The Ring Planner Solution: Organizing Business and Life in Style

The Ring Planner Solution for My Bound Planner System.

Are you a pen-and-paper enthusiast like me? As our business and life priorities evolve, finding the perfect planner system becomes a thrilling quest. Join me on my journey as I discover the ideal solution to keep my important information safe and organized with a Ring Planner!

Personal Ring Planner

The Beauty of Planners and Why I Needed More

As a firm believer in the power of planners, I’ve always found joy in writing things down and organizing my life and business. My trusted Bound planner, a Sterling Ink full-year Common Planner in the B6 size, accompanied by a VDS undyed Janet leather cover, has been a steadfast companion. However, as life changes, I realized I need a space where I can easily update and manage important information.

While digital tools like Notion serve some purposes, I’m a true pen-and-paper kind of gal. The beauty and therapeutic value of traditional planners are simply unparalleled. Hence, I embarked on a quest to find the perfect supplement to my beloved Bound planner.

Enter the Ring Planner

After some deep thought, I remembered I already have the perfect solution on hand, a Ring Planner! It is a VDS Standard in the Touch Me leather, equivalent to the Personal Size. I love that it isn’t much larger than the B6 Cover.

I considered using a Personal Wide planner, but I don’t like how large and square it is. After watching many YouTube videos in search of the perfect planner insert size, I discovered the Franklin Covey Compact fits into a personal planner.

Setting Up My Ring Planner

One of the joys of a Ring Planner system is the abundance of free inserts available, allowing for endless customization.

Here are a few of the awesome creators who made some of these inserts:

EO Edits

Plan with Bee

Laura Jane Plans

Puffin Pages Co

Peanuts Planner Co

For my needs, I divided my Ring Planner into five main sections, each serving a specific purpose:

1. The Inbox: Capturing Life’s Essentials

In this section, I organize my to-do lists, shopping lists, and lists of things I want to read and watch. It acts as a catch-all for all the important bits of information I need to keep track of on a daily basis.

2. The Schedule: Time Management and Content Planning

The Schedule section houses yearly calendars and my weekly content planning and photography to-do lists. Keeping this information close at hand helps me manage my time efficiently and stay on top of my creative projects.

3. The Home: Managing Life’s Essentials

For managing my home life, I plan our budget here (which I haven’t printed out yet), jot down meal plans, and track various habits and goals that contribute to a balanced and harmonious home environment.

4. The Project Section: Fostering Creativity

This section is my creative haven, where I nurture my video and blog post ideas with detailed notes. I also manage photography projects and keep a manifesting section complete with affirmations and vision boards.

5. The Reference Section: Organizing Random Treasures

The last section acts as a treasure trove for all sorts of lists, notes, and guides I want to hold onto. From random lists like trigger and cleaning checklists to important notes I take during the day, everything finds its place here.

The Pen: Always With The Pens!

I haven’t found the perfect pen for this planner yet.

The Hobonichi Multi Pen does a good job but doesn’t fit in the pen loop.

The Pilot Vanishing Point Fountain Pen works well until I am in an awkward writing position.

So that’s why I have the Sharpie S-Gel Pen on its way. I’m hoping this pen will easily fit in the pen loop and provide a smooth writing experience.

Check out my unboxing video for more!

This post was all about the planner ring solution to my bound planner system.