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

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4 Comments
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.
totally makes sense !!!
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!!!
hahahah YES!!!