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My Top Tip for Having a Productive Day {Free Printable: My Daily Planner}

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Are your days packed? Chaotic? Unplanned?

Do you get to the end of your day and wonder why you still have tasks undone?

My top tip for having a more productive (and potentially less stressful day) is to make a plan before your alarm goes off in the morning. I find that if I write down three or so specific items that I want to do first thing in the morning, I am much more likely to get all three items done.

Where should you write your top to-dos down? I’m sharing this FREE printable Daily Planner with you. 

Related Post: My Simple Productivity Tip to Help You Stay Focused

How should you use the My Daily Planner printable?

My suggestion is to print off enough pages for at least a few weeks. Bind them together, put them in a folder, or do whatever works best for you. This way you can write down items in advance so you don’t forget. If you schedule a well-child visit for your kiddo, flip forward to that date and write it down!

Morning, Afternoon & Evening “Appointments” Everyone plans out their days differently. It works best for some people to plan out their day by the hour, but some people (moms, anyone?) need more flexibility in their day. The FREE Daily Planner printable that I have for you today blocks your day into three different categories – Morning, Afternoon and Evening.

My Top Tip for Having a Productive Day

Meal Planning Full disclosure: This is not my strong suit. My Meal Planning section is often empty. Becoming better at Meal Planning is a goal of mine that I will be dealing with in the future.

Goals Did you set goals for the month or goals for the year? If so, did you create a plan and specific timeline for your goals? Write down the steps you need to take today in the Goals section.

To-Do List Back to the first few tasks of the day, before going to bed write down your selected first tasks in the Morning section or To-Do List section. Do what works best for you.

Do you feel like the To-Do section isn’t big enough? Consider the last time you wrote a to-do list. Did you get everything done? Keep your list short, probably less than the 8 lines I provided. Be realistic with what you can get done in a day.

My Daily Planner

To Contact Write down reminders of who you need to call and what e-mails you need to send.

Errands Grocery store? Target returns? Drop a package off at the post office?

Notes Grocery list. Bills to pay. Record darling kiddo stories that you don’t want to forget to share. Use as you wish.

Click to view and print FREE Printable: My Daily Planner

The above printable is older and has the date of 2015 on it. If you want a different version, check out this daily planner printable:

If you prefer a full physical planner instead of a single printable page, check out The Day Designer Daily Planner (the covers are gorgeous!) or The Simplified Planner by Emily Ley.

Academic Agenda, Daily or Weekly by Emily Ley


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  3. Deborah says

    These are beautiful! I have three calendars right now, to keep it all together. This will be a blessing for so many who make their way here :-)
    Blessings,

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  4. Denise Wright says

    Love your tips…I have a little ADD and I tend to collect printables like these and add them to the 500 notebooks on top of the computer, iPad and iPhone lists I make. I’m a mess. But I am going to print this out today and try it! (found you on Learn to Blog FB page)

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    • admin says

      I hope that it works for you!

      Yes, it can be hard with multiple lists. :) I decided to just keep most of my lists to paper and pen. If I’m on my phone, I will just e-mail myself a quick note if I need to add something to my list and I don’t have it with me.

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  7. Michelle James says

    This is awesome. I love that you made each day different. These are a lot of work and I appreciate all that you did for a free printable. And I appreciate it being free. I love to create and offer freebies. I am definitely downloading and pinning! Thanks again.

    Oh! And good tips for getting organized. I am just starting meal planning myself. I am a little late because my kids are grown and out of the house. I am mainly doing it to avoid going out and for healthier eating. Trying to drop a few pounds. LOL!

    You have a nice blog!

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    • admin says

      It sure is hard to learn that though. I think we would all love to be able to complete the huge (& unrealistic) to-do list. :)

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  10. Cheryl @Treasures from a Shoebox says

    Good tips here! Though I do set yearly goals, I need to improve on breaking them down to make them happen.

    I couldn’t function without my daily planner! The meal thing…I simply plan a week’s worth of meals when making my shopping list, hang the menu on the fridge, and allow the children to choose the meal they want to prepare. Some things do need pre-planning, though (such as soaking beans for homemade chili).

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  12. Marie Osborne says

    Thank you so much! I’ve been trying to keep better track of my days to get more done, but also give be a greater sense of accomplishment with 3 little kids under foot. I’m running to print this out before they wake up! Looking forward to a more productive day!

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  17. Stephanie says

    This is great. This is one of my weakest points, planning my day and actually sticking to it. I will check out your printable – always looking for a way to make things easier :) Found you via Mom 2 Mom Monday Link up.
    Stephanie @ ManagingAHome.com

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  19. Brittany says

    I like how you made each day a little different (and pretty – I’m more likely to use a planner if it’s pretty to look at!). I definitely struggle with meal planning and have set that as a goal of mine too. Thanks for the printable!

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    • admin says

      You are welcome! I am also more likely to use a planner if it’s pretty. :) I’m going to make printables for meal planning with the hopes that it will motivated me! Thanks for reading.

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  20. Amy King says

    WOW! This is a great post! I immediately saved the download and will begin it tomorrow. These are fabulous tips! I stopped by from the link up with Purposeful faith! Keep it up! Mom’s need all the encouragement we can get!

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  21. Sharon Rowe says

    Thanks for sharing on How To Get Organized At Home, I love planning and I love to look how other people plan their day and what they use too. Thanks again for sharing:)

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  22. Lynda Hardy says

    This is a great printable – it’s got all the sections I regularly use, but have a terrible time finding in one planner. Thanks so much for linking up to Awesome Life Friday – I hope you’ll come back again! We will be featuring this post this week.

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  25. JES says

    Your daily planner looks wonderful! This would compliment my homemaking binder well! Thanks for sharing. I found you via Awesome Life Fridays :)

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  26. Kelly Balarie says

    Goals are so valuable. I need to do this more. thank you for your inspiration and your detailed ways to move forward. You encourage me. Cheering you! Thanks for joining the Purposeful Faith Cheerleading linkup.

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  28. Tanya @ Mom's Small Victories says

    I LOVE Planners! This is a great printable. I have an Erin Condren for my personal life and an electronic one for my blog. Thanks for sharing with Small Victories Sunday Linkup and hope you join us again this weekend! Pinned to our linkup board.

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  30. Keishawna says

    Hi! I found you on the Simplified Life link up party and I am glad that I did. I love this printable to do list. I loved the way you broke it down into different sections. I look forward to it helping me stay organized! Have a great day!

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