Tips

Using the 7x7 System:

• Always start your journaling entries with a date.

• Journal entry placement is irrelevant and can be random

Just find an empty space and start writing.

• Create a cross-reference between a journal or list entry and a calendar

event by writing a date in the journal section and a page number in the calendar section.

• Similarly, create a cross-reference between a specific task and a

specific project with an asterisk or other indicator.

• Divide the calendar date in half vertically to create a.m. and p.m.

appointment slots if you have more than 7 appointments in one day.

• Lists in the journal section can be very helpful

Here are some ideas to get you started:

Big Picture; wellness grid, tasks; project pipeline; pending amends; budget.

• You can cross-reference your list items as well as your journal entries

• It's a great idea to develop a personal Vision and Mission statement

• Tasks should roll up into a specific Projects,

Projects into Goals, Goals into Vision. This way, you can assess honestly whether or not your actions are supporting your goals.

• Write down your budget

and periodically update it. Also, with your money list, keep a handle on credit card balances and asset values - so that you have a realistic idea of your financial status.

• If you spend money outside of your budget, write it down

in your calendar, and make a cross-reference to your budget page. Keep yourself accountable.

• Do your recovery step-work in the journal pages

• Managing multiple calendars is easier in the digital version

by adding other calendars using the ical subscribe function, you can toggle different sources on and off to maintain a clear picture.

• In the paper version, the calendar is one-week views across a 2-page

spread. This gives you visibility into what to expect for the next several days so that you are less likely to over-commit

• Towards the end of your current date range

in the paper version, set aside a journal page for appointments on future dates. Then copy them into your new book when you get it.

• If you write a lot and run out of space in the journal section

use a supplemental spiral-bound notebook - number the pages manually starting at the last page of your 7x7 Planner book.

7x7
Life. Managed.

Digital or paper: use the recovery-focused seven-by-seven planner system.

Using the 7x7 System:

• Always start your journaling entries with a date.

• Journal entry placement is irrelevant and can be random

• Create a cross-reference between a journal or list entry and a calendar

• Similarly, create a cross-reference between a specific task and a

• Divide the calendar date in half vertically to create a.m. and p.m.

• Lists in the journal section can be very helpful

• You can cross-reference your list items as well as your journal entries

• It's a great idea to develop a personal Vision and Mission statement

• Tasks should roll up into a specific Projects,

• Write down your budget

• If you spend money outside of your budget, write it down

• Do your recovery step-work in the journal pages

• Managing multiple calendars is easier in the digital version

• In the paper version, the calendar is one-week views across a 2-page

• Towards the end of your current date range

• If you write a lot and run out of space in the journal section

• Accessorize! Explore sticky tab-dividers, pen loops, closures, etc.

• Decorate! Use stickers, markers or colored pencils. Have fun with it!

7x7Life. Managed.

Digital or paper: use the recovery-focused seven-by-seven planner system.

Using the 7x7 System:

• Always start your journaling entries with a date.

• Journal entry placement is irrelevant and can be random

• Create a cross-reference between a journal or list entry and a calendar

• Similarly, create a cross-reference between a specific task and a

• Divide the calendar date in half vertically to create a.m. and p.m.

• Lists in the journal section can be very helpful

• You can cross-reference your list items as well as your journal entries

• It's a great idea to develop a personal Vision and Mission statement

• Tasks should roll up into a specific Projects,

• Write down your budget

• If you spend money outside of your budget, write it down

• Do your recovery step-work in the journal pages

• Managing multiple calendars is easier in the digital version

• In the paper version, the calendar is one-week views across a 2-page

• Towards the end of your current date range

• If you write a lot and run out of space in the journal section

• Accessorize! Explore sticky tab-dividers, pen loops, closures, etc.

• Decorate! Use stickers, markers or colored pencils. Have fun with it!

This website uses cookies.

7x7
Life. Managed.