4 Top Planning Tools for 2025

This week, I’m diving into the planning tools that will set you up for success in 2025. Specially, I’m highlighting the two or three tools I believe everyone needs to master their time management and keep things simple. Whether you’re managing only your schedule or balancing family calendars, I’ll help you figure out what works best for you—and let you in on my personal favorites that I use every single day. 

Key Takeaways:

• How Many Tools Do You Really Need?
  I’ll help you figure out if two or three planning tools are right for you, depending on where you are in life and what you’re juggling.
• The Essential Planner for Weekly & Monthly Organization
  Let’s talk about the go-to tool for managing your weekly and monthly schedules—the one that keeps you on track with your daily life. I’ll share my personal favorites and why these choices make a difference.
• Making Family Planning Easier
  If you’re coordinating schedules with family, you’ll want to know about this tool that’s been a lifesaver for us at home. Spoiler: it cuts down on those “What’s happening today?” questions!
• High-Level Planning for Big Goals
  I’m diving into how to keep the bigger picture in view with a special tool I rely on for annual and quarterly planning. This one’s all about setting yourself up for a smoother, more intentional year.

Resources Mentioned:

• TOP Planner - The go-to for anyone who loves pen and paper planning. Check it out at TheTOPPlanner.com.
• Artful Agenda - My top pick for digital planners, with fun customization options like color schemes and stickers. Syncs with Google Calendar, iCal, and Outlook. Check it out at www.megansumrell.com/artful
• Skylight Calendar - Perfect for family or household coordination. For a detailed breakdown, go back and listen to Episode #251! Check out the calendar at www.megansumrell.com/skylight and use code THEPINKBEE for 15% off. 
• Kaleidoscope Living Wall Calendars - Beautiful and practical for high-level annual planning. Check it out at www.megansumrell.com/wallcalendar.

Ready to take action?
Now is the time to decide what tools you’ll use in 2025. Listen to this episode, make your picks, and get ready to kick off the new year with a system that actually supports you. And remember—before you send me a message about a specific planner, go back and ask yourself: Does it fit into one of these categories? If it does, it’s a thumbs-up from me.

Let’s dive in and make 2025 the year we stay o

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