With all of the fabulous paper planners on the market, it’s hard to decide on only one. So why not have multiples?? If you’ve decided to purchase yet another paper planner but have no idea what to do with it. Consider one of these unique ways to use another paper planner. (Don’t forget to read my previous post on 10 ways a paper planner can increase your productivity.)
Meal Planner
Use a separate planner as a meal planner or to meal prep. This tool can help you save money and time by knowing exactly what you’re going to prepare. You will be able to shop for your items better and healthier. You can prepare and plan your meals ahead of time.
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For the fashionista, use a designated planner to plan and keep track of your wardrobe. Heaven forbid you wear the same outfit on two different occasions to the same place. Having a designated planner will make planning your wardrobe and accessories easier to organize and plan.
Gratitude Journal
No matter what your situation is, you have so much to be grateful for. Take a few minutes each day to write in your gratitude journal.
Workout Planner / Weight Management
Are you #readytobeanafterpicture? Use a planner to keep track of your workout plans, daily steps, calorie intake, and your progress. Be creative with yourself. Don’t forget to take advantage and celebrate the small wins.
Baby Schedule
As a new mom, I found using a separate planner to keep track of my baby’s feedings, BMs, weight gain, and sleep. It was very useful and I loved taking it to the pediatrician’s office. I was able to answer questions asked by the doctor. I was great to not have to rely on my sleep deprived memory.
Homework Organizer
Are you a college student or a parent of a school ages child (or both)? Use a planner to schedule homework, special projects, and study sessions. Never miss an assignment or not being able to designate time to prepare for an exam.
Social Media Scheduled / Editoral Calendar
In addition to using the much productive scheduler Coschedule, I love being able to draft my social media, blog, and YouTube ideas in my planner. I can quickly jot down my ideas when I’m on the train, in a waiting room, or at a restaurant waiting on my lunch.
What is your paper planner of choice? Do you prefer a A4, A5, pocket, or personal planner. I will be launching my own planner for 2023. Stay tuned for details.
I hope you found these tips on additional ways to use a paper planner useful. Please feel free to leave any comments, questions, or suggestions. I would love to hear how you use your various planners.
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WOW, you’re super organized! such an inspiration <3
Thanks for stopping by. If I don’t write it down, it doesn’t get done. My planner goes everywhere with me.
I love using a planner it keeps me organize. I know at a glance what my kids schedule is for the week or month as well as my hubby’s.
Yes, it’s great to be able to see it all written down in one location.
I have really gotten into paper planners again. Tried everything on phone or computer but there is something about having it on paper and having it with me that I really enjoy.
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I agree. I can not rely on a digital calendar. I need to see it. Plus I’m always afraid I would accidentally delete something. You can’t accidentally delete something in pen and ink.
I love this! I can’t believe how everyone online seems to be so creative. Thanks for sharing! I have so many notebooks at home. Now I know what to do with them 🙂
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You’re very welcome. Thanks for stopping by.
Great ideas. I have sooo many notebooks on the go. Each for a different purpose. I’d be lost without them.
Thanks for stopping by. I’m lost without my planners and notebooks.
Great tips! I haven’t used a planner since college but I love them!
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Thanks for stopping by. Don’t be afraid of paper. Come back to the paper planner community. LOL
Oh my gosh, I am so with you on all of this! I already use my paper planner to do many of things you talk about here. It took me a long time to find a paper planner that is formatted exactly how I want it to be, but I finally did and it’s amazing! My favorite is the Passion Planner. It’s so good!
Thanks for the comment. I will have to check out the Passion Planner. I’ve never heard of it.
wow. you might be the most organized person i’ve laid eyes on. amazing. i do my best but nothing like this! thanks for the suggestions (:
It’s a work in progress. And if I don’t write it down, it doesn’t get done. I WILL forget. LOL
Those are all great ideas. Thanks for those tips! I love my paper planner!
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I absolutely love my planner, and I actually do a few of these! Definitely keeps me organized and on top of everything!
Thanks for sharing and stopping by.
And to think planners used to only be for school work.
Lol, you are so right! We use them for so much more now.
We’ve come a long way!
There are so many great ideas for organizing via planners. They’re definitely not just for decoration!
Yes indeed. We can use them for so many purposes. Thanks for stopping by.