Best Laid Plans

Ep #315: August Q&A // Digital Task Management, Uncluttered Phone Screens, Planner Perfectionism + More!

August 10, 2026

In today’s episode, I answer listener questions sent for the month of August!

Topics include:

  • Current work schedule
  • Digital task management adventures thus far, plus a listener rec for Tick Tick
  • My current uncluttered phone setup
  • Addressing planner perfectionism
  • Annual vs Academic calendars
  • Planner news mentioned:
    Aura Estelle Magnet Planner
    Hobonichi launch site
love this part of the release where we get to see a new cover each day!

PHONE ORGANIZATION

Widgets: Apple Notes, Google Tasks, Screen Time
app screen (3 of these – only apps I WANT to use)

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4 Comments

  • Reply Coree August 10, 2026 at 8:02 am

    Re. The academic year planning – I do professional planning on academic year level, because it aligns with our annual review process. And personal planning for January. Because I won’t be taking on any personal projects amidst the chaos of a new term.

    • Reply Sarah Hart-Unger August 10, 2026 at 5:54 pm

      totally makes sense !!!

  • Reply jennystancampiano August 11, 2026 at 10:30 am

    I was laughing at the part where you mentioned “people” leaving their planners in the car and having the erasable ink disappear. Yes, don’t do that!!!

    • Reply Sarah Hart-Unger August 11, 2026 at 11:13 am

      hahahah YES!!!

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