Hello there!
I'm back again today with another post for my back to school series! One of my favorite things about back to school time is getting a new planner for the school year. However, this is always a tough decision for me because there are so many options on the market and I worry that my choice won't be a good fit. I do a lot of research before purchasing one because having a good planner is essential to keeping my busy life in order during the year. So today, I'm here to compare some popular options that will hopefully make the decision easier for you!
The Lilly Pulitzer agenda
I have used the Lilly Pulitzer agenda for the past 2 years and it served me fairly well. I love the signature, bright and fun prints that all the Lilly agendas feature. This planner has its strengths but it also has a lot of weaknesses.
Size: The large Lilly agenda measures 6 3/4" x 8 7/8" so it's a good size to fit inside a tote bag or backpack without getting lost, or being too bulky. It includes 17 months, a front pocket, a cute sticker page, yearly overview pages, a list of holidays, and a notes section. I find that these pages tend to be wasted space which is a negative for me. I also usually don't use the last few months of the agenda because I'll get a new agenda for the beginning of the school year and I feel like I'm not getting my money's worth.
Layout: This agenda features a 2-page, weekly layout that gives a nice overview of your week, all in one glance. However, this is where I have found I run into trouble. Each day has an 8-lined section but most days I end up running out of room. It ends up looking like chaos and clutter and this tends to stress me out.
The Day Designer planner
This is the planner I decided to go with this year. I've heard great things about it and I love its classic, clean, and mature design.
Size: This planner measures 9" wide x 9.75" tall and weighs 2 lbs. It is slightly larger than the large Lilly agenda but isn't overwhelming and can easily fit into a tote bag or backpack. It includes 12 months, an inside cover pocket, daily planning pages, and goal setting sheets. Although I haven't had this planner for very long, I feel pages won't go unused.
Layout: This planner features a 2-page, monthly layout with large boxes to avoid a clutter look. Depending on my size of writing, I can easily fit 3 to 4 items in each box without the box looking overwhelming.
The main reason I switched to the Day Designer was because of the daily planning pages. There are so many great features (prepare yourself for awesome)! At the top of each page, there is a section call "today's top three." This is a great tool to prioritize your day. Next is a four-section area with prompts for "due", "dinner", "dollars", and "don't forget." This is perfect for quick reminders. Each page features a lined schedule from 5 am to 9 pm to fill in work schedules, class, lunch dates, volunteer hours, meetings, gym time, and so much more. Next to that section is a lined to-do list with boxes that can be checked off. As a college student, I have so many things that I need to remember to do in a day so this section is going to be a great way to remind myself to complete all my tasks. The daily planning pages also feature a large notes section at the bottom of each page, an area for a daily gratitude where you can fill in something you are thankful for from your day, and a cute inspirational quote to motivate you.
I'm so happy with my choice of planner for this year! I think it is going to serve me well and help to organize my (often) hectic life.
I hope you found this helpful and you find the perfect planner for you! Thanks for reading and don't forget to subscribe!
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