Each week, on a Sunday, I plan out the week ahead using these 6 steps. Step 1 Review your big picture goals – those you set way back in January. At the start of the year you probably narrowed down…
What is the best day of the week to plan?
Planning ahead is so important to keep you on track so you’re not wasting time trying to choose what to work on next. Pre-planning my week has been one of the most effective time management strategies! Most people plan their…
Daily planning using to do lists categorised by time (52 Planners in 52 Weeks – Week 17 – Part 2)
For the weekend of week 17 of the 52 planners in 52 weeks challenge I opted to do daily planning in the form of to do lists. If you’re a regular reader of my blog, you’ll know I almost always color…
Daily versus weekly planners: which is right for you?
Thinking about getting a new planner and trying to decide between getting a daily planner or a weekly planner? Before you rush out and buy one, here are some things to consider! Daily versus weekly planners Daily Planners Related post:…
Why I don’t use ring bound planners (and what I use instead)
I hate ring bound planners and never use them. If you also have a strong dislike for them but still want the flexibility to add and remove planner inserts to create your own custom planner then I recommend discbound planner systems….
Using the Plum Paper Vertical Weekly Planner (52 Planners in 52 Weeks – Week 17)
For Week 17 of the 52 Planners in 52 Weeks Challenge I did something I don’t normally do: use a vertical style weekly planner. As someone that used the vertical Erin Condren Life Planner for far too long purely because…
How to make printable storage contents labels in Photoshop (step by step video tutorial)
If you have a ton of stuff to organize and need some labels to sort it all out then in today’s tutorial I’ll show you how to make your own storage labels! This post contains affiliate links. If you make…
Using a planner key and symbols to code your planner (efficient planning methods)
If planning your day/week is taking too long and you’re tired of re-writing the same things over and over again, it’s time to start using symbols when planning! Symbols speed up the planning process by replacing an entire phrase with…
Minimalist 1 page categorised planning using black pen & highlighters (Week 16)
For week 16, I only needed to plan 4 days. I returned from my trip to Adelaide on the Monday, was at my day job for Tuesday through Friday before heading off the Perth for the Anzac day long weekend….
Color coding your planner: how to choose which colors to use
I love color coding my planner – it makes the weekly spread nice and colorful and makes me more productive 🙂 If you want to try color coding your planner, here are some things to consider: How many colors should you use? I recommend…