4 Reasons Why You Should Use This Simple Notepad For Your New Planner
Often overlooked, but it could transform your day
Another new year, another new search.
You need a new planner.
But you’ve been on this quest before.
It becomes overwhelming. There’s a huge array of tools at your fingertips and decision fatigue sets in.
All the productivity apps and planners with big promises may be drowning out the simplest solution of all.
The humble legal pad.
This simple solution could transform your daily productivity.
The Power of a Single Legal Pad
1. There’s structure without complexity
A single legal pad offers just enough structure with its lines. As a writer, these lines provide a subtle guide without the overwhelming constraints of intricate planners.
2. There’s flexibility
The beauty of a legal pad lies in its unrestrictive nature. You can jot down to-do lists, ideas, and plans on the fly without conforming to predefined formats.
3. Physical writing helps you focus
The act of physically writing on a legal pad engages your brain differently, leading to enhanced thought processing and greater clarity.
4. It’s cost-effective productivity
Compare the financial aspect of a single yellow legal pad against the expense of high-end planners. You don’t have to break the bank.
How To Set Up Your Legal Pad
- Start a new page each day
- Add the date at the top
- Start creating your to-do list at the top
- Add meeting notes underneath that
- If you only use half of a page, don’t start halfway down!
- Review your legal pad at the end of the week and add it to your personal note-taking system (I use Notion) or your knowledge base for work (I use Tettra).
You can see from mine above that it doesn’t have to be clean.
The point is for you to be effective.
Remember, keep it simple. This is where the power is.
This is a mindset shift towards a more intentional and focused approach to productivity.
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