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The *Perfect* Weekly Planner?
Andy Welfle | Dec 12 2007
Friends, For most of my adult life (well, high school and beyond), I have been on the search for the perfect weekly planner. For a while, I was convinced that I found it in the mid-sized Gallery Leather weekly planner, but as I switched jobs, and realized that I need to keep an active to-do list for myself, I've realized that it doesn't do for me what I want it to. See, I've tried and tried and TRIED to computerize my planner and to-do list. I have a Mac at home and at work, and I love them! I even love Apple's software (especially the Leopard OS X upgrade) iCal and the Mail app. But I have found that as I start out updating it diligently, I just fall out of the habit of using it if it is on the computer. I also love the Google Calendar interface, but I run into the same thing. I just need paper. Here's where I need your help -- below is a list of requirements. Do you use a planner fitting these criteria? Are you looking for the same thing I am? • Needs to be in the 5.5" x 8.5" range -- slightly bigger or smaller is all right. • The week has to fit onto one page or one spread. • There cannot be markers on the day for hours. My day doesn't start at 8 and end at 5, so don't fence me in! • I would really like some extra space on each page or spread to make notes or to-do lists. • It has to have simple styling -- one simple color or design. None of this "180 Great Views of Ireland's Splendor" kinda stuff. • I need a bookmarker or tabs to indicate where I am in the book, so I can easily turn to the right page. • No spiral-binding. Yes, I know that makes it lay flat easier, but I'm left handed. That binding hurts. Plus, I like to feel like what I'm writing in is a book. Sound picky? Well, it is. You looking for the same thing I am? Or do you have any suggestions? Anything a must in your weekly planner? Please, share! 61 Comments
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 Planner PadSubmitted by MacMacGa on December 14, 2007 - 9:33am.
Although it does not meet all your requirements, the Planner Pad by Planner Pads, Company does offer the ability to funnel activities from weekly lists of activities to daily TO-DOs to appointments. I know you don't want to be hemmed in to hour marks but it can be used as to-do also. It comes with a CD on how to use the features. One week in on two pages. I have used one when I had multiple projects when working full-time. It comes in various sizes. I use the personal size, 6.75 x 8.5. It does have earmarks to cut off for ease in getting to a page. Yes it has a small spiral binder but it doesn't bother me as a left-handed person. Check it out at plannerpad.com. I have no interest in the company. » POSTED IN:
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