See which description below closely matches your planning & life styles. Then give that planner type a try!
Dated Planners
- Plans at least 5 days a week. (meetings, appointments, lists, etc.)
- Doesn't have time (or patience) to write in dates.
- Doesn't want to purchase date stickers either.
- Can still choose multiple layouts. (vertical, horizontal, dot grid, etc.)
Undated Planners
- Plans 4 days or less per week.
- Enjoys changing planners throughout the year.
- Doesn't stick to planning consistently.
- Can still choose multiple layouts. (vertical, horizontal, dot grid, etc.)
Time Stamped Planners
- Has a lot of meetings or appointments to keep up with.
- Likes to plan day in blocks.
- Family has a lot of activities.
- Can still choose dated and undated.
Horizontal Planners
- Prefers to write on lines. (Most of these planners come with lines.)
- Doesn't mind placing stickers over lines or in smaller spaces.
- May also like mini planners. (Many of the smaller planners are horizontal.)
- Can still choose dated and undated.
Vertical Planners
- Loves free space.
- Vertical planner sticker kit layouts really bring joy.
- May not have a lot to write and enjoy filling the free space with creativity.
- May also love washi tape.
- Can still choose dated or undated.
Dot Grid Planners (Bullet Journals)
- Loves completing tasks using checklists.
- Likes to make own planner key or index.
- Prefers to create own layouts.
- May want to use undated dot grid planners or bullet journals.
- Avoids creating own layouts.
- May want to use dated dot grid planners
This guideline may not work for everyone! Some people may find all layouts useful or just enjoy decorating them.
Drop a comment and let us know if it's accurate for you!