If anyone of my readers met me in real life, you'd be surprised by how much of a train wreck I am; I regularly forget important things to do, make myself late, and double book myself constantly. I've got better over the years, but a lot of the classic organisational methods don't work for me; planners sit unused, and you can't make me remember to fill out calendars regularly.
The method I've had most success with over the past year is making an editable combined day schedule/to do list in the notes on my phone, which seems to work purely because how little effort goes into it. I decided however that it's maybe time to take this into the real world, and sat down one afternoon to whip up a week time planner that suited me - and given I know (hope) I'm not the only disorganized mess out there, decided to share it with everyone else.
In it, I've included the working days of the week, two 'to-do' lists (urgent and normal), and a space for doodling - because what's a planner that doesn't encourage creativity? The layout is minimal enough that you can make of it what you will, and not feel to constrained.
Like to download? You can find it in this drop box folder by clicking the image below - just make sure to credit me if you want to recommend it to others!
Does anyone else struggle with forcing themselves to stay organized? What methods do you use? Let me know in the comments below!
I'm actually the absolute different, over organized person XD still, plans like this are a great way!
ReplyDeleteI'm a bit of an organizational contradiction, I'm never ever late and I can keep track of my plans pretty well but that's only because I try not to have too many activities in one week and I have a good memory. I suck at using diaries and planners and whatnot; the only thing that sort of works is keeping a to do list and calendar on my iPhone because it takes no effort. I might five that week planner a try though, it looks really good!
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