Comments on: My Planner 2.0

By: » I’ve Gone Digital (With My Schedule) - Work at Home Moms Talk Radio

» I’ve Gone Digital (With My Schedule) - Work at Home Moms Talk Radio — Wed, 07 May 2008 08:32:37 +0000

[...] my admission that a paper planner isn’t good enough anymore to keep up with my busy schedule and here is the one week update on how things are [...]

By: Update: Giving Up My Paper Planner | WAHM 2.0

Update: Giving Up My Paper Planner | WAHM 2.0 — Wed, 07 May 2008 08:05:30 +0000

[...] posted last week about my realization that I must give up my trusty paper planner once and for all and go digital with my business calendar if I am going to stay on top of things [...]

By: Brandie

Brandie — Sat, 03 May 2008 17:07:18 +0000

Hi Kelly,
Rock on, I LOVE my BB Curve.
I also love paper though, so I use a little of both. Most everything scheduling-wise is in my BB, but I have a small (russell+hazel) tabbed notebook I keep in my bag with me for:
writing ideas, meeting notes, phone log (notes I take on the phone when I’m out and about), printed copy of my calendar, and a section for ideas and inspiration.
I love paper too (I’m a very tactile/kinesthetic person), so I use this little hybrid system and it works well! I then enter notes and such into the Journal or Memos in my Outlook (which I sync with Google).
Best of luck with your system!

By: Kelly McCausey

Kelly McCausey — Sat, 03 May 2008 13:26:30 +0000

Thanks for all of the encouragement gals!

So far so good. It feels sort of like when I quit smoking. I keep reaching for it and thinking ‘doh!’

By: Jan - queenofkaos

Jan - queenofkaos — Sat, 03 May 2008 12:41:02 +0000

I can totally relate to what you are saying about pen (or pencil) on white paper. I even write a lot of my articles that way and then take the time to type them out. Just something zen about it :0)

I still haven’t gone to an electronic planner, but I am home most of the time and haven’t really seen the need for it quite yet, although I can see some advantages.

Maybe someday I’ll kick the paper addiction, but probably no anytime soon!

Jan – queenofkaos’s last blog post..How to Get Self Discipline – Make It a Non-Negotiable

By: Teresa Morrow

Teresa Morrow — Thu, 01 May 2008 16:39:22 +0000

Kelly,

Yes, I had to do something similar and not use my planner either. However, I made a slightly different compromise for myself. Instead of the planner, I decided to use a spiral notebook to write down my to do list for the day. I choose to use a spiral notebook because it gave solved my issues with the planner. The spiral notebook gave me more room, which is what was one of my biggest issues with the planner. I am still allowing myself to keep the “sensation” of pen to paper (which I like as well). And the information is still in one place.

I realized that the only other thing I was using my planner for was for scheduling appointments however, I realized that I didn’t mind going digital for that piece of time management so I use my Google calendar for that.

So, I have now a system has worked really well for me.

And then when I am all done with the paper and I don’t need it, I can recycle it as well.

I give you kudos for doing what is comfortable for you and works best for you.

Teresa Morrow

Teresa Morrow’s last blog post..Networking, Information, Blogging, Invention Info WECAI Style

By: Robin Lemon

Robin Lemon — Thu, 01 May 2008 12:01:58 +0000

Goodluck with that Kelly. I am digital everything but I have to have the paper to guide me through the day. "The issue is this: I have loved and probably always will love the sensation of a pen in my hand on a clean sheet of paper." ME TOO! Robin Lemon's last blog post..It's Mother's Month

By: CaraM

CaraM — Thu, 01 May 2008 02:38:05 +0000

Oh Kelly I know how you feel. It would be so hard for me to let go of my 'old fashioned' organizer. But having so much going on, it just makes sense for you to go digital. Good luck! Keep us posted. CaraM's last blog post..When to Plant?

By: Tishia Lee

Tishia Lee — Thu, 01 May 2008 01:51:59 +0000

You can do it, I have faith in you It will take some time to get used to not having the trusty paper organizer but having everything digital will be so much easier for you. Go for it!

Tishia Lee’s last blog post..Mom’s Morning Show Chat – A Man is not a Financial Plan

By: Loretta

Loretta — Thu, 01 May 2008 01:44:22 +0000

Go Kelly!!! You can do it! It will be a huge change, but I’m sure you’ll find yourself being even more productive. And hey, you’re saving some trees and that’s always good too!

Loretta’s last blog post..The whatever you need special for May!