Planners are an essential part of being organized
As a mom of three, I heavily rely on my planner and phone calendar
Being organized is essential for not forgetting or missing anything important
There are some days that feel like a whirlwind with everything going on, including what needs to be done
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Do planners really increase productivity?
Yes!!
Having a planner absolutely increases productivity, by creating a physical to do list for your day or week with a structured reference
With attempting to rely on my phone alone, I found its not as easy to reference as a physical planner
While everyone has a preference and a method, I have found that a daily planner makes it easier to plan and fulfill goals as well as tasks
Do planners really help?
Yes, especially being a busy parent, a planner is a must for keeping track of everything from appointments to tasks, and goals.
Planners also show what you can or cannot accomplish, making future planning easier and more organized
How planners increase productivity
Having a planner to organize your day and thoughts is essential to being organized in general
On top of that, it’s a sanity saver!
Easy reference for what needs to be done
Rather than trying to remember what you need to do, peeking at your planner gives you insight
It’s far easier to look at a paper rather than digging in your brain on what needs to be done
Planning your days ahead
Kind of like a doctor office and how they fill their schedule based on slots, you can plan accordingly with a lower risk of tasks overlapping
It’s easier to fill in your week by level of importance and keeping note of current commitments, especially those last minute pop ups
Prevents overloading yourself
While it’s easy to say “Sure, I can squeeze that in somewhere”, then panic later when you realize you over commited yourself
With a planner to glance at, you can see what will fit in your schedule and what will not
Fulfillment
Having a planner, and identifying your goals and daily accomplishments give a sense of fulfillment
What can I use a planner for to be more productive
Planners are very versatile, you can make it your own, to fit your lifestyle
From bills to appointments, planners are your ultimate tool to stayinf organized
Schedule tracking
Keeping your work schedule right on the top of your planner helps figure out what you can commit to
It’s also easier to see when you work and what days can be spent doing larger tasks
Pay schedule
On top of adding my work hours, typically I’ll put what days are payday for bill payments
Bill due dates
Alongside determining when you get paid, keeping track of your due dates keeps you from forgetting a bill
Appointments
Writing in my appointments keeps me on track for when I need to go to the doctor or any other scheduled appointments I commit to
Goals
Using the notes corner of your planner for setting goals for the week can asssit in achieving more than you orginally anticipated
What types of planners are best to use?
Hourly planner
These planners are best for hour-by-hour planning
Usually used by anyone with more than a few appointments a day.
Weekly planner
Probably the most commonly used planner along side the hourly is the weekly planner
This planner is perfect for a basic appointment and other types of important date tracking
Productivity planner
These planners are a bit more in-depth, almost like a positivity planner for keeping track of everything.
From your day to your mind this one has it covered
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