Choosing a Planner: For Adults (not in school)

Choosing a planner can be a daunting task. One size doesn’t fit all, and sometimes it takes trial and error to find the appropriate planner for a person’s needs and preferences.

Here are things to consider when buying a planner:

• Is there enough room to write? (Consider a planner that is 8.5x11, or at least 7x9 size.)

• Is the size practical for both writing and carrying? (Like does it fit easily into your purse or briefcase?)

• Is there space for other planning, to-do items, or reminders? (and do you need it to?)

• Is there a page marker or tab to separate each month and draw attention to the current week?

• Is it a dated planner? (I strongly suggest dated to the blank, undated planners.)

Paper planner ideas:

(Image Credit: Global Printed Products)

• Global Printed Products

• Planner Pads

• Start Brands

• Erin Condren

• Plum Paper

• The Happy Planner

I like having a page marker for planners, which can be like a book mark, paperclip, or sticky tab:

• Planner Bookmark

• Sticky Notes

Another option is undated notepads:

• Goldpei

• Sweetzer & Orange

• Lamare

• Season 4 Sparkles

How Can Kanter Coaching Help You?

Coaching can help you:

• Find paper or digital products to help you keep track of your tasks and schedule.

• Learn how to best use a planner or calendar (i.e., breaking tasks into bite sized chunks, backwards planning).

• Figure out what oversight - if any - is needed around the planner or calendar system (i.e., how often will you update it).

• Create systems and routines.

*Disclaimer: I have no affiliation or relationship with the products, companies, or websites included in this article. The links and products shared are my professional opinion and suggestions. Also, I will do my best to catch any dead or out dated links, but apologies in advance if I miss any.