Planner Perks: The Hidden Value of Improving Productivity

Those who are closest to me know how I love to plan. I can deal with all kinds of stress and overwhelm if I can come up with a plan to take care of it all. Hunkering down to work out all the details is like going to my safe place where I feel peace and an increased capacity to deal with life. I’ve found I’m most productive when I use a paper planner.

I’ve tried so many different types of planners. There were always distractions with digital versions, and some paper versions don’t offer a place to keep track of everything. I’m going into my 4th year using my planner by In the Leafy Tree Tops, and I have found my happy place.

Are you looking for ways to improve productivity? Maybe you’d like to find more balance in your busy schedule, or you want more order in your life — I have a few ideas to help.

Why Paper?

I find so much value in using a paper planner. While I do use a digital calendar to coordinate family schedules, I’ve discovered digital planners fall short when it comes to what I need. Not only do digital planners lack the space to include notes and details, but they also become more of a distraction than a productivity tool.

Sure I keep my doctor appointments on my phone, and my shopping list on my shopping app — all for simplicity…