(Part 3) Best calendars, planners & organizers according to redditors

Here you go. It cost $47.

Mmmm, maybe the 2020 At-A-Glance Standard Diary? I mean, you obviously won't get this typography today.

Yes, it's been out for a while. All photos are from rep tour

I purchased this planner and it’s helped me a lot with my day to day stuff and to track things. ❤️

You may want to look for something similar to the At-a-Glance Standard Diary in one of the larger sizes. The page layout looks similar, but I don't think anything is in a true A4 size.

I found I was much more focused working on a whiteboard whenever possible. I got a cheap one for about $15, worked great.
Also web browser plugins that restrict website usage during work time, so I blocked facebook, most of reddit, twitter, things like that from 8am until 1pm and from 2pm until 5pm. Works great.

Also (and people are going to think I work for this company because I'm always advising everyone to try it) I bought this diary and followed their work principles to the letter (outlined in the first 10 or so pages), it's an amazing product:

http://www.amazon.co.uk/Action-Day-Weekly-Planner-2015/dp/9935915026/ref=sr_1_2?ie=UTF8&qid=1427625367&sr=8-2&keywords=week+planner+diary

Use it for everything, not just college stuff.

Edit: Also, make sure you take a number of 10 minute during the day, step outside and just breath some fresh air.
Another - Bananas for energy, not coffee!

Omg, having a binder so I could move pages/remove mistakes/have different types of paper was an absolute must for me! I am new to BuJo and this was my number one requirement when setting up my journal.

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Ok, so! This is the paper I got A5 6-Ring Binder/Planner Refill Paper for Filofax. It was my first time getting it, the paper feels nice but is a little thin (I get some bleeding with Zebra Mildliners). I also got plain white paper for when I want to do sketches (A5 6 Hole Punched Blank Paper for FiloFax). There are a lot of other options on Amazon, these are just the two I've tried. You could also cut down and hole punch things like watercolor paper, brown paper, scrapbook paper, etc to use in your journal! So many options!!!!

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The binder I actually made myself (eventually I'll post pictures of it). But you can buy A5 6-ring binders on Amazon. It looks like Filofax is a pretty good brand, but I've never used them. There are also tons of beautiful page dividers online or YouTube videos for how to make your own.

Amazon still has them for $7

QOTD: I usually use burgundy, orange, brown, cream, soft nude colors mostly, gold, olive/greens and usually work in some soft pinks

I’ve been big on planning/organizing lately and it’s been a huge help!
I have a notebook dedicated to notes and need to knows only. Then I have my weekly planner to keep track of my hours worked/birthdays/special events/etc... And a mail organizer for all paper documents that need to be addressed right away

This has made planning and doing things so much easier

https://www.amazon.co.uk/gp/aw/d/1465057358/ref=mp_s_a_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1485937637&sr=8-1&pi=AC_SX236_SY340_QL65&keywords=taylor+swift+calendar+2017&dpPl=1&dpID=619lMmwBXkL&ref=plSrch

They're also available on the T.S store here

http://store.taylorswift.com/2016-2017-18-Month-LIVE-Calendar.html

If you search "Taylor Swift Calendar" on Amazon you'll also be able to find variations such as a mini calendar. The one linked is the official one but I believe there are other official variations - like the mini one.

Might be this brand one: https://www.amazon.com/dp/B07Q9F29JM/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_apa_i_ExbyDbSGEP271

I get the calendar every year: https://www.amazon.com/Goats-Monthly-Square-Calendar-Animals/dp/146508732X

This looks like it could be promising: https://www.amazon.com/NotePro-Undated-Daily-Planner-Inches/dp/B0006HVGTG

For Light Carry:

• Leatherman Style PS - TSA approved or Leatherman Micra
  
  
• Fenix E12 Flashlight - I believe this is the successor to the EO5
  
  
• Zebra F-301 Pen or Fisher Bullet Space Pen - the stainless wears better in your pocket.
  
  
• Moleskin Volant Notebook
  
  
• SOG Flash I - if you can swing the extra $10 or get the cheaper pen, I HIGHLY recommend this knife as a very minimal yet practical knife. I've sort of chunked the rest and this one is with me all the time. Also very public-friendly size.
  
  

I literally just bought a planner on Amazon two days ago... really kicking myself. I got this one which I think has a lot of the same features without being so cute. :( It just shipped so can't confirm.

Budget?


Audio Technica ath-m50x headphones. Music is key to graphic design.

Wacom Intuos tablet if they dont have one already.


IPS Monitor (if they need a new one)


Datacolor Spyder4PRO Display Calibration System





An awesome desk light like this

Cool little desk calendar

Haven't seen one that fits that exactly...[this one perhaps.](
http://www.amazon.com/NotePro-Undated-Daily-Planner-Inches/dp/B0006HVGTG) But for bullet journaling I like a bit more free-form, blank slate type of thing like any of these:
http://www.rustico.com/store/journals/notebooks/navigator-leather-notebook
http://store.bulletjournal.com/
https://www.etsy.com/listing/216957008/monthly-bullet-journal-set-of-3

No I mean like the ones you hang up year round... that say “342 days til christmas” ... you said you wanted an advent calendar you could use year round.


https://www.yourwdwstore.net/Disney-Christmas-Countdown-Calendar--Victorian-Mickey-Minnie_p_20546.html


https://www.amazon.com/Countdown-Christmas-Calendar-Day-at-Time/dp/B07W7JJ4QG/ref=mp_s_a_1_1?keywords=365+christmas+countdown&qid=1573262720&sr=8-1

I ask for one of these every Christmas. https://www.amazon.com/Ban-do-2019-2020-Medium-Planner-Monthly/dp/B07PVPJG5W

It's a planner, but I use it as a journal so I can write what I do each day or how I feel. It keeps the date for you and I was able to recently go back 2 years to see what I did on Fourth of July, because I couldn't remember. I used it to write down my babies milestones and there is some lined paper if I need to write something long out. All the illustrators are women and they have fun stickers in the front. It's been a game changer for me now that the time flies by so much faster with kids.

I have an action day planner. I like it because it has room to write down your goals and it's designed to help you get things done. There's even enough room to write things like grocery lists and any other random notes you might need.

The file folders on my list would help me organize my desk.

When cleaning, try to stick to one room before moving on to to the next. It really helps you get it done faster and more efficiently.

• Nite Ize S-Biner, Size 3
  
• Incipio Silicrylic Case for Samsung Galaxy S3
  
• DIY 550 Paracord Bracelet
  
• Timex Weekender
  
• Unbranded Leather Cardholder (mine arrived unstamped)
  
• Y&G Stainless Steel Money Clip
  
• Fisher Bullet Space Pen, Matte Black
  
• Generic Multi-tool Card (I got mine for free from a daily deal website)
  
• Moleskine Volant Notebook
  
• Generic Lip Balm (free swag from a Samsung booth, just removed the sticker)
  
• Prescription Ray-Ban Glasses
  
• Ray-Ban Wayfarer Sunglasses, Polarized (they were a gift so not sure of exact model)
  
• Samsung Galaxy S Earbuds (came with phone)

links to everything pictured cus they are friggen cute and functional:

folders:
Initial heart 4 Colored Expanding... https://www.amazon.com/dp/B07DHCN4QC?ref=ppx_pop_mob_ap_share

notebooks: https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B07PQG9DGH/ref=ppx_yo_dt_b_asin_title_o00_s00?ie=UTF8&psc=1

planner: https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B07RLR8XXG/ref=ppx_yo_dt_b_asin_title_o00_s00?ie=UTF8&psc=1

the stickers came with the folders!

Action Day Planner this one combined with the uniball multi pen this pen help keep me organized fairly well.

Moar

That's what I was thinking, it seemed to be going way too fast. I used the black cartridge that came with the pen and it lasted a good while, somewhere around 3 to 4 pages.

Is it possibly because of the gold specks in the Emerald of Chivor? I'm very new to the FP game, so I'm entirely inexperienced beyond what I see on this sub.

What I'm writing on is this brand of paper, but in a standard legal pad format (just what I had on hand, I'm going to be purchasing quality paper soon).

I have never been successful with an budgeting app or site. I do a lot better writing all my monthly expenses and purchases down in a budgeting book. Here is the link of the I get from Amazon.

https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B001C864KE/ref=oh_aui_detailpage_o05_s00?ie=UTF8&psc=1

If you have Microsoft office or different version, you can use Microsoft Excel and they have various budgeting templates you can use. You'll most likely have to change the categories to your own though

I've been doing mine in a regular notebook as I just write out bills and what I need to save. I track my spending in a iPhone app called HomeBudget.

But this coming paycheck I'll be paying off my CC (💃🏾💃🏾💃🏾) so Ill be resetting that app and probably switching up my budget/tracking method. I've been looking at buying this to aid me.

Adams Home Office Budget Book, Weekly/Monthly Format, 10 x 7 Inches, White (AFR31) https://www.amazon.com/dp/B001C864KE/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_api_93aVBbFT68CRF

Good luck

Thanks for the congrats and the informative comment. Some things I'll definitely take into consideration or haven't thought of yet:

• "Bring the most basic of lunches on day 1."
  
• I'm working the second shift (6pm-4am) so "lunch" might not necessarily apply, but considering the potential awkwardness of eating around this time, I think this advice is huge.
  
  
• "Come bearing a blank, voided check to sign up for direct deposit."
  
• This is something I always forgot in past jobs. And since I didn't do it on the first day, I kept putting it off until it just never got done.
  
  
• "Don't immediately make friends."
  
• Without the context this may seem like weird advice, but I can definitely appreciate this. Especially your, "People who get to friendly - who try to set the tone of the office for you may just be looking for a crony." Underrated advice here.
  
  
• "...ask your boss if you can shadow someone in the department for a bit. They will either give you something else to do, or point you to a trainer."
  
• Shows initiative too. I hadn't considered this.
  
  
• "Take copious notes... specifically named project planner notebooks"
  
• Like this? It's only $5.49 too.
  
  If you don't mind sharing, how'd you get out of the situation where you corrected your boss's boss? Was your immediate boss also disappointed?