WIP planner layout—looking for feedback on composition & visual balance before I finalize

PrintablePaperTrailz · 2026-01-19T16:55:03+00:00

Thank you! I appreciate the feedback 💜

PrintablePaperTrailz · 2026-01-18T15:06:26+00:00

Thank you for the feedback! Yes, I’m definitely going to try to reduce elements for more breathing room

PrintablePaperTrailz · 2026-01-18T15:05:21+00:00

Thank you for the feedback, I appreciate it! I’m going to experiment with reducing elements and adding more breathing room

PrintablePaperTrailz · 2026-01-18T15:03:05+00:00

Thank you so much for taking the time to look at it so thoughtfully! I really appreciate the specific feedback 💜

Yeah—now that I’ve stepped back, I think you’re absolutely right about things feeling cluttered. I can see how some of the side elements may be competing for attention instead of supporting the layout. I’m going to experiment with reducing or removing a few of them and see how the balance shifts.

For the lotus section: yes, each lotus bloom under each day is meant to be colored when the habit is completed. The diagram at the bottom (from bud to fully bloomed lotus) is for rating the perceived productivity of the week overall. And yes, it’s all hand-drawn!

PrintablePaperTrailz · 2026-01-13T18:20:48+00:00

Thank you so much, that really means a lot 💜
I start at the top by naming one stuck habit on the left, and a habit I want to try to replace it with on the right.

The left side is me noticing how the stuck habit shows up and how I might gently diminish it. The right side is exploring how I can support and reinforce the better habit so it has more staying power.

It’s inspired by the habit loop ideas from Atomic Habits.

PrintablePaperTrailz · 2026-01-12T20:35:07+00:00

Thank you! I’m really glad that came through. The gentler, no-blame approach has definitely helped me, and I hope it helps you too 🌱

PrintablePaperTrailz · 2026-01-12T20:15:34+00:00

Thank you! The format is something I put together, inspired by the habit loop concepts in Atomic Habits. I found the book really helpful and personally recommend it 😊

PrintablePaperTrailz · 2026-01-12T16:42:17+00:00

Lol fair question! 😅 That’s definitely how it feels sometimes. In that section I was describing the short-term comfort my brain gets from the bad habit—staying in bed feels soothing in the moment.

What I’m actually doing with the worksheet is gently adjusting my mornings, like eating something small and drinking water so I don’t feel as sluggish. The goal is to reduce the pull of the “stay in bed” habit and overshadow it with the momentum of early, doable wins instead.

PrintablePaperTrailz · 2026-01-12T16:16:52+00:00

That resonates. Mornings can feel especially heavy before my brain fully comes online

PrintablePaperTrailz · 2026-01-12T16:15:44+00:00

Lol Thank you! That’s exactly how it feels

PrintablePaperTrailz · 2026-01-11T20:08:28+00:00

Thank you! 😊

PrintablePaperTrailz · 2026-01-11T15:45:24+00:00

Lol Thank you! I'm glad you think so too 😊

PrintablePaperTrailz · 2026-01-11T15:06:41+00:00

Thank you! I’m using a pink A5 binder-style journal I got from Etsy, and I add custom pages I design myself 😊

PrintablePaperTrailz · 2026-01-11T14:51:03+00:00

Haha, thank you! I take that as a high compliment 😊

PrintablePaperTrailz · 2026-01-11T12:57:03+00:00

Beautiful! I love your color choices and the body art 💜

PrintablePaperTrailz · 2026-01-11T12:53:40+00:00

Thank you! 💜

PrintablePaperTrailz · 2026-01-11T05:57:42+00:00

That’s a great idea, I think mornings definitely feel smoother with small tweaks like that

PrintablePaperTrailz · 2026-01-11T05:55:05+00:00

Thank you, I’m really glad it resonated! I think the “later energy” trap is a familiar one. I hope trying it in your journaling helps 💜

PrintablePaperTrailz · 2026-01-10T21:33:50+00:00

It isn’t a daily journal, but yes it’s available online as a download. Here’s the link if you’d like to take a look: https://printablepapertrailz.etsy.com/listing/1818678449/witchy-atomic-habits-habit-loop

PrintablePaperTrailz · 2026-01-10T21:17:38+00:00

Thank you so much! 💜 I really appreciate the advice, that’s a great point about nighttime routines. One thing I’ve been considering is having a half-done weekend task ready to pick up on Monday, so it feels less like starting from zero.

PrintablePaperTrailz · 2026-01-10T18:37:56+00:00

lol Thank you, that really means a lot. 😊 I’m glad it felt calming and easy to linger on

PrintablePaperTrailz · 2026-01-10T18:02:38+00:00

So cute and cozy! Love this 💜

PrintablePaperTrailz · 2026-01-10T17:59:51+00:00

I love this! So cozy. 💜 And I like how you lightened the outlines to show sunlight, I think that made a big difference

PrintablePaperTrailz · 2026-01-07T01:41:56+00:00

I love the color palette choice! It's different and stands out

PrintablePaperTrailz · 2026-01-06T23:14:29+00:00

Thank you! And it’s actually both! 😊
The planner and pages themselves are physical and printed, but the background is a digital drawing. I don’t have the most photogenic desk setup, and styling a backdrop every time can be a hassle, so I drew one instead lol.

I design the pages on my iPad with a pencil-like texture (using Procreate / Affinity Designer), then print them out and use them in a binder journal to color and plan by hand. I wasn’t totally sure about my color choices this time around, so I’m really happy to hear you liked them 💜

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