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It’s the beginning of a new year, and do you know what that means? It’s time to get a new planner and/or calendar! For some people, such as me, shopping for office supplies is a joy. However, I am curious to how many people prefer paper planners/calendars over electronic ones.
I personally prefer paper planners. I like being able to write down my tasks such as, assignments, meetings, interviews, etc. I also really like the feeling of being able to check these items off of my list. It makes me feel accomplished.
However, finding the perfect planner or calendar can be a struggle. Some people, like my mom, like calendars with big numbers and lots of space to write. Others like planners that fit into their purse, and some people like to find all of these options in one planner.
I personally prefer a planner that has monthly and weekly calendars. It also needs to have plenty of space to write.
On the other hand, for some, electronic calendars are replacing paper planners. Many people type meetings and tasks into their computer or cell phone calendars. This is also a convenient and easy way to organize your tasks.
Electronic calendars and planners do have their advantages. For example, you can set reminders that will remind you of your next appointment or meeting. Paper planners cannot do this.
However, an advantage to a paper planner is that your information is guaranteed to be there. We are so used to technology doing much of the work for us, we sometimes get lazy. We expect our computer or phone to remind us. However, what happens if we forget to set a reminder or if the network goes down? That’s why I always think it is wise to use a paper planner/calendar in addition to an electronic planner/calendar.
If you are having trouble finding the perfect planner, check out this article by Terri Sapienza of the Washington Post Lifestyle section titled “Daily planners: paper or electronic?”
Which do you prefer: paper or electronic planners/calendars? Do you think electronic calendars/planners will eventually replace paper planners and calendars?
