How To Plan YOUR LIFe

Planning is an essential part of my life and every day as a student, blogger, and influencer. 
I am type A so it is essential for me to plan, create tasks, form my goals for the week, and form my to-do list. 
Because planning is something I love to do it is important to me that I have a planner that I love. 

This process is extremely difficult though. 
I remember when I was about 12 going to an office store with my dad and helping him find a planner for work. We were in the store for hours and he ended up not finding one, as a kid I didn't understand and thought he was crazy with a capital C! 

But as a young adult and a mini version of my dad. 
I GET IT! 

MY STEPS TO THE "PERFECT PLANNER"

Firstly, I look for a planner with a clear cover that allows me to put my own design in the front. For my design I chose my blog name of course in my favorite shade of pink and duh cow hide print! 

If you don't know, I LOVE COWS! 

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Second, I grab my two planner essentials to stay motivated and excited to plan my life. 
These two items include colorful pens - I prefer the Sharpie pens in fun colors. 

And my all time favorite - planner stickers! These keep my planner colorful and creative and make me excited to design it to how I want it. I prefer the agenda 52 stickers which you can get online or at Hobby Lobby.

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Here is a look at a 'calm' week for me. 

My tips for planning: 
1. Color coat your classes & tasks 
2. Use stickers for large events and to remind yourself 
3. Plan 3 goals for the week 
4. Keep it as simple as possible 
​5. Check it off when it's done. 

For myself planning can get complicated and stressful so it's important that I stay as organized as possible. For my planner layout I prefer there to be lines for each day, boxes with a checklist on items, room for e to write my goals, and room for weekends.