Become a More Productive Student
Better grades. Less Stress. More Fun.
Shovel Study Planner
Use the only study planner that lets you timebox your tasks into your calendar.
Learn How to Study
Learn how to study effectively and have better grades, less stress, and more fun.
We’ll Help You Be Less Stressed
If you’re feeling overwhelmed, you’ve come to the right place. Everything on this website was built to help you get better grades with less stress.
We were students too (no geniuses), so we know what it feels like to struggle. But if you are a genius who just wants to be more productive, we will help you too.
From here, we’d recommend going to one of two places.
1. Study Advice
If you want to learn how to study more effectively, the best place to start is by reading this article. It will take you through how to study from start to finish. It is how our founder Jim was able to get near-perfect grades in college and Law school.
2. Study Planner
If you are looking for an app that will make you super productive while keeping you stress-free, check out our study planner â Shovel. We built it from the ground up for students who liked our study advice.
Ok, go explore and if you have any questions, use the chat in the bottom right.
This is What Shovel Students Say:
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Shovel Study Planner â Best Productivity App for Students
Time is your most valuable asset. Start using it effectively. Use the only study planner that lets you timebox.
Timeboxing â Most Useful Productivity Technique
Learn how Bill Gates and Elon Musk organize their day to be super productive.
This Is How To Study â From Start to Finish
You don’t have to study all day to get good grades. Learn our simple study system and have more fun.
How To Take Notes In Class
No matter what tool you use to take notes, there is only one note taking system that you should follow.
How to Study for Exams
Exams don’t have to be stressful. Follow these 3 simple principles and never stress about and exam ever again.
How To Read Effectively
Reading is a waste of time if you don’t retain the information. Follow proven tactics to retain as much as possible.
Learn how to build a study plan
Planning is a skill. We wrote a book to help you build a study plan that will help you:
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Get better grades
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Be less stressed
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Have more fun