8 Benefits Of Using A Planner To Reach Your Goals

Don't you just hate that feeling of having so much to do but not knowing where to start?

It can be overwhelming, and sometimes it feels like you'll never achieve your aspirations and goals.

That's why using a planner can be a game-changer!

I have been using planners for years, and they have played a significant role in helping me achieve my goals.

Such as starting new businesses, travelling the world, moving abroad and committing to improving my wellbeing. 

My planner has been my constant companion through it all.

I remember the first time I wrote down my dream of starting my own business in my planner.

It felt like a lofty goal, but as Greg Reid said, "A dream written down with a date becomes a goal. A goal broken down into steps becomes a plan. A plan backed by action makes your dreams come true." 

Using my planner, I broke down my goal into actionable steps. I wrote down deadlines, made to-do lists, and brainstormed ideas.

That simple act of putting my dream on paper made it feel more tangible, and suddenly, it became something I could work towards.

I loved working with planners so much that when I became a coach for creatives during the Covid-19 lockdowns, I took my passion a step further and designed my own, and The Progressive Creative Planner was born.

My planner became a go-to resource for my coaching clients and myself to keep track of everything, and it was incredibly satisfying to look back through the planner and see all the progress that had made, and cross off tasks as we completed them. 

But, as we all know, sometimes life gets in the way, and it can be challenging to stay on track.

That's where my planner came in handy once again.

It helps to hold you accountable and return to your goals once things settle down again.

Whether you prefer physical or digital planners, they're a proven tool that millions of people use to reach their yearly or monthly ambitions.

But with so many apps and distractions vying for our attention, it's easy to forget about them.

So to motivate you to use one, I want to share eight fantastic benefits of using a planner to help you achieve your goals:

1. Clear your mind: Planners are great for getting all your thoughts out of your head and onto paper. Free up valuable mental space so you don't get overwhelmed.

2. Remember everything: No more struggling to recall everything you need to do. Write it down in your planner and stay out of bother!

3. A space for your ideas: Planners provide plenty of pages or spaces to explore your creative thoughts. No more worrying about where you put that piece of paper with your lifes master plan on last week.

4. Clarify your goals: A good planner helps you identify and break down your goals into actionable steps so you can feel confident about finding the time to make progress required.

5. Reduce stress: Keeping everything in one place reduces stress, so use your planner for personal and professional to-do's, projects, and commitments.

6. Increase focus: Writing down your tasks helps you stay focused, keeping your goals top of mind.

7. Celebrate your wins: Your planner acts as a log of your progress, so you can celebrate your accomplishments along the way.

8. Better time management: By organizing your time, you can enhance productivity so you have more time to do what you like.

Keep in mind that not all planners are created equal.

Do your research and read reviews before buying one to find out if it will suit your needs.

If you're creative, check out my Progressive Creative Planner, as it is designed specifically to support you in achieving aspirations for your creative practice.

With a planner in hand, you'll be on your way to achieving your aspirations and goals in no time!