How To Effectively Use Day Planners

When I was a young man I was told in no specific terms and without my feelings being considered, “the worst pencil and paper is better than the best memory”. Tha got my attention then and I still believe in that principle now. Franklin Day Planners got their name from the famous Benjamin Franklin because he was an organized man who kept a small notebook where he used to list down all the things that he needs to accomplish. People who always have a lot of things to do should purchase one. However, buying a day planner does not mean you will turn from a completely disorganized mess into one systematic individual instantly. You still need to maximize the features of your planner. Here are some things that you need to know to effectively use a day planner.

·    Go for the size that will suit you the best. If you are the type of person who carries a huge bag in which you can bring just about anything, then a large planner would probably be best for you so that it will not be lost inside your big bag. If you only carry a small bag or if you just do not want it to be too bulky, then a small planner would be fine.

·    Use different colors to organize your planner. You can use categorize your activities into different topics such as “work,” “home,” health,” or “money.” It is up to you. And you can use a different color for each category.

·    Choose a day planner that has different views such as a daily view, weekly view, or monthly view. If you have a lot of things to do everyday, daily view is a must. Monthly view is a must. A planner without a monthly view is not effective.

·    Some planners have bookmarks to mark the page on the current date. But if your planner does not have a bookmark, you can make your own. Make sure that you attach it to your planner to keep it from falling.

·    It is very important to list down all the things that you need to do in one day and set a deadline for each. Stick to the deadline. When you look back on the previous days, you will observe how much (or how little) you have accomplished and it will boost your confidence in doing things or it will encourage you to be more efficient next time.