We don’t know about you, but we just can’t wait for 2016 to be over.

 

Let’s be frank, this year has been quite the challenge. It wasn’t-like how that overused phrase goes—“a roller-coaster ride.” It was more like a never-ending visit to scariest

and bleakest house of horrors.

 

So yes, 2017, we’re so ready for you.

 

And what better way to start the New Year than by getting the perfect planner?

 

If you’re at a loss on what to pick, don’t worry. Super got your back. We’ve rounded up some of the best planners and journals available locally that are perfect for every personality, lifestyle and interest.

 

 

Ban.do’s 17-month planners are arguably the most gorgeous ones on the market. With their bright and colorful covers and monthly art spreads, Ban.do’s 2017 agendas are almost too pretty to write on. Almost being the operative word, because this large I Am Very Busy 2017 Agenda by the lifestyle brand has clean weekly spreads that are huge enough for journaling, sketching and even collage making.

 

Each monthly section opens with a two-page, at-a-glance calendar that will make organizing your schedule a cinch. It also has two pocket pages and two sheets of cute stickers.

 

Available at National Book Store. Prices may vary depending on size and design. This large version is P2,995.

 

 

 

 

 

The Coffee Bean & Tea Leaf (CBTL) The Giving Journal comes in four hues (teal, purple, blush pink and slate) with four different designs embossed on the front. The journal has unique sketch designs that mark the start of each month. Instead of the usual two-page weekly setup, its spread has a weekly diary page on the left and a notes page on the right. It comes with a set of icon stickers, an expandable back pocket and food and drink coupons from CBTL and Wingstop.

 

The best thing about it, however, is getting the journal means you’re also helping make a difference in the lives of the scholars of Real LIFE Foundation, the organization that gives educational assistance to those in need and the main beneficiary of the yearly CBTL journal promo.

 

Get the journal by collecting 12 stamps during the CBTL’s Giving Journey promo, which will end on Jan. 8 next year. Visit CBTL Philippines’ Facebook page or your nearest CBTL branch for more details.

 

 

Artsy journals nowadays are a dime a dozen, and it’s easy to get overwhelmed by all the kaleidoscopic and eye-popping designs. But what if your easily distracted brain prefers the clean, minimalist look?

 

Enter the Leuchtturm1917 Weekly Planner. Its “blank slate” design is perfect if you want a straightforward planner (or a clear canvas where you can put your own personal stamp on). This particular version comes with sticker labels for archiving, perforated pages for notes, an expandable pocket to hold loose paper, and a separate booklet where you can jot down addresses, birthdays and anniversaries.

 

Available in a multitude of colors at National Book Store. Prices vary depending on size and style. This one is P1,379.

 

Witty Will Save the World Co. has been making us laugh out loud since 2010 with its irreverent and undeniably Pinoy humor that is showcased in its wide array of planners, notebooks and journals. Tita Witty’s “Ang Alamat Kung Bakit Single Ka Pa Rin” and Other Mysteries Planner 2017 is no exception as it puts the spotlight on the perpetually single and lovelorn.

 

This colorful planner is chock-full of attention-grabbing artworks, hugot lines, jokes and witty words of wisdom. The easily bored will appreciate the many funny trivia about love and relationships featured in the planner.

It has a weekly spread setup and comes with two sets of stickers.

 

Buy the planner for P520 at select Fully Booked and Quirks stores, or purchase it online on wittywillsavetheworld.com.

 

 

List makers and bullet journal enthusiasts, rejoice! We found the perfect planner to help you organize your life. Clara Paperie’s Life List Planner is committed to helping you achieve your goals and become more productive this coming year.

 

What makes this better than a DIY bullet journal is the weekly spreads are already formatted into lists. You just have to fill in the blanks and tick off the box beside each task as you go about your week. Plan events and other activities ahead of time. Spread out tasks within the week so you can better manage your workload.

 

The calendar section is also vital if you need an overview of your monthly schedule. It also has sections dedicated to goal setting (both short term and long term), expense and time tracking, and note taking. It has a garter lock and comes in four color combinations.

 

Get it for P1,699 on lifelistplanner.com.

 

 

Makeup junkies and fashionistas will fall in love with the 2017 agendas by American fashion label Kate Spade. These come in all sorts of designs and sizes. The Read My Lips 2017 Agenda is especially beautiful with its monthly dividers featuring artworks centering on beauty, fashion and travel.

 

The 17-month spiral-bound organizer has an at-a-glance calendar per month and features a weekly spread setup.

 

Kate Spade 2017 agendas are available at National Book Store. Prices may vary depending on size and design. Get this particular design for P2,495.

 

 

 

 

 

Sunnies Studios, the local brand the sells stylish sunglasses, is back for the third year with its pastel-palette agenda. It comes in two colors, “hushed blue and flamingo pink,” according to the brand’s website.

 

Unique artwork depicting certain tourist spots like Coron in Palawan, Miami Beach in Florida, and Machu Picchu in Peru separate each month. The multicolored pages (one color per month) add a certain oomph to the otherwise simple and plain weekly spread design.

 

Jetsetters and globetrotters will surely love the sections dedicated to travel: a world map, a “things to pack” checklist, information about various time zones and currencies, and a list of airports all around the world.

 

Get it for P199 when you purchase two pairs of sunglasses at Sunnies Studios. Visit www.sunniesstudios.com for more details.

 

 

If you prioritize functionality above all, National Book Store’s Best Buy planners are the ideal choice. The affordable organizers come in two versions, the weekly diary and the daily diary. Hardcore note-

takers will prefer the latter, with its one-full-page-per-day format.

 

Do you prefer the elegant, executive look of the classic organizer? You’ll probably have a difficult time choosing from Best Buy planner’s many gorgeous covers. It comes in all kinds of colors and materials, from plain black faux leather with a latch to a striking oxblood finish to a muted bronze.

 

Available at National Book Store, P149-P219, depending on the style and design.