Planners and Organizers!

Gemme · 09-01-2018, 09:41 PM

Now that school's revving back up, a new batch of planners and organizational tools have appeared. So happy! I don't like the bulk of a traditional planner but I do like having room to jot down work schedules, notes, payment reminders, etc. I also am keeping a running tab of all expenses in a bank register kind of way but not exactly and it's working much better than my previous method. I have a pocket planner that goes in my purse and a larger one for home. Information gets transferred every couple of days. I feel that I'm on top of it without being compulsive or fanatical. I haven't always had that balance so this is pretty damn cool right now. I almost don't recognize myself!

Orema · 09-26-2018, 01:37 PM

I really like the Productivity Planner from Intelligent Change, but they don't make a digital version.

Is anyone using a digital planner? If so, may I get some recommendations?

homoe · 09-26-2018, 02:37 PM

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Originally Posted by Orema

I really like the Productivity Planner from Intelligent Change, but they don't make a digital version.

Is anyone using a digital planner? If so, may I get some recommendations?

I'd love to help but I'm old school unfortunately! It's strictly paper and pens for this OLD DOG..........

candy_coated_bitch · 09-26-2018, 04:15 PM

I love having an actual paper planner and am very into it. I use stickers and different colored inks and decorate everything and use stickers specifically made for planners. Right now I have a Creativity 365 Happy Planner in the large version. It's huge and bulky but I don't care, it's my baby. You can get all kinds of add ons and I got the budget packet and the six month add on packet. Plus four books of stickers. I play in it every day. I may be obsessed but it's something creative for me and also keeps me very organized.

Gemme · 09-26-2018, 06:58 PM

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Originally Posted by homoe

I'd love to help but I'm old school unfortunately! It's strictly paper and pens for this OLD DOG..........

There is something so satisfying about putting pen or pencil to paper and crossing things off as you do them or making adjustments along the way.

Orema · 11-20-2019, 10:22 AM

I used two planners in 2019, one for my desk to keep track of my projects and one I take to meetings to keep notes.

I keep the Productivity Planner from Intelligent Change on my desk and I love it and I use a Bloom daily planner for meetings that I got at a great price at Amazon.

Of course I don't need two, but I'm worried I'll lose the Productivity Planner if I remove it from my desk and I have notes in it that I don't want others to see if I do leave it behind.

So, I'm set for 2020 and am glad I'm not using an electronic planner because I'd have to carry a phone or tablet to meetings.

Chained Daisy · 11-20-2019, 11:12 AM

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Originally Posted by Orema

I used two planners in 2019, one for my desk to keep track of my projects and one I take to meetings to keep notes.

I keep the Productivity Planner from Intelligent Change on my desk and I love it and I use a Bloom daily planner for meetings that I got at a great price at Amazon.

Of course I don't need two, but I'm worried I'll lose the Productivity Planner if I remove it from my desk and I have notes in it that I don't want others to see if I do leave it behind.

So, I'm set for 2020 and am glad I'm not using an electronic planner because I'd have to carry a phone or tablet to meetings.

I have never used a planner but am always impressed with those who are in a routine of using them daily. I`m sure they must greatly improve productivity and time management. I keep pondering whether to have a try, it`s soon 2020 so a perfect time to begin in the New Year.

Orema are you very disciplined in using them and if you miss a day or two, or segments is it hard to pick it up again ? I doubt I`ve asked that question very clearly, you can tell I`m new to planners ! I`m not sure I can trust myself with being fastidious with one and then wonder if I`ll be guilt tripping myself if its a purchase that sits about unused ! But as I age I`m more forgetful and seem to have a long and often random of things I`m meaning to do and never get around to, I think a planner could be the answer.

09-01-2018, 09:41 PM	#1
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11-20-2019, 10:22 AM	#6
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