The world of traditional goal setting was built on certain principles – hitting predetermined benchmarks, checking off boxes, doing more and crossing finish lines – all of which left many people feeling overwhelmed and deflated, ultimately causing them to give up on themselves and their system. For the past seven years, MäksēLife has been working toward changing that narrative. Now, with the launch of the 2027 collection, Founder Sierra Friend is taking things one step further by shifting the focus even more away from the goal setting system itself onto the person using the system.

At its core, the MäksēLife system is designed to help you understand where you are, clarify where you want to go, and take meaningful steps toward the life you want to create.

What if planning wasn't about doing more, sticking to every goal, or trying to become the most productive version of yourself?

What if planning your life felt less like another thing on your to-do list and more like a way to reconnect with yourself?

What if planning was about understanding yourself better, making choices that reflect what matters to you, and creating a life that feels right for you?

This approach is a complete breath of fresh air. It recognizes that real life doesn't always go according to plan. Goals change, priorities shift, and sometimes the best thing you can do is pause, reflect, and begin again. The mission of the new MäksēLife 2027 collection embraces that reality and brings together intentional tools, thoughtful reflection, and flexible planning options that are designed to support you through the ever changing seasons of life.

Let's take a closer look at what's new for 2027!

MäksēLife 2027 Classic Planners

The MäksēLife approach starts with you—not simply with what you need to get done. But for those who enjoy a clear framework and a bit more structured approach to planning, the MäksēLife Classic Planner continues to bring together goal setting, reflection, and everyday organization in one cohesive system. You can explore what matters most, assess different areas of your life, establish a vision, and break bigger goals into smaller, manageable actions all while making the system your own.

While the heart of MäksēLife remains the same there are some notable updates in the 2027 planners. The Classic Planners are available in vertical and horizontal weekly spreads now with Monday start monthly calendars. There a six brand new interchangeable and reversible cover designs. The 2027 planners now come with frosted plastic cover plus a cover of your choice. The interior pages have also been refreshed with some slight revisions and color shifts to make the book feel lighter and softer to encourage you to release the stress of life. In addition to the aesthetic changes, the word goal has also been removed from most of the upfront getting started section so you can begin your new year ahead without pressure or judgement.

Once you have moved through the getting started section, monthly and weekly focus and planning spreads help you follow through on those intentions while keeping an eye on the time you have available. Regular check-ins create space to celebrate progress, recognize what isn't working, and make adjustments as your circumstances change. Progress isn't about getting everything right and perfectly done. It's about learning as you go and continuing to take steps in a direction that feels right for you.

New MäksēLife Rhythms Planner

Permission granted…one of the most exciting additions to the 2027 collection is the MäksēLife Rhythms Planner, a total game changer that puts you at the forefront of your life and plans. This unique system centers around four rhythms: rest, maintain, build, create. While traditional planning systems tend to focus on the build and can sometimes leave us feeling behind when life gets busy or our routines change. We miss a week, set aside our planner for a while, or discover that the goals we established months ago no longer fit our circumstances. It's easy to interpret those moments as failure, when they may simply be signs of a different rhythm or season. The MäksēLife Rhythms Planner helps you honor your season and embrace without guilt.

MäksēLife Rhythms makes space for you to consider your energy, your needs and your capacity instead of focusing only on what you want to accomplish. This refreshing approach recognizes that consistency doesn't have to mean following the same routine every day or throughout the entire year. The planner’s new bee mascot was created as a symbol throughout the pages to remind you to work in seasons and rest along the way.

The planner's simple monochrome color palette, clean lines and minimal design were created on purpose to be stress free. Intentionally made for those who want a more flexible and compassionate approach to planning. Each planner includes 12 monthly spreads each followed by a monthly focus spread as well as guided weekly check-ins and weekly focus pages followed by an open quad weekly layout. This layout works perfectly for a less structured plan for your week as well as for journaling, memory keeping and more. Instead of habit trackers, each weekly spread features a daily rhythm and energy check-in. There are no annual or quarterly goal setting pages or expectations. It's a reminder that your planner should work with your life, not against it.

MäksēLife 2027 Dream Self Journal

The MäksēLife's Dream Self Journal encourages you to get curious and look beyond the expectations and obligations that can fill your days and reconnect with yourself. Originally introduced as a workbook

Personal growth begins with a true understanding of yourself. Instead of setting goals based on “shoulds”, you can explore what you want for yourself and why those aspirations are important to you. The journal is a guided process that helps you just begin where you are at and move forward even if you don’t have all the answers. It helps you consider what you want to accomplish, what you want to become, what you value, and what a fulfilling life looks like for you. That clarity can help you make more intentional decisions about how you spend your time, which habits you want to build, and where your energy is best directed. It also gives you permission to revisit your vision as you grow and your priorities evolve.

For planners who love journaling, self-discovery, and personal development, the Dream Self Journal concept adds a meaningful dimension to the planning experience. It reminds you that the goal isn't to become a perfectly optimized version of who you think we should be. It's to discover who you are and then create a life that is more aligned with yourself.

MäksēLife Reflection Notebooks

The chapters of our lives don’t always move according to the calendar. Chapters open and close throughout our days despite the pressure of the world to keep going. A new job, a move, the end of a difficult season, a birthday, or a major personal milestone can all mark meaningful turning points—and each deserves a moment of reflection.

For 2027, MäksēLife is reimagining its Reflections Notebooks as undated notebooks that you can use whenever a chapter of your life comes to a close. The idea reflects an important part of the MäksēLife philosophy: in a world that never stops, we don't always give ourselves time to pause and appreciate what we've experienced. Reflection allows you to acknowledge your wins, learn from challenges, recognize patterns, and build a clearer understanding of yourself before deciding what comes next.

Instead of tying reflection to the end of a calendar year, as in previous years, the new undated format give you the freedom to pause and reflect whenever you need and the notebooks are there to support your journey. They pair naturally with any of the planner systems and offer a dedicated place to reflect at the end of a season rather than waiting for an annual review. The 2027 collection features four new cover designs in A5 size, with 24 pages printed on 120gsm recycled bright-white paper and sold individually.

MäksēLife Companion Notebooks

The MäksēLife Companion Notebooks are designed to bring the core elements of the MäksēLife system alongside any planner you already use. They include the complete goal setting system found in the MakseLife planners to help you assess the different areas of life, sett intentions, establish annual and monthly goals, and reflect on your progress—without requiring you to switch to a different weekly planning layout.

The Companion Notebooks are undated, so you can begin when it makes sense for you, and their quarterly format (sold as a set) gives you opportunities to revisit your priorities and adjust your direction throughout the year. This makes them a great option for planners who prefer a particular brand, format, or daily layout but want intentional support with personal goals and long-term vision or planning.

MäksēLife 2027 Digital Classic Planner

MäksēLife's Digital Classic Planner offers another way to bring intentional planning into your routine. The digital version of the Classic Planner offers a complete planning and goal setting system with all the same pages, reflection, goal check in, life compass assessments and so much more. It’s a dated planner, a goal setting system, a guided daily journal plus a 16 section notebook all in one. The digital planner comes with both the vertical and horizontal layouts plus digital stickers, interchangeable covers and a flexible notebook system for all your needs.

The brand's digital planning philosophy follows the same principle as its paper products: your planning system should support your needs and preferences. Digital formats offer the convenience of keeping your planning tools together electronically, with interactive features and additional customization possibilities. The 2027 version has been updated with the same changes make to the print version for 2027.

For those who enjoy handwriting with a stylus, working across digital devices, or keeping their planning materials in one portable

MäksēLife Accessories

Sometimes, a few thoughtful accessories can make your planning routine easier and more enjoyable. For 2027, there are functional as well as fun accessories to coordinate with your planning system. The new MäksēLife Magnetic Bookmarks can help you navigate your planner, keep important pages within reach, and add useful functionality to your setup. They are especially helpful when you're moving between weekly planning spreads, goal-setting exercises, and reflection pages. Other functional options, such as the Stencil Bookmarks and MäksēLife Markers can also make it easier to add structure and as well as creative details to your layouts. The goal isn't to create the most elaborate planner setup. It's to find the small additions that make planning more useful, accessible, and enjoyable for you. Explore all the available accessories here.

Whether you're a longtime MäksēLife fan or someone who has always felt a little intimidated by traditional goal setting, this collection invites you to discover a more personal, flexible, and compassionate way to plan. Explore the entire 2027 collection from MäksēLife on their website.

MäksēLife 2027 Collection