The 1% Digital Diary Template

Transform Your Days with the Daily 1% Planner Template

Your universal digital planner for building momentum through small, consistent wins.

Inspired by the philosophy behind Steven Bartlett's The Diary of a CEO and the concept that improving just 1% each day compounds into extraordinary results over time, this minimalist planner helps you focus on what truly matters—every single day.

✨ THE 1% PHILOSOPHY

"You don't need to change everything. You just need to get 1% better."

This planner is built around the idea that sustainable growth comes from small, non-negotiable habits. Track your daily 1%, time-block your priorities, and reflect on what's working. It's not about perfection—it's about progress.

Whether you're an entrepreneur building a business, a student managing deadlines, or someone committed to personal growth, this planner keeps you accountable without overwhelming you.

🎯 DAILY PLANNER FEATURES

DATE HEADER
Clean, uncluttered space to write the date with M-T-W-T-F-S-S checkboxes to track the week at a glance.

NON-NEGOTIABLE
1% Your most important daily habit. The one thing that's non-negotiable—meditation, reading, exercise, deep work. This section puts your 1% front and center.

1% BOOST & 1% BONUS
Two additional boxes for micro-wins throughout your day. Stack small habits to build serious momentum.

TODAY'S TASKS (8 lines)
Priority-based task list with satisfying checkboxes. Generous line spacing (optimized for Apple Pencil handwriting at 125-150% zoom).

TIME-BLOCKING GRID
Schedule your day in 1-hour increments from 5:00 AM to midnight. Assign every 1% and regular To-Do item to a timeslot, to ensure that the task gets done.

EVENING REFLECTION
End your day with intentional reflection. Capture wins, insights, and patterns.

🌍 WORKS ON EVERY DEVICE YOU OWN

iPad (All Models) Whether you have the compact mini or the massive 12.9" Pro, you'll get a perfectly sized template. No awkward scaling, no tiny text, no weird margins. I suggest using it with the GoodNotes app. A quick setup guide is included for iPad & MacBook.

reMarkable 2 Special grayscale version designed for e-ink displays. Thicker lines (2px), higher contrast, no colors that won't render. Includes both RCU and SSH installation methods.

Android Tablets Works beautifully with Squid (free), Xodo, Nebo, and other Android note-taking apps. The iPad Pro 11" file scales automatically to most Android screen sizes.

If you need to have the template slightly customized or resized, send me a message and I'll try to help you out!