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The Monk Manual 90-Day Planner is a daily system that helps you focus on the most important things, so you can live each moment with greater purpose, productivity, and presence (we guarantee it). Inspired by Monks. Backed by Science. Designed for you.
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Receive your first Monk Manual 90-Day Planner with your initial order.
Every 90 days you will be billed and shipped another Monk Manual 90-Day Planner.
Our subscription is a great way to make peaceful being and purposeful doing a cornerstone in your life.
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Specifications
What’s included:
1 Monk Manual 90-Day Planner that ships every 90 days.
Specs:
8.5 x 5.5 in, perfect for taking with you wherever you go
One full-page spread for every day, week, and month
Flexible note space on each page
Covers a full 90-day period
Printed on high-quality acid-free paper
240 pages printed in color with soy-based ink
Saddle stitch binding with vegan PU leather cover
Our Guarantee
All Monk Manual products are covered with our simple satisfaction guarantee. If you are not satisfied with your product, for any reason, send it back to us within 365 days for full refund of the product. Learn more here.
We offer 4-14 business day standard shipping 100% free to the lower 48 states on all orders over $60. This is our free economy option. Expedited shipping (1-3 day) options are also available at checkout.
Our days are the primary unit by which we build our lives.
• Manage time and achieve your goals • Build better habits • Deepen relationships • Gain insights for a better tomorrow
Weekly Pages
Our Weekly Pages are unique from other systems and focused to help:
Set overarching priorities for the week to help anchor our daily focus and activities
Intentionally invest in personal growth and relationships
Adjust plans, schedules and routines to better accommodate our goals in the weeks ahead
Get in touch with ourselves, and God, on a deeper level
Monthly Pages
Our Monthly Pages are unique from other systems and focused to help:
Calibrate, prioritize and chart a course for another month
Build great habits and take one step further to a full(er) life
Align your life with your deeper desires and questions
Grow in personal insight and wisdom
Build an intentional rhythm for being and becoming
This simple process has the power to elevate every part of your life.
Prepare
Get really good at focusing on less, and eliminating distractions. This will bring simplicity and order to your day.
Act
Good preparation allows you to better engage each present moment. Presence will improve your work and your relationships.
reflect
Practice reflection daily. It will lead to greater wisdom, and transform your everyday experience.
Customer Reviews
Overall rating: 4.7 / 5 from 45 reviews.
After trying out the pdf version digitally on my ipad for a while, I knew I needed to get back to paper and away from the screen. This monk manual is very aesthetically pleasing and the P.A.R. Method aligns with how I want to engage.
I often use the extra dotted space on the daily pages to do a deeper examen practice of the day, doing either Consolations and Desolations or doing a “feeling workout” called the Iceberg (what am I mad about, sad about, anxious, glad…)
I set myself up with the subscription, so I don’t have to remember to get my next one, AND it is discounted. Love that. The first one came with an extension back of three booklets - one focused on goals for the year, another one that is just a dot grid, and the third is an additional 12 month calendar overview. I’m not sure I need the 12 month calendar one, but I used the goals for the year book last year and it was very helpful, I plan to use it again. I also keep the dot grid journal in the pocket of my monk manual and use it as my “dump space” - when ideas and goals come to mind that I am not ready to take action on but need to get them out of my head.
I loved using this so much that my husband just purchased his first Monk Manual - except he’s going to try out the 52 week journal which has more of a week-to-view, and I don’t think it has the daily pages. I hope he loves it as much as I love mine.
This is a beautifully made journal and has THREE ribbons! That makes my heart happy. So I can keep one in the monthly section, one in weekly, and one in my dailies. It makes it a lot more convenient for my preparation and reflecting.
I now take this Monk Manual with me when I go to work, and use the paper to-do list from my daily preparation. This helps me avoid screen distractions and keeps me grounded in my overall priorities and goals that are less about DOING and more about BEING.
Thanks Monk Manual team!
Store owner replied:
Thanks so much for taking the time to leave such in-depth feedback, Sarah, we're extremely happy to know you were pleased with your purchase and hope to have you as part of the Monk Manual community for a very long time!
The monk manual has been the perfect planner for me as a stay at home mom. I’ve tried other planners that are extremely goal oriented, and those overwhelmed me for the season of life I am currently in, so this is the perfect alternative. I also love how reflective it is, esp the month and week reviews! I highly recommend!
Store owner replied:
That's wonderful to hear, Rebekah, we're happy to be able to offer a system that works for you. Thanks so much for leaving a review!
Love my monk manual. I've been using it about 2 years, and it has helped me achieve some personal goals, and also helps me find the places where I am resisting doing things, particularly in my business.
I would love to see the book have an outside cover that you can keep reusing from book to book so that the pages could be easily recycled. I have a stack of books now sitting in my closet that I don't know what to do with! Having the cover be separate from the book would also the older books to store more easily if I choose to keep them, or recycle them when I'm ready to let go of them.
Store owner replied:
Thanks so much for the feedback and review, Ginny, we truly appreciate it.
While we don't have any plans to release a refillable version of the Monk Manual in the near future, we do know that many members of our community print out the PDF version of our system and place the pages in a folder or three-ring binder, essentially allowing them to create their own Monk Manual from home as well as being able to remove the pages after they've been filled in.
If you were interested in trying that out for yourself, please shoot us an email at hello@monkmanual.com and we would be happy to send that over to you!
The Monk Manual continues to help keep me focused on what matters most. I don't fill in all the categories and have changed some to fit my needs, but it's easy to adapt to what I need. Thank you for your excellent product and customer service.
I love this product! BUT I did have an issue with my most recent journal in my subscription. This one came shrink wrapped and had a nice cardstock wrapped around the journal itself, but I'm afraid that those two things caused the journal to bow slightly so that it actually can't lay flat when I'm writing on it, so it pops up and down slightly as I'm writing on it. If the shrink-wrap and the cardstock made it bow, it would be worth moving away from those things. It wasn't due to shipping because it was nicely packed in the box as usual. Just a thought for the future! Please feel free to remove this review because I *do* love this planner. It's just that this one came bowed, unfortunately.
I have been using the Monk Manual since the beginning of 2021. It has been essential to understanding and nurturing my being and doing goals. It gives me a perspective of life unfolding over days, weeks, months, and years as "a long obedience in the same direction".
Store owner replied:
Thank you for sharing your experience. At Monk Manual, our mission is to help people live with greater peace and purpose - hearing stories like yours reminds us why we do what we do.
After starting with the original daily MM, I've used the weekly MM for two years and am going back to the daily MM for 2026. I appreciate how there are two tools/manuals for me to choose from as I work on my being and doing!
Store owner replied:
We deeply appreciate your feedback and support. It’s encouraging to know the Monk Manual is playing a role in your daily rhythm and reflection.
Store owner replied:
Thank you, Jaime, for your review and making Monk Manual part of your daily life.
How wonderful to start the new year with a fresh new Monk Manual. I've used the subscription service for a few years now--I appreciate that delivery is one less thing for me to manage and that I can skip a delivery if needed (I've done that twice, once when I broke my wrist and couldn't write for three months). It's been a great way to look back and get insights while moving forward.
Store owner replied:
Ed, thank you for the review and being part of our community!
I love this journal. It has been a big part of changing my life. Two problems. First problem is my lack of discipline at times. Any advise? Electric dog collar? Maybe.
2nd problem is the only design flaw, in my humble opinion. I would love to have somewhere to keep my pen. Other than that, I tip my hat. Well done.
Store owner replied:
Thanks so much for the feedback and review, Dale, we've marked down your comments, so they'll be seen by other members of our team and taken into consideration in the future!
The Monk Manual has become a constant throughout my day, from planning in the morning to reflecting in the evening. One of the best habits I've cultivated!
Store owner replied:
We're happy to have become a part of your daily life, Laurie, thanks so much for taking the time to leave a review!
I have been using the Monk Manual over the past year and it has been a great way to not only organize my day, but has helped me to focus on the important things. Seeing the growth over this past year makes me want to work harder at doing those things that really matter and not just going through life checking off boxes.
Store owner replied:
Thanks so much, Michael, we're very happy to have you as part of the Monk Manual community!
I've loved the Monk Manual and used it for at least 3 years now. This past January I started using the new Weekly Planner also. The reason I gave a 3-star review instead of 5 is because I wish there was a MM that was only daily pages. There is redundancy when I use both, e.g. I either complete the month and week pages in BOTH or I skip the month and week pages in my daily MM. Currently I'm wasting the first 2 sections (months/weeks) of my MM.
Store owner replied:
Thanks so much for taking the time to leave your feedback and review, Paula, we appreciate it more than you know and have marked down your comments to be seen by other members of our team in the future and taken into consideration.
If you ever have any additional feedback, please don't be afraid to send it our way!
I love receiving the new quarterly planner: beautiful packaging, the look and feel of the cover, the bookmark ribbons, and blank pages to enter my priorities and dreams for the next three months!
I have loved the thick smooth high quality of the paper. I’m disappointed that this quarter’s paper quality is thinner, even somewhat transparent.
The layout and process are the same and I use this planner daily.
Thank you for your years of development and attention to detail to support us as users in focusing on being as much as doing.
Terri
Store owner replied:
Thanks so much for taking the time to leave your feedback and review, Terri, we appreciate it more than you know and have made a note of your comments to be seen and taken into consideration by other members of our team in the future. If you ever have any additional feedback, don't be afraid to send it our way.
I have been using the Monk Manual since retiring at the start of 2021. The format and guidelines have enabled an intentional use of time over days, weeks, months, and years to pursue living in prayer and reflection. The blank sections on each page provide space for creative expression, like poetry, and capturing momentary thoughts and impressions that would be lost otherwise. An essential tool in the toolbox for this season of life.
Store owner replied:
Thanks so much for taking the time to leave your feedback and review, Jonathan, we appreciate it more than you know and are happy to have you as part of the Monk Manual community!
I love the daily pages, especially the reflection. It makes me consider my day differently -- it's not just about all that I need to do that day. The only thing I wish it had was a weekly schedule - I like seeing and planning my whole week at once in the traditional "planner" fashion. I hear a weekly planner is in the works, so I hope it includes a spread like that.
Store owner replied:
Thank you so much for taking the time to leave your feedback and review, Heidi, we appreciate it more than you know and have made note of your suggestion. If you ever have any additional feedback or if there's anything else we can do for you in the future, please don't hesitate to let us know!
The Monk Manual has been my daily companion since retiring in January 2021. The focus on the present moment and the format (Prepare-Act-Reflect) have helped me be intentional in my use of time and growth in spiritual disciplines and creative practice.
Store owner replied:
Thanks so much for the review and for sticking with us these past few years, Jonathan, we truly appreciate it and hope to continue having you as part of our community for a long time!
I use this everyday and I love the format. It can be a little overwhelming with all of the month, week, and day pages, especially when a month/week change at the same time, but I will never stop using these books. Nothing else like this on the market and I love their attention to detail.
Store owner replied:
Thanks so much for the honest review, Michael, we appreciate it more than you know and are happy to have you as part of the Monk Manual community!
I've used this for about two weeks. I will admit that it's VERY helpful. I've been able to keep up with it like I haven't other agenda books. Usually I feel the need for paper/pencil... I spend between $20-40 on one and I fail to get into the groove enough to continue using it. The thing I live about it is that it's only good for a very short time. The beauty of it is that it actually has end points with reflection built-in. I feel mighty successful so far. Thanks for creating something that fits diverse people whose brains don't always fit the norm.
Plus, the focus on the positive is truly habit-forming. I catch myself sometimes thinking about what "really sucked" and then there's no place to put a giant list of suck things. It's perfect because in my eyes there are 7 places for positive reflection and one meh place ... and zero straight negative spots.
Store owner replied:
Thanks so much for taking the time to leave the feedback and review, Jennifer, we appreciate it more than you know and hope to have you as part of the Monk Manual community for a long time!
I pretty much love everything about my Monk Manual. It has helped me move beyond just planning, so that I am intentionally reflecting on my day. The quality of the manual itself it excellent. My only wish is that it had a pen loop!
The monk manual is one of the best purchases I have made in my life. It's transformed the way I approach every minute of my days to be more intentional. I cannot recommend it highly enough.
I love my monk manual. I’ve been using it for a year and a half now and it’s been great. I appreciate the balance of planning and reflecting. And I appreciate being able to structure my goals for different seasons. I’ve needed to contact the Monk Manual team a few times, and they have always provided great customer service. This is a planning and organizing system that’s really worked for me and my life.
The more I use the manual, the more freedom I'm discovering to make this practice my own. In my experience, that's key for longevity. I appreciate your work!
I wish the daily pages started with what I am Grateful for and what I'm looking forward to. Starting the day with top priorities puts me in "Do-mode" instead of "Be-mode". I will likely transition to another planner system which starts with reflection vs doing. It is stressful to jump right into what I need to do. The gratitude reflection builds energy for what I need to do in the day.
It is really helping me find more balance with being and doing.
It is giving me a structure for scheduling and a one stop place for journaling and gratefulness practices. I am glad I have started using it. I look forward to continued growth with it.
I love the focus on being rather than doing. I feel as though I am living my life intentionally with a purpose rather than setting arbitrary goals and completing arbitrary tasks. And because of this I am happier than I have been in a long time. Thank you!
This is the tool I was looking for to help transition into retirement and to be intentional about my time and attention. It is a great companion to help focus on my spiritual disciplines and balanced use of time each day. I have been referring many friends to it as a result of my experience. I am on my fourth planner since starting in February.
I have been using my Monk Manual for 9 months now. I am retired but keep busy. My situation isn't typical of someone who usually needs a planner. Before using it, I felt like the days just zoomed by and I didn't accomplish anything. Now I have focus in my days and I actually get things done. The time I spend in my Monk Manual are some of the best parts of my day. I look forward to every morning and evening when I plan out and recap my day. I love that it incorporates the whole person. It doesn't only focus on To Do Lists. It incorporates gratitude, generosity, faith, daily highs and lows, and so much more. Monk Manual changed my life. Maybe it will change yours as well.
