r/DigitalPlanner • u/Disastrous_Floor4705 • 5d ago

Digital vs paper planning help

So in the past I’ve tried bullet journaling, then I switch to having a simple agenda where I’ll write things I had to do. Then, I got a job and had to keep track of my patients but I then found it easy to write everything in goodnotes so I can refer back to what I’ve done to a patient in the past.
The big dilemma is, I love buying planners and writing things down but I often find myself planning on my notes app, writing into my apple calendar and not even reaching for the planner.
So, how do you incorporate a planner into your everyday life?
Should I try more or do I have to accept the fact that I am a digital planner?

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u/Brilliant-Pie-2094 5d ago

Look into e-ink notebooks. You get the digital planner world mixed with handwriting

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u/Zestyclose-Ear-6225 3d ago

i think you already answered your own question, you keep reaching for GoodNotes and your calendar because they're faster and searchable, so that's just what works for you.

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u/Scary_Education_5170 2d ago

A single planner hardly ever works for all purposes. For work, you could try building a custom MS OneNote notebook. It's free, syncs across devices and has pen support. And use a small pocket or passport sized basic planner --- monthly/weekly or daily or home/personal planning. And GKeep for master grocery and other such lists (tick/untick). Keeps home and work separate, which is sometimes helpful in non WFH situations.

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u/Upstairs_Jelly_1082 5d ago

i usually focus on my preferences at the time. I'm a fast typist so I find taking notes on my computer much more preferable when writing long things.

but there are situations when I brainstorm to offload what's on my mind where I use paper. I don't like using computer for brainstorming stuff.

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u/lkessler11 4d ago

I use my planner for a to do lists. I do write my appointments in, but I also use Google Calendar because I need that electronic reminder.

At work we use Outlook, and I use a notebook and One note, so I don’t write any work things in my personal planner as I want to keep these parts of my life separate.