Pocket Layout in Archer and Olive Dated Planner

New Year Goal Setting Using the Archer and Olive Dated Planners

Hi, Nolana here! Today we will be creating a goal setting layout in your planner or bullet journal for the first quarter of the year! This easy goal setting layout will help you begin the year with intention and clarity.

By Ambassador TeamPublished January 18, 2026 | 3 min read

Hi Everyone!

How are you doing? I am Nolana Lynch (aka nehlan.has.a.plan on Instagram and @nolanalynch on YouTube and I am thrilled to be here with another project on the Archer and Olive blog. For this project, I will be creating a 2026 Goal-Setting layout for the first quarter of the year!

Pocket Layout using 2026 Songbird Dated Planner

Supplies Used:-

You are welcome to use my affiliate code NOLANA10 for 10% off your orders on the Archer and Olive website.

Let's Get Into The Process for Creating This Goal-Setting Page

Archer and Olive Washi Tapes used in the Layout

I kicked things off by using a few washi tapes to create layers on the base of the page. I pulled out some of my favourite ones from the sets listed above that matched well with the layout I had in mind.

I then create a beautiful pocket with the Soft Nature Collage Pad to pop in our Goal-Setting Journal Cards for the quarter. Honestly, the colors of this collage paper pad were the jumping off point for the tones of this layout - the soft greens really spoke to me and I love how versatile the papers are.

Let's check out the process video to see how it all came together:-

I absolutely loved trimming some of the muted papers in the collage paper pad, and embossing them with Gold embossing powder to create lines.

Archer and Olive Paper Cutter with Pocket Die Collage Paper Pad and Dated Planner

When it came to decorating the journal cards, I thought about which sticker sheets would work best for this. The Snowdrops and Soft Nature stickers were perfect for decorating these cards.

Softdrops Sticker Set and Soft Nature Alpha and Word Phrase Sticker Sets

I absolutely love how they turned out. The gold embossing has to be one of my favourite things of all time! In my mind, this always elevates a project and I feel like I have finally found the perfect shade of gold - this has taken me years if I am honest!

Journal cards made with Soft Nature Collage Paper Pad

I then added three layers of ribbons, along with two stickers as tags to bring it all together. I also added an embossed label, foam numbers and more alpha stickers to create the label. These ivory and clean sans serif gold foil print has got to be one of my favourite things!

Pocket Page with Journal cards created with the Soft Nature Collage Pad

All in all I love how beautiful this came together! The greens really sing “fresh new start “ to me and are perfect to usher in the New Year!

Pocket Page in Planner with Journal Cards

Now tell me, would you create a Goal setting page in your planner or journals?

Completed Pocket opposite January calendar in Dated Planner

I have this love free printable with a goal tracker to help you keep track of your goals for the new year. I hope it is a helpful resource for you. I can even be printed at 3x4 inch cards to fit in to your pocket as well.

It has been amazing being here with you today! I would love to connect with you on socials. You may find me on Instagram at instagram.com/nehlan.has.a.plan and YouTube at youtube.com/@nolanalynch

Please, if you do create a layout inspired by today’s blog post, you are welcome to tag @archerandolive, #AOShare and #archerandolive.

Love, Peace and Happiness be yours!

Cheers,

Nolana