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Forget productivity apps. This paper planner has worked for me for years

While smartphone calendar apps can help with big picture scheduling, a paper planner can help map the everyday nitty-gritties

Forget productivity apps. This paper planner has worked for me for years

TL;DR

  • A physical paper planner is recommended over digital calendar apps for managing daily tasks and nitty-gritties.
  • The author relies on Papier planners, specifically mentioning their academic planner and reading journal.
  • Paper planners offer a relaxing ritual and help reduce screen time.
  • Digital calendars are useful for 'big picture' scheduling, while paper planners focus on specific daily tasks.
  • Papier planners feature sections for scheduling time blocks, listing top priorities, and brainstorming smaller to-do items.
  • The author recounts an instance where their paper planner helped them remember a vital email missed by Google Calendar.