The Search for the “Perfect” Planner

For years, I was on a mission—a personal journey to find the perfect planner. Every January, I would start fresh with new optimism: this one will finally keep me on track. And yet, somewhere midyear, I’d fall off.

 

Some layouts felt too rigid (I never was the type to plan my day by the hour). Some wellness trackers didn’t fit my routines. Others simply didn’t inspire me to open them up every day.It took years of trial and error for me to realize: the perfect planner didn’t exist—at least not until I created it myself.That realization was the spark that led to the Empowerment Agenda 2025.

But looking back now, I see it was really about something deeper: finding a tool that works with you, not against you.

And as I look ahead to 2026, I’m reflecting again—what have I learned this year? What do I want my planner (and my life) to hold space for next?