In the search for the best planner, I’m relentless. There are a ton that will get the job done, but when it comes to being productive day-to-day—without letting long-term projects slip through the cracks—Papier is the way to go. They’re customizable, with plenty of chic cover designs, making them a great gift (for anyone, yourself included), but I particularly love the undated daily planners that allow you to map out four months at a time, picking up whenever you’re ready without being beholden to a calendar date.

Without bogging you down by waxing poetic, here’s a quick list of Papier’s pros and cons:

Papier Planner Pros:

• It lets you quickly map out the week ahead (including listing your top 3 priorities of the week and track habits you’re trying to implement, like working out or reading)
• There’s a weekly meal planning section with grocery list
• Each day lets you map out your schedule/meetings, with breakout sections for to-dos, notes and listing your top 3 priorities for the day
• There’s enough room to jot down everything you need, without the book being too big/bulky
• It’s roughly the size of a novel, so it’s easy to tote

Papier Planner Cons:

• It’s pricey ($35/planner).
• You’ll need to reorder it three times a year (making it $105/year—oof).

The Bottom Line:

In terms of getting things done, I’ve never felt more on top of things than when I used this planner to map out each day and week. There are also a few pages set aside to let you brainstorm and dream big for the four-month planning session, which is nice to help you pull away from the day-to-day and really think ahead (without getting overwhelmed by the thought of a one-, three- or five-year plan).

Interested in trying it out? You can order a daily planner at Papier.com.

Note: This story originally ran in November 2022. It has since been updated to ensure accuracy.