Join me as I continue to design my ideal lifestyle through data-driven decision making and reflection. This month, I'm sharing my approach to monthly planning and how I reset for a fresh start, especially after January proved to be a trial-and-error month. I'll cover my goal setting process for February, aiming for personal growth and a clearer vision. ✨ If you want to go deeper into my work or join the academic community I’m building, here’s where to find me: join Dr. Quin’s Scholar Circle 📚: https://www.patreon.com/drquin/ read my dissertation 🎓: https://scholarscompass.vcu.edu/etd/7699/ check out my mathematical research portfolio 📑: https://quindeldjones.wixsite.com/drquinjones/portfolio subscribe to my career substack 👩🏽🔬: https://drquindeljones.substack.com/ subscribe to my personal blog 🌱 : https://drjonesdailycolumn.substack.com/ follow me on instagram 🤳🏽: https://www.instagram.com/dr.quindeljones/ partnership inquiries 💌 : quindel.d.jones@gmail.com 📌 What You’ll Learn in This Video (Timestamps): 00:00 Start 00:35 Saturday, February 2, 2026 01:25 My 5 Step Monthly Reset Routine 04:55 Step 1: Review of January 2026 Goals 17:16 January 2026 Bullet Journal Flip Through 20:30 Life as a System: Habit Analysis 21:42 January Habit Analysis: Weeks 24:41 January Habit Analysis: System 30:16 Step 2: January 2026 Reflections 35:00 Step 3: February 2026 Goals 40:38 Step 4: February 2026 Content Calendar 44:38 Step 5: The Restart 🧠 Concepts + Scientific Frameworks Covered: – Systems Thinking: how to design your life like a dynamic system – Feedback Loops: how small changes compound over time – Identity-Based Habits: building routines around who you want to become – Constrained Optimization: designing systems that work within your real-life limits – Time Series Analysis: tracking progress over time to identify patterns – Implementation Intentions: using “if-then” planning to increase follow-through 🛠 Tools & Systems I Use: – 📊 Notion – where I plan, track, and reflect on my life systems – 🧘🏽♀️ Canva – for visual planning and memory collages – 🏋🏾♀️ My hybrid fitness system – strength, cardio, and recovery – 📈 Habit tracking – using data to build self-trust and momentum 🏋🏽♀️ FREE WORKOUT TRACKER (pre-filled but editable) https://docs.google.com/spreadsheets/d/1KxqxTuOwoNDHMZ2T9kOPF_Ft_rH_Z03L5_jd0XYuW1w/htmlview 📊 NOTION WORKOUT TRACKER TEMPLATE (free - not made by me): https://easlo.notion.site/Workout-Tracker-e257c37c159144008d23d69fc40b2f67 🎥 FAQ: Age: 29 Pronouns: she/her Degrees: B.S. in Mathematics (Jackson State), Ph.D. in Systems Modeling & Analysis (VCU) Location: Gainesville, FL Camera: Nikon Z30 Editing: Wondershare Filmora Music: Epidemic Sound Loc Journey: Since May 2020 📌 Disclaimer: The information provided here is for educational and entertainment purposes only. Although I am a doctor, this content is not intended to diagnose or treat anyone and should not be mistaken for medical or professional advice. All views are my own.

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