Review on Stay Organized & Productive With The 2023 Weekly & Monthly Planner - Tabbed, Thick Paper, Back Pocket, And Gift Box Included! by Jamie Studebaker

I am a planner snob. I usually spend upwards of $100-$150 every December on a new planner and planner supplies for the new year. The last several years I have been using Erin Condren planners. While I truly did love EC's Lifeplanner and all the fun customizable things you can do with them, I felt as though they were lacking something. I realized that I wanted a planner not only to keep me on track daily, but to also help me focus on my goals. I also wanted a planner that would allow me to condense my important information into one place. I am just now beginning to use my planner because it took me SO long to find the "perfect" one for my needs/wants. I am so happy with my purchase of this planner so far. First, I love the hard cover as I take my planner with me pretty much everywhere! The front of the planner is beautiful, chic, and simple. It looks very professional without being too bland. Upon opening the planner you have a page to write your contact info. The next page has mini calendars for all of 2020 and 2021, which is very convenient. Next, there is a page with all of the major holidays and the dates that they fall on for 2020, 2021, and 2022! You also have 2 pages after that have each month of 2020 and an area to write down important dates for each month. I plan on using this section for friends and family birthdays, anniversary's, and major events like weddings throughout the year.After that, you have 3 pages for addresses and contact information. I love this because I now don't have to keep up with both a planner and an address book all the time! After the address and contact pages, you have a goals and mission board for the year. I am looking forward to starting on this section and finally gathering my thoughts and goals for the new year and actually putting them down on paper!For each month, you have a notes page to write down any extra tad-bits you might need for that month. Next to the monthly notes pages is a monthly mission board page. Again, the whole reason I wanted to try this planner is because I wanted something to cater to my entire life holistically, rather than just appointments/deadlines, etc. and to keep me motivated and on track. On the mission board there are sections to write down "me time", "home", "fun and adventure", "be social", "health and fitness", and "work/school". There are also several blank areas for you to add your own categories as well. After the mission board there is a full calendar for each month taking up 2 pages. On these pages is a "Top 5" space and another smaller notes area. I'm not sure what I plan on doing with these spaces yet, but I love that they are there and I can personalize them for what best suites me and my lifestyle. Then we get into the weekly/daily planner area. The weeks start with Monday, which I know may bother some who consider their week to start on Sunday. Each day is pre-dated. There is SO much room to write which I LOVE! I felt like with my EC planner I never had enough room. My handwriting is big so I am super excited about this. Also for each day is a color block section, which adds some pops of simple colors to each page and allows you more room to write extra things in for each day. At the end of the week, there is another pretty good size area for notes/lists, which I will probably end up using for weekly quotes/motivational things as well as a running grocery list, etc. space.The planner goes through January 3, 2021. After that, there are 6 lined notes pages, 4 dotted pages, and 5 graph paper pages. At the back of the planner is a double sided folder pouch that also has a sleeve in it to insert things. The planner has an elastic band to keep it shut and in good condition. The planner also comes with 2 pages of cute stickers for things such a doctor's appointments, dentist appointments, deadlines, meetings, birthday's, etc.Overall, I am VERY pleased with this planner, especially for the price. I feel like the cover is sturdy and will keep my information safe. I love the color choices for the cover, the spiral binding, and throughout the inside. Very professional and chic looking! I love that there are so many areas to customize; be it monthly, weekly, or daily! I feel like this planner will definitely help me in my goals of becoming more organized, staying on track, setting and accomplishing my goals, and becoming more in tune with myself and my aspirations. I highly recommend this planner! Like I said, I am a planner snob and have always spent $100+ every year on planners and planner supplies. This planner is a steal!I hope this review helps someone find their perfect planner as well!