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Hello, friends!
2017 is here, and it’s my year to get organized! I’ve been busy going room by room clearing out the clutter and donating what we don’t need. I want 2017 to be the year of getting organized in other ways too, like managing our schedules better, making more time for family fun, etc. I want to work smarter, not harder in all aspects.
Something that helps to keep me in track – and my goals in check, is writing them down on paper. Not notes on my phone, but in an actual planner. And with my planner (and planning pages) I use Pilot G2 Premium gel roller pens! G2 Premium are America’s Go-2 gel ink pen, and known for their smooth writing and comfortable grip, which makes them great to use for work, too. I write A LOT during the day, notes, filling in my planner, and so much more – so I love that comfort grip!
Today I wanted to share a few tips I have for keeping your planner organized, because goodness knows we all could use some organization, am I right? Plus, keeping a planner is kinda fun – so check out the tips below!
5 Ways to Keep Your Planner Organized for 2017
1 | Choose the right planner. I’ve been a fan of planners forever, and this free printable weekly planning page is my favorite to keep on the fridge, [you can download it free here]. It’s great for broad weekly planning when you’re trying to get an overall view of what’s in store for the week.
2 | Use a different color for each person/topic. Color coding is huge for organizational purposes, it allows your eyes to focus on one item at a time, and with all of the different colors, it’s just flat-out pretty!
3 | It’s all in the pen. The right pens can make a huge difference. G2 Premium are my favorite from Target but they also have the G2 Target Fashion Collection, and G2 Metallics! The G2 metallics are next on my list because I used to LOVE gel pens when I was younger!
4 | Cross out things when they’re completed. I know this seems like a simple tip, but it is very useful. Crossing things off as you complete them will help to highlight the rest of the tasks, appointments, plans you have for the rest of the week. And, it’s super gratifying 🙂
5 | Utilize Stickers. I have some friends that swear by using stickers in their planners. They help to divide the sections (if you’re using a traditional planner) and make certain items really pop out.
Good tips, right? If you have any additional tips – please leave them in the comments section – I’d love to pick up a few more!
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How do YOU keep YOUR planner organized?
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I need to download your printable. I have only just started using a planner and I think I need to buy some of them pens to help me color code my planner so at first glance, I’ll know what is what.
That’s a really lovely planner! I will share this with a friend who was looking for one of these.
I started using a planner last year and looking back, I can’t see how I stayed organized without it. Actually, I didn’t! I’m always on the lookout for a great pen. I was just in Target yesterday. Now I have an excuse to go back sooner than later.
The G2 pen is a great pen to use. Love all the colors to keep track of different stuff. Plus just using the different colors makes it fun.
These are all great ways to keep your planner more organized. It is so much easier to use the different pens for different topics etc. and using stickers is a great way to organize things too.. Crossing out what you have already done is something that helps too. Thanks for sharing the tips and the printable.
I love planning out my week. These pens are so fun and colorful. I think that makes the day a little more fun when you see your tasks in color! 🙂 The printable is fabulous!
I love using a planner. I spent quite a lot of time over the past few weeks goal setting for this year. My planner is a huge part of achieving my goals.
Gel pens are my favorite to use in my planner. I use the different colors for codes. This looks like a great planner. I need to get one still for 2017.
I have the tendency to neglect my planner halfway through the year. Your tips are really useful and will probably keep me motivated to stay on track throughout all of the year!
I picked up a planner again for the first time this new year. And I am doing what you posted here. Using different colors for different actions. Blogging, family, work, events. Loving it!
The different colored pens is such a simple but effective idea. Love it! I am all about the actual, physical planner. My husband uses his phone to keep his schedule. Not me, give me a planner. This one looks great!
I am a huge fan of making lists and ticking them off, it gives me a sense of achievement and certainly keeps me focussed on my goals each day. I will be printing off your weekly planner – for my husband, he’s not so great at keeping track…:-)
I do love crossing things off a list. I’m more of a Post It note girl. I just can’t get into a planner, but I do love my colored pens. I always have a colorful selection, unless my kids steal them, lol.
These are some really great tips. I’ve never been good at keeping a planner but I’ve always wanted to. This seems like a great time to get started!
I love planners and planning! I love using stickers for reminders. I’m a list girl and planners help me list away!
Thanks for sharing these tips! I don’t use a paper organizer, I need to start doing this! Looks so neat!
I have a planner but seldom write on it. However, since I want to get more organized this year, I will be making use of my planner a lot.