When we discuss the importance of planners, we talk about time management, creating a balance and it helps you keep track with reminders. But there is more..

Writing things down helps anticipate problems and cope with change. It’s important to have a contingency plan along with your actual plan.
Plans are never cast in stone. Plans change. Things happen. Having a planner helps you juggle things without missing out on something important – like your daughter’s ballet class at 3 pm because your baby was fussing.
The brain gets fuzzy when something unexpected happens, so relying on memory will not be effective. Avoid the confusion by having a copy stored somewhere else other than your brain.

Extract from Page 263 The Happy Homemaker’s Handbook

A planner helps you anticipate problems by providing a structured way to organise tasks and deadlines. By laying out your schedule, you can see potential conflicts, identify gaps in time, and allocate resources effectively. This proactive approach allows you to foresee obstacles before they arise and plan accordingly.