Bought a planner but often can't finish writing? PM Jane, who played with time planners in 2027, admitted she is someone who "seriously buys planners." After participating in planner creation, she found ways to keep journals going: using Yearly Planner to capture major annual events, breaking down details with weekly journals, and conducting a semi-annual review with three questions.
Hi, I'm Jane, the PM of the 2027 Play with Time planner.
Do you have the habit of writing planners? Or are you the type who only slack off and dry out your nets for two days? To be honest, I'm not someone who seriously writes planners, but I do buy planners seriously and prefer Japanese-style planners. I've used Hobonichi, Mark's, Traveler's notebooks, MUJI, six-hole loose-leaf notebooks, JIBUN, and now I'm using the small P notebook (nickname for play with time planners). Of course, I don't use so many styles every year, but I buy at least two books each year. After buying, have I used them completely? Actually, I don't. I'm the type who owns them the moment I checkout. Is there anyone else like me?
Why does the Planner Festival make people anxious? Every year, I have different expectations for myself
Every year, when each brand launches a new annual planner called the "Planner Festival," it's my most anxious moment, always afraid that my current choices won't last the following year. Every year when choosing a planner, I set different expectations for myself: I want to make every day wonderful, so I use Hobonichi, and I even specifically study how to buy and ship it back to Taiwan from overseas; I hope to travel like a traveler with my planner, and I lose the limited-edition Traveler's Notebook cover; I hope to be a professional and make the most of every hour, so I switch to JIBUN BIZ. Later, I joined womany and started getting to know small notebooks, learning to follow the theme and find the strength that supports me.
How did the 2027 planner theme "Now is the Best Time" come about?
The planner is one of the team's most important products. Only by having the chance to participate did I realize that every step has its own big and small details, and the theme is the soul of the entire planner. The partners gather in the meeting room, focusing on the things they want to practice with everyone throughout the year. During this discussion, the partners mentioned that ultimately all actions stem from the moment of awareness, hence the idea of "Now is the best time."
How do I use a planner? I definitely use Yearly Planner and a weekly journal
As a planner enthusiast, I definitely use Yearly Planner and weekly journals.
At the beginning of the year, I start by jotting down every holiday and my major annual projects in the Yearly Planner. Those "important moments" are clearly visible, and seeing them reminds me to plan ahead—not just work progress, but also moments I want to save for family and friends—all have their place here.
For example, this year's planner and card printing project spanned more than half a year. I first marked each key time point (sampling, printing, acceptance) in the Yearly Planner, then wrote out every weekly journal detailing the details that needed to be checked each week. As long as the details were completed, the major project was close to completion.
Besides these two pages, writing flat is also a detail I care about. You don't have to adjust the angle or posture to write; this small convenience actually makes me more willing to open my planner every day.
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What should you ask yourself during the mid-year inventory? My three questions
Not long ago, I completed my half-year review. Flipping through my weekly journal for the past six months, I got through the half year at the fastest speed. I usually ask myself three questions:
- What has been the most impactful thing in the past six months?
- Is there something that drains my energy but I haven't dealt with yet?
- In the second half of the year, what is one thing I want to start or stop?
Following these three questions, I realized I had taken a completely new step in my career, rediscovered my transformation, felt the sense of fulfillment in completing tasks, and realized every moment of gratitude hidden between the lines. At that moment, I truly understood the weight of the phrase "NOW is the perfect time": it's not about waiting until the end of the year or for a "perfect review moment," but about being willing to sit down and open your planner — that moment is already the best time.
Now is the best time
Writing this, I think I finally understand why "NOW is the perfect time" will be the theme for 2027. It's not because the team found some particularly impressive method, but because I want to remind everyone that there's no need to wait for a better moment to start.
If you're like me and have bought many planners, but not every one is used up, maybe you don't have to wait until next year or the next planner festival. Now is the best time to open the book in your hand and write down today.
2027 play with time, ready to accompany you and cherish every moment.
Frequently Asked Questions
How can you use a planner without giving up halfway?
Start with two pages. Jane's approach is to mark holidays and major annual projects in the Yearly Planner at the start of the year, then list the details to complete in the weekly journal, breaking down the big goals into small tasks that can be done each week, making it easier to keep writing.
What is the difference between the Yearly Planner and the Weekly Journal?
Yearly Planner is used to view the whole year, suitable for marking holidays, important milestones, and major annual projects; The weekly journal is used to view the week, listing details to confirm and complete each week. With two pages combined, you can align from the yearly direction all the way to weekly actions.
What questions can you ask yourself during the mid-year review?
What has been the most noticeable thing in the past six months? Is there anything that drains my energy but I haven't dealt with yet? In the second half of the year, what is the one thing I want to start or stop?
What is the theme of the 2027 Play with Time planner?
"NOW is the perfect time" reminds you not to wait for a better moment to start; the moment you open your planner is the best time.
Can the 2027 Play with Time planner be written flat?
Yes, you can. The planner can be laid flat at 180 degrees, so you don't need to adjust the angle or posture when writing.
Where to buy the 2027 Play With Time planner?
Womany Shop in-stock sale; enter promo code "2027special" at checkout to save $100.