Sometimes the hardest part of planning isn’t writing things down.
It’s deciding where they belong.
My Current Planner Setup
Right now, I’m using Franklin Planner day on two pages, along with:
- Monthly pages
- Index pages
- Undated weekly pages I add only when I want them
I like this setup because it gives me flexibility. But flexibility also means more decisions.
The Tracking Question
I’ve been tracking health-related information tied to carnivore coaching with ChatGPT:
- Heart rate
- Blood pressure
- Blood glucose
- Insulin
- Symptoms
This isn’t casual information. It matters—and that made me hesitate.
I didn’t want to mess up my pages while I was still figuring things out.
Once I write something directly on a planner page, it feels like a commitment. And I knew I might change my mind.
Using Transparent Sticky Notes as a Test Layer
Instead of forcing a decision too early, I used transparent sticky notes.
I placed them directly on top of my daily pages and used them as a temporary layer.
On those sticky notes, I tracked:
- Meals
- Vitals
- Symptoms
All of it—right at the moment it was happening.
What the Testing Taught Me
Some information makes the most sense when it’s captured in context.
Meals and vitals felt right on my daily pages because that’s when I was actually eating and checking them.
Seeing that information alongside appointments, notes, and how I felt that day gave it meaning.
Without the sticky notes, I might have pushed everything into a separate log just because it felt more “official.”
Why This Works for Any Planner
This idea isn’t really about transparent sticky notes.
It’s about giving yourself permission to:
- Try something before committing
- Change your mind
- Let your planner evolve as your needs change
You can use this approach for health tracking, projects, routines, or anything you’re unsure about.
The pressure disappears when nothing feels permanent.
From Testing to Confidence
Once I knew what worked, I removed the sticky notes and wrote directly on my pages.
No hesitation.
No second-guessing.
Testing gave me clarity—and clarity made commitment easy.
A Final Thought
If your planner ever feels intimidating, the problem isn’t you.
It’s the pressure to decide everything upfront.
Try before you commit. Let your pages show you what they’re for.
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