1 Layout 5 Ways: Vertical 1

Today we’re showing you how to use one of our most popular weekly layouts! Vertical 1 is a double-page weekly layout that breaks each day into hours from 6am-9pm. The bottom left page has room for a few to-do items and the weekend is divided in open sections. This layout is ideal if you find your weekdays are full of appointments and your weekend is full of to-do items. But, as with everything Golden Coil, this page can be customized for use in so many ways! Here are a few ways you could use this layout:

FREELANCER

As a freelancer, your days may be full of a mix of scheduled appointments and to-do items. This layout is helpful for encouraging you to schedule those to-do items in between your appointments. In the example below, we’ve used the AM and PM lines to plan meals and then have converted the lines in between appointments into to-do checklists. Use the to-do list at the bottom of the page to track your bigger projects for the week!

HOMESCHOOLING

This layout is excellent for adding structure to homeschooling! You can use the AM/PM lines to meal plan and add a few to-do items in between scheduled subjects, but overall, this layout is really great for consistently scheduling out your homeschooling curriculum. Again, use the to-do list at the bottom of the page for the big projects you need to get done through the week.

TEACHER

Teachers always have a lot on their plate, all within a very structured schedule. This layout helps you keep track of that schedule along with any to-do items you can fit in between classes and meetings. Make sure to feed yourself by meal planning on the AM/PM lines and use the to-do list at the bottom for your big-picture items for the week.

PRIMARY CAREGIVER

This layout is really helpful if you’re managing more schedules than just your own! Meal planning on the AM and PM lines keeps everyone fed and the hourly lines help you stay on top of everyone’s schedules. Use the to-do list at the bottom for your most urgent tasks and then fit in smaller tasks on any empty lines throughout the week. We love how seeing the day broken down into hours helps us make the most of each moment. Be sure to also schedule in some self care time each day!

STUDENT

Vertical 1 is ideal for a busy student! Most of your day is probably full of scheduled classes, so this layout helps you write out your schedule and then identify the free time where you can fit in homework. You can use the AM/PM lines to meal plan or to habit track. Be sure to track urgent or big-picture to-do items on the bottom left page!

Do you use Vertical 1? How do you customize it for your needs? Share with us in the comments below!