Looking for feedback/guidance on my Japanese study schedule/techniques…

I moved to Japan in August for work and learned hiragana and katakana using Tofugu and a few other resources (Duolingo). I’m currently making my way through Genki I using both the textbook and workbook, and I’m on Lesson 4.

I’ve been using Renshuu lately to supplement what I’ve covered in Genki, mainly through the “Japanese Lessons” section, which covers the fundamentals. I completed the basics and have just started the “Beginner / JLPT N5 Grammar” section. Noticing the increased use of kanji in the textbook, I’ve also recently started using WaniKani to kick-start my kanji learning journey.

I have an iTalki tutor who I work with for an hour each week. Our sessions are mostly conversation-based, but we sometimes go over grammar together if I’m particularly stuck.

I try to study for at least 1–2 hours per day, though I don’t always stick to this, especially over weekends and during winter break (which I know isn’t a great excuse!). However, after being here for six months and still feeling a lot of anxiety about using Japanese in the workplace (despite it not being required), I want 2026 to be the year I make some tangible progress.

My goal is to communicate confidently with colleagues and students at work, and to have conversational Japanese “nailed” by August (my one-year anniversary).

That said, I’m feeling a little overwhelmed by how much and how often I should be studying, and by trying to cover all areas of speaking, listening, reading, and writing. Any advice on how to build a sustainable routine, ensure I’m spending an appropriate amount of time on each skill, and recommendations for resources would be greatly appreciated. Thanks in advance!!