# Purpose-Focused Day Planners The 'Monk Manual' Planner Helps You Achieve Everyday Wellness By Michael Hemsworth | Published 2018-11-03 | Lifestyle Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/monk-manual References: [thegadgetflow](https://thegadgetflow.com/portfolio/90-day-planner/) & [kickstarter](https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/stevenlawson/the-monk-manual-planner-a-daily-system-for-being-d?ref=18oss2&utm_source=GadgetFlow&utm_campaign=GadgetFlow) The 'Monk Manual' planner is a purpose-focused solution for people of all kinds to integrate into their [daily lifestyle](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/yenbek) when seeking to achieve better balance between work, life, health and much more. Working on the PAR Method, the planner encourages users to Prepare, Act and Reflect (PAR) to lead a more enriched lifestyle that is as rewarding as it is efficient. The planner works on a 90-day basis that is inspired by the practice of monks (hence the name) and helps users to understand their [long-term goals](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/minimalist-goal-tracker) by strategizing their everyday routine to improve their ability to achieve. The 'Monk Manual' planner is perfect for a wide range of consumers including parents, students, entrepreneurs or anyone else looking for a bit of guidance with their [daily routine](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/simple-weekly-planning). ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 4.5/10 - Popularity: 59% | Activity: 68% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: North America ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Lifestyle](https://www.trendhunter.com/lifestyle) > [Life](https://www.trendhunter.com/life) ## Key Themes ### Why This Trend Is Growing - **Purpose-focused Planners:** The trend of purpose-focused planners presents an opportunity for disruptive innovation in the productivity and personal development industries. - **PAR Method:** The adoption of the PAR Method in day planners creates opportunities for disruptive innovation in the planning and goal-setting sectors. - **90-day Planning:** The trend of 90-day planning in day planners offers opportunities for disruptive innovation in the time management and habit-building industries. ### Industries Being Reshaped - **Productivity Tools:** The trend of purpose-focused planners presents disruptive innovation opportunities in the productivity tools industry. - **Personal Development:** The adoption of the PAR Method in day planners creates opportunities for disruptive innovation in the personal development industry. - **Time Management:** The trend of 90-day planning in day planners offers disruptive innovation opportunities in the time management industry. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Productive Habit Changing](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/monk-mode.md) - [Mindful Daily Planners](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/mindful-step-towards.md) - [Comprehensive Time Planners](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/ultimate-planner.md) - [Self Care Planners](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/self-care-planner.md) - [Mindful Sabbatical Planners](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/mindful-sabbatical-planner.md) - [Mindful Student Planners](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/centered-student-planner.md) - [Templated Daily Planners](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/the-obsidian-daily-planner.md) - [Purposeful Year-Focused Planners](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/goal-digger-planner.md) - [Minimalist Intregrated Day Planners](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/daypiece.md)