Digital Planning for Beginners: Tips & Tricks for Success

Digital planning is the perfect way to stay organized while keeping everything at your fingertips—literally! Whether you're new to digital planners or looking to maximize their benefits, this guide will help you get started with confidence.

At Papers & Planners, we offer interactive linked planners that work seamlessly in GoodNotes, including:
✔️ The Mom Planner – A must-have for busy moms managing family schedules, meals, and to-dos.
✔️ All-in-One Planner – The ultimate planner for budgeting, goal setting, and productivity.
✔️ 2025 Digital Planner – Designed with our signature layouts and links, giving you the same great experience as our physical planners.

If you’re curious about switching to digital planning—or using it alongside your paper planner—here’s everything you need to know!

Why Go Digital?

Digital planners offer some game-changing benefits:
✅ Eco-Friendly & Clutter-Free – No more stacks of paper or running out of planner pages!
✅ Portability – Access your planner from your iPad or tablet anytime, anywhere.
✅ Unlimited Customization – Copy, paste, and move pages around without limits.
✅ Search Functionality – Quickly find notes, dates, and tasks with a simple search.
✅ Sync Across Devices – Never lose your plans! Sync with your iCloud or backup files for easy access.

How to Use a Digital Planner in GoodNotes

If you’re using GoodNotes, here’s how to get started with your Papers & Planners digital planner:

1️⃣ Import Your Planner:

• Download your planner file from our shop.
• Open GoodNotes and tap "Import" to upload your planner.

2️⃣ Navigate with Links:

• Tap linked tabs and buttons to instantly jump to different sections.
• Our planners feature easy-to-use hyperlinks, just like a website!

3️⃣ Write & Highlight with an Apple Pencil:

• Use handwriting for a natural feel, or type for a clean look.
• Color-code events, highlight important notes, and even erase mistakes effortlessly.

4️⃣ Duplicate & Reuse Pages:

• Need extra space? Duplicate any page for unlimited note-taking.
• Copy daily layouts or weekly spreads to keep your planning consistent.

Using a Digital Planner Alongside a Paper Planner

Not ready to go 100% digital? No problem! Many people love hybrid planning—using both a digital and physical planner for maximum productivity.

✔️ Use Paper for Daily Notes, Digital for Big-Picture Planning

• Keep a paper planner for daily tasks and a digital planner for goal setting, budgeting, and long-term plans.

✔️ Sync Your Planners Weekly

• Spend 10 minutes at the start of each week transferring key dates between planners.

✔️ Go Digital When Traveling

• Skip the bulk of carrying your paper planner and use your digital planner when on the go.

Pro Tips for Digital Planning Success

⭐ Create a Routine: Open your digital planner daily to check tasks and update schedules.
⭐ Use Stickers & Widgets: Digital stickers (ours are here) make planning fun! Add to-do lists, motivational quotes, or cute icons.
⭐ Try Split-Screen Mode: View GoodNotes side by side with your email or calendar for easy reference.
⭐ Keep Backups: Save your planner to iCloud, Dropbox, or Google Drive to avoid losing your data.

Ready to Go Digital?

If you’re excited to start digital planning, check out our full collection of interactive linked planners. Whether you're a busy mom, an entrepreneur, or just love staying organized, we’ve got the perfect planner for you!

💡 Do you use a digital planner, a paper planner, or both? Let us know in the comments below! 👇✨