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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:

A look at Papier's custom cover
Photos: Candace Braun Davison

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's weekly overview pages

Papier Planner Cons:

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

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.

Author: candacebd

Candace Braun Davison is a writer, editor and recipe developer who divides her time between New York and Florida. She's written articles that have appeared in PureWow, Delish, House Beautiful, Cosmo, Elle, Esquire, Elle Decor, Veranda, Good Housekeeping and more. She's also published and contributed to multiple cookbooks, including a tailgate cookbook specifically designed for USF students. A portion of the proceeds benefitted student scholarships at the university.