Learning and Leisure

By: Alex Mika
  • Summary

  • What if sacrificing less recreation time actually helped you achieve more? Learning and Leisure helps you find the right balance, using your unique work and rest patterns to boost productivity while maintaining a fulfilling, sustainable lifestyle. Designed for students and lifelong learners, each podcast episode delivers time management tips that you can easily adapt to your needs. Join Alex Mika for practical guides, personal stories, expert interviews, and more!
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Episodes
  • How to Build Support Systems and Use University Resources
    Feb 18 2025

    Starting college or grad school can feel overwhelming—but you don’t have to do it alone! In this episode of Learning and Leisure, I share three crucial lessons that transformed my student experience, helping me build a strong support network and make the most of my university’s resources.

    Find an accountability buddy to boost productivity and stay motivated
    Network with professors, advisors, and classmates to create lasting connections
    Tap into hidden university resources—from free software and library access to career counseling and maker spaces
    Use campus perks to enhance both your academic and personal life

    No matter what your academic or career goals are, your university has the resources to help you succeed—you just need to know where to look! This episode will teach you how to navigate college smarter, not harder.

    🎯 Action Step: This week, reach out to a professor, advisor, or potential study partner and start building your network!

    📌 Subscribe to Learning and Leisure for more episodes on:
    🔹 Time management for students
    🔹 Productivity hacks
    🔹 Study strategies & motivation
    🔹 College & grad school success

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    37 mins
  • The Three BEST Daily Schedules for Students
    Feb 3 2025

    Ever feel like no study routine actually fits your life? In this episode of Learning and Leisure, we’re breaking down three of the best daily schedules for students and how you can tailor them to your needs. Whether you thrive on structure or need a more flexible plan, we’ve got you covered.

    📌 Here’s what we’ll cover:
    ✔ Task-based scheduling – Great for students who prefer batching tasks by day.
    ✔ Block-based scheduling – Ideal for building consistent habits and skills.
    ✔ The hybrid approach – A balance of structure and flexibility.
    ✔ How to accommodate irregular schedules – Because not everyone has a 9-to-5 class schedule!

    By the end, you’ll have a personalized study plan to help you get more done without burning out.

    🔹 Try This Week’s Challenge: Pick a scheduling method and test it for 7 days! Tag me on Instagram or TikTok to share your results.

    💡 Like this episode? Leave a review on Apple Podcasts or Spotify—it really helps!

    #StudyTips #TimeManagement #StudentSuccess #CollegeLife #ProductivityHacks #HowToStudy #StudySmart #RoutineBuilding

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    32 mins
  • Why Plans Fail (And How to Fix Them)
    Jan 27 2025

    Struggling to stick to your schedule? In this episode, we break down why plans fail and how to build a schedule you can actually stick with. Whether you're in high school, college, or grad school, learn how to prioritize tasks, manage your energy levels, and create a flexible plan that works for you.

    📚 What you'll learn:

    Common mistakes that cause schedules to fail How to categorize and prioritize tasks to stay on track.
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    31 mins

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