Comments on: Ask Jeff: What’s Your Biggest Time Problem?

By: Leo Desjardins

Leo Desjardins — Thu, 20 Sep 2012 21:12:24 +0000

Hi Jeff, like CD I too seem to slack off on putting notes into my planner towards the end of the year. I have it on my desk everyday but do not put in all that I should. I will take your advice and put aside time to review the notes, plan for the next day and carry it around with me everyday. Since I decided to work from home these past 4 years, I was using my planner less, thought I could remember what I had to do but the was a big mistake. Thanks Jeff: Leo

By: Martha

Martha — Thu, 20 Sep 2012 15:17:04 +0000

I have been a Daytimer fan since 1982. I thought after retirement I would not need to spend as much time planning. Boy was I wrong! I have all the extra hours that used to be “work” to fill with notes, drawings, ideas and so much more. For this purpose I use add in pages. I did downsize from Desk format to Pocket format thus allowing for ease of transport. I plan on the go therefore having my planner with me is essential. Each evening I check to remind myself what is on the agenda for the following day. I love my Daytimer planner. It is not only an aid memoire but a trusted old friend.

By: J. Lemke

J. Lemke — Thu, 20 Sep 2012 14:29:42 +0000

CARRY IT – If it is with you at ALL times you will be more apt to use it on a regular basis and use it for everything. Make it your best friend, fun and reliable – Happy Planning!

By: Cathy

Cathy — Wed, 19 Sep 2012 20:19:40 +0000

I guess my answer to CD would be to make your planner invaluable to you. If you fill it with all these items, you will use it because it will be tailored to your needs. Spend some time sitting down with it and some extra blank pages and brainstorm a little on what would be the most helpful for your life. Make it a party, go to a coffee shop or outside and just start writing.

By: Cathy

Cathy — Wed, 19 Sep 2012 20:14:19 +0000

I call my planner “My Brain.” I use it for work and personal plans. For work, my planner keeps my schedules, tickler files, contact lists, project outlines, and even a “what if” section. For personal use, I added additional tabbed sections for passwords, hobbies, shopping lists with size requirements for various family members, vaccination due dates for pets, etc. Basically, I dump these necessities into my planner and clear my brain for my daily work and play. I would be lost without it. I would fight you if you tried to take my planner!