Ordered your 2026 Annual Planner and already dreaming about how to make it your own? You’re not alone! Personalising your planner is part of the fun — it’s a chance to express your creativity, stay organised and design a planning system that truly fits your lifestyle. Here’s some inspiration and ideas to help you decide how to make your planner both beautiful and functional.
Why You’ll Love the 2026 Annual Planner
Our 2026 Annual Planner is designed for anyone who loves to plan, organise and stay on top of life’s little (and big!) moments. Running from January 2026 to December 2026, it features monthly and weekly spreads as well as eight blank boxes that you can adapt for your own needs.
Whether you’re managing a busy work schedule, studying, running a household or just trying to keep life balanced, this planner gives you the flexibility to do it all. Pair it with our coordinating planner accessories to make organising your year an enjoyable, creative ritual.
🎨 Make It Yours with Colour and Texture
Inject your personality into your planner with washi tape, stickers and colourful pens. Patterned tape can divide sections neatly, add visual interest and bring a sense of order to your week. Try experimenting with colour coding using coloured pens or highlighters — perhaps one colour for work tasks, another for personal goals and a third for self-care.
Mix soft pastels with bold accents for a vibrant look that makes planning more enjoyable. Not only does it make your pages visually appealing, but it also helps your brain quickly identify priorities at a glance.
🌟 Use Visual Cues for Motivation
Turn your planner into a source of daily inspiration with visual cues. Use small icons or doodles to represent tasks and milestones — a star or tick for goals achieved, a heart for happy moments or a lightbulb for brilliant ideas.
These little touches make flipping through your planner a joyful experience. Over time, you’ll begin to see patterns in your progress which can be incredibly motivating. Visuals bring life to your pages and make your planner more than just a list of to-dos, it becomes a reflection of your journey.
✍️ Blend Planning with Journaling
Don’t limit your planner to tasks and appointments. Use it as a wellbeing journal, too. With purposeful sections dedicated to reflection and wellbeing, each week you can jot down a thought, win or moment of gratitude. These reflections turn your planner into a keepsake and space for memories — not just a schedule. Reflecting on what went well (even the small things) helps to boost positivity and mindfulness.
By blending planning with journaling, your planner becomes not only a tool for productivity but also a keepsake — a snapshot of your year filled with memories, growth, and personal wins.
🍂 Create Seasonal Themes
Keep your planner visually fresh throughout the year by adding seasonal themes. Use floral motifs and pastel tones for spring, sunshine yellows and bright hues for summer, cosy earthy colours for autumn and crisp blues or silvers for winter.
Changing your theme each month helps mark the rhythm of the seasons and keeps you engaged with your planner all year long.
💡 Final Thought:
Your 2026 Annual Planner isn’t just a productivity tool — it’s a personal space to dream, create and reflect. Whether you’re a busy parent, a student or someone managing shift work, your planner can bring clarity, balance and beauty to your daily life.
So grab your favourite pens, a few rolls of washi tape and let your imagination take over. Planning doesn’t have to feel like a chore — with a bit of creativity, it becomes something you truly look forward to every single day.
