Synchronizing Digital and Paper Planning Systems

Are you grappling with the conundrum of how to synchronize your digital and paper planning systems without duplicating information? The answer lies within this episode where I demystify the necessity of digital calendaring for effective time blocking and shed light on why a paper planner provides a superior bird’s-eye view of my schedule. This episode is a treasure trove of strategies that harmonize these two systems for efficient time management and planning.
Join me and dive into the nuances of my weekly planning, nestled within the realm of my paper planner, and contrast it with my monthly planning, which takes up residence in my digital realm. Get ready to embrace the best of both worlds without the overwhelm of information redundancy.
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[@Mamadriggs]

this is so helpful.... I have tried to go fully digital but the tasks and to do's I just can't get on top of them digitally.... this absolutely seems like it would be so much better...

[@the_pink_bee]

You can do it! 🩷

[@nicolashea8234]

I have to be hybrid due to work, and I know generally 9 to 5, Mon to Fri is work. At work my Oulook is governs my working day and for personal I am in a paper system (my preference). I use my paper planner for my day to days - home and work, (the handwritten word clicks in my brain better) and I always have a note on my paper planner - in a montgky view to see where I'm located each day so I can plan morning routines, lunches, dinners, evening events etc when I am working out what my upcoming couple of weeks look like.
I am also now learning Notion as a task list / project database tool, both for home and work.

[@the_pink_bee]

Thanks for sharing! I totally agree-there’s something about handwriting that just clicks differently 🙌

[@SusanDiamond-j8s]

Paper planner with notebook type, but also using a one calendar for whole family to write down places, appts, activities on.

[@the_pink_bee]

Love that!

[@michellelake3379]

This is great! I was weighing the good and bad between one or the other. Now I know how to make them both work. My anxiety level just decreased. Thank you!

[@the_pink_bee]

I'm thrilled to hear that you found the solution you were looking for! Finding a way to make both options work can be a relief, and I'm glad I could help lower your anxiety 😉 You got this!!

[@joshquintero9315]

This is a great idea! I think I've been locked in a black or white mindset of paper vs digital without thinking how to use them in harmony like you suggest. Worth a try for me!

[@the_pink_bee]

I'm so glad!!

[@brittanykh]

My criteria for what goes on my monthly calendar is: if I’m planning a vacation, would I plan around this event? If so, it goes on the monthly calendar.

[@the_pink_bee]

👏😉

[@user-ic6eo7ir1m]

ahhhhh! Thank you! I've been trying to figure this out for what seems forever!

[@the_pink_bee]

You are welcome!! Glad I could help! 🥰

[@TheBerdina33]

I've been struggling with this for a while and I accidently discovered this video! Perfect. Not implemented yet but got my starting point and ideas. Thank you.

[@the_pink_bee]

It's great to hear that you found the video helpful and that it provided you with a starting point and ideas! Happy Planning!! 💕

[@sweetcakes1509]

This video is excellent! Very helpful. Thank you so much😊

[@the_pink_bee]

Thank you!

[@debbiecarter4565]

This was so helpful! I have always been a paper girl but need to do a digital calendar. I keep trying!

[@the_pink_bee]

I'm glad to hear that you found this helpful! Transitioning from paper to digital can indeed take some time, but it can offer great benefits in terms of organization and accessibility 🙌

[@bethanya4974]

I was literally searching for this exact topic yesterday! I’m finishing up planning our homeschool year (a little late, but oh well), and this seems the perfect solution for balancing my shared digital calendar with my husband and my paper homeschool planner. Now I just have to figure out how to seamlessly incorporate Trello with them into a nice trinity, lol!

[@the_pink_bee]

It's wonderful how things align sometimes! Synchronizing digital and paper planners can be a game-changer, especially in homeschool planning. 💖😉

[@CollinCarmichael]

This was really helpful!

[@the_pink_bee]

Glad it was helpful!

[@edwinagordon5401]

Thank you. I have been trying to figure out a hybrid system to use both without duplication. I have decided on paper for everything apart from the work i do on the computer. So email follow up tasks, webpages and research tasks on digital, plus work stuff. I am a one woman band and don't have others booking my time, only me so don't need that amount of flexibility in my calendar. xx

[@the_pink_bee]

Glad it was helpful! You can do this!! 👏💖

[@kellywinebrenner4045]

I live in outlook for my job as a supervisor for meetings and Job tasks but also have 2 girls with sports and school work to use paper planner for.

[@the_pink_bee]

This is a great video for you to master synchronizing both! 💖 You got this!!

[@pollypowell3907]

Thank you for plenty of meat and less side dishes. It’s tough to find content that doesn’t have tons of fluff.

[@the_pink_bee]

I'm so glad it was helpful 😉

[@donnarailsbackbraly5096]

Paper only.

[@the_pink_bee]

😉💖