If there is one thing that I've learned over the years, it's that one planner rarely does it all. Life is layered--family, faith, home, goals, work, creativity--and trying to force everything into a single book usually leads to burnout or abandoned pages by March. Enter: The Planner Stack.
My 2026 Planner Stack
First up, is the main planner, or as I like to refer to it: My Life Planner.
This is the backbone of my system. I fell in love with this one the minute that I laid eyes on it. It is a LiveWell weekly/monthly planner by Bluesky. It is in a vertical layout and runs October 2025- December 2026. It is made like and Erin Condran and I purchased it at Wal-Mart.
I am using it to keep up with appointments and commitments, our family schedule, weekly meal planning, and important dates. This planner will go with me wherever I go. It's the one I check daily.
My next planner is my Goal/Growth Planner. I have been using this one since April of last year. It runs through June of 2026 and is just a cheapie from Wal-Mart. It weekly/monthly planner but is in a horizontal layout. I mainly use this one for yearly and quarterly goals, habit tracking, reflections, and personal growth notes. This is where I check in with myself. It's not about perfection-it's about progress and intention.
And lastly is my Creative Planner. I had originally intended to use this one as my main planner, but when I saw the BlueSky one, I just had to use it. This one is by Bloom. It has lots of great stuff inside it to help you get started and there is even a webpage you can go to. This is a weekly/monthly planner and is also a horizontal layout. It is mostly used for blog ideas and statistics, draft outlines, caption brainstorming, and just random inspiration notes. This is where the creativity begins.
A planner stack works because it makes you feel a little less overwhelmed. Each planner has one job. That can lead to more consistency; smaller focus equals easier follow-through. And if you find that something isn't working for you, you can swap planners mid-year without starting over.
I have found that in a full season of life, separation brings peace.
Here are a few tips for building your own planner stack:
- start with what feels heavy- that area probably needs its own planner.
- choose planners you're excited to open.
- Review your stack every quarter and adjust as needed.
Remember, your planner should serve you, not the other way around.
My 2026 planner stack isn't about doing more- it's about living intentionally. It's about creating space for what matters most while letting go of unrealistic expectations. If you've struggled to stay consistent with a single planner, maybe the answer isn't more discipline...maybe it's a better system.
Here's to a well-planned, grace-filled 2026!
Are you planning to use one planner or a stack in 2026? I'd love to hear what's in your lineup.
Much Love,
Beth
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