SETUP YOUR PLANNER TO CRUSH IT IN 2026

A new year is a fresh start, and there’s no better way to embrace it than by setting up your planner to make 2026 your most organised and intentional year yet. Before diving into layouts and inserts, I recommend carving out some dedicated time to focus on this setup session. Find a quiet spot, grab your fave drink, and let’s get intentional about crushing 2026!

 

Choosing Your Planner Layout – Which One’s Right for You?

An intentional life unfolds in a well-kept planner. With the right system, your planner should help you manage everything from day-to-day tasks to major events, and support you in reaching your goals.

Here’s a quick guide to help you choose the right layout:

Daily Planner Inserts:
The ultimate choice for detail-obsessed planners. Includes a half-hour schedule, priorities, tasks, and notes.

Daily Planner Inserts: Personal & Work Edition:
When you’re wearing multiple hats, these are a game changer. Separate your personal and work tasks seamlessly.

Weekly Planner Inserts - Week on Four Pages:
A compact way to manage hourly schedules and tasks—perfect for planners who juggle appointments all day.

Weekly Planner Inserts - Week on Two Pages:
Perfect for planners who juggle appointments & tasks all day but want a lightweight planner 

Weekly Planner Horizontal Inserts:
Blank fields designed for flexibility—great for creatives or those who prefer an open, less rigid layout.

 

Set Your Goals

What’s your big vision for 2026? 
Where do you see yourself by the end of the year?

Write it down. Then, break it into bite-sized, actionable steps. Add these steps to your monthly or weekly planner pages, and don’t forget to schedule regular check-ins to review your progress. Remember: small, consistent actions lead to big results.

 

Write Down Your Must-Do’s

Life’s full of non-negotiables, and it’s so easy to forget things. Next I want you to list out  all of your must-do tasks by frequency: daily, weekly, monthly, quarterly, half-yearly, and yearly.

Download our free task planner to help you do this.

Add the quarterly, half yearly & yearly task dates to your planner. At the beginning of each month and week, write in your monthly and weekly tasks. 

Are there groups of tasks that you do together that you can name, example morning routine, weekly reset. Write the name in rather than listing each and every task each day or week.

 

Add Extra Pages to Personalise Your Organisation

The best part about The Aesthetic planner is the flexibility. Tailor your planner to your needs by adding inserts like the meal plan, health tracker, finance tracker, journal pages, sticky notes for reminders and gift list.

 

Make time for you

Don’t forget to schedule time in for you! Self care, relaxation, catch ups with friends and travel are just as important, if not more than your other tasks. Schedule that shit in so it happens! 

 

Your 2026 planner isn’t just a tool—it’s your partner in crushing goals, staying organised, and living your best life. By taking the time to set it up thoughtfully, you’re setting yourself up for a year of clarity, balance, and fulfilment.

 

Happy Planning!

Kate x