I wanted to use a pre-made planner for 2022, but I also love bullet journaling. So, I am going to try to use a combination of both a planner and a bullet journal in 2022.
Here I am going through the features of the most popular planners which are available for 2022 to help me (and hopefully you) make a choice.
I will be going in the ascending order of prices and the features under consideration are –
- Yearly and quarterly goals
- Habit Tracker
- Vision Board Page
- At least 100 GSM paper (to ensure no ghosting)
- Availability of Stickers
- Cute designs (I don’t want to get bored using my planner!!)
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| Reviewing Top 6 (Pre-made) Planners for 2022 in INDIA |
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Cost – ₹600
Stickers – 3 Sticker Sheets
Pre made spreads – Monthly and weekly spreads, Monthly goals
Pre made Trackers – None
Pockets – Not available)
Freebies – 3 Sticker Sheets
Paper GSM – 100 GSM
Book Size – A5
Binding Type – Wiro (Spiral) Binding
Closure – No elastic closure
Tabs – No Monthly tabs
Design – B&W (so you can be creative and add whichever colour scheme you want.)
My observations –
- One of the most inexpensive planners on my list, I love that Supple Room still managed to keep its planner at 100 GSM paper.
- It is black and white, but I think with a bit of washi tape, brush pens or colouring implements, you can be creative and customise this planner as per your own style.
- It is a bare minimum planner, and I feel it is excellent for anyone who is just starting out with planning (beginner friendly). In fact, I ordered this exact planner for my best friend, in the hope that she will also like planning just like me. You can read my in-depth review + flip through or watch the flip through video here.
Doodle Happiness Premium
[Note – There is a similar option of this same planner, without the freebies, priced at ₹500, which is a great option for beginners]
Cost – ₹1000
Stickers – 4 Sticker Sheets
Pre made spreads – Monthly spreads, Yearly goals and past year review, Movies to watch, monthly highlights, Activity pages, Calligraphy page
Pre made Trackers – Workout tracker, 21-Day Anxiety challenge tracker
Pockets – Not available
Freebies – 4 Sticker Sheets
– Pocket planner
– Cute gift box
Paper GSM – 80 GSM
Book Size – B5
Binding Type – Wiro Binding
Closure – No elastic closure
Tabs – No Monthly tabs
Design – Cute and unique
My observations –
- From a mindfulness and mental health perspective, this planner is amazing.
- The way the spreads and trackers have been designed in the planner are very unique and very different from other planners. (They even have a calligraphy practice page!)
- The paper is of 80 GSM, and is wiro bound, so there could be a paper quality issue.
- There are no weekly spreads and habit trackers. Instead they have given many ruled pages to directly write in, which was a factor that put me off a little.
- They also have tear away note cards with quotes, which I really liked.
- I really like the fact that they have an option to buy the same planner, with the same activities pages at half its price, though the number of ruled pages is a little lesser.
- I think it is a suitable planner for a person who wants to slow down a little and be more mindful in life.
Factor Notes
Cost – ₹1000
Stickers – 280 Stickers (approx. 8-10 sticker sheets)
Pre made spreads – Monthly and Weekly spreads, Yearly and quarterly goals, Highlights of 2021, Vision Board, Activity pages
Pre made Trackers – Habit Tracker, Expense Tracker, Period tracker, Sleep tracker, Mood tracker, Meal Tracker
Pockets – Back pocket
Freebies – 280 Stickers
– Pocket notebook
– 3 Bookmarks
Paper GSM – Not mentioned (but the bullet journals of the same brand are of 100 GSM)
Paper Size – A5
Binding Type – Hard Bound
Closure – Has elastic closure
Tabs – No Monthly tabs
Design – Cute, yet elegant
My observations –
- I love the blush pink cover (of course, there are various other options to chose from) of the planner. It gives it such an elegant look.
- The cover being hard bound, gives a feeling that it will last more and not be as subject to wear and tear as wiro planners.
- If you are a student and live with your parents, the monthly Expense Tracker and the Meal Planner might be unnecessary spreads, since you are not earning, nor responsible for food.
- They meet all the features that are a must-have for me (assuming that the GSM is 100), and they do have a lot of trackers and spreads. With so many freebies and such an elegant hard bound cover (also an elastic closure), I think it is a good deal at ₹1000.
Simbaa Lifestyle by Mridul Sharma
Cost – ₹1000
Stickers – 6 Sticker sheets
Pre made spreads – Monthly and Weekly spreads, Yearly and quarterly goals, Not to-do list, Wish List, To-Buy List, Brain dump, Photo dump, Vision Board
Pre made Trackers – Habit Tracker, Expense Tracker, Wellness tracker, Period tracker
Pockets – Front and back
Freebies – 6 Sticker Sheets
– Pocket notebook
– 2 Post-Its
– 1 Bookmark
Paper GSM – 100 GSM
Paper Size – 24cm X 19cm
Binding Type – Wiro Binding
Closure – No elastic closure
Tabs – Has Monthly tabs
Design – Cute, yet neat
My observations –
- I like that they have so many spreads and trackers, but I feel they could overwhelm a beginner. For me personally, I think it is perfect.
- In the goals spread, they have given prompts, which I think will be very useful while setting and reviewing goals.
- If you are a student, the monthly Expense Tracker might be an unnecessary spread, since you are not earning.
- I also love that they have a monthly brain dump and also a photo dump, to stick pictures at the end of the year.
- There is a picture for every month, which is made of 210 GSM card paper, and can be used as an artwork or as a card to someone.
- They do meet all my must-have features (and have so much more to offer), and with the price and the freebies we are getting, I feel Simbaa Lifestyle Planner is very impressive.
[Edit – For some reason I’m unable to add a link to the product website. So, I’ve given the link below –
https://www.simbaalifestyle.com/product/2022-planner/ ]
Happy Wagon
Cost – ₹1000
Stickers – 3 sticker sheets
Pre made Spreads – Monthly and Weekly spreads, Yearly, quarterly and monthly goals, Vision Board
Pre made Trackers – Habit Tracker
Pockets – At the back only
Freebies – 3 Sticker Sheets (mentioned above)
– Reusable magnetic box (in which the planner comes)
Paper GSM – 120 GSM
Binding Type – Hard bound
Closure – No Elastic closure
Tabs – No Monthly tabs
Design – Pretty floral design
My observations –
- This is one of the few planners that is hard bound. I have heard reviews that wiro bound planners fail to last through the year, so I feel Happy Wagon is a good option if you are worried about paper ripping.
- Compared to the other planners in the market, I feel the freebies offered are a little lesser. But then again, the planner is hard bound and the paper is of 120 GSM, which makes up for it.
- There are also fewer number of trackers in this planner, compared to the other options.
- The weekly spread layout seems a bit off to me, because I feel the boxes for each day have been compressed too much and there is not enough space.
- All my must have features are met, so again I’m impressed with this planner.
Alicia Souza
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| Alicia Souza 2022 Planner features + review |
Cost – ₹2500
Stickers – Separate sticker book with 200+ stickers
Pre made spreads – Monthly and Weekly spreads, Yearly and quarterly goals
Pre made trackers – Meal tracker, Habit Tracker, Expense Tracker, Wellness tracker, Period tracker
Pockets – Front and back
Freebies – Sticker Book (mentioned above)
– Pocket planner (easier to carry, since the other one is bulky)
Paper GSM – 120 GSM
Paper Size – 23cm X 19cm
Binding Type – Wiro Binding
Closure – Elastic closure available
Tabs – Monthly tabs available
Design – Cute and quirky
My observations –
- Most of my must have features are met.
- There is no vision board or a monthly goals spread, but there are MANY notes pages, so we can create our own spread.
- I love the sticker book that comes with this. They have extremely cute stickers.
- There is a space to write a ‘Letter to My Future Self’ and I love that idea.
- I feel certain spreads are unnecessary (for students like me) such as Meal Tracker (I live with my parents, and I am not responsible for the cooking) and Expense Tracker (I am not earning yet).
- Also, the price is on the higher side definitely, which is the most deterring factor for me.
Conclusion
I feel I am going to zero in on the Factor Notes planner, because it has so many trackers which I love. Also, it is hard bound and the covers are really pretty. I feel the price is also fairly reasonable.
I will do a review on it and let you know what the paper quality is like.
I might also buy the Alicia Souza sticker book separately. I have been eyeing it for a long time now. I hope this review was helpful for you in case you were confused about which planner to get for 2022.
Keep creating, keep planning! 💕
