Plan with Me – November edition!
Plan with Me - November Edition: Transform Your Main, Health, EDC, and Work Planners!
Welcome to November’s “Plan with Me” post! This month, we’re embracing the cool, reflective spirit of early winter with serene colors and practical planning. A well-structured planner doesn’t just help you stay organized—it becomes a source of inspiration, creativity, and focus when enhanced with aesthetic touches. Let’s explore how to design planners that support your goals while capturing the mood of the season with elegant and icy tones.
Refresh Your Routine: Planning with Intention
November marks the perfect time to reset your planning habits. As the final months of the year approach, productivity and reflection go hand in hand. This month, we’re focusing on layouts that balance functionality with cool, wintry aesthetics. By incorporating thoughtful design elements and cold, harmonious colors, your planner can become more than just a tool—it transforms into a creative haven that motivates you to stay consistent and organized.
Setting the Scene: Cold and Harmonious Colours
Color plays a pivotal role in setting the tone for your planner. For November, I’ve chosen a palette of violet, lilac, dark green, and dark red—cold and rich shades that evoke the frosty, tranquil atmosphere of early winter in Norway. These hues convey a sense of calm and focus, perfectly suited for this time of year.
If you’re exploring color themes, consider shades that align with the crispness of the season. Violet and lilac bring a dreamy, ethereal quality, while dark green and dark red provide depth and contrast. Together, these tones create a palette that is both striking and cohesive, setting the stage for mindful and efficient planning.
Monthly Overview: Your Roadmap for November
My main planner is a Sterling Ink Horizontal N2 Size. The monthly spread is where big-picture planning comes alive. For November, I’ve framed my layout with bold stickers and washi tape in violet and dark green, adding structure and aesthetic appeal. These cold, wintry colors enhance the clarity of the spread, making it easier to focus on key events and important dates.
Refreshing your monthly overview with a cool-toned palette can breathe new life into your planner. Whether you use minimal designs or intricate details, incorporating these colors will give your spread a cohesive and polished look. A well-organized and visually appealing monthly layout provides a strong foundation for the rest of the month.
Weekly Pages: Structure and Style
Weekly spreads are where structure and creativity meet. For my November layout, I’ve included sections for:
- Events
- Priorities
- Social Media Calendar
- Master To-Do List
To enhance this spread, I’ve used thin washi tape in lilac and dark red and smaller stickers in dark green to frame sections without overwhelming the design. These cool, sophisticated tones provide a clean and focused aesthetic. By adding subtle design details, you can make your weekly pages both functional and inspiring. Experiment with layouts that leave room for creativity while maintaining the clarity needed to organize your week efficiently.
Daily Logs: A Canvas for Creativity
Daily logs are my space to combine productivity and creativity. Each page starts as a blank canvas, ready to capture tasks, notes, and reflections. This month, I’ve been pre-decorating my daily pages with cold, wintry motifs in violet and lilac, accented by dark green and dark red for a striking yet serene look. These colors bring a frosty elegance to my planner, perfectly suited for November’s quiet, introspective mood.
Pre-decorating your daily pages with a cool-toned palette can make planning a pleasure rather than a chore. Stickers, doodles, or quotes in these icy colors create a cohesive and inviting aesthetic that motivates you to stay consistent with your daily plans.
Health Tracker: Wellness in a Cold Palette
My Health Tracker is a Hobonichi Weeks. My November health tracker combines practicality with the beauty of early winter tones. This month, my tracker includes:
- Meal Plans: Seasonal recipes with balanced nutrition.
- Fitness Goals: Tracking daily activity and workouts.
- Mood and Sleep: Observing patterns for better balance.
Using violet and lilac tones for headings, along with dark red accents, my health tracker feels calm and focused. These cold colors evoke clarity and simplicity, making the space inviting and serene. A well-designed tracker not only helps you stay on top of your wellness goals but also inspires you to use it daily.
On-the-Go Planning: Minimalist with Cool Elegance
I use a passport-size Traveler's Notebook as an everyday carry, with simple booklets. For my everyday carry (EDC) planner, I’ve embraced a minimalist design with subtle cold accents. Thin washi tape in dark green or violet and small stickers in lilac add just enough personality without sacrificing functionality. These elegant, wintry tones keep the design simple yet cohesive, ensuring my EDC remains a practical and stylish companion for quick notes and appointments.
Work Planner: Efficiency in Cool Tones
My work planner is a Sterling Ink Vertical B6. My new work planner this month incorporates the same cold, structured aesthetic. While the emphasis is on functionality, I’ve added a few dark red and green stickers to add a touch of subtle beauty. Even in professional settings, these elegant colors elevate the mood of the layout without compromising its purpose. A balance of structure and cold aesthetic touches make the work planner efficient and inspiring, even during busy days.
Bringing It All Together
November planning is about more than staying organized—it’s about creating systems that inspire creativity, mindfulness, and focus while reflecting the crisp beauty of the season. The cool tones of violet, lilac, dark green, and dark red add a serene, frosty aesthetic that aligns perfectly with early winter’s mood. A planner designed with these elements transforms daily tasks into moments of inspiration and creativity.
Let’s embrace the cold elegance of November and make this month not just productive but beautifully reflective. What are your favorite ways to incorporate cold tones into your planner? Share your ideas below—I’d love to hear from you!