It might seem like all planning today takes place digitally. The calendar is on the phone, the to-do list in an app and the notes on a screen. But for many, planning with paper provides more peace of mind and clarity. Here you get five good reasons to start using a pen and notebook.
You remember better when you write by hand
Research shows that we remember better when we write by hand. This is because we use more senses and process the information more actively. It makes it easier to remember your appointments and tasks when you write them down.
Source: dr.tv regarding a study conducted by Japanese researchers
Paper doesn't stress
An app can be convenient, but it makes a noise. Notifications, screens and alerts can disrupt your focus. Paper doesn't disturb you. It lies quietly waiting for you, without pulling at your attention with distracting messages.
3. You get an overview on your own terms
A paper calendar or bullet journal can be set up exactly as you want. You can combine to-do lists with notes, reflections and nice details. This provides an overview that suits you rather than a standard app.
4. It feels more personal
A notebook quickly becomes your own. You can doodle, colour-code, use stickers and make room for more than just tasks. That makes spending time on planning more fun, and it becomes a place you actually want to return to.
5. It creates a little pause
For most people, writing by hand is slower than typing on a screen. And that can be an advantage. It forces you to tune in and prioritise your time and tasks. Planning with paper becomes a tranquil moment in its own right, where you can think clearly.
6. You get less screen time
When you use paper, you opt out of the screen in those moments. That can provide a much-needed breather for your eyes and head, and it helps you to be more present in what you are doing. They are small breaks from the digital without you needing to change your entire daily routine.
Do you want to get started with analogue planning? At Plan & Plot you will find Notebooks, stickers, fineliners and brush pens and much more to make your planning personal and fun.
