
Instead, you can write in your own dates and use the blank spaces to focus on the time periods that need the most planning and leave out the guilt of wasted, unused pages. You could also consider using an undated refillable planner like our Open Dated Planner, which does not dedicate spaces to specific days or months. This yearly planner breaks down a set year into monthly and/or weekly pages for planning. The most common type of custom planner is the annual planner. It is important to choose the right planner to match the way you want to break down your goals. Using the method of focusing on smaller pieces of the plan, you will find yourself making progress overall and the positive reinforcement will energize and encourage you to complete the bigger goal. It is particularly effective when working from home or on a hybrid schedule to create balance and discipline and avoid work fatigue. You should use a planner because it allows you to turn a large goal or long timeline into a series of smaller subtasks or short milestones that are easier to achieve.

Planning can seem tedious or overwhelming at times, however, there is no need to be reluctant. You can use a planner as a time management tool to organize and remind you of your most important daily tasks and have a clear picture of how to reach long-term goals.

We collaborated for months on end with Smitten on Paper, an expert brand on personalized luxury stationery, to create a line of planners to do just that. We asked ourselves the same question and concluded that the best way to organize everything, from a new style launch to drinking more water, is to write down a plan.

Along with losing weight, eating right, or practicing mindfulness, your New Year’s resolution might include a commitment to being more organized.
