Tips to use your 2026 planner

Tips to use your 2026 planner Pick a planning time Set a reminder to plan at the same time each day so it becomes routine. Morning planners can map the day ahead, set priorities and check appointments. Night planners can prep tomorrow by brain dumping then write to-dos, and reset their mind. Choose the time that fits your lifestyle, because consistency is what makes it work. Bookmark the basics Mark your current week so you can jump straight to today without flipping. Bookmark your monthly pages to quickly check key dates and deadlines. Use a tab for notes so you always have a place to unload thoughts. Our Snap-in Planner Bookmarks will help you with this! Bonus Tip Stick to 3-5 tabs so your planner is organised, not overwhelming. ...or use sticky notes to flag your key pages Brain Dump First Before you open your weekly spread, empty everything out of your head first. Write down every task, thought, reminder, and worry with no order, no pressure. Feeling pretty low energy Organise bday present Follow up invoice Meal plan for the week Text Mum back Return library books Clean out car Find missing lunch box lid Gym this week?? Email school back about excursion Once it's all on paper, choose what actually fits into your week. Grab your favourite notebook This clears mental clutter so you're not planning from overwhelm. Go-To Task List Ever have 10 mins spare, and no idea what to do with it? MINI checklists Cleaning Beside table Hallway or stairs Mirrors Bathroom washing Other toilet seat Small beauty products Kitchen benches/sink Declutter Clear out one drawer Sort shoe rack Choose 5 things from wardrobe to donate Toss expired pantry items Declutter email inbox Life Admin Check paid subscriptions Sort photos (delete duplicates) Pay outstanding bills Back up files + photos Unsubscribe from junk emails Keep a running list of small tasks on standby (like inbox clean-up or water refill). When you have a moment, tick off those little tasks that need doing but are easily forgotten. The Mini Checklists in the back of the Signature, Essential + Classic planners are PERFECT for this! Colour with Purpose Ever look at your planner and not know what to do first? Two-Colour Method Use one colour for urgent and one for non-urgent. You'll be able to see your priorities instantly. Highlight as You Go Highlight finished tasks to focus on what you did do, not what you didn't. Our highlighter pack includes stickers to assign a colour to each area of life. Category Colouring Try assigning a colour to life categories e.g. Personal, Work, Kids. 'Not Today' List Too much on your plate? Make a 'Not Today' list. A 'Not Today' list includes things that matter, but not right now. For example.. Wash clothes today and fold washing another day home to do Today Put on the dishwasher Put a load of washing on Go for a walk Wipe the bathroom sink Vacuum living room Order groceries work to do Today Empty the dishwasher Fold + put away washing Go to a pilates class Deep clean the shower Wipe skirting boards Meal plan for the week other Not Today It keeps your focus tight and stops the guilt spiral. The Home + Work To-Do List is perfect for separating tasks like this!