Using Weekly & Daily Pages Together

I like combining both weekly and daily pages in my planner. This video shows you my techniques developed over time on how to be more effective at using a paper organizer.

[@tamanresa]

This is a very thorough video. Very good and informative. Thanks for sharing

[@jackietyson9991]

This was super helpful in me finding out some mistakes and how to tackle them. I kept on not factoring in commute time and so I didn't have a birds eye view to see what I can/can't say no to.

[@tylerhmccart]

Great video and great tips. Please do more videos of your planning. Thanks!

[@RL11111]

Great detailed demo. I got a lot of take aways from watching. THANK YOU! 👍🏻

[@organizersteve9848]

Thank you. How do you do your paper planning?

[@Dreblueskies]

Wow love this video!! Especially the way you are able to cross reference information. More frequent videos please 😊

[@dakotabebo2024]

THANK YOU! Also, never considered just punching covey inserts…. Duh. This video was SO helpful!!

[@kentbuchanan7444]

Great video Steve. I like how you break down the tasks and explain in great detail. Fantastic watch!

[@organizersteve9848]

Thank you Kent. Appreciate your comments. Not sure if you recognize it or not, but I tried to model this video off of some of your de-ringed Malden videos. So thank you for those.

[@Dreblueskies]

I absolutely love your videos! I really need to implement your system. Please more frequent videos 😊

[@evaalwora1533]

You sir, have dropped gems. I really enjoy your content. Keep up the great work!

[@organizersteve9848]

Thank you. My close out 2021 video will be posted over the next couple of days. Please look for it.

[@dufchick]

Great video Steve, I notice you do not use monthly calendars. I can't seem to get away from my monthly calendars, no matter what I try and your system works so much nicer than mine. I am trying to fit everything on the monthly page despite having weekly and daily pages available. I guess it's a matter of habit, but your system looks to run so smoothly.

[@organizersteve9848]

Good question. My biggest challenge is sticking with a system that works and not trying to always tweak it. I like having monthly pages but for me a complete set of weekly can be more functional at times. However where the monthly adds value is that it provides a central spot to hold specify repeating monthly tasks such as bill paying or special events like vacations and birthdays

[@monicawilson896]

This really helped me. Thank you.

[@planningandpowerlifting]

Having monthly, weekly, and daily together is why I want to try an A5 Hobonichi Cousin for 2022. Right now I have an EC daily Duo and a Happy Planner for weekly views and project planning. I will probably keep the Happy Planner for notes and projects.

[@dufchick]

I used the Cousin for several years, love it and I have a digital version as well for my iPad mini.

[@organizersteve9848]

I’ve heard a lot of good about the Hobonichi, but never used it. Went into JerPens a few years back to actually buy it, but changed my mind. Pretty much entrenched in rings for now.

[@loisbeyer5336]

I hate the Happy Planner. Those discs are flimsy.

[@planningandpowerlifting]

@loisbeyer5336 , I have been using a Jibun Techo Biz and Days in B6 slim for almost 2 years, along with a Hobonichi Cousin. I have my old Happy Planner which has held up nicely.

[@julesstone7990]

Really simple and easy to follow. I am going to try this later. I need the mix the date around a bit as I am English but thank you! Please like and subscribe to this channel! :)

[@organizersteve9848]

Thanks. Simplicity is something to strive for but difficult to obtain.

[@toffifee92]

What are you using for 2023 and what are your plans for 2024? Still using the Personal or did you go back to A5? All the best!

[@organizersteve9848]

Thanks for your comments. I waited to respond as I was trying different sizes. I have now settle back on one main planner, in A5 size. Can’t seem to make personal size work. With A5 I gab a pen and write. With the Personal I grab a pen and then concentrate on writing smaller And abbreviate in order to conserve paper space

[@tanyaperez3885]

Wait - the Franklin Classic fits the rings on the Filofax A5???

[@organizersteve9848]

The rings don’t match so you have to repunch the paper to fit the Filofax A5

[@dakotabebo2024]

You still idea a monthly calendar too for a master overview?

[@organizersteve9848]

Yes. My master calendar is electronic. During my weekly review I access it and then plan out the coming week on a paper calendar. Some duplicate work by the paper week includes time blocks. Sometimes I end up with 2-4 blocks every day and doing it electronically just clutters the master calendar. I may use a paper monthly page for planning if things are really busy with vacations/birthdates/etc., but not typically used. Thanks for asking.

[@loisbeyer5336]

Looks like a great video, but I can't get any sound at all on 2 different phones.

[@bazalkryn]

I’m glad your system works for you but it has too many moving parts for me. I find that the 2 pages per day with the monthly layout is more than sufficient for my needs.

[@organizersteve9848]

Thank you for your comment. I know what you mean and for years I used the monthly pages with daily pages. As my needs changed and I found I travel more and need to factor in travel time between meetings. The weekly format helps me block out travel time and insert phone calls / conference calls if needed.

[@organizersteve9848]

I like to hear that with people who find a system that works for them and stick with it. Thank you

[@bladesNstuff]

Is it just me or is it out of focus

[@organizersteve9848]

Let me check on it. I did switch to a different camera and am now using QuickTime to record the video.