How to Keep a Weekly Planner

Last Updated: May 9, 2022

Want to become more organized? Keeping a weekly planner can be a great stress reliever as it will help you keep on top of things and learn to prioritize more effectively. This wikiHow will teach you how to start and maintain your weekly planner.

Steps

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Get a weekly planner at the store. Most stationary stores have them.
- Most stores that sell notebooks usually have planners too.
Tip: Make sure to get a planner you like, or there is a chance you won't use it.
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Wait until the beginning of the week (Sunday/Monday) to set up your planner ^{[1]
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- This will also help you avoid confusion when starting your planner.
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Make a to-do list for each day and number them ^{[3]
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- This will help you prioritise your tasks more effectively.
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Check off things when you've done them ^{[4]
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Think about any appointments you have in the week ^{[5]
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- For example, 6:30 pm and write what you have to do, such as Have dinner with Sam and Paul.
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Write the time you have to finish your tasks each day ^{[6]
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Make adjustments to your planner if needed ^{[7]
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- If you don’t fix errors, you're less likely to continue using your planner and stick to your schedules.
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Leave time open ^{[8]
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- Being over scheduled is worse than being under scheduled.
- Leave the weekends more open than weekdays. The weekends, especially Sundays, are supposed to be your time to take a break from school or work.
Note: Keeping your day open doesn't mean sitting around all day. It is important to continue hobbies and healthy habits. Find something to do, such as exercise ^{[9]
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