Category: Planner

We’ve reached the final chapter of my Planner Set-up 2026 series! After weeks of printing, trimming, hole-punching, and a few rounds of rearranging pages, my A5 Melody Planner is officially ready for the year ahead.

In this post, I’m sharing a peek inside the finished set-up – from my favourite spreads to the printable pages that brought everything together.

If you’ve followed along through Parts 1 to 3, you’ll already know that my 2026 planner is built around flexibility and flow – a blend of structure, creativity, and a touch of magic. Now that it’s complete, it finally feels real.

🪶 The Tools That Bring It Together

Before diving into the pages themselves, here’s a quick list of what I used to build my set-up this year:

• A5 Melody Planner from Planners Anonymous
• 120gsm dot grid paper, printed double-sided at home (I use this paper)
• Lovely Planner – A5 Month on Two Pages (2026) layout
• Mom Envy – Yearly Goals & Adventures (2026) layouts
• Google Sheets mini calendars for my yearly overview
• Stickers, washi tape, and divider tabs to separate my sections. Stickers from Planners Anonymous, Luscious Labels & Temu. Washi from Planners Anonymous & Temu. Dividers made from Planners & Anonymous Creative digital kits and the insert that came with my Paperlike screen protector for my iPad.

✨ A Flip-Through of My 2026 Planner

Here’s a look inside how it all came together, ready to be filled with colour, notes, and the energy of the new year.

🗓️ Yearly Section

This section anchors my entire planner. It includes:

• My 2026 Year-at-a-Glance calendar
• Master Goals List
• Witchy Things pages with yearly tarot draw and numerology notes

🌿 Quarterly Section

Slotted in between my Yearly & Monthly sections I’m adding a few spreads that are quarterly lists

• Quarterly Goals list – the goals I’m working on for that quarter
• Quarterly Brain Dump
• Reset Week – Ending each quarter with a Reset of the self and home

🌿 Monthly Section

Each month begins with the Lovely Planner monthly printable then my Monthly Pep Talk page – where I write my intentions, goals, and self-care ideas. During uni semesters, I include a Uni Focus list for assignments and deadlines, so I can balance study and daily life.
Then comes my weekly spreads where the day to day planning happens.

📚 Misc Section

My Misc section is the creative heart of my planner. It includes:

• ‘To Be Read’ and ‘2026 Books’ spreads
• Lists for shows, movies, and podcasts
• Notes and favourites pages

These pages are where I track the things that spark joy – the little moments between the big plans.

🎯 Goals Section

This section ties in with Part 3 of the series – the Goals & Tracker Pages. It includes:

• Goal Breakdown spreads with action steps and milestones
• Quarterly Reflection pages for reflection and redirection

I love how this layout balances structure with breathing room – enough space to track progress without feeling boxed in.

🖨️ Printable Round-Up

Here’s a list of the printables I used (or created) for my 2026 setup. I’ll update links as they go live:

• Lovely Planner – A5 Month on Two Pages (2026)
• Mom Envy – Yearly Goals & Adventures (2026)
• Nightwolf’s Den Monthly Pep Talk & Review Pages → free printable bundle coming soon

🌙 Final Thoughts

Setting up this planner each year is about more than organisation – it’s about grounding myself in what matters most. These pages will evolve and fill with life as 2026 unfolds: scribbled notes, reflections, tarot draws, and small reminders of progress.

I love looking back at old planners and seeing the layers of living between the lines – the messy notes, doodles, and dreams turned into plans.

✨ Planner Setup Series Links

• Planner Set-up 2026 (Part 1 – Tools & Layout) → Read Here
• Planner Set-up 2026 (Part 2 – Yearly & Monthly Pages) → Read Here
• Planner Set-up 2026 (Part 3 – Goals & Miscellaneous Pages) → Read Here
• Planner Set-up Series Master Post List

Welcome to the second last part of my Planner Set-up 2026 series!

This instalment dives into one of the most personal corners of my planner – the Goals and Miscellaneous pages. These sections are where ideas turn into action, small habits build momentum, and long-term dreams start taking shape.

📊 Miscellaneous Section – Trackers & Lists

To keep myself accountable (and inspired), I’ve added a few simple tracker pages this year.

Nothing complicated – just visual cues that help me spot patterns and celebrate progress.

2026 Tracker Pages Include:

• TBR (To Be Read) List
• 2026 Bookshelf Tracker (Books I’ve read)
• TV Shows & Movies to Watch

These pages make it easy to jot things down as they come up and check them off later. This year I’ve set up blank templates for the media I’m consuming (books, movies & TV) and once I’ve read or watched I’ll add a sticker of the book cover, movie poster or show series to my tracker pages

Goals Section

Master Goals Overview

If you’ve followed my planner set-ups over the years, you’ll know I love the balance of structure and flexibility.

This year, I’ve added a Goals Section with space for both motivation and reflection.

Each goal includes:

• a short “Why” statement (to keep it meaningful)
• a progress tracker or box
• and a notes area for milestones and inspiration

My 2026 Goal Categories:

• Physical Health
• Mental Health
• Home
• Family
• Personal Development
• Creative
• Spiritual

Goal Breakdown Pages

Each main goal gets its own Goal Breakdown page – a space for clarity, planning, and flexibility.

I’ve kept these pages light and simple so I can revisit them during my Quarterly Reset Weeks.

Each Page Includes:

• Main Goal (written in full)
• Purpose / My Why
• Minimum Viable Success & Ideal Outcome
• Metrics of Success
• Reflection Space for end-of-quarter notes

These pages help me pause, realign, and adapt. Because sometimes goals shift and that’s perfectly okay.

💭Reflection Pages

At the back of my Goals section, I’ve added Reflection Spreads for the mid-year and end-of-year check-ins.

They’re simple but powerful tools for capturing lessons and celebrating progress.

Reflection Spreads:

• Mid-Year Check-In: Review growth, lessons, and needed adjustments.
• 🌙Year-End Review: Reflect on wins, surprises, and lessons from 2026 before setting intentions for 2027.

These pages help turn planning into story – connecting intention with lived experience.

Wrapping It All Up

And that’s a wrap on my Planner Set-up 2026 series!

This planner is more than paper and ink – it’s a companion through the seasons of the year.

Each goal, tracker, and reflection spread helps me stay grounded while leaving room for change.

Stay tuned, I’ll be sharing a look inside my finished setup soon, complete with photos, printable inserts, and maybe a few sneak peeks of how it evolves as the year unfolds.

Read More from This Series:

Planner Set-up 2026 (Part 1 – Tools & Layout)
Planner Set-up 2026 (Part 2 – Yearly & Monthly Pages)
Planner Set-up Series Master Post List

Setting Intentions for the Year Ahead

Every December, I carve out time to sit down with a cold drink, my favourite pens, and a pile of planner supplies spread across the table. It’s my quiet ritual – reflecting on the year that’s been and laying the groundwork for what’s to come.

This post kicks off my Planner Setup 2026 series, where I walk through the tools, layouts, and ideas I’m bringing into the new year.

It’s that time of year again – planner setup season! ✨ I always look forward to this process: fresh pages, new intentions, and the chance to tweak my system for what’s ahead. For 2026, I’m keeping things simple but intentional – using tools and layouts that have worked for me, while refining a few sections to better fit where I’m at right now.

Just like in 2025, I’ll be using my A5 Melody planner from Planners Anonymous (it’s sadly sold out but all their planner covers are amazing). It’s gorgeous, functional, and endlessly customisable. I’ll be printing my own dot-grid inserts, so I can tailor each section to my planning style.

🗓️ Planner Overview

For 2026, my planner will be divided into four main sections:

• Yearly
• Monthly
• Misc
• Goals

Each section has its own rhythm – some pages I’ll use every day, while others serve as those “big picture” reference points that keep me grounded and inspired.

✨ Yearly Section – My Big Picture Pages

This is where my planner begins: the overview of the year and everything I want to keep in sight.

What’s included:

• 2026 Calendar: A simple reference calendar to view the year at a glance.
• Master Goals List: My focus areas for 2026 – with details later in the Goals section.
• 26 Things in 2026: A fun annual tradition – 26 experiences, achievements, or small joys to check off through the year.
• Witchy Things Page: My spiritual spreads – moon phases, Sabbat dates, yearly numerology, and my tarot card of the year. In 2026 I’m adding a spread for Sabbat reflections.
• Seasonal Bucket Lists: Things we want to do during the current season.

🌿 Monthly Section – Staying Grounded in the Present

The monthly section is where most of my active planning happens. It keeps me focused on what’s happening now while allowing space to plan ahead.

Quarterly rhythm:

• Quarterly Goals: Pulled from my master list and turned into actionable steps.
• Reset Week: Time to tidy, reflect, and reset intentions for the next three months.
• End of Quarter Brain Dump: Clearing mental clutter before turning the page.

Monthly pages:

• Monthly Spread: Using my go-to Lovely Planner printable (A5 size, clean and functional).
• Monthly Pep Talk: A motivational note to myself – small but powerful.
• Weekly Spreads: Flexible layouts that adapt to busy or quiet weeks.
• Month in Review: Reflections on wins, challenges, and moments that mattered.

📚 Misc Section – Lists That Spark Joy

This section is for all the extras that add colour to my year.

Pages include:

• To Be Read List – books I want to explore in 2026
• 2026 Bookshelf – the books I’ve finished
• Shows & Movies to Watch – perfect for cosy nights in
• Podcasts to Try – new finds or old favourites worth revisiting

🎯 Goals Section – Turning Intentions Into Action

The final section ties everything together – my Goals.

Includes:

• Master Goals List: Big-picture intentions across personal, creative, home, and spiritual areas.
• Goal Breakdown Pages: Step-by-step maps for achieving those goals – keeping them actionable and realistic.

🌕 Looking Ahead

This post is the first in my 2026 Planner Setup Series. In Part 2, I’ll be sharing a closer look at my Yearly and Monthly pages, along with photos and printable templates once everything is finalised.

If you’re a fellow planner nerd or simply curious about creating a system that works for you – I hope this inspires you to make your setup your own: functional, flexible, and full of joy.

🔗 Planner Setup Series Links

• Planner Setup 2026 (Part 2 – Yearly & Monthly Pages) → Coming Soon
• Planner Setup Series – the master post list

Earlier this year Jess over at JashiiCorrin started a 3 month challenge to get some goals done. I didn’t join in but when she announced round 2 I thought it would be a good way to end out the year. You can watch Jess’ explanation video on her channel. She has a playlist for round one and one for CYL 2.0

So what am I planning to try to get done in my 3 months? I’ve broken my goals down into life areas – Physical health, Mental Health, Study, Social Connection and Decluttering, then picked 2-3 goals per area. They are:

Physical health

• Improve fitness – Aim for 150km over the 3 months – walk or bike ride
• Drink more water – pair with tasks. Have a glass as soon as I get up. Have a glass while cooking meals
• Make more meals from scratch – less package stuff.

Mental Health

• Improve sleep
• Read 1 self-growth or mindfulness-related book

Study

• Keep up with weekly discussion posts
• Dedicate 5 hours per week to focused study time with clear topic goals.
• Summarize your learnings in a digital notebook at least once a week.

Social connection

• Weekly date with J
• Plan one social outing or activity per month (coffee, hike, dinner).

Decluttering

• Our bedroom
• Digital declutter
• Establish a 15-minute weekly “reset ritual” to keep spaces tidy.

Check in for the end of Month 1

Physical goals

• Walking – 73.7km done. I’m doing the Ovarian Cancer Australia Workout 4 Women this month so that will up my totals
• Water – I’ve started tracking my hydration again so I know how much water I’m actually drinking, still more Coke that I want but water intake is slowly improving.
• More meals from scratch – lots of new recipes have been tried and I’m not using as much bottled/packet stuff. Making the choice to make less that uses recipe bases.

Mental Health

• Sleep – has been pretty rubbish. Daylight saving week 1 always stuffs up my sleep and I haven’t been well. Next month is sleep focus.
• Book picked – I’m going to read Lessons from the Empress: A Tarot Workbook for Self-Care and Creative Growth (which is funny cause my tarot pick for 2026 is The Empress card)

Study

• Have kept up with weekly discussion. Semester 2 lectures are done but I’m midway through an 11 week spring semester.
• I’ve been blocking out 5 hours per week per unit each week and it has worked well. Think this will be something I take into 2026.
• Summarising each weeks learning. Much easier now I’m back to one unit.

I haven’t really started on Social or Declutter yet. I have made a date night list to go through with J to pick some things we’d like to do for the rest of the year and our outing for the month was our trip to Hobart.