I like having appointments, lists and notes in one dated planner, but the empty days are what put me off. With a plain notebook I can just use the space I need, although finding things again takes more effort. Is there a good way to get the structure without feeling like every date needs filling?
I'd use dated pages for appointments and events, then give ongoing notes and lists an index so they're easy to find again. An empty date can just stay empty; it doesn't need to count as a missed entry.
If appointments are the only things that need dates, I'd keep them in a calendar app and use the notebook for notes. Then the paper book doesn't have to do two jobs.
Quote from: deskdrawerI'd use dated pages for appointments and events, then give ongoing notes and lists an index so they're easy to find again.
Would you number the pages and add index entries as you go? I'd probably only index things I'd want to find again, like a running list, or it could turn into another chore.
I'd number the pages, but only index undated notes or running lists I'd want to find again. Appointment pages are already findable by date, so indexing those is admin for admin's sake.