Purpose: Work out why the last few systems fell apart, and build one that fits how you live.
When to use: Use this after another planner, app, or list has stopped getting used.
Worksheet prompts
- What have you tried before to keep track of things? How long did each one last?
- What made you stop using them? Be honest about the boring reasons.
Too fiddly, out of reach, took too long, went stale. - What is the simplest version you would still be using in a month? Describe it.
One page, one app, one notebook you carry.
The ones that last are usually smaller and uglier than the ones we plan.