How I Use Each Planner Spread on Supernote (Real Examples From My System)
My Supernote isn’t just where I take notes—it’s where my life gets organized. I use a yearly PDF planner (My Deep Guide’s Organizer) as the structure, but the way I actually use it comes down to the spreads. Each one has a job. Each one holds a different kind of information. And together, they keep me from juggling everything in my head.
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Below are real examples of what I put in each spread and why.
Yearly Spread: “What’s Already Spoken For?”
The yearly spread is my big-picture map. I use it to block out the non-negotiables—things that affect how the year flows before I even start planning goals.
What I track here:
Vacations (so I can plan around travel instead of “surprise, I’m gone”)
PTO requests and approved days
Holidays (especially the ones that change dates every year)
Pay schedule (this is huge for budgeting and knowing when to plan purchases)
Major events (birthdays, weddings, trips, conferences, family stuff)
Example in my planner:
I’ll mark a week in July as “Vacation (PTO)” and then a few days before it as “Prep / errands” so I’m not scrambling last minute.
I’ll highlight paydays and then use that to plan when bills get paid or when I can comfortably schedule something extra.
The yearly spread answers one question for me: What is this year already committed to?
Quarterly Spread: “What Am I Building This Season?”
Quarterly spreads are for projects—not tasks. This is where I zoom into seasons and decide what actually deserves focus.
What I track here:
Projects
Milestones
Project recap notes (what got done, what didn’t, and why)
Example in my planner:
Project: “Supernote Passport refresh”
Milestone 1: Outline site sections
Milestone 2: Draft 3 blog posts
Milestone 3: Publish + update navigation
End-of-quarter recap: “I finished the outlines, published two posts, and realized I need a better tagging system.”
This spread becomes my cheat code during annual review season because I don’t have to rely on memory. I can see the year unfolding quarter by quarter.
Monthly Spread: “Consistency, Tracking, and Reality Checks”
Monthly planning is where I keep momentum. It’s not just dates—it’s where I track what I’m trying to improve and what I’m trying to complete.
What I use it for:
Habit building
Task lists
Budget tracking
Goal tracking
Example in my planner:
Habit tracker: I’ll track something simple like “stretching” or “writing 10 min” and mark it off daily.
Budget: I’ll write the month’s key expenses and note when they hit (rent, subscriptions, etc.)
Goals: “3 training sessions/week” or “publish 1 blog post/week”
Monthly spreads are where I notice patterns like:
“I’m consistent for two weeks, then fall off.”
“My spending spikes on weekends.”
“My goals are too big unless I break them down.”
Weekly Spread: “Mind + Body Maintenance”
Weekly planning is where I ground myself. It’s less about big goals and more about keeping my system balanced.
What I track here:
Exercise tracking
Mindfulness
Example in my planner:
Exercise: I’ll write “PTK / Run / Strength / Rest” across the week.
Mindfulness: I’ll track something like “10 min quiet” or “breathwork” or even just “went outside.”
This spread shows me what kind of week I’m actually living—not the week I planned in my head.
Daily Spread: “The Landing Strip”
Daily pages are where everything lands first. This is the page I’m in the most, because it holds the messy, real-time version of life.
What I use it for:
Meetings
Daily captures (quick notes, ideas, reminders)
Journaling
Example in my planner:
Meetings: “11:00 – check-in w/ team”
Daily capture: “Remember to submit PTO” / “Idea: blog post on planning spreads”
Journaling: a few lines about how the day went, what felt heavy, what felt good
Daily spreads are also where I catch the small things that turn into big things later—ideas, patterns, emotions, lessons. Stuff that doesn’t fit neatly into a calendar block, but matters.
Native Calendar: Quick Reference (Not My Main Hub)
Even though my planner lives in the PDF spreads, I still use Supernote’s native calendar for quick checks—like confirming dates fast, seeing the week layout, or making sure I’m not double-booking myself.
It’s not my main planning space, but it’s a helpful “glance view” when I need it.
Why This System Works for Me
Each spread has a purpose:
Yearly = what’s already committed
Quarterly = what I’m building this season
Monthly = habits + goals + tracking
Weekly = mind/body consistency
Daily = meetings + captures + journaling
And that’s what makes it sustainable. I’m not trying to force one page to do everything. I’m letting each layer hold what it’s best at—so planning feels supportive instead of overwhelming.