The Best Productivity Planners to Boost Your Confidence
Updated 26th May 2025. This blog contains absolutely zero affiliate links. Wouldn’t even know how to use them if I tried.
Here are some of the best productivity planners I have found (some trialled and tested) to help you boost your confidence, increase motivation, and plan and achieve your goals.
For as long as I can remember, I have planned my week to help boost my confidence for the week ahead. It's my one ritual, and whether it's accompanied by a glass of Prosecco, a peppermint tea, or a pint of hot water, you will more often than not find me sitting at my kitchen table on Sunday evening planning and reflecting on the week ahead.
Here, I have compiled a list of some of my personal favourite planners and some planners that have come highly recommended.
The Head Plan: The Agenda Bundle
Personal Experience: Yes.
What I like about this journal: This journal, Irish-owned and beautifully designed, makes journaling accessible, even for the busiest folks looking to prioritise goals and self-care. I adore the leather cover. It is without a doubt the most beautiful planner I have owned.
What I dislike about this journal: When I plan or journal, I like a no-fuss approach that helps me focus on just one or two areas of my life. For me, The Head Plan tries to do too much—it feels more like an “everything journal.” The weekly reviews and goal sections didn’t feel intuitive, and a lot of the goal-setting content felt a bit overdone and unnecessary. For me, planning is “business and career”, and this one just didn’t cut it!
However, this planner is perfect for anyone who wants a tool to support them through multiple aspects of life. Yes, I recommend it to clients.
The Productivity Method: The Digital Planner and Daily Planner
Personal Experience: Yes.
What I like about these journals: I spent a few months using the Productivity Method Digital Planner by Grace Beverley, and while it took a little time to get familiar with the terminology and layouts, once I did, my productivity was off the charts. The interface felt intuitive, and the way it broke down projects, tasks, and scheduling was a total game-changer—I’d never come across a system that structured everything so clearly. The different headings helped me prioritise with ease, and the way it balanced long-term planning with daily to-dos made it feel like I finally had a workflow that worked for me, not against me. It wasn’t just about ticking off tasks; it actually helped me stay focused, intentional, and in control of my time.
What I dislike about this journal: For me, my computer = work, and I want planning to be a mindful, switch-off-and-relax kind of thing. Because of this, I eventually stopped using The Digital Planner. So, I was really hoping the paper Daily Planner would be the answer, but it just didn’t flow. Moving through the sections felt clunky, and it didn’t have that effortless, intuitive ease I was looking for. I was very disappointed!
Suitable for advanced goal setters and planners. I recommend this to clients only when I know they have the time and technical abilities to manage it. I would not recommend the paper planner.
The Perfectly Planned Planner
Personal Experience: Yes.
What I like about this journal: This yearly planner is just right for me. It combines planning, setting goals, and reflecting in a perfect balance. I appreciate how each day has its own page, and I especially like that the weekend shares a page. The month-end reviews are incredibly beneficial, especially for business owners like me. Additionally, the monthly planning and calendar layouts provided at the beginning of each month are invaluable tools.
What I dislike about this journal: Some of the language is a little fluffy for me and I would prefer to see a daily task section instead of a notes section. The weekly planner page is weak in comparison to The Full Focus Planner.
This planner is great for business owners and anyone aiming to tackle their goals over a year. Suitable for beginners and more advanced goal setters. Yes, I recommend this to clients.
The Food Medic Habit Journal
Personal Experience: Yes.
What I like about this journal: This journal is elegant uncomplicated, and user-friendly. Each day gets its own page, balancing your work and personal life evenly. I'd suggest it for clients who aren't keen on old-fashioned journaling but could use help with tracking and forming new habits. Plus, the daily prompts are a nice touch!
What I dislike about this journal? As my goals grew larger and life got busier, I realized I needed a journal that could handle more detailed goal setting, reflection, and planning.
This journal is perfect for beginners and anyone who wants to work on creating new habits. Yes, I recommend this to clients.
The Full Focus Planner
Personal Experience: Yes.
What I liked about this journal: This planner is brilliantly laid out, with plenty of space to map out detailed goals and get your week organised. When I’m in full-on business mode, it’s the one I always return to—it matches how my brain works, step for step. It feels intuitive, and I love how focused it keeps me.
What I dislike about this journal: This planner is not for the faint of heart, and I wouldn’t recommend it for beginners. When I bought the planner at first, I didn't dive in right away. I hesitated because I found it a bit too much to handle. One thing that bothered me was how the weekends were structured the same as the weekdays, which resulted in a lot of blank pages, feeling wasteful. And also feeling like I should always be “on”.
Suitable for advanced goal setters and planners. Yes, I recommend this to clients, but with a very clear caveat: “It is not for the faint of heart!”
The Head Plan
Personal Experience: No.
What I like about this journal: This journal, Irish-owned and beautifully designed, makes journaling accessible, even for the busiest folks looking to prioritise goals and self-care.
What I dislike about this journal: Since I haven't personally used this journal, I can only explain why I've chosen not to try it. It’s too much of an everything journal. When I plan or journal, I prefer a no-fuss approach to zeroing in on just one or two aspects of my life.
This planner is perfect for anyone who wants a tool to support them through multiple aspects of life. Yes, I recommend it to clients.
Daily Goal Setter Planner
Personal Experience: No
What I liked about this journal: I really like Mal Paper for their simple yet super effective productivity journals and planners. If you are new to planning and goal setting, this planner is perfect for you!
What I disliked about this journal: I haven't tried it yet, but I'll likely give it a shot eventually. To me, Mal Paper seems like the ideal tool for staying organised and focused on productivity, planning, setting goals, and maintaining wellness without any unnecessary fuss.
Suitable for advanced goal setters and planners who like a minimalist and no-fuss approach. Yes, I recommend this to clients (a lot!).
As you wrap up your search for the perfect productivity planner to boost your confidence, keep in mind that the best one is the one that fits your style and needs. Drawing from my 10+ years as an executive confidence coach, I've witnessed how effective planning paired with a positive mindset can lead to remarkable growth. So, whether you prefer pen and paper or digital tools, trust yourself and stick to your plan.
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