If you don’t own a planner already, it’s time to get your life (literally). For any person on the go, from a business owner to a new mother, a planner is essential to keeping all of life’s duties in order. For those of you who have tried digital planners to no avail, we’ve compiled a list of the top paper planners that the world’s most organized people swear by.
5. Erin Condren
Why We Love It: The Erin Condren LifePlanner has it all. It’s well-organized layout allows users to plan ahead with various layouts, from month-to-month all the way down to hour-to-hour. Their intricately designed planners are also highly customizable so that everyday of planning is both fun and functional.
Best For: The LifePlanner is best for teachers, giving them the perfect layout to plan out an entire academic year. Plus, the inspirational quotes that grace the front covers are the perfect daily motivation!
4. DIY Planner
Why We Love It: For the meticulous organizer who enjoys planning on their own terms, a customizable notebook is the method for you. Such notebooks at the TUL Custom Note-taking system allow you to rearrange pages or add in different templates to create variety that it suited perfectly for any busy body’s insane schedule.
Best For: This organizational method is best for the entrepreneur or CEO who likes to take charge of everything, including organizing their own busy lives. If your life in the fast lane takes a quick turn in a new direction, your planner can adjust with ease. Plus, it allows you to keep the same planner for as long as you’d like!
3. Emiley Ley Simplified Planner
Why We Love It: The Simplified Planner has more than enough planning space for even the busiest woman. This planner is minimalistic yet highly functional, giving each day its own page for owners to organize their schedule as well as jot down every important thought they need to remember. The planner also breaks down each day by hour so that users can set a timeline of exactly what time they need to get the job done.
Best For: Emiley Ley’s Simplified Planner is perfect for the busy woman managing a career or a family (or even both!). With ample space and an hourly breakdown for each day, this planner will force busy users, from bloggers to social media mangers, to be efficient and accountable for their use of time daily.
2. Day Designer for Target – Best for mothers on the go
Why We Love It: The Day Designer is both stylish and functional, allowing for a seamless method of keeping all of life’s responsibilities in order. This planner has a simple yet meticulous layout that includes ample room to layout weekly and daily checklists. Use this planner to schedule out mommy duties as well as setting aside down time.
Best For: This planner is best for mommy’s on the go who need a little help keeping track of everything. The planner has enough space for grocery lists, business to-do lists, and is even perfect for scheduling some mommy ‘me’ time on the weekend.
1. Day Designer
Why We Love It: ‘The Day Designer’ is the #1 editor’s choice here at Harper Loren. Besides the beautiful cover art that graces every edition, this planner is designed to help you stay organized and goal oriented for the long run. The Day Designer keeps you constantly thinking ahead with a guided framework that helps you accomplish intentional living. It’s not solely focused on daily to do lists; it also encourages goal setting, creating a plan, and taking action toward accomplishing them daily. With the right mindset and dedication to a more organized life, this planner will have your days as perfectly designed as your favorite stiletto heels.
Best For: The Day Designer is best used for business related tasks. Whether you are a business owner, an entrepreneur or a jack of all trades, this planner includes the key details to keep all of your professional tasks in order.