Essential guidelines for planner newbies

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1. Don't plan to plan more than you actually plan. 

2. Don't plan more than you actually live. 

There is a plethora of planner accessories at the craft store. Aisles and aisles of gorgeous planning temptation! There are so many blogs with instructions on how to plan. It doesn't take much time or effort to drown in all the planner porn on Instagram, Pinterest, YouTube, etc. Some people overanalyze their weekly spread, they fear imperfection, and never utilize their gorgeous and hard earned planner. Just start planning and figure it out as you go along. It might not always look so perfect, but neither is life!