(Part 3) Best planners, refills & covers according to redditors
We found 231 Reddit comments discussing the best planners, refills & covers. We ranked the 165 resulting products by number of redditors who mentioned them. Here are the products ranked 41-60. You can also go back to the previous section.
Something like this. Just a personal planner for keeping track of all the stuff you need to do.
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I've done the same thing as a single female who is bored in her career by this point. I got a Cleverfox planner, and I also subscribed to Happify which has various tracks. I chose some goal setting tracks that helped me build short and long term goals. The shortest personal goals I have are weekly goals, which makes it less stressful than daily goals (which the panda planner advocates). I highly recommend both Cleverfox planner and Happify. I'm sure others have found what works for them, so please do chime in.
I've had a few people that quit working and struggled with habits since everything was anchored around their workday. They used Fabulous successfully to maintain structure in the day. I haven't had as much luck with Fabulous as I tend to keep few habits (other than going to work). But I love having goals, a pinterest vision board, etc. I also picked up my musical hobbies from when I actually had time in my younger years. I'm really enjoying learning to play a new instrument at 29. I still want to get back into art and pick up kick boxing. Usually people reinvent themselves and re-align to find purpose ever decade (20, 30, 40, 50, etc.), pick up a marathon, etc.
It was not an easy journey to get here though. About a month ago, I was in a depressive work rut with a crappy new boss, unchallenging work, no room for advancement, etc. People on here were telling me to get a therapist. But, I realized that this crappy work life was a great opportunity to focus on myself for once. The pay is decent and so were the hours. It's incredibly difficult to derive all your identity and fulfillment with work, since it's not something that is a constant or stable.
Edit: Adding links to mentioned products...
Cleverfox planner: https://www.amazon.com/Clever-Fox-Planner-Organizer-Productivity/dp/B079GXFR7S
I also bought colorful markers to use on it bc I'm visual...
Happify (motivation and goal setting tracks) https://happify.com/
Fabulous (build habits): https://blog.thefabulous.co/
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Not a card case like u/amandamarafko 's, but if you're ever in need of a planner ;)
Yeah there’s no way I could’ve started without a pre stenciled one I was so unorganized a year ago I wouldn’t even know where to stat
I got it on Amazon and it was one of the best purchases I’ve ever made in my life!
So everyday I write down everything I want to get done and check off what I completed. For me it’s:
Yoga every single day, whether it’s 7 minutes or 60. Just to build the habit I make sure to get on my mat. I follow Yoga with Adrienne on YouTube and practice at home to save money!
Do skincare routine (cleanser, serum, moisturizer, spf in the day)
Crest whitening strips (only for this month)
Take my vitamins
Spend 15 minutes tidying up
Listen to an educational podcast or audiobook (I also have comedy podcasts I like but shoot to listen to an educational one daily)
Plan my meals for the following week by Thursday of the week prior (even if it’s just acknowledging scheduled dinner plans, it’s not always meal prepped)
I also write my spending goal for the day. Currently I’m on a week of “no spend days” because I’m extra budgeting after overspending but sometimes it’s 20 or 40 or whatever is feasible for me (weekly budget divided by 7 usually works for me).
So I write all these things down and put smiley faces next to the things I complete. I tried writing them on a whiteboard, in a normal notebook and to-do list apps but none of it motivated me until I bought this planner from amazon:
Simple Elephant Planner - Best Daily & Weekly Agenda to Achieve Your Goals & Live Happier - Gratitude Journal, Mindmap & Vision Board - Undated - Lasts 1 Year w/Bonus eBooks & Stickers (Pink) https://www.amazon.com/dp/B07DQP1V7Q/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_api_i_q-qYCbG7A98T9
I think because it’s pretty and flexible, it made me want to use it! This notebook also has an area for weekly reflection under “successes” and “challenges” so for example my challenge this week is that twice, instead of doing morning yoga I put if off till the evening and didn’t get as much as I wanted out of out. While I probably won’t flip back to this weeks page, writing it down made me acknowledge it and I’ll likely keep it in mind moving forward. In terms of being held accountable with the planner: at first I just didn’t want to not get a smiley next to one of my tasks so would make myself do everything even if it was half-assing it (I’ve done 3 minute yoga practices before and still counted it lol) but eventually my daily structure became second nature and now enjoy having structure. It’s weird- at first it seems like a burden to have another to-do list after work but then becomes a source of pride!
I also have my household supplies and groceries on auto-order on Amazon subscribe & save and Amazon fresh and have automatic deposits into savings / 401k / bills so that’s all taken care of too.
Hope this helps!!
Hobonichi weeks! https://www.amazon.com/Hobonichi-Techo-Weeks-Japanese-Wallet-Size/dp/B07DK9T8RN
Though the Hobonichi has other sizes (Original and Cousin. The weeks is the smallest.
https://www.amazon.ca/dp/B0798864H2/ref=twister_B07BSH8HHT?_encoding=UTF8&psc=1
The ones I've found to be the best that worked for me are ones that have sections for how my brain sorts tasks. I need something that will show me monthly what is coming up, and weekly to write down daily or more detailed tasks.
The one I used through nursing school was Live Whale Planner. it's 12 months and undated, so you can write the days/dates in yourself and you're not limited to when planners are released (like school year months or only January). The weekly section of this planner has time scheduled format, so that helped me plan when the task would get done and what classes or appointments I had scheduled and needed to work around.
I got some stick on tabs from amazon for the months and weekly sections so I could flip through more easily. I also added 2 additional ribbons to bookmark monthly, weekly sections.
planner
leather calendar tabs
I've been trying to find a black journal with a dot grid in the same size... There's definitely a need for more variety in black paper products.
I found this which you could just stick in a mini binder that are pretty easy to find.
A5 Planner Refill, A5 Planner Inserts, 6 Ring Binder Refill, Black Paper, A5 5.59'' x 8.27'' https://www.amazon.com/dp/B07BS8LKKP/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_apa_i_xNVpDb9FCQZVQ
Or if you're ok with a different size/ binding
Pentalic Traveler Pocket Journal Sketch, 6 x 4, Black Cover with Black Paper https://www.amazon.com/dp/B00VYDJ3Q4/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_apa_i_WOVpDb2FQQZZ1
Thank you!! I used one of the little books from this set: https://www.amazon.com/Ideas-Happy-Planner-Sticker-Value/dp/B07C5DJ4KN
Driven to Distraction is a great book! I also like the YouTube channel How to ADHD.
My psychologist recommended that I get an hourly appointment planner and write everything that happens every hour, every day in them, but I also use it for noting deadlines, tasks, and commitments I schedule with others. This thing has made my life a lot more composed.
I'm on Adderall, and adjusting to it has been pretty rough. Make sure you take care of your body! A common side effect is not having an appetite, so if you experience that side effect make sure you treat eating as "putting fuel in the tank."
Also, CBT has been amazing for my anxiety.
Good luck! <3
a friend of mine got the Cossac Planner and she loves it!
https://www.amazon.ca/dp/B07CQ7K22H/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_api_i_HOVyCbRMX8C2N
It has blank monthly, weekly, and daily outlines so that you can start it whenever and choose the days you want in it. Have a day off and doing nothing? Just don’t make a daily spread for that one! Going on vacation for a week? Don’t need a weekly spread! It’s also got some nice space between sections to doodle, I think. :)
Yep. We use this for our manager log: https://www.amazon.com/AT-GLANCE-Standard-Reminder-SD38913/dp/B07CZKTWB9 basically the paper version. Even easier and the managers have actually used it every day without a hitch!
There's no big secret to time management.
Get a scheduler, I use:
https://www.amazon.com/Hobonichi-Techo-Original-Japanese-Start/dp/B07DKK97S5/ref=pd_sbs_229_6?_encoding=UTF8&amp;pd_rd_i=B07DKK97S5&amp;pd_rd_r=07129e63-c63f-11e8-bdd2-ed97883d7346&amp;pd_rd_w=fTY7P&amp;pd_rd_wg=6ptzr&amp;pf_rd_i=desktop-dp-sims&amp;pf_rd_m=ATVPDKIKX0DER&amp;pf_rd_p=0bb14103-7f67-4c21-9b0b-31f42dc047e7&amp;pf_rd_r=G932JQFBMS5QK1MN1EYG&amp;pf_rd_s=desktop-dp-sims&amp;pf_rd_t=40701&amp;psc=1&amp;refRID=G932JQFBMS5QK1MN1EYG
I like the layout, it works well for my personally busy schedule.
After that you need to fill in your time commitments and the study time you need. No open ended plans!
"Fluids 2 HW 5:00p to 6:00", not "Fluids 2 HW 5:00p to whenever I'm done"
Also, using the "what 20% of work yeilds 80% of results" approach will help you make the most of the time you set aside.
I have an obsession with finding the perfect planner and my wife is sick of it. I’ve had this one I really like for the past few months. I use it more-so to track big events and to keep my to-do lists in. But I just recently got into using google calendars to do time blocking and track/schedule appointments for work.
I've really enjoyed the Next Level Daily Planner. It has a productivity/journaling feel to it. Any includes habits.
Next Level Daily Planner - Best Daily Action Planner with Habit Tracker, Gratitude Journal & Agenda to Achieve Goals, Improve Productivity, Happiness https://www.amazon.com/dp/B07CMJ2WRV/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_apap_YVvVGr9CkkTKE
It's very versatile and helps me prioritize.
I started journaling on my own after my dog/best friend passed away (11.26.18) and I got diagnosed with ptsd and severe mdd and had to start taking anti depressants.
I bought this one from amazon:
Molonbutterfly Leather Journal, Handmade Refillable Travelers Notebook as Daily Diary or Life Planner for Men or Women, with 3 Writing Notepads/Pocket Size/Glossy Black https://www.amazon.com/dp/B07CTF4GNG/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_api_i_qwjBDb30TFBTN
(If links aren’t allowed I can remove it and I apologize!)
I like the travelers passport size as it’s small enough to fit in my sling bag and large enough for me to write comfortably. You can get other sizes too, some larger or thinner, etc.
It comes with 3 separate journals (one lined, one blank and one graph squares.) you can buy refills for 7-8 bucks for a pack of 3.
(I get 3 blank ones as refills as I don’t like the lines or the graph squares. ) Super easy to refill too as what holds them in place is a rubber band type thing.
The individual journals are filled with enough pages to write a good amount but also keep the journal in its entirety not too bulky.
You can also get other inserts like a month or weekly calendar journal or a zip pouch type insert journal or something.
(I bought a monthly one but I don’t do anything so mines always blank :( ... aside from my weekly therapy appointment... )
I enjoy the separate journals as it helps me keep my thoughts organized.
I have a journal dedicated to write to my dog, track depression / antidepressant notes, and notes/insightful stuff my therapist says that I will forget if I don’t write them down.
So far I still feel hopeless without my dog, but I can see that from my notes I have been have been better at taking my medication consistently and I have been having less panic attacks.
Hopefully this helps, and I hope you find a good journal!
A little pricy, but I use this
Day-Timer 2019 Daily Planner Refill, 3-1/2" x 6-1/2", Pocket Size 2, Two Pages Per Day, Classic (87010) https://www.amazon.com/dp/B07CZ9K2B4/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_api_i_E17uCb125CVKV
Day-Timer Aviator Distressed Leather Organizer Starter Set, Open Style, Holds 3.5 x 6.5 Inch Pages, Dark Tan (D88844) https://www.amazon.com/dp/B00007LOZC/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_api_i_q27uCbG9RAFC3
Not sure if this fits all of your needs, but Five Star has some pretty good planners, no times down the side though in case you liked that.
https://www.amazon.com/Five-Star-2018-2019-Academic-Customizable/dp/B07989WC2J/ref=sr_1_2?ie=UTF8&amp;qid=1536292293&amp;sr=8-2&amp;keywords=fivestar+planner
https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B0798QC2XY/ref=s9_dcacsd_dcoop_bw_c_x_1_w