It is very interesting! I wonder if they are considering adding a second daily coiled option that will look like this because I think it would be awesome!
Love this video. Thanks for showing this planner to us. If they keep it that size, or even make it as a 7x9 for more writing space, that would be awesome.
I was getting really excited about the new launch, and spent quite a bit of time planning what to buy. I love the idea of a daily duo and got excited about them removing the thumbnail month from every page. But if I'm honest I really don't need the timed part, I just need a task list for each day. And I don't need a whole page for tasks for each day. And I don't want to lug two thick planners around. I also don't like flipping between separate weekly and daily spreads. Which means the compact vertical is really the right planner for me. But hold on.... the compact vertical is just a lined page divided into quarters with dates. If I already plan to use date stickers, I can literally take a notes page and turn it into the same thing for a fraction of the cost with a ruler and marker. Then I just need the monthly layouts, because I don't want to draw those myself. Conclusion: I'm going to buy a monthly planner (on sale), divide the notes pages into quadrants, and add date stickers. Done. I do wish they offered the monthly in A5 though, that's my preferred size.
Haven't watched yet but I'm so excited for your thoughts on this! I intitially ignored it because it was A5, but now I'm throwing one into my ECLP order.
I ordered the work life journal when they announced the 20% insider sale last week (I had a 20% coupon from my lifeplanner, too, so it was even less expensive!) because this is exactly what I want in a daily planner. The daily duo is close, but not quite there. Mine is supposed to come tomorrow and I am 100% going to start using it right away!
I did the exact same! Stacked a 20% LP coupon I had with the latest 48 hr 20% off sale! I’m glad I’m not the only one who saw it and was excited about it! I’ve used the daily duo before but I don’t need all the schedule space. I like this layout much better!
When I got my launch day order, it came with a sneak peak card for back to school and it had a meeting notebook that looked very much like the meeting layout in this planner. It’s going to be 7x9. 🙂
I just got this in a recent sale and think it’s great! I agree it’s a better layout than the daily duo! I wish they had options for the daily duo. I use outlook for hourly work appts. And the hourly sections takes up so much room in the duo!
The planner is definitely a hidden gem. I like how it's a simplified week view and then detailed days... and that its quarterly! I think every planner needs a habit tracker. That's why most don't make the cut for me, hahaha. This is on the list! Was it limited time or does it look like it'll be around for a bit? Also is it regular EC paper? Some journals have a different blend.
The "meeting" pages could be used for a weekly review for 12/15, with a monthly review for 3/15.....Excellent review! Thanks for bringing this to our attention!
I think the work life balance planner could replace the daily duo for me, I use the daily duo as two lists and just ignore the times that are printed on it. I would like it better if they took the "work" and "life" headers off of the pages and the "gratitude" header off the bottom box. I can see using this instead for my two major work roles and having the bottom section be for lessons learned or metrics tracking or something like that. Also I would love to see the meeting notes be its own notepad instead of a section in this planner. A few years ago I bought an A5 tracker and haven't seen it since but man did I use those tracker pages for EVERYTHING!
One of my pet peeves about EC is that they will create a notepad and only make it in one style. If I like the layout, but the colors or design aren’t my jam, that bothers me. It would be nice if they gave us the option to pick. Also, how, like you said, they create a product, then don’t keep making it. Have you tried looking at resell sites like Mercari to get that A5 tracker you loved? Thanks for watching!
@ccdalady Exactly, no dashboard like in the Daily Duo. I can never figure out how to use the dashboard pages so not having one makes this simpler for me. Glad you think this will work well for your planning needs! 😊
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the work life balance notebook is so interesting! I think you're the only one I have seen review it. I will consider picking it up during launch :)
It is very interesting! I wonder if they are considering adding a second daily coiled option that will look like this because I think it would be awesome!
Love this video. Thanks for showing this planner to us. If they keep it that size, or even make it as a 7x9 for more writing space, that would be awesome.
That would be awesome! Thanks for watching!
This needs to be in their regular planner lineup 😭
Agreed!
I was getting really excited about the new launch, and spent quite a bit of time planning what to buy. I love the idea of a daily duo and got excited about them removing the thumbnail month from every page. But if I'm honest I really don't need the timed part, I just need a task list for each day. And I don't need a whole page for tasks for each day. And I don't want to lug two thick planners around. I also don't like flipping between separate weekly and daily spreads. Which means the compact vertical is really the right planner for me. But hold on.... the compact vertical is just a lined page divided into quarters with dates. If I already plan to use date stickers, I can literally take a notes page and turn it into the same thing for a fraction of the cost with a ruler and marker. Then I just need the monthly layouts, because I don't want to draw those myself.
Conclusion: I'm going to buy a monthly planner (on sale), divide the notes pages into quadrants, and add date stickers. Done. I do wish they offered the monthly in A5 though, that's my preferred size.
Sounds like a solid plan to me! There is still hope that they make an A5 monthly so fingers crossed!
Haven't watched yet but I'm so excited for your thoughts on this! I intitially ignored it because it was A5, but now I'm throwing one into my ECLP order.
Yes! *add to cart
I ordered the work life journal when they announced the 20% insider sale last week (I had a 20% coupon from my lifeplanner, too, so it was even less expensive!) because this is exactly what I want in a daily planner. The daily duo is close, but not quite there. Mine is supposed to come tomorrow and I am 100% going to start using it right away!
I did the exact same! Stacked a 20% LP coupon I had with the latest 48 hr 20% off sale! I’m glad I’m not the only one who saw it and was excited about it! I’ve used the daily duo before but I don’t need all the schedule space. I like this layout much better!
This would be great eat for twelve week year planning. The meeting notes could be great for reviewing your execution
When I got my launch day order, it came with a sneak peak card for back to school and it had a meeting notebook that looked very much like the meeting layout in this planner. It’s going to be 7x9. 🙂
I just got this in a recent sale and think it’s great! I agree it’s a better layout than the daily duo! I wish they had options for the daily duo. I use outlook for hourly work appts. And the hourly sections takes up so much room in the duo!
Yay! Glad you snagged it on sale, too! And I agree about having options! Maybe next launch? 🤞
The planner is definitely a hidden gem. I like how it's a simplified week view and then detailed days... and that its quarterly! I think every planner needs a habit tracker. That's why most don't make the cut for me, hahaha. This is on the list! Was it limited time or does it look like it'll be around for a bit? Also is it regular EC paper? Some journals have a different blend.
Regular EC paper. Not limited time. It’s buried in the guided journal section of the site. 🥴
The "meeting" pages could be used for a weekly review for 12/15, with a monthly review for 3/15.....Excellent review! Thanks for bringing this to our attention!
I love that idea! Thanks for sharing!
It’s a cool planner. Tfs!
You’re welcome!
How do I get my hands on this?!
You can find it on the Erin Condren website here shrsl.com/4hkp1 (affiliate link). 😊
I think the work life balance planner could replace the daily duo for me, I use the daily duo as two lists and just ignore the times that are printed on it. I would like it better if they took the "work" and "life" headers off of the pages and the "gratitude" header off the bottom box. I can see using this instead for my two major work roles and having the bottom section be for lessons learned or metrics tracking or something like that. Also I would love to see the meeting notes be its own notepad instead of a section in this planner. A few years ago I bought an A5 tracker and haven't seen it since but man did I use those tracker pages for EVERYTHING!
One of my pet peeves about EC is that they will create a notepad and only make it in one style. If I like the layout, but the colors or design aren’t my jam, that bothers me. It would be nice if they gave us the option to pick. Also, how, like you said, they create a product, then don’t keep making it. Have you tried looking at resell sites like Mercari to get that A5 tracker you loved? Thanks for watching!
You need to look at the daily pages at plum paper. Lol
The plum paper daily layout is great! I’ve used them in the past. It’s honestly the daily planner I used the most. 😊
I used plum paper daily the most too when I had one. Although, I do love the “toothy” paper of EC.
@@S.M.M-i4i yeah, that’s what I’m craving right now. I really like the EC paper. I love the plum paper for journaling.
I love this because it doesn’t have the dashboard section like DD. I will use the meeting section for budgeting. So glad you posted, I’ve purchased!
@ccdalady Exactly, no dashboard like in the Daily Duo. I can never figure out how to use the dashboard pages so not having one makes this simpler for me. Glad you think this will work well for your planning needs! 😊
With just 3 months, it will cost you $100. Plus shipping and handling. Not a deal at all.
This is very true. I picked mine up when it was 20% off and I used a 20% coupon so I definitely wouldn’t pay full price for these.