Planners are essential for college success. Whether you are a more focused planner or just need something to remind you when your midterm is, a college planner will help ease the overwhelming feeling of having too much to do.

Before you buy one, take a minute to think about what you are looking for in a planner. Do you want a detailed path to achieve your goals, a better way to stay productive, or do you just need a calendar that is not on your phone? Below are several options that may resonate with you and put some perspective on your future endeavors.

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1.  Bloom Daily Planner

Best Layout 

Length: One Year

Date: January 2021 – December 2021

Size: 6” x 8”

Best Feature: Vision board

Extras: Magnetic bookmark, a sheet of stickers, monthly tabs and pockets, a Life Planner

Bloom produces daily planners of all varieties, suited to your specific liking and purpose. Some of their planners are more basic, such as the ones for simple trackers and other ones like this one that tracks so much more. There are whole sections devoted to goal setting, purposes and values.

There is a goal tracker and a habit tracker for those that need a little more guidance, and a money spending tracker as well.

And throughout the planner, there are goal reminders every few weeks so that you can stay on top of your personal promises (think of the New Year’s resolutions that you’ve already forgotten about!)

With the many varieties of planners available, there are other basic planners that are just for tracking dates, and even ones without dates.

They have academic calendars for the school year, which are great for teachers.

Personally, I love the inclusion of a vision board to help you really set your goal for the year and create an additional use for a planner.

Their goal tracker is great as well, as the reminders help you stay on track. Bloom has made this a planner you cannot go without! Buy it here.

2.  Blue Sky Planners

Simplest and Spacious

Length: One Year

Date: January 2021 – December 2021

Size: 5” x 8” or 8.5” x 11”

Best Feature: Space for notes

Extras: Can match style with other items like desk or wall calendar

Blue Sky Planners are great if you want a simple college planner with a lot of space. Even their smallest size is enough to list assignments and personal goals.

Simple monthly and weekly tracking is easy with this planner, and it has extra space for every week and a dedicated page for notes.

Their monthly calendar section is also spacious, which is sometimes hard to find in some planners. This planner is great if you just need reminders of college classes, or if you want to show your books off with a little personality, as they have a wide range of covers.

This is also a great planner for those that have their own stationery set. There are many pages to get creative in this one!

Blue Sky does have a more organized one with various habits and goal tracking as well, but this one is only six months.

If you have a short-term project that requires a lot of work to track, I definitely recommend it! Buy it here.

3.  Erin Condren Academic Planner

Most Popular Student Planner

Length: One year

Date: January 2021 – December 2021

Size: 7” x 9”

Best Feature: Many extras

Extras: Changeable covers, inspirational quotes, stickers, and a lot more. 

If you know anything about planners, you’ve probably already heard of the popular Erin Condren planner. This planner packs everything into one, without being overwhelming.

They also each have a specific purpose, like this academic planner that has a focus on college projects and exam dates, and pages to track their progress or to study.

This planner is designed for students, as it has a section for your class schedule, and includes extra notes pages after every month.

With various sticker sheets and inspirational quotes throughout, this academic planner will help you keep track of everything you need to succeed in school.

Erin Condren planners are very layered with many different styles and purposes. Their Life Planner may be better if you need one to focus more on goals than school.

I recommend getting that one if you are not too focused on tracking your academic work, but still need a college planner to track everything at once. Buy it here.

4.  Katie Daisy On-the-Go Planner

Most Compact and Best to Carry

Length: 17 months

Date: August 2021 – December 2022

Size: 5” x 7”

Best Feature: Size

Extras: Every page is decorated and still spacious

Katie Daisy’s planners are always beautifully laid out. This small planner is very simple and is eco-friendly. They are printed on recycled paper, and the business plants trees to offset their carbon footprint with each purchase.

It is no surprise that each page is decorated with wildflowers, butterflies, and other aspects of nature, as well as many inspirational quotes.

There is a pocket inside to store loose papers, and an elastic band outside to keep everything in place.

This planner is somewhat basic with its monthly and weekly spread, but it has to be since it is in a smaller size. Still, there is plenty of room to plan out personal or college events.

This planner is for the simple college student, who does not need rigorous planning and wants something to spark their creativity instead.

I have purchased this planner various times, especially for my busiest semesters, and it was great to carry around for reminders.

This planner unfortunately is not out until May, because the dates in the planner start in August, but check the Katie Daisy website for creative inspiration! You can also preorder it here.

5.  Clever Fox Planner

Best for Productivity

Length: One year

Date: Undated

Size: 5” x 8”

Best Feature: Vision board

Extras: Awareness and self-discovery questions, focus and mind map, 50+ dot grid pages

If you are more goal-oriented than reminder-focused, Clever Fox may be the planner for you. This undated planner is great for those with huge goals and an inability to start.

Whether there is a process to get started on your goal or you have no idea how to start, Clever Fox is determined to boost productivity and focus.

They promise this by including heavy tracking and accountability goals with many steps.

They include a questionnaire to get you to understand your goals and get realistic about achieving them.

There is also a focus and mind map page to narrow down your goals and estimate the effort and process in achieving them.

Clever Fox claims their planners are less for people that have many appointments and more for those that are more focused on achieving short and long-term goals.

It does still have monthly and weekly tracking as a regular planner, so there is overlap.

The focus with Clever Fox is to achieve goals, so if that resonates with you, this is your best option!

The vision board is my favorite part of this planner, because it channels the long-term idea of a board into something that can be achieved in a year. You can buy it here.

6.  Passion Planner

Most Challenging  

Length: One year

Date: August 2020 – July 2021 (more options on their website)

Size: 5” x 8” or 6” x 9”

Best Feature: So much tracking!

Extras: Check-ins, passion roadmap, goal tracking, weekly focus

If you liked the goal tracking with Clever Fox, you might enjoy the overworking Passion Planner. With this one, you can track everything right down to the hour.

There are various pages dedicated to passion planning through short- and long-term goals and breaking them down into steps, a yearly overview to list an important event for each month, a daily layout that tracks goals and personal events of the day, and monthly self-check-ins to update your progress.

Their passion roadmap is a great way to brainstorm your true goals, and their huge section of dotted grid pages can also be used for anything from doodles to more goals.

There is even a mood tracker and a “Not To Do” list, for those that have to be reminded to stop a bad habit.

This may seem overly complicated for a college planner, but it is ideal for people who need to be extra-organized, or who need detailed plans and goals to get motivated. You can buy it here.

7. Moleskine

For the Minimalist

Length: 12 months

Date: Jan – Dec 2021 (18 month available)

Size: 5” x 8”

Best Feature: Thick pages

Extras: Various tracking pages, pocket, variety with others

Or if that seems too overwhelming, Moleskine is a much better option. They are a popular planner and notebook choice for college students, for there is not too much to worry about.

They have a standard calendar layout, monthly to daily, and some extra pages that include daily diary, sketching pages, and project planning.

Their best feature is their paper thickness because many planners are sometimes too thin to really mark up.

The great thing about Moleskine is that they have layout variations. They have horizontal layouts that help you see your schedule in a better format and various sizes for your convenience.

This planner is best for tracking simple events and minimal life planning, but perfect for academic planning. Aesthetically speaking, it is the best overall. You can purchase it here.

8. Smart Planner Pro

Best Fresh Start Planning

Length: 12 months

Date: Undated, but includes calendar page for 2021-2023

Size: 8” x 5”

Best Feature: Grade Tracker

Extras: Daily gratitude, time blocking, weekly review

Ideal for the college student who fell behind and needs to start organizing. Smart Planner is pretty simple with loads of extras like mini note sections, monthly affirmations corner, and three bookmarks that sound excessive, but are pretty useful.

They have thick paper for heavy writing and planning, so bring out those gel pens!

This is mostly an academic planner and should be used as such. If you have extracurricular activities, this can definitely still be useful.

It’s undated, so it can be started at any point when some organization is mostly needed. You can purchase it here.

9. Rocketbook Panda Planner

For the Hybrid Organizer

Length: One year

Date: 2021

Size: 6 x 8”

Best Feature: Reusability

Extras: Cloud usage, multi organization pages, can be used for years

This Panda Planner collaboration with Rocketbook may be the best thing for those who depend on technology, but like the physical planner.

This planner lets you write on the pages like any planner, whether weekly or monthly, for a goal tracker or regular notes. And when you’re ready, just scan, upload, and erase and start new.

They include their own towel and pen to make sure that the content is eligible and can be properly wiped clean to start new.

This includes a year review page and three months to plan at one time, but it can technically be used for years.

I think this is a great choice for those who need to plan ahead, but don’t want to overwhelm themselves with having to keep up with a physical planner.

Their app is helpful and there are many ways to share your work to your preferred cloud service.

This is definitely for the simple planner, unless you want to plan out a short term goal, in which the original Panda Planner may be better. That one is an undated 90-day planner, so choose wisely! You can purchase it here.

10. (Bonus) GoodNotes Digital Planner App

For Those Who Love Modern Technology

Length: Any

Date: Any

Size: Depends on the device

Best Feature: Sync between devices and searching within notes

Extras: Presentation mode, multi-window use

If you are like me and like the new and modern way of things, this GoodNotes digital planner may be the one you purchase from this list. Besides its digital content, it is a planner that can continuously have pages and trackers added to it from various places.

There are many personalized pages you can buy on Etsy, for example, and the Passion Planner above has their own section for digital planner pages. Some examples of extra pages are calorie trackers, coloring pages, finance trackers, and even trackers in other languages.

The limiting factors are its compatibility with Apple devices only, and the need to constantly purchase some pages, though there are plenty of free ones. If that does not bother you, GoodNotes also lets you search your handwriting, annotate PDFs, and take your notes anywhere.

It also highlights its sharing capability, to show that it is not completely limited to its app. If you are less of a physical planner person, this is the best multi-productive alternative for you! You can purchase it here

There are so many different variations of planners that it can be hard to choose the right one for your goals, whether these are to succeed in college or simply to fulfil your New Year’s resolutions. Hopefully, this list will help you decide which planner works best for you and your lifestyle. You will never feel unprepared with one of these planners in your life!

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As women start their terrific 20s and begin to fully enter the workforce, finding time and space just for themselves becomes an increasingly difficult problem. Whether it’s rushing to your next appointment or picking out gifts for your best friend’s wedding, the world only feels like it’s spinning faster and faster.

That’s why it’s time to settle down and focus on yourself for once. For women in their 20s, it’s ever more important to practice self-care in order to maintain a constant zest for life. Hobbies, particularly, offer a unique avenue through which you can channel your emotions healthily.

Don’t just listen to me! According to a study, “people with hobbies are less likely to suffer from stress, low mood, and depression”. Additionally, researchers found that “being engaged in more reading and hobby activities and spending more time each week doing hobbies is associated with a lower subsequent risk of incident dementia”.

With that in mind, finding and actively participating in hobbies for women in their 20s feels more and more of a necessity, not only to regulate stress but also for other various health reasons as well!

That said, I’ve created an expansive list, in no particular order, of 30 fun hobbies for women in their 20s, just for you! Feel free to peruse them, and if anything catches your eye, push yourself a little to go out and try it! You just might learn something new about yourself and have fun doing it too.

1. Scrapbooking

For some, scrapbooking is an art. For others, it’s another way to keep and store your memories in a tangible place. If you’re looking for a creative hobby for women in their 20s who love old photos and other memorabilia, scrapbooking is for you! Scrapbooking, if you break down the words, is literally taking “scraps” and putting them into a book, typically a hardcover with blank pages.

Some people enjoy taking old restaurant receipts or plane tickets and rearranging them in a way that emphasizes the nostalgia. You can also add other elements, such as journaling sections, washi tape, or drawings, to spruce up your scrapbook of memories!

2. Photography

Do you have an eye for beauty? Try photography! I know, in the age of Instagram and Snapchat, you might feel a little inadequate to take up a hobby that thousands of others do for a living. If you put some personal time and effort into it, however, you might unearth a love for snapping the best, aesthetically pleasing aesthetic shots.

You can just start with your phone, since most smartphones have amazing built-in cameras already, and slowly upgrade to buying an actual camera in the future!

3. Calligraphy

Have you been told in the past that you have beautiful handwriting? Did you or do you enjoy writing in cursive? Even if you don’t, calligraphy is a great way to practice your handwriting in a more artistic, decorative way.

You can easily buy calligraphy brushes or pens online or in nearby craft stores, and some places even offer lessons! If you have a friend’s wedding or birthday party coming up, calligraphy skills may come in handy for adding a little extra pizzazz to their birthday or thank you cards.

4. Bullet journaling

So you tried calligraphy, and it ended up turning out really well, except for the fact that you don’t know where else you can use it on. Never fear, the bullet journaling is here! The bullet journaling craze might have started years ago, but it’s still going on today.

Don’t be afraid to hop onin the bandwagon! Bullet journaling is a smart and, creative way to plan and organize your life, all through a simple journal. In its essence, bullet journaling involves taking a journal and writing bullet point lists of tasks you need to do for the day, week, month, or year.

Beyond that, however, bullet journaling artists like AmandaRachLee have evolved the hobby into something more artistic that combines calligraphy, journaling, scrapbooking, and agenda-making into one! In addition to writing an organized list of tasks, you can also include pages for budget trackers, monthly song playlists, and photo memories.

5. Writing

Whether you are it’s embarking on the next great American novel or simply reflective journaling, writing is one of the best hobbies to express yourself. After all, what can be better than getting all those thoughts down on paper? Plus, if you find yourself having a good time with writing, maybe you can end up working on publishing it too!

6. Pottery

Pottery is a fantastic way to add a unique flair to your home or office, as well as to show off some ceramics skills! You can make anything from vases, pots, bowls, and plates however you want them.

Plus, pottery allows you to work on keeping a steady hand and a good focus on your creation, which will surely help in any other work-related activities that might usually cause you to feel frazzled or stressed out.

7. Gardening

If you tried pottery, you might already have a pot with nothing to put in it! Or, maybe, pottery didn’t work out, but you have a really good green thumb. Regardless, gardening is a great hobby that was especially popularized during the COVID-19 pandemic quarantine,  with the rise of houseplant owners.

You can choose to grow vegetables and fruits or work with more low-maintenance houseplants and succulents. Some houseplants, like the Golden Pothos, have also been highlighted for their air-purifying abilities.

For gardening with vegetables and fruits, they can also decrease the amount of money you spend on groceries, as well as teach you valuable lessons on how your food is grown.

8. Dancing

Been stuck inside for too long? Dancing is a more exercise-based hobby that also incorporates a variety of creative elements. If you just need to “shake it off”, turn on the music and dance! If you’re looking into something with more of a workout, Zumba classes are the way to go. You can also try ballet, contemporary, jazz, tap, modern, and hip hop!

9. Singing

Does music run through your veins? Even if it doesn’t, you can still sing to your heart’s desire. Belt out a solo in the shower or just hum to your favorite tune while doing the laundry. Singing has also been known to help with public speaking, so if you have a big presentation for work coming up, turn up the music! You can try practicing on your own through karaoke or opt for lessons with a vocal coach. Either way, you’ll be humming!

10. Playing an Instrument

Playing an instrument is a little- known hobby for women in their 20s that might spark an interest. Whether it’s piano, guitar, or the french horn, learning or relearning an instrument can ignite a passion for music and a greater sense of discipline. With everything, and especially with playing an instrument, practice makes perfect! Plus, if you’re a singer, you can serenade your crush or sing with your significant other in a harmonious duet.

11. Cooking

There are hundreds of thousands of recipes to learn, and you can learn them! Cooking is not only an essential skill for you to eat, but it is also an art and a culture. Whether it’s working on your presentation style or testing different blends of flavors, cooking opens doors to worlds you might have never known existed before. Just make sure your fire alarm is working.

12. Baking

Got a sweet tooth? Baking is the sweetest hobby there is. Try your hand at the infamous banana bread or go for something as simple as cookies. Either way, you’ll be mixing and baking up a storm. You can also put together little baked goods care packages for your friends and family, which they’ll be sure to appreciate.

13. Painting

Finger painting, watercolor painting, acrylic painting. There are so many ways to paint that women in their 20s can try! Painting allows you to take some time to observe the world around you. While photography also provides space for that appreciation of beauty, painting requires a greater sense of patience and dedication to the canvas at hand.

14. Jewelry-making

Have you ever had a great idea for a pair of earrings? Are you interested in creating sustainable jewelry? Jewelry-making is an incredibly creative, hands-on hobby that allows you to put your crafting skills to work! You can make necklaces, bracelets, earrings, anklets, or even those beautiful flower crowns!

15. Embroidery

Embroidery is another quarantine hobby that has kindled the inspiration of many at home. Similar to sewing, embroidery is the art of embroidering artistic designs and/or lettering into pieces of cloth. With this hobby, embroiderers have made designs of things as simple as flowers or as complex as TV show characters. If you want to practice having a steady hand and a sharp eye, embroidery is for you!

16. Fashion

Looking to revamp your wardrobe? Getting into fashion as a hobby will definitely help you in your dreams of becoming the latest fashionista. You don’t need to spend money to start! Check out your closet (or your best friend’s closet) and start mixing and matching different styles. Who knows, you might discover the next bucket hat trend!

17. Reading

With the hustle and bustle of the day, sometimes all we need is to sit down and read a good book. From fiction to nonfiction to poetry, there are millions of books you can choose from to help enrich your mind and future conversations. If you need a challenge, you can opt for reading one book every month or starting/joining a book club! 

18. Learning a new language

Planning to travel? Or maybe you want to practice your native language a little more? Either way, learning a new (or old) language can open up your eyes to new and, diverse cultures. After all, research shows that “the language you speak influences the way you think.”

Learning a second or third language provides you with the opportunity to become more creative and thoughtful in the words you choose and your tonality. Also, becoming fluent in another language will earn you more brownie points when you travel and might lead to conversations you never thought you’d be able to have. 

19. Playing a sport

Another fun hobby for women in their 20s is learning and playing a sport! If you’re on the coast, head to the beach with your friends for a game of beach volleyball. Surfing, skiing, snowboarding, ice skating, or rollerblading are also great ideas for sports that you can try. Into team sports? Sign up for adult team sports and play against other teams! Playing sports is also a great opportunity to meet and make new friends while staying active.

20. Hiking

Nature-lovers will also enjoy hiking as a hobby. Grab a bunch of your friends or just your significant other, and embark onfor the journey of your life! The United States offers a great number of national forest parks that you should take advantage of. Health-wise, hiking is a great activity to test your physical and mental endurance, while also bonding with your friends.

21. Running/jogging

Running or jogging for women in their 20s is fantastic for those who want to be active but can’t afford the time to travel too much. Go for a jog around the block or visit the park near you. Running can help take your eyes off the screen while also working on your cardio.

Yoga

Inhale. Exhale. Slow down the fast-paced world around you and make some space for you just to breathe and stretch your body. Yoga, however, isn’t as easy as you might think it is. Prepare to challenge your body in strength, posture, and flexibility! Trust me, you’ll surely grow a lot, in both body and mind.

Meditation

Meditation is another hobby to pair with yoga or any other activity you might choose! There are thousands of meditation podcasts, television shows, and media that you can pull inspiration from, or you can just take a few minutes of your day to sit and center yourself.

Focusing on your breathing and allowing your thoughts to flow through not only leaves you with a clear head but a clearer heart. Mindfulness meditation, or the practice of “being present in the moment”, is another specific type of meditation that might interest you!

Mindfulness emphasizes the need of being fully present throughout the day, rather than being too much in your head. If you find yourself with a lot more emotional turmoil than usual, meditation should be something you should consider!

22. Tabletop Gaming

Tired of the excessive amount of screentime video games might bring? I feel you. Tabletop gaming, to put it simply, is any game that is played on the top of a table. Yes, that means chess, checkers, card games, etc.

Avert your eyes from the screen and try a game of solitaire. If you’re living with friends and/or family, invite them for a game of chess. It might bring out the competitive side of you, but it’s always in good fun!

23. Origami

Origami is a delicate and fun hobby for women in their 20s to try! Originating from Japan, this crafts hobby involves folding a piece of paper in various and, intricate ways to create incredibly gorgeous designs. You can make crafts like paper cranes, tigers, hearts, or stars. I’d advise you to purchase an origami book if you don’t already know how to craft them, especially since origami usually involves very specific instructions.

24. Puzzles

Finishing puzzles has been my latest favorite hobby to do with my significant other. If you prefer a hobby that teases your brain and requires more thought, putting together puzzles is for you! You can start with a simple 50-piece puzzle and then gradually build up to larger amounts of pieces, like 1000-piece puzzles. There are also a lot of puzzles with specific themes, so you can search for puzzles with pictures of your favorite movie too!

25. Vlogging

Have a lot to say? Vlogging has got to be the biggest hobby of the Internet age, and it’s because it’s easy! You can take out your phone camera and record a video of your vlogging about anything from work life to family life to the latest trip you took abroadout of the country. All you need to do after is edit the video and upload it to a video streaming site of your choice! Who knows, you might become the next biggest YouTube star!

26. Makeup

Thinking about that perfect eyeliner wing? Maybe makeup is your next favorite hobby! A lot of people say that makeup is an art, and it is! I mean, have you seen those cloud-themed makeup looks? Or what about people who do makeup cosplay? Add a little blush and color it up! If you feel a little more confident about it, you can also try your hand at making make-up tutorial videos to share your talent with others.

27. Magic

Pick a card! Any card! Learning magic teaches you the art of deception and paying attention to your surroundings. Impress your friends by pulling a bouquet of flowers from your sleeve or a rabbit out of a hat. Or… you can just stick with the old got-your-nose trick. Either way, magic is a unique, underrated hobby that is sure to surprise.

28. Coloring

Adult coloring books are all the craze right now, and it’s for a reason! Coloring has been known to “reduce stress and boost creativity.” Whether you’re coloring inside or outside of the lines, this hobby helps you focus as well as work with beautiful patterns and colors.

That’s a wrap ladies. This post was all about fun hobbies for women in their 20’s. There are, of course, hundreds of other great hobbies to try, so this is just the start. Nevertheless, I hope this list helped you start thinking of ideas for different hobbies to explore. Happy hobby-hunting!

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