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8.22.2013

Making My EC Life Planner Work for Me!

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I've been an Erin Condren fan for a few years now and the Life Planner I purchased in June is my third one. I love them. The layout, what they have to offer me, the personalization; all of it works for me.

The first planner I purchased, I used the way it was laid out. I separated activities into morning, day and night. I did the same thing for the first half of my second planner. Then, I realized it wasn't working for me. I wasn't able to keep track of things the way I wanted to. So I switched it up and played with the layout for a month.


Then it clicked and it's been working for me ever since. I've decided to let y'all in on my secret because I know I can't be the only one who thinks and likes things better this way.

Now, unlike most people, I don't color code or write in pen. Plans can change and crossing things out messily drives me nuts. Plus, my writing looks better in pencil anyway. :) Ready to get to it?


This is my schedule for next week. Fall semester also starts on Tuesday, so I'll be adding more once I get my syllabi. Simple right? Pretty self explanatory. I divide my planner into rows, then columns by date. The top row is personal (including Ellie Jaye Photography), the middle row is anything for Work & School, and the bottom row is anything for my blog.

The Erin Condren Life Planner also comes equipped with a monthly view, which is where I write down birthdays. The way I do that is writing down the person's name with their age next to it under the correct date. For example, I will turn 23 on the 29th (hence the big crown) so I would write "Elise- 23".

This organizational format works for me so much better than the "normal" way. I love that I'm able to break things down in a way that works for me while still taking advantage of the layout that Erin Condren provides.

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13 comments:

Julie said...

With at much stuff as I have in my life, you would have thought I'd buy one of these by now but everytime it comes time to do that, I forget! One day!! If I were to win, it be a hard decision between the party pops and the zen gems :)

Kristin said...

Probably a paisley or plaid one. I love patterns!

Haylee said...

It's a tough choice, but I'd probably go with the Dahlia pattern. :)

Anonymous said...

I would probably go with the inspire cover!

Anonymous said...

I would go with the Dalia Pattern!! :o)

Anonymous said...

I like the paisley pattern!

Kelly c-l-a-wson

A. Miller said...

Great blog. I love how you organized your planner. If I won I would probably get the taffy cover!

Ashley Lee said...

I so want an ec planner!

Ashley Lee said...

I would pick either the party pop or wild/leopard one. ALl the patterns are cute though

Unknown said...

I'd pick the Photo Floral...I really like classic, pretty floral designs.

Sam G said...

I'd pick the paisley pattern!

Desiree Macke said...

They are all so gorgeous!
I'd have a tough time picking between the Sea Sand Dollar, the Zig Zag, and the Golden Edition -white!

Becky said...

I would pick the initial it. Also I tweeted, but am on my phone and can't get the url