how to take aesthetic school notes 🗒️ : my simple note-taking process, pinterest inspired,stationary, by simply misha on YouTube. 12 min 27 s.
- Video length
- 12 min 27 s
- Time to do it
- 20 minutes
- Difficulty
- Easy
- Steps
- 8
What you need
Steps
Pick one notebook and a small pen set you will use for every class. Keeping the same tools makes your notes look consistent and saves time.
Before class, write the subject, date and topic at the top of a fresh page. Leave a small margin on the left for later labels.
During class, write in short lines and leave a blank line between ideas. Do not copy every word the teacher says.
Use one color for headings, one for key terms and one for normal text. Keep the same color meaning across all your notes.
After class, rewrite messy parts in your neatest handwriting. Add a simple title banner with a ruler and a highlighter.
Highlight only the most important facts, such as dates, formulas or definitions. Too much color makes notes hard to scan.
Add small doodles, boxes or arrows to show links between ideas. Keep them simple so they do not cover the text.
Use sticky tabs or a corner mark to flag pages you need to review before a test.
Tips and common mistakes
Write the content first and decorate last, so the pretty parts never eat your study time.
Test your pens on a spare page, since some highlighters smudge gel ink.
Keep a single color key at the front of the notebook so you remember what each color means.
Questions
Do aesthetic notes actually help me learn?
They can, if the color and layout help you find key facts fast. The writing and reviewing matter more than the decoration.
How do I keep my handwriting neat when I am rushed?
Slow down slightly and keep letters the same height. A ruler for headings and straight margins makes even quick notes look tidy.
What if I fall behind in class?
Write rough notes during class and tidy them later the same day. Leave gaps so you can fill in missing parts.
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