We're always asked by keen planning fanatics asking when our MiGoals planners will arrive. Each year, they finally arrive and the new dilemma is which one to choose. The variety of MiGoals options can be a little overwhelming if you don't already have your go-to. We've done the dirty work and got our heads around the options for you. We created an ever-so-handy guide last year to what's what when it comes to MiGoals so we've updated it so you can refer to it any year.
We'll take you through the four inside formats. Goal Digger, Weekly Spread, Weekly Notes and, the every so popular Daily Goal Digger. Feel free to skip ahead to the one you're after or stick around here to get the lowdown on all four.
Welcome to our definitive deep dive into MiGoals diaries for the new year. We hope it helps you find the best companion for the new year.
1. The Goal Digger Diary
About the Goal Digger Planner
First up, it's the Goal Digger. This one is the original and our most popular MiGoals plannerWho is it for?
A must-have for anyone who wants to dig deep, challenge themselves and achieve big things in the new year. If you enjoy a light weekly note or spread design, but feel you have the time and mindset to progress, then this could be the next step. The realistic structure, with its short and long-term goal-setting pages, makes it the ultimate sidekick for smashing all of your goals. The larger format in B5 means it's best as a desktop companion. It'll encourage you to hold yourself accountable whilst it's always in sight. At the same time, it supports you on your journey with breakdown and reflection points and encourages you with tidbits of worldly wisdom from other achievers.
For more portable and first-time options, skip ahead to the weekly notes and spread designs.
Size
It's B5 size which means it measures up at 16.5cm W x 23.5cm H x 2.2cm D. Translated into standard UK paper terms, it's a couple of centimetres bigger than an A5 sheet.The cover
Let's talk about the cover. It is PU leather - aka faux. The cover comes in a bold or classic design.
Bold has large, debossed letterers emblazoned on the cover. It reads 'Goal Digger' and takes up about a third of the space.
Classic has 'Goal Digger Planner 'the date' debossed lengthways on the edge of the cover. It's small lettering and very subtle.
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What's on the Inside of the Goal Digger Planner?
The inside pages are 100gsm and fountain pen friendly.
There are 304 pages in total. The design of the diary section is weekly, spread over a double page. The lefthand page is for your schedule and the right hand page is for habits, goals, notes etc.
The Goal Digger is about more than scheduling. You'll also find these features inside:- Monthly planning spreads
- Purpose and vision planning
- Short-term and long-term goal planning
- Space to mind-map your goals
- Monthly reviews
- Progress tracker
- Section to plan monthly goals
- Budget section
- Blank and lined notes pages
- Two divider ribbons
The main spread:
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2. The Goal Digger Daily Planner
About the Goal Digger Daily Planner
The Goal Digger has gone daily! This one was a new release for 2023 and after two years of it being tried and tested, we're seriously rethinking our diary choices. Perhaps daily is the way forward? Read on for the vital info.
Who is it for?
If you're someone who, like your writer, has several planning tools on the go at once, this could be the solution to consolidate it all. This design brings together granular, hour-by-hour, daily planning with bigger picture sections for your monthly and long-term projects. Not to mention habit trackers to make sure you drink those fluids and take your vitamins.
Size
Just like the original Goal Digger, it's B5 size which means it measures up at 16.5cm W x 23.5cm H x 2.2cm D. Translated into standard UK paper terms, it's a couple of centimetres bigger than an A5 sheet.
The Cover
The cover is PU leather - aka faux. The cover comes in a classic design and has 'Goal Digger Planner 'date'' debossed lengthways on the edge of the cover. It's small lettering and very subtle.
The Colours
The daily was introduced last year in a sleek matt black, this year it's joined by a light rose pink. The rose pink is on its way but you can still enjoy the sleek matt black for now.
What's on the Inside of the Daily Goal Digger Planner?
The inside pages are 80gsm and fountain pen friendly. There are 488 pages altogether. The design of the diary section is a day per page. Each day includes a hour-by-hour agenda plus space for daily habits, morning routine, top priorities, wins, 'rate my day' and notes.
The Goal Digger is about more than scheduling. You'll also find these features inside:
- Day to page planner layout
- Five short-term goal planning templates
- Quarterly reviews
- Progress tracker
- Mi Lists pages
- Blank and lined notes pages
- Two divider ribbons
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The main spread:
Two example spreads from the goal digger daily planner:
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3. The Weekly Spread Diary
About the Weekly Spread Diary
Next up, we have the Weekly Spread format.
Who is it for?
If you're new to goal setting planners, this is a great place to start. Each week is laid out in a conventional Monday-Sunday format with a decent space for setting yourself goals, like keeping good habits. It has plenty of the productivity and goal features of the Goal Digger but its A5 size and slimmer profile mean it's much more portable.
Size
It's A5 in size. Classic.
The Cover
The cover is a PU leather - aka faux. It comes in one classic design.
The cover design is blind debossed (i.e. an impression with no ink or foil) with the date i.e '2025' to the front and spine. It's small and very subtle.
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The Inside
The inside pages are 100gsm. There are 224 pages in total. The design of the diary section is weekly, spread over two pages. It includes a habit tracker and focus check-ins.
You'll find these features inside:
- Sections for purpose and vision planning
- Six short term goal setting templates
- Four long term goal setting templates
- Quarterly reviews section to track your progress
- Week to two-page diary spread with habits tracker
- Monthly calendar planner
- Monthly budget section
- Mi Lists pages
- Lined note pages
- Two divider ribbons
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The main spread:
Two example spreads from the weekly spread planner:
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4. The Weekly Notes Diary
About the Weekly Notes Diary
Finally, we have the Weekly Notes format.
Who is it for?
The difference between the Weekly Spread and Weekly Notes is that this one gives you more free space for note-taking, sketching and brainstorming. Each week is laid out in a conventional Monday-Sunday format on one page and the adjacent page is dedicated to notes, habits and goals. It's a portable A5 size. Just as with the Weekly Spread, this is a good starting point if you're new to goal setting planners or looking for a lighter version of the Goal Digger.
Size
It's A5 in size. Classic.
The Cover
The cover is a PU leather - aka faux. It comes in one classic design.
The cover design is blind debossed (i.e. an impression with no ink or foil) with the date i.e '2025' to the front and spine. It's small and very subtle.
The Colours
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The Inside
The inside pages are 100gsm. There are 224 pages in total. The design of the diary section is weekly. The lefthand page is for your schedule and the right hand side is dedicated to notes, goals and habit tracking.
You'll find these features inside:
- Sections for purpose and vision planning
- Six short term goal setting templates
- Four long term goal setting templates
- Quarterly reviews section to track your progress
- Week to two-page diary spread with habits tracker
- Monthly calendar planner
- Monthly budget section
- Mi Lists pages
- Lined note pages
- Two divider ribbons
The main spread:
Two example spreads from the weekly notes planner:
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That completes our guide to the MiGoals full year dated diary collection. Head over here to check out the full selection of MiGoals designs:
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