A Planner Makes You More Productive

Wait. Did we have dinner plans last night? Ugh. Brain fog and distractions are no joke for women over 45, thanks to our hormonal fluctuations. What helps me with these cognitive hiccups is an analog day planner. Studies prove the act of writing down important dates and to-do lists actually makes a more indelible impression on your memory. Remember your first Filofax? I splurged on a red patent leather Filofax from Barney's back in my 20s and acted like I had more appointments than Judge Judy. Now, I rely on my trusty $27.50 LEUCHTTURM1917 Daily Planner--a favorite among graphic designers--to record my schedule. I also love the Anecdote Daily Planner ($25) that includes lines for "weekly priorities" because sometimes, you need more than a day to get it all done, right? 

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