeat: Friday only

4. Tags: Review

5. Reminder: 7:20 PM

6. Save

Friday uses existing workout and personal time tasks

PHASE 7: FINAL SETUP & OPTIMIZATION - (5 minutes)

Step 13: Switch to Calendar View


1. Click "Calendar" in the left sidebar

2. Select "Week View" at the top

3. Make sure "Show Time" is enabled


4. You should now see your complete week!

Step 14: Test Your Setup


1. Look at Monday - you should see 15 tasks from 8 AM to 12 AM

2. Check Tuesday - should show tuition schedule

3. Verify colors - different subjects should have different colors


4. Check reminders - click on tasks to make sure reminders are set

Step 15: Final Adjustments


1. Go to Settings → Reminders

2. Enable "Smart Reminders"


3. Set default reminder to 10 minutes

4. Enable notifications on your phone if you have the app

QUICK VERIFICATION CHECKLIST

Check these are working:


Sleep schedule (daily 12 AM - 8 AM)
Morning routine (daily 8-9 AM)
All meal times (daily)
Study blocks (correct days for each subject)
Workout (Mon/Wed/Fri only)
Tuesday tuition schedule
Thursday online class
Friday mixed subjects
Personal time (different end times each day)

Final Pro Tips:


1. Start using tomorrow - don't wait for Monday
2. Check calendar view each morning at 8 AM

3. Mark tasks complete as you finish them

4. Adjust times after first week if needed


5. Use phone app for reminders when away from computer

🎉 CONGRATULATIONS! You now have a complete life schedule with 38+ tasks covering every hour of
your weekdays from 8 AM to 12 AM, perfectly integrated study + daily routine!

Common questions

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To effectively set up a study and daily routine schedule in TickTick despite its time-setting limitations, users should create a list for their complete schedule, utilize tags for categorization, and meticulously arrange tasks with start times. As TickTick’s free version only allows 30-minute interval timings, tasks should include duration indications in their titles and detailed end times in the descriptions. Reminders should be used sparingly to avoid overload, with critical activities backed up by phone alarms. Users can harness natural transitions between tasks as implicit end times. Continuous review and adjustment, including activating smart reminders, enhances management efficiency .

The document integrates workouts into the overall schedule by assigning specific times and days, such as Monday, Wednesday, and Friday evenings after dinner. This synchronization with study blocks ensures a balanced approach to mental and physical well-being, allowing for adequate rest and transition periods between activities, as categorized under distinct tags like 'Workout' .

The guide recommends testing the setup each morning by reviewing the calendar view and marking tasks complete as they are done. It advises activating smart reminders and adjusting times after the first week based on practical insights. Continuous engagement with the schedule and the use of the TickTick mobile app for reminders enhance adherence and efficiency during implementation. Users are encouraged to utilize predefined tags and task categories as visual cues during this phase .

Strategies to avoid notification overload in TickTick include using fewer, strategic reminders and relying on a combination of phone alarms for critical tasks. By setting key reminders for significant routines such as the morning routine, study blocks, and meals, users can minimize disruption. Maintaining task durations and securing transitions between tasks naturally eliminate the need for excessive reminders .

Natural time transitions between tasks imply using the start time of subsequent tasks as an informal end time for the current one. This approach circumvents TickTick's inability to set specific end times within its free version, facilitating seamless task management without explicit end-time settings. It aids in maintaining a fluid yet structured schedule, minimizing disruptions and enhancing productivity .

The document suggests including the task duration in the title and specifying the end time in the description. This method is advantageous as it compensates for TickTick’s lack of specific end-time settings by providing clear timeframes with natural task transitions acting as implicit end markers. It aids in better visualization and adherence to schedules .

The document suggests personalizing task schedules by adjusting start times and tasks to accommodate the changing requirements of different days. On Tuesdays, for instance, ICT tuition-specific activities are integrated by adding new blocks such as 'ICT Study' and tuition preparation, differentiating this day from others with varied study subjects and activities. Additional reminders and optimized tag usage ensure each day's unique needs are met efficiently .

The core benefits of setting tasks to repeat on specific days in TickTick include ensuring consistency and stability in one's schedule. It allows users to automate and anticipate daily studies and routines, facilitating long-term habit formation and time management. For example, the document sets study blocks and workouts to repeat on distinct weekly schedules, streamlining agenda consistency .

Tags in TickTick are used to categorize tasks into thematic areas, such as 'StudyTime,' 'Meals,' or 'Routine.' The guide advises creating distinct color-coded tags for various subjects or activities, like 'Maths' in red or 'Physics' in purple, to enhance organization and quick reference within the schedule .

Setting up a complete Monday schedule in TickTick involves defining key repeated tasks such as the wake-up routine, morning and afternoon study blocks, meals, and personal time. Each task must be given appropriate start times, tags, and reminders where necessary. The use of descriptions ensures clarity on task specifics, like duration and focus areas within study blocks. Consistent daily routines and subject variety across the week are also emphasized .

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