Ever wondered how people are successful using more than one planner? Learn how I’m doing it for inspiration.
Is it possible to be successful using more than one planner?
My answer is an enthusiastic YES!
I’ve been using two planners for the past years and I love it.
Until 2017, I used only a:
- colorful vertical Erin Condren LifePlanner
- neutral hourly Erin Condren LifePlanner
But something happened on October 28 and 29, 2017…
I attended the very first PlannerCon Europe.
There, not only I had the chance to look and feel other brands, but it opened my mind to other possibilities.
Making a long story short, in 2018, I’ll use multiple planners and today, I’m here to show you how I’ll do it!
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Why I have multiple planners
Planners are for planning.
That we all know already.
But one thing we sometimes forget is that planning goes beyond writing tasks.
Other different uses for planners are, for example:
- tracking goals
- keeping memories
- organizing projects
- journaling
And this is just to name a few.
Because at the end of the day, the planner is yours and you do what you want with it.
Below, I’ll share how to be successful using more than one planner in 2018.
Please, don’t hesitate to ask questions in the comments below.
Quo Vadis
One of the discoveries I made during PlannerCon Europe was Quo Vadis.
They offer a wide variety of planners shipping from Europe (= no customs taxes).
The model I got is a Habana Business Prestige.
A few of its features I fell in love with are:
- pocket size: this one I can take with me anywhere.
- numbered weeks: so much easier for someone hosting a 52-week challenge!
- conversion table: most of my workouts are given in pounds, not kilos.
- world map: with clients spread all over the world, I don’t need to be online to check the time where they live.
- extra notes insert: just in case I need to write something down other than an appointment.
Filofax
Before continuing, let me tell you I thought I had found planner peace before PlannerCon Europe.
Adding new planners to my structure wasn’t the idea.
In fact, when I got my Filofax notebook (yep, another amazing gift), I didn’t even look further around their booth.
A couple days later, however, when visiting their website, I found this gorgeous special edition Saffiano Rose Gold.
Then and there I decided it was going to be my tracking planner for 2018.
How to use multiple planners to boost your efficiency. #coaching #MindfulPlanning Click To TweetHobonichi Techo
I was disappointed with myself when I discovered Hobonichi Techo.
There was such a beautiful Japanese planner and I had never heard of it before.
While they weren’t selling anything at the event, one of their covers stole my heart.
After attending Teresa Hall’s workshop or Art Journal, I knew exactly what to do.
Erin Condren LifePlanner vertical
No change in the way I’ll use my colorful vertical Erin Condren LifePlanner next year.
It remains my functional planner for everyday tasks.
While I changed my color coding a bit last month, it stays pretty much business as usual.
Erin Condren LifePlanner hourly
Another one that won’t see any changes is my neutral hourly Erin Condren LifePlanner.
While using the exact same color coding I apply to my vertical one, I use the hourly to schedule meetings, events, calls, and appointments.
I also use it for writing down activities as I complete them. But it isn’t something I always do.
How to add multiple planners to your structure to be successful. #coaching #MindfulPlanning Click To TweetErin Condren Deluxe Monthly Planner
I had a hard time deciding which covers I was going to pick for my 2018 vertical and hourly planners.
At the end, I opted out the “in bloom” one.
But when I saw it IRL at PlannerCon Europe, I realized I “needed”.
Since I hadn’t tried the Deluxe Monthly Planner yet, it was an easy choice.
It’ll be my business planner.
Erin Condren hardbound LifePlanner horizontal
I haven’t had an Erin Condren LifePlanner with horizontal layout since my very first one.
I waited years until she created it, but I ended up finding the vertical easier to use.
As the hardbound was something new, I decided to give the mix a try.
It’ll be my CrossFit workout tracker. The one I’ll have with me when I go training.
Poor “cherry blossom” cover…
Different uses for planners
As you can see, there are various approaches to planners.
Each one of my planners deserves a blog post itself. There’s a lot more about them I didn’t mention for the sake of keeping this article concise.
If you want to check my progress, don’t hesitate to follow me on my planning Instagram handle.
And do use the comments below for your questions. I’d love to hear from you!
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You can read everything about the challenge here.
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After signing up, you’ll be invited to join my closed Facebook group.
On the group, I’ll share daily prompts during the 52-Week Challenge For A More Productive You.
I’ll guide you through a brand-new topic each week.
From Monday through Friday, you’ll learn how you can use Mindful Planning™ to:
- Become more efficient
- Save time
- Manage stress
- Achieve your goals
You can start the 52-Week Challenge For A More Productive You at any moment of the year.
And you choose whether to follow every single week or to focus on your personal pain points.
If you miss anything, you can always refer to older posts for catch-up or review.
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See you at the challenge
The method I apply to the challenge is exactly the same one I use with my clients: Mindful Planning™.
It’s a 5-step method you can use to all aspects of your life become more productive one day at a time without added stress.
Come and join the 52-Week Challenge For A More Productive You today.
I’m looking forward guiding you towards a successful year and beyond!
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