7 Great Planner Gift Ideas for Men
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Whether you are shopping for Father’s Day, a birthday, or just because – here are some great options for planner gifts for him.
There are so many benefits to planning on paper that benefit everyone:
- writing things down keeps you organized
- creating a roadmap helps you to achieve your goals
- keeping a journal is a healthy mindset habit
- a running to do list prevents important tasks from falling through the cracks
- putting pen to paper helps you remember things
But planner options for men tend to be in short supply – and, in fact, can be somewhat boring.
And the list goes on.
So, if you are looking for something fun and functional to give your guy – take a look at the following list.
1. Maalbok Weekly/Monthly Planner
This planner from Maalbok boasts the years in big numbers on the front cover and offers a two page per week layout with plenty of space for jotting down to do items and notes.
The Maalbok Weekly/Monthly Planner is a simple planner that has a 2 page per week spread, with horizontal spacing for Monday through Friday on the left side and a blank, lined, note page on the right.
This layout is very similar to that of the Hobonichi Techo Weeks planner – but it is in a larger 8×10 inch size.
It is one of my favorite layouts because you can list your appointments for the week on the left side and use the lined page on the right to keep track of your to do items and any notes.
2. Erin Condren Focused Life Planner
The Erin Condren Life Planner in the Focused Collection offers a sleek and simple design that is perfect for him. Add a monogram to the cover to make it even more personal.
You all know that I have been using Erin Condren Life Planners for many, many years – and cannot go without.
But the designs tend to be a tad bit feminine.
However, Erin Condren does offer a Focused line of Life Planners that is quite gender neutral. This line is sleek, simple and professional.
It comes in a dated coiled version and an undated softbound version.
And, an added touch is that you can personalize the cover with a monogram – which will give your gift that added touch.
3. Passion Planner
The Passion Planner will help you to create a roadmap that you can use to accomplish your goals. With so many options to choose from - dated weekly, undated daily, or digital formats - you can create your plan just the way you like.
If you haven’t visited Passion Planner lately, you are in for a nice surprise!
Passion Planner has always been a great way to outline your goals and break them down into a manageable action plan – but now there are even more options.
Of course, you still have the traditional monthly/weekly layout where you outline your goals for the month and then have an hourly spread for each week.
But now Passion Planner offers a new undated DAILY layout – and I think I might be in love. The two page per day layout gives you an hourly space to plan and reflect on your day as well as a blank dot grid page to jot down notes, ideas, doodles, or anything else that comes to mind.
And yet there is still more! Passion Planner also offers a digital version of both the monthly/weekly planner and the daily planner so you can use it on your tablet device if you prefer to go digital.
As always, depending on the style, the Passion Planner comes in 3 different sizes and a variety of cover choices.
4. Erin Condren Focused Softbound Notebook
Erin Condren offers sophisticated softbound notebooks in the Focused Collection. Use these to jot down important notes, journal, or keep a running to do list.
If you are looking more along the lines of a notebook or journal – Erin Condren has some very sophisticated looking softbound notebooks in the Focused collection.
These are great for jotting notes, creating a bullet journal, or for establishing a daily journaling practice.
5. The Foundation Planner from At-A-Glance
The Foundation Planner from At-A-Glance is unique in that it is geared towards goal setting. Starting with a mind map you can use this planner to set your goals and break them down into a plan of action.
The Foundation Planner from At-A-Glance is an udated Monthly/Weekly planner that gives you space to focus on your goals.
Starting with a mind map – you can take your big picture and create branches to show what you want to accomplish.
There is also space to create a vision board – and then pages to set your goals and outline the steps needed.
I really like that it is undated, so you can think outside the box and use it for project management during your busy months. Then you can set it aside during slower months and pick up again for your next project.
6. EmCollection Traveler’s Notebook
This leatherbound journal set from EmCollection is perfect for the artistic person on your gift list.
If the man on your list is an artistic type then this Traveler’s Notebook from EmCollection would make a thoughtful gift.
The vintage looking pages provide a canvas for thoughts, ideas, a bullet journal, or appointments.
7. Torro Leather iPad Case
This leather iPad case is perfect for the person that uses a digital planner.
At this point, I have to recognize that not all men that love to plan like to do so on paper. I, I myself, use a combination of of both paper and digital planners.
To be fair, there are so many useful planning apps out there. As I mentioned earlier, Passion Planner even offers a digital version that you can use with the Apple Pen.
So, for the digital planner on your gift list check out this beautiful leatherbound iPad case from Torro.
Give the Gift of Productivity
When you gift a planner to someone, you are giving them more than just a calendar.
You are giving them the gift of greater organization and productivity which leads to more time to do things they love to do.
Enjoy!
