Year Planner — A Calm, Intentional Planning Template

Most planners assume you want to do more, faster, and better.

This one doesn’t.

My Planned Year was created for people who feel overwhelmed by traditional planning systems — rigid goals, endless trackers, and productivity rules that don’t fit real life.

Instead of forcing outcomes, this template helps you:

• clarify direction
• understand your priorities
• build simple support systems
• plan goals in a realistic, human way

No hustle language.

No daily perfection.

No pressure to “fix” your entire life.

Just space to think, reflect, and choose intentionally.

What makes this planner different

• It starts with direction, not goals
• It focuses on support systems, not discipline
• It includes space to let go, not just add more
• It assumes your energy will change — and plans for that
• It’s designed to be revisited, not “completed”

You don’t need to use every page.

You don’t need to follow the order.

You don’t need to have everything figured out.

This planner meets you where you are.

What’s inside (25 pages)

• A gentle introduction to set expectations and remove pressure
• Year direction: one sentence + guiding principles
• Vision → action reflection
• Life areas overview (health, career, finances, relationships, growth, fun)
• Dedicated pages for each life area:
  • what a good year looks like
  • support systems & habits
  • friction points
  • signals you’re on track
• Skills & habits to support your goals
• Habits & behaviors to release
• Morning and evening routines (designed for flexibility)
• Goal planning pages (up to 4 goals), including:
  • why it matters
  • realistic weekly actions
  • planning for setbacks

Minimal design.

Clear prompts.

Plenty of white space to write.

Who this planner is for

This template is for you if you:

• feel tired of rigid productivity systems
• want clarity without pressure
• prefer reflection over tracking
• want goals that fit real life
• value calm, intentional planning

It’s especially helpful if you’ve tried planners before and didn’t stick with them — not because you failed, but because they weren’t built for how you actually live.

Who it’s not for

This is probably not the right fit if you’re looking for:

• daily schedules or time blocking
• habit streaks or trackers
• performance metrics or dashboards
• aggressive goal systems

This planner is about awareness, direction, and sustainable progress.

How to use it

• Print it or use it digitally
• Complete it in one sitting or over several days
• Skip pages that don’t feel relevant
• Revisit sections throughout the year

There is no “right” way to use it.

Format

• PDF
• 25 pages
• Designed for printing or digital use (GoodNotes, Notability, etc.)

A gentle note

This planner won’t tell you what your year should look like.

It helps you listen long enough to decide for yourself.

If you want a calmer way to plan your year — one that leaves room for change, rest, and real life — this template was made for you.