With the prevalence of smartphones and ubiquitous nature of screens in modern society, it can be nice to take a step back and get organized the old fashioned way with good old fashioned paper day planners.
These analog organizers can exist in a number of forms, from agendas to calendars and daily diaries. Whether you want to remember what you get up to everyday or want to keep a record of future activities, studies show that physically writing something down gives you a better chance of committing it to memory.
While some day planners are more motivational in nature, others take a humorous approach to note-taking. On the one hand they could be encouraging you to do something everyday that scares you, others use crass language or are unapologetically pessimistic.
35 Analog Day Planners
From Progressive Fear-Conquering Journals to Temporary Task Reminders:
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Seductive Craft Calendars
Club Geluk's Parody Pin-Up Calendar Features Men with Yarn Products
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Internet-Inspired Notepads
The Interface Website Notepad is an Organizer for the Digital Age
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All-Encompassing Notebooks
This All-In-One Planner Combines all Your Organizational Needs
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Recycled Brown Paper Journals
Hamutelet Creates Beautifully Stamped Paper Notebook Designs
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Obsessive-Compulsive Notebooks
The Jottbook Allows For Insanely Precise Organization
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Typographic Art Calendars
This 2015 Illustrated Calendar Design is Understated and Delicate
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Topographic Stationary Collections
Julia Kostreva's Golden Year Collection is Inspired by Nature
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DIY Flower-Infused Calendars
The Botanical Calendar Journal Makes Use of Your Favorite Plants
27
Travel-Documenting Diaries
This Adventure Log Book Helps Backpackers and Tourists Record Memories
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DIY Antiquated Date Keepers
The Printable Paper Typewriter Calendar is a Cute Alternative
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Paint-Dripping Cityscape Calendars
The Valspar Paint Calendar Campaign is Tastefully Practical
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MinimalistLinear Timeline Calendars
The 6 Foot-Long Calendar Helps You Plan Your Year in Style
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Tablet-Imitating Notepads
The LobotoME 'MEpad' Competes Against the iPad's Complexity
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Stylish Africa-Print Planners
The Fashionary x Henrik Vibskov Notebook is Fashionably Organized
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Cussing Motivational Calendars
This Motivational Calendar will Put an End to Your Procrastination
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Temporary Task Reminders
The Magnetic Chalkboard Weekly Calendar Keeps Your Week on Display
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Minimalist Sci-Fi Agendas
Moleskin Releases Daily Planner Star Wars Book
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Art Deco Agendas
Julia Kostreva 2013 Daily Planners are Fun and Cheerful
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Boldly Pessimistic Day Planners
The Disappointments Diary is a Cynical 2013 Black Journal
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Progressive Fear-Conquering Journals
This Journal Helps You Do One Thing Every Day That Scares You
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Unplugging Daily Diaries
The Folk Rebellion Hardcover Journal has 365 Tips to Tech Disconnect
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Multi-Year Calendars
This Russian Calendar Inspires You to Forget About Days and Dates
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Slingshot Journals
The Moleskine SMS Notebook Allows Users to Shoot Messages
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Orbiting Circular Calendars
The 2014 Wall ASR Calendar Has a Circular Clock Face Design
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Unapologetic Profane Agendas
To-Do Pocket Notebooks Run a Tight Schedule
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Monochromatic Minimalist Notebooks
Moleskine Unveils a Line of White Notebooks
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Porky Planners
This 2014 Bacon Calendar is Full of Recipes, Trivia and Fun Food Facts
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Fill-in-the-Blank Diaries
Keel’s Simple Diary Helps Record the Day's Events With Questionnai
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Decorative Expiration Date Reminders
This Artful Expiration Date Calendar Keeps Track of Bad Food
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Eco Inkless Calendars
This Monthly Planner is Materially Responsible and Offers a Real Blank Slate
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Organized Intergalactic Agendas
The Moleskine Star Wars Limited Edition Planner is Neat and Tidy
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Candid Celebrity Calendars
The James Franco Selfie Calender is a Collaboration with Paper Magazine
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Paint Swatch Calendars
This Colorful Calendar Doubles as a CMYK Reference Tool
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Seize-the-Day Agendas
The Carpe Diem Calendar Helps Make the Most out of Your Year
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Concert Memory Preservers
Record Your Favorite Events in the Ticket Stub Diary
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'Mumble Note' Turns Fleeting Thoughts into Actionable Notes
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Journify is a Digital Space for Tracking Progress and Reflection
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ban.do Embraces Springtime with Its New Offerings
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My Life in a Book Captures and Preserves Personal Stories
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Productyve Combines Productivity with Wellness Using Reminders
Digital Dependency Awareness Campaigns
Trapped by the Screen Uncovers Hidden Costs of Screen Time
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HeyDay Helps Track Habits and Journal Personalized Daily Experiences
Holistic Wellness Habit Trackers
CompleteDay Let's Users Sync Their Health Goals and Habits
Happiness Task Trackers
BlissCompass Let's You Rate and Align to Tasks You Enjoy
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Coffee Notes Helps Consumers Explore and Record Their Favorite Shops
Mental Wellness Apps
'Pause' Lets You Take a Moment to Regain Control Over Your Emotions
Habit Tracker Tools
HabitScroll Caters to Those Looking to Adopt New Habits or Break Old Patterns
AI-Powered Journaling Apps
'DiaryAI' Transforms a User's Voice into Text Entries
Routine Planning Apps
HabitNow Helps Users Embrace a More Structured Schedule
Templated Daily Planners
The Obsidian Daily Planner Offers Structure and Organization
All-in-One Habit Tracking Tools
HabitFlow is Designed To Help Users Improve Their Life
Doodling Mental Health Apps
The 'Scribble Journey' App Encourages Art to Explore Emotions
Optimized Reading Journeys
Books Calculator Estimates Reading Potential and Suggests Books
Goal Tracker Apps
5Goals Tracks Daily Tasks, Views Progress, and Shares With the Community
Event Timeline Trackers
Almanac Tracks and Visualizes Important Moments in Your Life
Data-Backed Productivity Apps
Time Zenith is a Tool for Different Types of Procrastination
Private Note-Taking Apps
'Manifest' Enables Offline Note-Taking with Encrypted Data
Intuitive Journal Tracking
Habitually 2.0 Aims to Enhance One's Daily Routine to Improve Wellbeing
Colleague-Designed Journals
The CVS Pharmacy Caliber Fashion Artist Series Has Four New Journals
Organizational Reminder Apps
The Todo Reminder App Enhances Productivity With a Few Simple Steps
Progress Tracker Tools
Journal Calls Helps Track Goals, Reflect, and Stay Motivated Daily
Romantic Date Planners
CoupleQuest Helps Partners Plan Personalized Outings
Free Personal Planners
Creme Provides Simple, Ad-Free Task Management and Scheduling Features
Task Management Tools
Task Track Manages Overwhelm by Breaking Down Tasks into Smaller Goals
Balancing Burnout Calendars
Tjime Burnout Calendar Helps You Thrive Personally and Professionally
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WaterFlow Diary Offers an Intuitive Way to Capture Personal Moments
Quick Journaling Habits
Kura Kura Makes Journaling a 3-Minute Daily Ritual for Emotional Growth
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Ready AI Goal + Habit Tracker is a Pocket-Sized Personal Coach
Simplified Routine Trackers
Bear Record Offers a Daily Planner and To-Do List
Couple-Friendly Journaling Exercises
Venice Offers Psychology-Backed Journaling for Couples
Psychology-Driven Goal Setting
Goal Planner - Notion System Helps Set, Plan, and Achieve Goals
Visual Timing Devices
The Time Timer® Helps Individuals Seeking to Manage Time Effectively
Shopping List Organizers
Potato: Shopping List Invites People to Add Items andTick Off as You Shop
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Stoic Let's Users Journal While Providing Insights with AI
Beginner Artistic Inspiration
Drawing Prompts Helps Artists Develop a Consistent Practice
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BeeBetter Helps Establish Routine and Cultivate Healthy Habits
Screen-Limiting Phone Apps
Takebreak Encourages People to Have a Better Work-Life Balance
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With Itinerary.today, travelers can create bespoke travel itineraries
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Dallies Lets Users Log Daily Tasks and Track Progress and Earn Coins
Recycled Paper-Made Desktop Organizers
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Photo Memory Timelines
Storylife Helps Couples Create Custom Photo Albums to Preserve Memories
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Worry-Focused Digital Journals
Worry Bin is a Place for Users to Express Their Negative Thoughts
Daily History Reminders
Today in History Offers a Fascinating Glimpse into Past Historical Events
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'Student Planner' Helps Users Organize, Set Goals, and Track Progress
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Kitchen Timeboxing Planners
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Simplified Task Timers
Task Timer Manages Your Tasks by Tracking Time and Boosting Productivity
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Bite-Sized Daily Wellness Actions
BlissList Approaches Holistic Wellness Through Small Steps
Weekly Goal Setting Apps
Friday Win Encourages Users to Set New Goals Every Monday
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DreamStore Offers Tangible Steps to Work Toward Your Goals
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Tripplanss Organize Your Trip Details All in One Place
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Grateful Jar Captures Moments of Gratitude with One Simple Tap
Positive Daily Routine Elevations
DeedDiary Transforms Browsers Into a Place of Positivity
Integrated Notes Apps
Craftnote Combines Note-Taking with Calendar Management
Nostalgic Journal Entries
With Nitch, Users Can Re-Visit Their Past Diary Entries
Reminding Calendar Personalizations
ReminderCal 4 Let's Users Sync Reminders to Calendar
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Event Countdown Calendars
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Manifest Daily Uses Vocalization and Positive Reinforcement
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