7 Great Ways to Organize Your Planner

January 18, 2019 by Ruthie Leave a Comment

A couple weeks ago, I shared my must-have planner accessories with you. This week I wanted to share with you a few great ways you can organize your planner.

I wanted to get this list out to you last week but unfortunately, the third round of stomach bugs came through our house! Oh man! I’m ready for winter to be over!

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collage of various journals with text reading 7 great ways to organize your planner

Washi Tape Categories

planner with various washi tape and category names

I don’t know why I didn’t think of this! It’s so brilliant! I love the idea of using different washi tapes for different categories in your planner. I’m definitely going to start using this method! Thanks Southern Couture!

Here are a few of my favorite washi tapes:

Skinny Washi Tape | Black & White Washi Tape | Foil Washi Tape | Glitter Washi Tape

Or Color Code It

planner with words Life Color Code with different categories by color and markers on the side

If washi tape isn’t your thing, or if you are on the go and can’t bring your tape along….this is a great alternative! I’m a big fan of color and I think I’m going to do a mixture of both in my planner! For a fun, colorful and inspiration Instagram account go follow stef.plans, she has a ton of fun ideas!

Make Your Own Stickers

pink table top with a planner and stickers in it and stickers on the side

I have made some of my own stickers for my blog planner and I love them! Alexis from Persia Lou has a great tutorial on how to make your own stickers for your planner. This is a great way to personalize your planner and make it your own!

Daily Morning Routine

sheet of paper with colorful writing on it and a glass of orange juice and fruit and muffins

I love the idea of starting out your day with a routine. This printable by B-Inspired Mama is a great way to begin your day. This is something you could also create on your own in your daily planner.

Use Post-It Page Markers

photo of a planner with post it notes and with tasks written on them — Reese Regan

Using Post-It Page Markers in your planner is a great way to stay organized. Sometimes something on your to-do list doesn’t always happen on the day you had planned. This way you can move the Post-It rather than erasing and messing up your planner! Great way to keep your planner tidy!

Productivity: Time Block Scheduling

planner with the date and time block scheduling with pens and stickers on the side

Time blocking is a great way to have a productive day. Schedule out each hour or groups of hours in your day. When that time is up then it’s on to the next block. Amanda from Domestically Creative has a great tutorial on how to organize your schedule to be more productive!

Washi Tape Clips

This idea is amazing! I love the little flag created with the washi tape and then attached to a paper clip. What a cute and creative way to mark pages in your planner! Head on over to Hello Creative Family for the full tutorial.

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