I prefer desk pads over notebooks when working–for me, the bigger, the better. I’ve been really happy with this desk pad over the last few months. I had tested the smaller size previously and felt that I couldn’t fit both to-dos and notes, follow-ups, and action items all of the same pad, but the bigger size has worked well for me. I use the left half for my to-do list and the right side for capturing notes throughout the day. If I had to pick a type of paper, my number one favorite is dot grid. I like the ability to easily create tidy sections with the dot grid and it keeps my handwriting small and straight.

If you’re the type of person that prefers to see your whole week in front of you, I love the design of these Weekly Notepads, which come in three color palettes.