The Essential Planner 2026

I haven’t opened the package yet as it’s a Christmas present for my wife, but it would seem silly to give it less stars like people often do… However, if it’s anything like the 2025 planner then it will be excellent again. The new colour addition is very classy and really makes the gold letters stand out.
My wife thought the last one was a joy to write in so I’ve no doubt I’ll be a returning customer every year.

It’s such a pretty and well thought out journal, that it’s a treat to sit down of an evening and look through it and update sections at your leisure. I love the new sections added in 2025 (I’ve been a fan of the planner for years now) which appear in 2026 too, giving you space to set goals and see how you get on throughout the year (& notes sections!). As well as features that have been there a while such as ‘Things I’d like to get around to’ and ‘Gift ideas’ to track throughout the year (if you’ve a memory like mine it’s such a great idea). I love reading the monthly quote and ticking off weekly items of things I’d like to do that week (I love a tick box - yes I’m that easily pleased) and it’s fabulous in the way it reminds you to take time for yourself too. If you couldn’t already tell, I love everything about the planner. Thank you for creating it (& thanks Lauren for influencing me to purchase it all those years ago).

I was eagerly checking the website to make sure I purchased this as soon as available. Its the only planner that works for me. Love the quality and structure.

This is my second Essential Planner and I loved my first but I am loving all the extras for this years. Can’t wait to use it and have a somewhat planned year ahead!

This planner is so well thought out. It really does make you focus on the important things so you can spend more time living the life you intend to. So pleased with this purchase and wish I had used it for years gone by. This would make a fantastic gift. I purchased the cream wipe clean cover - wipe clean was a good option for me but not a huge fan of the colour - it has a yellow undertone, almost buttermilk. I would prefer an ivory shade or any other colour. I have very neutral taste and this colour is very urgh to me. Not very pleasing to the eye