There is more to using your planner effectively than juggling your packed days and trying not to forget what you need to do. It doesn’t matter if it’s paper-based or electronic, most people don’t know how to use their planner beyond, well, planning.

In every planner, there's a monthly overview. In this section, you want to put the plans that won't change from birthdays and holidays to bill due dates and special all-day events like weddings and reunions. Do not try to fit your grocery list in

Once you use a planner for a while you’ll discover what you like and don’t like. Keep Your Planner Visible: If you take the time to plan your entire week or month and then put your planner on a shelf or in a drawer it makes the planning process pointl