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Small Squares, Big Plans: Using Graph Paper to Stay on Track

Today, we’re sharing functional ways you can use our graph inserts for the Erin Condren LifePlanner monthly dashboard.


We offer three different size inserts, designed to perfectly fit each of the boxes on the Erin Condren monthly dashboard page:

  • Boxes 1 & 2: 12 boxes tall × 14 boxes wide

  • Box 3: 27 boxes tall × 13 boxes wide

  • Box 4: 8 boxes tall × 28 boxes wide


Each size opens up unique planning possibilities, whether you love tracking habits, setting goals, or keeping life organized at a glance. Let’s dive into specific ways you can use each of the three graph inserts based on size.





📊 Boxes 1 & 2: 12 × 14 Grid (Small but Mighty)

These two boxes are the same size, making them perfect for repeatable systems and side-by-side tracking. With 168 squares total, they’re ideal for visual progress and daily routines.


1. Habit Tracker

Use each row for a habit and each column for days.

Track things like:

  • Water intake

  • Vitamins

  • Exercise

  • Reading

  • No-spend days

  • Skincare routines


Fill in a square each day to see your consistency grow. Use a pen to make a check mark or dive deeper into patterns with mini-transparent dots by marking why you missed a habit for the day (sick, work, etc)



2. Mini Budget or Spending Tracker

Turn each square into a dollar amount ($5, $10, or $20).

Color in squares as you spend or save to create a quick monthly snapshot of your finances.




3. Work or Productivity Tracker

Perfect for business owners, students, and busy planners.

Track:

  • Orders packed

  • Clients served

  • Assignments completed

  • Social posts created

  • Projects finished


Each filled square represents progress.


4. Mood & Energy Log

Create a color-coded system to track how you’re feeling.

Example:

  • Blue = Calm

  • Yellow = Happy

  • Red = Stressed

  • Green = Energized


Over time, patterns start to appear.


5. Wellness Challenge

Use the grid for fitness or self-care challenges.

Each square can represent:

  • 10 minutes of movement

  • 100 steps

  • One stretch session

  • One glass of water


📈 Box 3: 27 × 13 Grid (Your Monthly Power Panel)

This taller grid gives you 351 squares—plenty of room for deeper tracking and long-term goals.


1. Monthly Goal Progress Tracker

Break a big goal into manageable pieces.

Examples:

  • Savings goals

  • Debt payoff

  • Business targets

  • Reading goals


Each square represents a step closer to success.


2. Content & Planning Calendar

Use rows for weeks and columns for content types.

Plan out:

  • Blog posts

  • Social media

  • Emails

  • Promotions

  • Videos


See your entire content strategy at a glance.


3. Academic or Study Tracker

Great for students and homeschool families.

Track:

  • Study sessions

  • Subjects

  • Assignments

  • Test prep

  • Reading hours


4. Health & Medication Log

Use rows for weeks and columns for routines.

Track:

  • Medications

  • Supplements

  • Symptoms

  • Appointments

  • Therapy exercises


5. Reading or Learning Log

List books, courses, or topics along the side and fill in progress as you go.


📐 Box 4: 8 × 28 Grid (Wide View Planning)

This long, horizontal grid is perfect for timelines, overviews, and weekly-style layouts.


1. Weekly Habit Strip

Assign each column to a habit and each row to a week.

Track up to 28 habits or routines in one place.


2. Weather Tracker

Use 4 boxes per day; write the date, use a weather icon for box 2, write in the low temperature in box 3, and the high temperature for the day in box 4.



3. Meal Planning Overview

Use columns for days and rows for meal types.

Track:

  • Breakfast

  • Lunch

  • Dinner

  • Snacks

  • Meal prep days


4. Project Timeline

Map out a project from start to finish.

Track:

  • Launches

  • Renovations

  • Events

  • Moving plans

  • Big personal goals


🌟 Putting It All Together: Your Monthly Dashboard System

One of the best ways to use our graph inserts is to create a personalized dashboard system.


For example:

  • Box 1: Spending and Savings

  • Box 2: Habits

  • Box 3: Project Progress

  • Box 4: Weather Tracker


This setup gives you a complete snapshot of your month on one page.


🛍️ Where to Use & Shop Our Graph Inserts

Our graph inserts were designed and sized to fit inside our Monthly Kit Dashboard or within the Erin Condren Colorway Dashboard.



Our tiny transparent icons or other transparent stickers work well on this layout, too! We recommend the weather icons and the colored mini dots to get started!


Final Thoughts

Graph inserts turn your monthly dashboard into a powerful planning tool. Whether you’re tracking habits, growing a business, managing a household, or focusing on wellness, there’s a grid layout that works for you.


The beauty of graph planning is flexibility—you can change it up every month based on your season of life and priorities.


Ready to start mapping out your goals, routines, and dreams? Our graph inserts are here to help you do it—one square at a time.




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