How to Plan Your Day

It's been a while.

I love my planner and use it every day, but between work, a special needs kid, and just life, I don't blog about it enough.

But I should because...

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...I know sometimes I'm befuddled by what to write down, so you probably are, too. A blank planner page is intimidating.

What to write? Do the unimportant things belong on today's plan? Does the page need to be perfect?

So here are my answers.

Write what helps you. 

If you MUST check off everything, be realistic. But if you just need an outline of your day, do that.

In my picture, I note actual appointments (with a :00 for on the hour) AND want to do times (like WORK or cleaning for the maid).

Unimportant things matter...if you would forget.

I won't forget to brush my teeth or take my meds. So those unimportant things won't go on my planner. But I leave the notes area on the bottom to remind me to do my am and pm routine and to remind me what the kids have for homework.

Finally, perfection is NOT the goal.

Your planner is for you. Don't worry about having a perfect handwriting or plan. Make it your own, but remember that your planner is a tool, not a novel. Use it appropriately.

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