If you’re planner obsessed like me and also happen to like free stuff, check out this free printable planner I created! It includes a daily, weekly, and monthly planner printable to help you stay organized and on top of your task list.
I’ve been in-between planners for a while now. I just can’t seem to find one that has exactly what I’m looking for. For the last few months I’ve essentially been using a lined piece of paper, post-its, and several different coloured highlighters (because of course I colour code all my tasks).
I was getting a little tired of my lined notebook, though it was good to me, and decided to create this super simple printable planner to keep my day organized. Since I love you all, I’m sharing this gift with you – so enjoy! Some additional info is below.
How to Print your FREE Printable Planner
Are you ready to get started and plan your next 30 days? Well, first you have to download your free printable planner!
- Click the button link below and you’ll be directed to the free download page. Input your name and email. You’ll promptly get an email asking you to confirm your email address, which will be followed by a link to the free printables.
- Download the printable as a PDF and open the file in Adobe Reader.
- Click File > Print. Make sure that the “Fit” or “Scale to Fit” option is selected under the print sizing options so that everything fits on one page.
- Print however many copies you need.
- Grab a pen and get started!
Planning Tips for Optimal Productivity
Planning out your day and week can have a really positive impact on your ability to manage your tasks, priorities, and goals.
My day job really keeps me on my toes, so I don’t typically plan my month since things are forever changing (I use my outlook calendar for my 9 to 5). However, I’ve found that outlining a snap shot of my week every Monday morning, and planning out my day in the first 15 minutes when I start my work day really helps keep me on task.
In terms of my side hustle – I find it extremely valuable to plan out my month as it helps with my goal setting exercises.
In the paragraphs below I’ve outlined some tips below to help you optimize the planner so you can reach your goals and cross off all the important task on your to do list.
How to Use your Monthly Planner
Start by writing out the dates and month in the blank spaces provided. Next, think about your focus.
This Month’s Focus should be the main thing you want to accomplish this month. What is your main goal this month? Is it something you can do in 30 days? If not (and that’s ok) what Key Tasks do you need to complete to get you closer?
For example, my goal in the next 90 days is to write a comprehensive social media marketing plan and a business plan. So the next 30 days my focus is going to be market research and creating an outline for my plan.
I also have some standard items I’ll need to attend to – like planning social posts and writing at least 4 blog posts.
How to Use your Weekly Planner
Start your weekly planner by outlining your goals for the week. What can you accomplish in the next 7 days?
- Try to link some of your weekly goals to your Monthly Focus Goal you wrote out in the previous section. This will help keep you on task to completing the monthly goal you set for yourself.
- List your key tasks for the week, and outline any deadlines, appointments, or meetings in the date blocks.
- Don’t forget to think about next week – it’s important to look ahead and understand how the following week might look.
How to Use your Daily Planner
Your daily planner can help you manage your daily tasks and will help keep you from ripping out your hair.
- Start by listing your priorities. What has to get done today?
- List out any appointments or meetings that might pull you away from your commitments. For Instance, do you have 3 hours of meetings today and know that you won’t be able to get a few things done because of that? If that’s the case, move some items to tomorrow. Don’t set yourself up for failure from the get go.
- The reminder and notes section can act as your jot pad if needed.
- List out all the things your need to do today under the Today’s Tasks section
But what if you have more tasks that can fit on the planner?
If you have more tasks than can fit on the planner you might be overcommitted.
Using a daily planner and listing out tasks can help give you clarity on what actually needs to be done. In addition, it can help reduce the overwhelm you might be feeling while trying to rake through your never ending task list.
A few more tips:
- Print enough daily sheets for the week. That way, if you need to move something to tomorrow you already have your planner ready.
- Group similar tasks together so find efficiencies and to stay organized (and colour code if that makes things easier visually).
- Always try to focus on your priority items first so you can make sure they get done.
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