Table Of Content

• Why Most People Struggle to Plan Their Day (Pain Points)
• How Pocket Informant Helps You Plan Your Day Like a Pro
• Why Pocket Informant Makes Day Planning 10× Easier

Introduction: Why Daily Planning Matters More Than Ever

If you feel like your days slip away without seeing real progress, you are not alone.
In 2026, people are dealing with:

• Too many apps
• Too many notifications
• Too many meetings
• Zero clarity on what to do first
• Constant interruptions

This creates a loop of overwhelm → procrastination → feeling behind.

And the solution isn’t “working harder.”
It’s working with a clear plan.

That’s exactly what Pocket Informant helps you achieve.

This guide teaches you how to plan your day like a pro—not using theory, but real methods that thousands of productive people use every single day.

Why Most People Struggle to Plan Their Day (Pain Points)

Tasks are scattered between apps

Reminders in one place, notes somewhere else, calendar on another device = chaos.

No top-priority clarity

Most people don’t know their “big 3” tasks for the day.

Constant distractions

Notifications, unscheduled work, and context switching kill productivity.

Overplanning or unrealistic planning

The day becomes a list of 27 tasks → failure → frustration.

No connection between tasks & time

People forget that tasks must fit inside the calendar.

This is where Pocket Informant becomes life-changing.

How Pocket Informant Helps You Plan Your Day Like a Pro

Pocket Informant brings together:
✔ your tasks
✔ your calendar
✔ your priorities
✔ your projects
✔ your reminders

…all into ONE powerful daily planning system.

Let’s walk through a complete step-by-step method.

Step 1: Start With Your “Big 3” Priorities

Before touching your calendar, ask:

What 3 tasks would make today successful?

These could be:

• A client meeting
• A deadline
• A follow-up call
• A personal commitment
• Studying for an exam

Where Pocket Informant helps:
✔ Add your top 3 tasks
✔ Tag them as “High Priority”
✔ Add colors or contexts (Work, Home, Personal)

This alone brings instant clarity.

Step 2: Add All Tasks for Today (Brain Dump Method)

Unload everything cluttering your mind:

• Errands
• Work tasks
• Calls
• Follow-ups
• Personal to-do’s
• Notes or reminders

Pocket Informant helps by:
✔ Giving you a single clean task list
✔ Allowing you to sort tasks by priority, due date, context, project
✔ Preventing overwhelm with smart filters

Now you know what needs to be done.

Next: let’s plan when it happens.

Step 3: Use Time Blocking to Plan Your Day

Time blocking is one of the most effective planning techniques used by CEOs, leaders, and highly productive people.

Here’s how it works inside Pocket Informant:

✔ Drag tasks directly onto your calendar

This creates realistic time frames.

✔ You instantly see if your day is overloaded

Because everything now has a place.

✔ You avoid overcommitting

Your calendar shows you the truth:
“If it doesn’t fit, you can’t do it.”

✔ Perfect for remote workers

Schedule your meetings, deep work, breaks, lunch, and focus time clearly.

Pocket Informant makes time-blocking incredibly smooth with its clean day/week views.

Step 4: Use “Focus View” to Reduce Distractions

This is one of the most underrated productivity features.

Focus View shows:

• Today’s events
• Today’s tasks
• Priorities only
• No clutter
• No noise
• No future tasks
• No multiple lists

It’s like having a daily command center for your mind.

Use this during the entire day to stay aligned with your plan.

Step 5: Sync Your Calendars for a Single Source of Truth

Most people struggle with planning because they have:

• Work calendar
• Family calendar
• Personal calendar
• Device reminders
• Google tasks
• Outlook tasks

Pocket Informant syncs everything, including:
✔ Google Calendar
✔ Apple Calendar
✔ Outlook
✔ Informant Sync
✔ Reminders

This means no double bookings, no misunderstandings, no missed events.

Step 6: Add Buffers and Breaks (Professional Tip)

Pro-level planners know one secret:

A good plan includes breathing room.

Inside Pocket Informant:
✔ Add 10–15 minutes between back-to-back tasks
✔ Add travel time (automatically added!)
✔ Insert short breaks
✔ Include thinking time or deep-work sessions

You’ll never feel rushed again.

Step 7: Review Your Day in 60 Seconds (Evening Reflection)

Every pro planner reviews their day:

Ask yourself:

• What did I complete?
• What needs to move to tomorrow?
• What did I learn about my planning?
• Did I take on too much?
• What can I improve tomorrow?

Pocket Informant supports this by:
✔ Letting you reschedule tasks
✔ Drag tasks to tomorrow
✔ Add notes to each task
✔ Adjust priorities easily

This builds consistency—and consistency creates results.

Why Pocket Informant Makes Day Planning 10× Easier

✔ Tasks + Calendar in One App

No switching. No confusion.

✔ Smart tagging & priorities

So you instantly know what matters.

✔ Clean, professional calendar views

Plan visually with clarity.

✔ GTD-friendly structure

For users who love the Getting Things Done system.

✔ Cross-device syncing

Your day stays updated everywhere.

✔ Flexible enough for personal or professional life

One app for everything.

✔ Helps you plan realistically

Not ideally.

✔ Reduces overwhelm

Your day finally feels manageable.

Ready to Plan Your Day Like a Pro? Try Pocket Informant

Pocket Informant makes your day:
✔ clearer
✔ simpler
✔ calmer
✔ more productive

If you want your day to feel structured—not stressful—this app is the tool you’ve been missing.