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Elena Plans
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เข้าร่วมเมื่อ 18 ธ.ค. 2022
August 2024 Planner Flip
In this video, I take you through my August 2024 planner setup using two different planners (and third one I forgot about). I'll show you how I've organized my monthly, weekly, and daily layouts and discuss why I switched planners mid-month; welcome to the chaos and enjoy the ride! 🖤
NOTE: Please forgive the weird recording angle; I am trying out a new camera set up for the bulk of my media for all outlets. The next video should be better, and the next one better, etc... but WOW that audio, huh? 😉
Follow me on IG: elena.m.plans
00:16 Planners Overview
00:37 August in Ring Planner
02:20 August in B6 Slim
04:02 Switch to TN Notebook
04:23 August Monthly and Weeklies
06:11 August Dailies
16:14 Journaling Setup
NOTE: Please forgive the weird recording angle; I am trying out a new camera set up for the bulk of my media for all outlets. The next video should be better, and the next one better, etc... but WOW that audio, huh? 😉
Follow me on IG: elena.m.plans
00:16 Planners Overview
00:37 August in Ring Planner
02:20 August in B6 Slim
04:02 Switch to TN Notebook
04:23 August Monthly and Weeklies
06:11 August Dailies
16:14 Journaling Setup
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Analog & Digital Social Media Management
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I crate 150 piece of content each month for my online nutrition & fitness coaching business - but I'm a paper planner girly at heart. This is an overview of how I leverage digital tools, but also use a check-list in my bullet journal so I don't miss a beat for social media planning. CC: I did upload the edited subtitle file for closed captions :)
Standard Notebook Set Up & PWM | August 19th, 2024
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The completely unedited and extremely chatty version of this, because I edited it and was about to add captions and the whole thing went POOF. And if I have to edit it again it just won't go up, so... here we go. So turn on TH-cam's CC if you need captions please 🖤
Hobonichi Flip July thru August 2024
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This Cousin was everything I needed when I needed it 🖤
Pocket Rings Flip June thru July 2024
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Pocket rings, you've been good to me 🖤 Shops I mentioned! www.etsy.com/shop/VixxiesShop?ref=yr_purchases www.etsy.com/shop/Paperboundcreations?ref=yr_purchases www.etsy.com/shop/ErikaCraftz?ref=yr_purchases
Planner Crisis | August 2024
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I need to burn it all down, and start fresh. Buckle up, it's gonna be a bumpy ride!
Pocket Plus Rings Update
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Did I just post a video on this system? Yes. Have I already made some changes? Yes. Am I doing this solely for the purpose of experimenting with video editing and quality? Also yes. *subtitles are uploaded, please turn on CC if needed*
Plan With Me June 24th
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Jumping in a week early, mainly so I can just... play around. Hehe. The fact that my entire system fits within this pocket plus set up just makes me so stinking happy, so here we go!! *please turn on CC if needed; subtitle transcription has been uploaded*
Pocket Rings Set Up | Quarter 3 Exploration
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Same system, different size. Why? Because I can. 😎 *subtitles have been uploaded for better captions; my caption editor was messing up the color of the video. blep.*
Rings Set Up June 2024 | Franklin Covey Compact
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Well, my little stretch OUT of rings didn't last long - but that's OK. I posted the 'table of contents' of this flip on my rings highlight on my instagram, @elena.m.plans
Plan With Me | Bullet Journal | B6 | June 2nd
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The quickest plan with me I've ever done, tbh - mainly bcause the system/flow doesn't change a ton from week to week, or even book to book! TURN ON CC if you need it - I uploaded a transcription so the TH-cam captions are better :)
Plan with Me May 27th | B6 Bullet Journal
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Ok. A few things... 1) I DO explain why my rings is not present. Just hang tight. There's a valid reason, and it's temporary. 2) No captions because *ugh* I found a new captioning software but it won't let me export to the right resolution 😮💨 and I need to figure out how much more it will cost before I commit to yet ANOTHER subscription for my business. Womp womp. I am GOING TO FIGURE THIS OUT...
Chatty Passport Journal Set Up May 2024
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Chatty Passport Journal Set Up May 2024
Plan with Me | Personal Rings | Franklin Covey Compact | May 13th - 19th, 2024
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Plan with Me | Personal Rings | Franklin Covey Compact | May 13th - 19th, 2024
Planner Check-In | Task Migration | Personal Rings | Franklin Covey Compact
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Planner Check-In | Task Migration | Personal Rings | Franklin Covey Compact
Plan With Me May 6th | Franklin Covey Compact | Personal Moterm
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Plan With Me May 6th | Franklin Covey Compact | Personal Moterm
May 2024 Health Goals | Personal Rings | Franklin Covey Compact
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May 2024 Health Goals | Personal Rings | Franklin Covey Compact
Rings Planner Health Tracking | Health & Fitness Coach Edition
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Rings Planner Health Tracking | Health & Fitness Coach Edition
Rings Refresh | Spring 2024 | Personal Moterm | FCC Inserts
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Rings Refresh | Spring 2024 | Personal Moterm | FCC Inserts
Plan With Me | Personal Moterm | Franklin Covey Compact | Rings Planner
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Plan With Me | Personal Moterm | Franklin Covey Compact | Rings Planner
Personal Rings | Plan with Me | FCC Inserts
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Personal Rings | Plan with Me | FCC Inserts
Personal Rings & Hobonichi Planner Flip
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Personal Rings & Hobonichi Planner Flip
January 1-14th Planner Flip | Bullet Journal
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January 1-14th Planner Flip | Bullet Journal
2024 Planner Line Up | Rings, Bullet Jounal, & More!
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2024 Planner Line Up | Rings, Bullet Jounal, & More!
Where did you get the daily pages? Those look super useful!
From my rings planner? They are from Rhoro Designs on Etsy :)
Where did you get your leather mat on your desk
From Amazon! amzn.to/3MFq1Tc I have the same one at my workspace and here in my home office.
@@elenamplans thank you 😊
I loveeee the look of this bullet journal! It’s so freeing and creative to be able to do whatever you need whenever you need it!
Thank you!! It’s definitely still me just evolved ☺️ it’s so functional and gorgeous to look at every day!
I love bullet journaling! I will be headed back there in my planner stop. First scratching the rings itch lol but this is tempting to move to bullet journaling ❤
Scratch the itch, for sure! I feel like rings + bullet journaling are a match made in heaven - it can be what you need, WHEN you need it and the possibilities are endless.
I have the exact same process ❤ I close out the days and the weeks.
It’s so helpful! And satisfying
@@elenamplans yes! Sweep is the satisfying word! I look forward to the new day new week new month - love checking those tasks and sweeping the other ones to a fresh start 🥰 that’s why I re watch your task migration like a million times 😂🤣
Thanks for this Elena! Your system is so comprehensive! I'm saving this video because I don't have the numbers to need a system like this right now BUT I definitely hope to. This gives me an idea of how I might want to move forward so I appreciate it.
Glad it was helpful!
Why not just stop planning and spend your energy on living life instead of stressing about planning it. Life is too short not to live it and too long to make things to stress yourself about.
A few reasons. 1. I don’t have the luxury of ‘winging it’ due to personal/professional responsibilities. Some people can keep all that info in their head, but with me if I don’t write it down it doesn’t exist, and then I drop the ball on things which isn’t a good situation to be in. Digital tools don’t work well for me, but paper does. 2. Having a physical planning outlet helps me visually stay organized and reference relevant information at a glance, which reduces stress levels 99.9% of the time. The fact that I CAN switch things up as needed is a perk, and even if your system is throwing you for a loop temporarily, if you’re someone who plans - you get this is just part of the process. Our notebooks serve US, so we shift them as we need to. Part of the purpose of a video like this is me processing how I can make sure what I’m using is serving me - the planner community as a whole is always taking inspiration from each other too - and it can help spark ideas and inspiration for others. 3. It’s a creative and tactile hobby in addition to supporting me in keeping my head on straight with the day to day tasks. Pretty paper makes me happy, if it’s pretty I want to use it, and I’m motivated to keep it updated. 4. I have ADHD and I recently lost my father to Alzheimer’s. Journaling/planning is a huge part of my mental health journey with managing my ADHD and subsequent anxiety/depression since bullet journaling is a coping mechanism and regulation strategy that has evolved for me over the last few years. With my grief journey, this is way for me to process the way I lost my dad. Writing things down and keeping these physical archives makes me feel witnessed - even if I’m the only person who ever sees them - because I would have given the world to have any type of journal my dad left behind and remember asking him several times to write down his stories and experiences, and he never did. So, I can’t just “stop planning,” nor do I want to, and hopefully this puts into more context why. 🖤
Proud Sticker Designs does box stickers. But it’s cheaper to buy either the boxes sticker books from HP or the box sticker books for mojo jojo plans.
Oh good to know! Thank you so much :)
New Subbie! So happy YT recommended your channel. Going to check out your website for some diet tips as well :)
Hey welcome to the channel!!! And glad you want to check out the fitness stuff- I also have some great resources on my my fitness IG as well - @elena.m.fit 🖤
Nice, simple, effective set up! I'm trying to enjoy what I have now, but everyone is talking about 2025 and all the previews are coming out and it's hard to not think about that. I'm obsessed with trying the PTD pocket daily and B6, but then Catherine released her lineup and she has B6 slim... I'm also tempted by the standard size, but the one thing that's in the back of my head is that I've bought numerous planners and notebooks from Sterling Ink and never successfully completed a single one... I feel like that's a sign. I mean isn't the definition of insanity to keep doing the same thing and expecting a different outcome? LOL the other half of me just wants to use my stash and bujo so... luckily no shop I'm interested in has preorders so I don't have to waste money. Thanks for sharing Elena! 🖤
I get it, it’s definitely so easy to get up in the 2025 craze!! Maybe a little of what you know you like and little something new is the trick 🫶🏻
I’ve been wanting a veg tan Moterm for the longest, I just can’t decide what size to get. I’m torn between pocket and personal 🤔
I love them both, so I can't help you there 😅
Asana or trello for apps
I do use Click Up with my VA, but personally it takes 10x longer for me to use something digital for my tasks day to day - I lose things. So, I do need to stick mainly with paper and maybe have a singular 'master task list' just on the notes app!
Update: we’re switching from click up to asana 😅 since my VA primarily uses it she looked into some options and decided Asana is the most functional for the business needs. So I’m letting her take the lead on that 😅
I am big on putting things in my phone then going through my phone when I am planning for the day to see whats in there and deleting stuff.
Honestly I feel this - the only downsize is if I get TOO many things going, I don't know exactly what to trust so I'm hoping getting back into just one singular book will help keep my data more viable for where I'm at with certain things!
I actually went standard size this year halfway through, and im obsessed... next year, im getting the sterling ink vertical full year, the horizontal compact, and then a standard notebook so everything can be in one place wgenim on the go.... ill get an A5 for memory keeping/journaling and commonplace. Hope this new system works out for you!!
Standard size is just so cozy!! And I'm sure it will work, it's what I was doing before basically - nothing new, just going back to my roots and combining the same workflows but back into a single book :)
Why not do a planner and notebook together? Your planner can be separate to keep you productive, and then notes and journaling can be in the notebook? Sterling ink is coming out with a B6 slim!
This is my plan!
That's close to what I'm doing - just in a blank notebook :) Me and dated planners don't mix LOL
iPad
For planning?
@@elenamplans everything
I've actually tried that in the past, but between the battery life and how long it takes to get INTO the digital tools it's not for me. But I do use my iPad for other things, and it can be a great tool for some people for planning/task management!
Good luck getting thru the crisis! The idea of micro journaling is new to me! And I love it. I want to incorporate that immediately into my day! Thanks so much for sharing.
I adore micro journaling - I’m glad the practice resonated with you!!
❤❤ can’t wait to see how it all works out!
Phew thank you 😂
How’s the pocket working out?any future pwm follow ups 🥰😍
It's been good, except I am moving out of it this month! Right on schedule 😅 I just posted a video about why!
And likely more flip videos vs. plan with me videos; right now with work it's hard to keep up on a weekly video but 1-2 vids a month is doable. 🫶🏼
@@elenamplans ohhh I just watched your video!!! Can’t wait to see how it all works out ♥️ I struggle with multiple planner tools and boredom etc so completely relate. 😂
@@colleen5236 I’m glad you feel me LOL!!! And yeah, even with the book switch the WAY I track things doesn’t shift much, so the novelty comes in being able to set something up or move into a new cover or size for sure!
@@elenamplans yessssssss so true. Lol
May I ask what printer you use to print on card stock? 😊
Hp envy! :)
@@elenamplans oh really! That’s what I have! But my cardstock gets stuck :( I just using a thick one. Thanks for sharing ♥️
I want to go to pocket this year. I'm watching and taking notes. 😊
Honestly it’s been fun! Idk how long it’ll last but I’m in it and not feeling like I’m looking for the next “thing” which is a good feeling
You could put smaller rings into it so they don't bother your writing
That's what I'm planning on doing :) I ordered some 25mm ones from the Moterm website, and I think that will be just the ticket to have all the inserts I need without the rings being too much in the way!
Love it more than the personal
Aw thanks! I love it too :) Idk if I have a favorite, as I've never done pocket before, but it's sooo good to know I can fit all the things I WANT in pocket, for when I want something tinier.
I can totally relate. My camera is good, but my iPhone's camera is better. But, I use my regular camera because the video wont look as sharp as it did on my phone after it transfers to my computer. That's a cute small planner.
Right? I wish there was a more straightforward way to record that kept the video as nice it as it is on iPhone! 😅
I love everything about this except that you did not pencil me in this week. What in the wHaAt? Hehe. The video looked good to me my friend, not sure what the issue was but looks like you fixed it? Anywhooo thanks for posting! I think you NEED to start selling inserts!- Gonna watch the others now :)
😂
Oh my goodness I couldn't imagine selling inserts 😅 I have enough projects as it is LMAOOOO
It’s so smol and cuuute
right?! I love it, and it's going to be SO light when I travel!!
I have a veg tan pocket on the way!
Ooooh yummy!! I love the veg tan moterm covers. They are so good!
Deliciously chunky
Those covers are beautiful
I think so too! Having beautiful covers keeps me happy in a system I've found lol!
I am so very sorry for the loss of your father. I hope Sunday (Father's Day) wasn't too painful. Take good care.
Thank you! It was a hard day, but spending it in my college town actually brought back a lot of good memories of my parents visiting me. My dad was so supportive of me during my university studies, and loved coming up to visit to see me in my college town :)
Also, what are the beautiful colors on the exterior and interior of your shown VDS? Looks gorgeous! Thank you!
The outside is the velvet sand and inside is nubuck ecume :) They are gorgeous! I did protect them so they're a bit darker, but I actually prefer it now since I baby them a bit less haha!
I love, love, love your set up and aesthetic. I wish I could be in one book but the FOMO and love of different aspects of different systems pulls so strongly with me. I finished one Hobonichi 5-Year books and really do not go back and look at it. THAT SAID, even though I miss days in my new one and in the previous one, I still loved after the first year of using it when I would be updating a random day and I would see what happened, 1-4 years ago that was special it was fun and many times had me sharing or reaching out to someone I had made that memory with. It was an unexpected bonus and connection point. Good luck with your system! I am using the same year money tracker as I love Creffective Prints and got the idea from Moxie Dreams but started midway through 2024. Cheers!
Thank you! And yes I get the FOMO aspect - I think that's why rings is so good for me, because it allows me to pull in what I need or leave what I want without a bound book being left unfinished. :)
Love your planner set up. Can you share with us where you bought that small ruler it looks very handy when it comes to planning. Watching you motivated me to use new inserts. Thank you for sharing!!!
Thank you! I'm sure it was just an amazon purchase - look up 6" clear ruler and they are usually around $5-6 :)
Apparently I didn’t remove the wave forms on descript 😢 sorry!!!
I so want a B6 ring but I can't be trusted with sued type materials, it will get dirty so quickly and annoy me. I wish that company had very grainy pebble leather but they don't by the look of it on their website. Still I enjoy watching your beautiful planner :)
Oh from Naya Paperie? This latte leather is QUITE sturdy and getting a beautiful patina :) it’s not a suede feel at all!
MY FRIEND! I legit thought I was already subbed to you and i wasn't and I was annoyed but I am subbed now!! 🥳🥳🥳 Omg yes I totally felt it when you said "my mental health can't be the thing that stops me from getting my work done" TRUE TRUE TRUE. I remind myself of that a lot too.
That mental health uphill battle is definitely something else!
Lovely and functional 😍
Thank you friend!!! 🫶🏻 the process doesn’t change much whether I’m in rings or bound book 😂
Great video! What pen are you using here?
The ballpoint or fountain pens?
I really enjoyed this PWM - the wrap up / sweep ! I do the same thing and I love watching them too. You're very organized :)
Glad you enjoyed it! I feel like it can be helpful to how other “task manage” so I may do more of these!
Hi great video! Where are the daily inserts from please? X
They are from Rhoro designs on Etsy :)
I love Planner Monkey co stationery. I used to use the Weeks' size with the 400 pages as my commonplace notebook, but I felt overwhelmed after a while. I felt as if I wouldn't never be able to fill it up. (I enjoy filling up an entire book with my writing.) I like to use a Field Notes for my commonplace book, travel journal and other stuff because their size is very convenient to carry around with me. I think that you end up loving using that little notebook. Oh, and hello from IG! I just found you over there. I recently restarted my account over there.
Yeah I’d this wasn’t such a little book the 400 pages only overwhelm - but in general her books are just good quality and I love the paper!!!
The regular freely noted are also great, I love those in the TN size 🫶🏻
14:18 oh my goshhhh this is adorable!!!
It's quite fun! And it's so little so it's VERY low pressure and it's WAY lighter to tote around with me for the odd ball rogue thought that needs to be written down. Lol. Now my hobonichi cousin can maintain it's beautiful chaos! LOL
I love this "closeout" method, I think it is something that is missing from my routine because I'm always scared I missed something!
Close out routine is huge! 🫶🏻 I do this 1-2x per week; mid week and end of week usually!
I have a video request 😊 (and no pressure to actually make it but maybe just add to your ideas list at least? :)) I'm wondering how you would go about graphing increases in strength? Not saying you need to, I just like your tracking style and thought you might have some good ideas! I know I could have like 1 graph per type of workout, but I'd like to have multiple on 1 graph if possible. Not sure how I'd graph that when I am increasing in both load and reps.😅
That is a tricky one! There are some ways to do it but it also depends on how you’re otherwise tracking your workouts. Are you talking from workout to workout, or another interval? 🤔
@@elenamplans I suppose itd be workout to workout, but week to week would probably show the progression quite well too. (Also thanks so much for all the replies! ☺️)
@@chelseag3365 So week to week would make more sense, unless you're wanting to do manual calculations for things like 1RM - or use a digital calculator but even THOSE calculations aren't great. I would advise just tracking in an app on your phone, or in notes, versus manually tracking it (unless you have a notebook dedicated to logging your workouts and it ONLY gets used for that). Otherwise, it becomes metrics more for vanity vs. actual usable information, because strength gains aren't linear. Some week's you'll be stronger, some week's you won't be, and leveraging 'progressive overload' isn't always about doing more weight/reps :) Idk if that explanation helps, but I can do a video on how I would use a manual 'workout notebook' that's easy to carry around the gym!
@@elenamplans I see what you're saying! And a workout notebook vid would be so cool and helpful!
You're making total sense to me! And I might try the 1 day 2 pages layout, too for the reason you mentioned. 😊 And that passport cover with the 3 strings looks so squishy and adorable 😍
Honestly I didn't realize how much using DO2P quieted the noise in my brain. If I see the day before, I might feel guilt. If I see the day ahead... I might feel overwhelm. Solution: just put one day on two pages and ignore the noise 😅 And YES this cover is so squishy, I love it!
Im so excited to stumble on your channel! Love how you plan in the rings ❤ new subscriber 😊 where are your daily and monthly inserts from?
Oh never mind you mention I must hv missed it the first time around 😅 roro designs
Haha yes! Rhroro deesigns on etsy, and my monthlies in this one I made custom but I love the month on two pages from Planner Room Shop also on etsy :)
@@elenamplansyes loved your mo2p ❤. Any love your planning style _ been watching videos on repeat
@@colleen5236 Glad you're enjoying the channel :)
Thank you for the video. Since you appears to love TWSBI, I might be wrong ;) lol, I suggest you look at the Vac700R I have 2 of them and love them. They have slightly bigger nibs (#6) compared to the 580. The vac filling mechanism is really fun and they are easy to clean and maintain!.
I'll check it out! I have seen those and they look quite fun!!!
I got my first TWSBI (Eco white & rose gold) a month ago and I love it.
So glad to hear it!! I do enjoy them. And the white + rose gold combo never gets old to me.