In today’s video, I’m sharing a first look at Day Designer’s brand-new Academic launch (launching March 11 at 11:00 a.m. Central), and I’m walking you through what they sent me—both the accessories and the planner itself. I start with the extras because they’re genuinely so functional: the pen pouch that slides right onto the cover (I usually keep a pen and a highlighter in mine), a set of four notebooks so you can “sample” different cover designs, and a super pretty clipfolio with a notepad that’s perfect for meeting notes. Then we flip through the Academic Daily Day Designer in the Olivia Damasque cover, which is honestly gorgeous and feels very high-end—luxurious packaging, thick coated chipboard, gold corners, and that beautiful gold coil. I show you the worksheets (self-assessment, values, goals, ideal month/ideal week), the Monday-start monthly calendar, and the daily pages with a quote, top three, hourly schedule (5 a.m.–9 p.m.), long to-do list, notes, gratitude, and the four boxes (due, dinner, dollars, don’t forget). I also share how I personally use this as my work planner and why I love a daily layout when my schedule is busy—seeing the whole day laid out helps me stay focused and actually follow through. If you’re shopping, you can use my code CARRYGRACE15 to save 15%.