What is a digital planner and how do you use it?

In an increasingly digital world, traditional tools and methods for staying organized are continually evolving, giving birth to tools such as the digital planner. But what is a digital planner, and what benefits does it offer over traditional paper planners? This article aims to answer these questions and shed light on why digital planners have become a popular tool for maintaining productivity in personal and professional spheres.

What is a Digital Planner?

A digital planner, much like its paper counterpart, is an electronic tool designed to organize and manage schedules, tasks, goals, and more. It is usually a PDF file, that is designed to be used on an iPad or tablet using PDF readers like Goodnotes, Noteshelf, Xodo, Notability or Onenote.

A digital planner has hyperlinked tabs so that you can easily navigate through your planner and easily hop to whatever page you want in your planner with ease.

Digital Planners can also be used on other note-taking apps like Supernote and Remarkable 2

WHAT DO YOU NEED TO USE A DIGITAL PLANNER

  1. You will need a digital planner

  2. You will need a tablet like an iPad or Android tablet or a note-taking app like Remarkable 2 or Supernote

  3. You will need a stylus/ digital pen to write with like an Apple Pencil

  4. You need a note annotation app like OneNote, Goodnotes, Notability, Xodo, or Noteshelf

    NB - You do not require a PDF reader for Remarkable 2 or Supernote.

Benefits of a Digital Planner

1. Accessibility and Portability

One of the most significant advantages of digital planners is that they can be accessed across multiple devices. This means your planner is available to you whenever and wherever you need it, as long as you have a device with you. You don't need to carry around a separate planner; it's all there in your phone or tablet.

2. Flexibility and Customization

Digital planners often offer a high degree of flexibility and customization. You can choose layouts that suit your needs, change them whenever you want, and add digital stickers or other elements to personalize your planner. Some planners even allow you to create custom pages or sections.
You can duplicate pages easily so you never run out of space.

3. Searchability

Ever spent ages flipping through your paper planner looking for a specific note or appointment? Digital planners eliminate this issue with the search function. You can quickly find any information you need with a few keystrokes. You can also see the contents of your planner with certain views.

4. Integration

Many digital planners can integrate with other applications on your device, enhancing their functionality. For instance, you can sync your planner with your email or digital calendar, set reminders, or even link your planner to project management tools. This integrated approach ensures all your information is consolidated and easily accessible.

5. Eco-Friendly

For those conscious about reducing paper waste, digital planners are an eco-friendly choice. By moving your planning and organizing to a digital platform, you can help save trees and reduce clutter in your workspace.

6. Unlimited Space

Unlike paper planners, digital planners don't run out of pages. You can add as many notes, lists, or tasks as you want without worrying about space. This feature can be particularly beneficial for people who like to jot down detailed notes or those who manage multiple complex projects.

7. Easy Editing and Revision

In a digital planner, mistakes aren't a problem. You can easily edit or delete entries without leaving messy eraser marks or having to scratch things out. You can also move tasks or events around with a simple drag-and-drop action.

8. You can get really creative

Note-taking apps like GoodNotes really help you to be creative, especially with the selection of different colours and shapes you can use with your pen tool. You can also easily add images and stickers. Digital planners are great for creating vision boards. Digital planners also allow you to convert your own handwriting to any font you want which is a game changer for making your planner neat and tidy and easy to read.

In conclusion, digital planners are a versatile and efficient tool for organizing your life in today's fast-paced, technology-driven world. They combine the structure and clarity of traditional planners with the convenience and functionality of digital tools. Whether you're managing a busy work schedule, tracking personal goals, or organizing your household, a digital planner can be a game-changer in your productivity and time management journey.

You can purchase your digital planner in either our USA store or UK store