This girl is the only TH-camr who clearly shows techniques and actually demonstrates how to put them into practice. I love her channel! When I was a new planner and had no idea how to organize it decorate my HP, she laid it all out and totally helped me! I've followed her for a long time and truly appreciate her videos! Thanks, Stephanie!
You gave some good ideas. I’m retired but still need organization and reminders. PS: As an older person please don’t put “Call Mom” on the If I have time list. We live for hearing from our kids even if it is quick hello.
@@squairdplans Yes kids do need reminders but you're not understanding her point - you devalued parents by putting "Call Mom" in the lowest priority category and classified that phone call as the kind of job that is not important if you don't do it (lower priority than starting a load of laundry and even lower than making a "Target run"). :(
@@slempire6547 I am in grad school scrambling and trying to figure out where my next meal is and whether or not I'll have to sell plasma to make bills again. If I haven't called my mom, it's not because I don't want to. I'm trying to not fail out or have to give my last drop of blood. For those of us in college trying not to drown, calm down. We'll call when we can.
@@anthonytroupe4923 As the parent who waits patiently for a call from her grown children, and the one who has a parent, I understand both sides. I actually put calling my parent on my to do list so that I do it at least once a week if he doesn't call. It's a priority to do for the week so I will make time for it no matter how busy I get. I also put my children and grandchildren down. If they do not contact me because I know how busy they are....son is working 50 or more hours a week, studying to take the electrician exam and being an awesome dad to 3. Daughter is working full time while caring for a toddler, doing payroll and books for her husband's business and another occasional job that occurs on weekends. They are busy. I am busy. If we don't make it a priority it will not happen. 5 minutes if nothing else.
I like "That One Thing" & the "Must/Should/If Time" methods. Those seems to be what I end up doing most of the time, but it always looks so much nicer when you "draw a picture" first! I'm not the most creative person, but I sure can follow a template! Thanks for the tips!
This might go down in history as the most practically helpful video I've ever watched. I'm one of those people whose brain is not naturally organized, and although I'm a "big to-do list" maker, I've always struggled with how to proceed from there in anything except a very random way. No system I've ever tried has worked for me, but I can already tell that there are some options in this video that will work with the way my brain operates. Thank you so much! Subscribing now! :)
For those of you complaining about the priority assigned to "call mom": I do schedule when I am going to call my mom in my planner. If your mom talks as much as mine on the phone, it is terribly counterproductive to call her first thing in the morning. Also, when you like calling your mom, that call is your reward for having completed your tasks during the day.
I agree with Anna. Also, a planner is personal. She's generous to share with us her ideas and plans. This was "if I have time" that day. On Tuesday or Wednesday, she might prioritize it differently. It's just an example :)
Thank you for this excellent video, Stephanie! Super helpful! I've subscribed and going through many of your older videos to learn more. Keep up the great work!
You have been such a blessing! I just came across your channel & have been relishing all your ideas. Thank you for taking the time to share them. Your ideas are so helpful!
This was perfect. I just moved to a vertical planner because with dashboard layout I was missing things. This video gives me clarity about how to make my to do’s list so I can get things done. Thank you...love the productivity advice❤️❤️
@@squairdplans yes me too. I love your channel. I live in London and enjoy watching. I tried to start doing time block last week because of you. I am a work in progress. I have a lot to learn ans adjust but I am determined to get there.
@@tanyakadi3445 I enjoyed visiting London in 2007 and hope to return one day. As far as being a work in progress, we are all works in progress. The day we aren't is the day we die.
Thanks so much for this video! Such great ideas for to do lists! I think I'm gonna try the 1-3-5 method for my weekly to do list. I think that might help the overwhelm I sometimes (often) feel. I do like using the top 3 for my daily/weekly and the that one thing method for my daily. I really appreciated the method based on your energy level. I deal with chronic illness and that's a big factor for me. Loved the video! 💖
I use category layout a lot. Form me what I find most helpful is to have a "Personal" and "Home Care" so I know I am not just staying productive I'm also making time for things that fill my cup! Lots of great ideas cant wait to try out a few!
Love the energy level! I have chronic fatigue and low immune so getting things done is a challenge. Last year I made to do list for home and work then put a highlight post it on the one thing that I would feel accomplished if I got it done. I would move my highlight if I didn't have the energy to do that then come back another day. (Also moved to next thing if that one was done. Loved being able to move it!) After seeing this I am going to put a L, M, and H besides tasks. Think I was doing that in my head, but this way if the Fibro Fog is happening I won't have to think or feel guilty.
Hi .. i'm digging the idea of placing a post-it just under most important to-do then moving it down to the next one when finished with first one. Thank you for sharing this idea. Plus, marking each task with L,M,H for the energy level needed to complete said task is brilliant.
Gee that helps ! I’m a stream of consciousness type and these things don’t come naturally for me Your instructional approach makes a difference for my learning
This was SO helpful! Most organization systems don't work for me, but I found a couple of nice flexible options in this video. Also, your writing them out to show the structure was everything.
Thank you! Starting to use my new planner for 2024 and am so thrilled to have found your channel. I will start implementing your lists. Love how clear and concise you deliver your methods.
GREAT video! It is wonderful to have it all in a one snap shot view. It makes it so much easier to access your needs, along with the options. Well thought out! Thank you!
This was helpful. I just ordered a horizontal. I haven't used one in 2 years. I didn't know know what I was going to do with it but I wanted one.😅 Now it will have a purpose.😂❤
New subscriber and look forward to seeing what else you have! This is the best planning video I have seen! I appreciate the visual options and plan on studying the differences and what works best for me and my household.
Love seeing minimal, functional options neatly compared to eachother!!! Awesome!!Screenshot of the all 8 together is excellent for my notes. For me this small of a daily section doesn't work well. I prefer having space to write each item on one line, and my items are on average a bit longer than this, though I keep them to what feels pretty concise enough for me. But we're all different of course! I've been gradually honing a system that fits me well!
Thank you so much for making this. I didn’t even know there was so many ways to set up your to dos. Like I have been struggling for months to find the right system but couldn’t quite figure it out. Thank you!!!
Great ideas, thank you so much! Combining the Must, Should, If type of planning with the High, Normal, Low Energy planning would make life so much easier - you've inspired me, Stephanie!
Hi. This is fantastic! I've been looking for something like this for a while. I've come up with a few of these, but didn't know what they were called & the best way to use them. I'm going to share this on my LinkedIn. Thank you ☺️
This was excellent, clear, giving good examples. Keeping it simple. I very much appreciate this style and was able to take notes on it and hopefully I'll be able to apply it
Must/Should/If Time That One Thing Priority (List) Category Top 3 1/3/5 (big, medium, small tasks) Energy Level (morning, noon, evening: low/high/medium) Time (certain times of the day are scheduled) Never knew I've been using most of these for a long time. This is how I used (or you can use) multiple methods to create the BEST to do list: 1- Categorize your stuff (freelancing, jobs, college, self study, religion, etc) 2- Note down available hours for each day / note down the bigger hours for each day in organized way (like morning: college, noon: home, evening: gym etc) 3- Divide energy levels (if I go to college in morning, I'll be tired when I get home) 4- Prioritize your categories (job, studies, health, family, religion, skin care etc) 5- Choose Top 3 categories that need attention everyday (job, studies, health) 6- Rest of the categories come in "That One Thing" meaning, the day would be set for tasks that come under top 3 categories, but since other categories (religion, family etc) also cannot be ignored, we will focus on only one task for them. "MAKING A TO DO LIST" 1- See what day it is / check ur available hours (whether you have to go to college or stay at home) 2- Check ur energy levels according to the available hours (if I go to college, I will be tired at noon, but if I don't go, I will be tired in the evening) 3- Make Top 3 imp tasks (from each top 3 categories) 4- Make "That One Thing" (one task for each other category that doesn't come under top 3 categories) 5- Make a Must/Should/If list (top 3 tasks for top 3 categories / That One Thing for other imp categories / Any task that comes up from Master To Do List) 6- Now organize the list even more with 1/3/5 tasks (arrange your To Do List because you cannot do all top 3 tasks at the same time). Arrange your To Do List by: tough task, medium task, small task (/fun) then again tough task, medium task, small task (fun) and so on (Keep Your Energy Levels based on Available Hours in mind). Sounds difficult but it's for me.
Wow, this video is amazing! I have watched so many videos on how to manage to do lists that I'm surprised I've just found yours. Everything is clearly explained, with examples and concise. There's also an idea for people with chronic illness or with energy fluctuations, which many planner and productivity videos often disregard or forget. I also loved that you showed a different idea for each day, which really helps my brain understand that I can use any of these depending on my work load or energy levels and change it daily, if required. For some reason I thought I had to stick to one form of organizing my to dos and I wasn't being successful. You've gained one more sub and I will be watching your other content as I also love planners! And I definitely will be re-watching this video several times! Thank you so much!!!
Excellent video! I will watch this again and again as I try to find the method that works best for me. I have really enjoyed all of your videos and appreciate the thought and care you take when you create your content. Kudos!
I buy these planners and find it never enough room for me to write everything in it.. I don’t understand, your writing on each day. Does each day just represent a different way to document your day? My apologies for the confusion.
These are just sample ways you could organize your to do list on whatever planner you use. I am just showing practical examples of each, one on each day.
Awesomeness! All methods are creatively productive but because I thrive on structure. The 8th method will definitely be my go-to. In any case Thanx for sharing. You have very nice handwriting.👍:-) The pretty colorful highlighters, Priceless!🙂
I love the way you laid all the different aspects of things to do, I saw you erase and tidy the lines you drew, what type of highlighters are you using and where did you purchase.
I got them on Amazon. They are called Pilot FriXion Erasable Highlighters and I love the erasable feature! Here are links to 2 sets I own: amzn.to/2WTAXAJ amzn.to/2YiOAfC
The brand is called pilot frixion and the offer all sorts of erasable options. Here a few links: Pilot FriXion Erasable Highlighters Light, 6 Soft Color Set: amzn.to/2YiOAfC Pilot FriXion Erasable Pen - 0.5mm - Retractable Black: amzn.to/37xqsrO Pilot FriXion Erasable Pen - 0.5mm - White Retractable 4-Color: amzn.to/37HWDFn
@@squairdplans - No biggie, it was in the first of the seven examples, top left but not highlighted. I personally have trouble walking and chewing gum at the same time, you were doing a video and talking and writing at the same time, LOL!
@@bitrudder3792 😂 I think you read “Analize” when it actually says “finalize.” I can see how you’d get that, so thanks for sharing. I’ll have to be more careful when I write on camera. 😅
My mom passed away, wish I had never put her on my if I had time list. I am 64 and my son never has time for me, guess what goes around comes around. I saw my mom tons more than he sees me but mom’s are not around forever and when they are gone it’s too late
if u go look at paragraph below the video, click on SHOW MORE & she lists all the products & link to buy. So maybe she was using the Pilot FriXion Erasable pen 0.5mm retractable black for this video? ___i may hav to try it too...as im a bit of a pen snob lol.
It is Pilot FriXion Erasable pen 0.7mm which has a bit thicker line than my favorite 0.5mm. It is more like a gel pen than a felt tip but Frixion does offer fineliner options.
OMG talk about timely! I have been feeling overwhelmed with my tasks.....and spending more time doing the superfluous ones....these categories are so helpful. ... MUST DO, SHOULD DO, AND IF I HAVE TIME..... Thank you
Perhaps, but many of us have things we’d like to do or should I say want to do that don’t fit into our mandatory tasks. So it can be a way to prioritize your time IMO. Thanks for your feedback!
Thank you, ur very inspirational to me. 💓💓to watch ur videos. Ur helping me organize my life in more relaxing way. I've got work,home,family schedules down(almost)lol. Need to work on me~work out time. I plan,organize & always seems to have other things from existing list that could-a~should-a be done 1st🤔. Find myself putting off my workouts. I know I'm to be healthy for my family... 1 more load of laundry, 1more this~2 that.. bed time. I'm 50, have 5 kids & 8 grandbabies.. my youngest child w/disabilities + I work full-time at tha school district. I'm always stressed.. I've always watched my mum as we say-work w/her head cut off(ALWAYS with a smile). She is now in her late 70's & ill~this does scare me! Sooo I found ur videos & I'm trying to stay focused 🙃😉. Sry bout long story, just wanted u to know u do inspire someone.. p.s. I also 💕tha way ur plans r simple & u just don't need to have all tha glam & glider to have a plan in ur life.. thank you again very much.. K. From Washington..
Wow, Karyn. 💕 Thanks for sharing! I get stressed out too sometimes, but building a planner organization really helps. I hope you find your happy place with planning and getting things done, stress-free. Blessings!
This girl is the only TH-camr who clearly shows techniques and actually demonstrates how to put them into practice. I love her channel! When I was a new planner and had no idea how to organize it decorate my HP, she laid it all out and totally helped me! I've followed her for a long time and truly appreciate her videos! Thanks, Stephanie!
Thanks for the kind words, Ellen!
I almost never put likes, but this is Gold!
Thanks so much! ☺️
I love this video, and, of course, I would love to see more! Many blessings.
Awesome! Thank you!
These list ideas are wonderful! I’m wishing I would have followed along and copied your ideas into my planner.
You can always watch again. 😉👍🏼
This vidéo is fabulous It's tonna help me a while lot!!!!! Thank you Stéphanie
So glad it was helpful!
Excellent breakdown of lists.
Glad you enjoyed it! 😁👍🏼
Very good video.
Thank you very much!
Loved this!!!
Happy to hear it!
I never would have thought there were so many options for to-do lists but this this great info. Thanks for laying it all out in a clear, concise way!
Glad you found it useful! 😁👍
You gave some good ideas. I’m retired but still need organization and reminders. PS: As an older person please don’t put “Call Mom” on the If I have time list. We live for hearing from our kids even if it is quick hello.
True, but sometimes kids need reminders. 😉💕
I agree completely. Call Mom must have a higher priority
@@squairdplans Yes kids do need reminders but you're not understanding her point - you devalued parents by putting "Call Mom" in the lowest priority category and classified that phone call as the kind of job that is not important if you don't do it (lower priority than starting a load of laundry and even lower than making a "Target run"). :(
@@slempire6547 I am in grad school scrambling and trying to figure out where my next meal is and whether or not I'll have to sell plasma to make bills again. If I haven't called my mom, it's not because I don't want to. I'm trying to not fail out or have to give my last drop of blood. For those of us in college trying not to drown, calm down. We'll call when we can.
@@anthonytroupe4923 As the parent who waits patiently for a call from her grown children, and the one who has a parent, I understand both sides. I actually put calling my parent on my to do list so that I do it at least once a week if he doesn't call. It's a priority to do for the week so I will make time for it no matter how busy I get. I also put my children and grandchildren down. If they do not contact me because I know how busy they are....son is working 50 or more hours a week, studying to take the electrician exam and being an awesome dad to 3. Daughter is working full time while caring for a toddler, doing payroll and books for her husband's business and another occasional job that occurs on weekends. They are busy. I am busy. If we don't make it a priority it will not happen. 5 minutes if nothing else.
I like "That One Thing" & the "Must/Should/If Time" methods. Those seems to be what I end up doing most of the time, but it always looks so much nicer when you "draw a picture" first! I'm not the most creative person, but I sure can follow a template! Thanks for the tips!
Happy to share!
This might go down in history as the most practically helpful video I've ever watched. I'm one of those people whose brain is not naturally organized, and although I'm a "big to-do list" maker, I've always struggled with how to proceed from there in anything except a very random way. No system I've ever tried has worked for me, but I can already tell that there are some options in this video that will work with the way my brain operates. Thank you so much! Subscribing now! :)
Awesome! Happy planning and thanks for subbing! 😁👍🏼
For those of you complaining about the priority assigned to "call mom":
I do schedule when I am going to call my mom in my planner. If your mom talks as much as mine on the phone, it is terribly counterproductive to call her first thing in the morning. Also, when you like calling your mom, that call is your reward for having completed your tasks during the day.
Thanks for sharing! 😅
I do it too because it is easy for it is one of those 'out of sight, out of mind' issues. This way I make sure I check in with them every week.
I agree with Anna. Also, a planner is personal. She's generous to share with us her ideas and plans. This was "if I have time" that day. On Tuesday or Wednesday, she might prioritize it differently. It's just an example :)
Awesome! I am a list person anyway and trying some list styles will be fun and likely more productive than usual! Thank you!!
You are so welcome!
Thank you for this excellent video, Stephanie! Super helpful! I've subscribed and going through many of your older videos to learn more. Keep up the great work!
Glad it was helpful!
You have been such a blessing! I just came across your channel & have been relishing all your ideas. Thank you for taking the time to share them. Your ideas are so helpful!
You are so welcome, Ruthie!
Loved this video. I am retired and handicapped but still needed it to keep going. I have been a list maker ever since I was 7-8 years old.👍👵🏻
It's so helpful to have a system! :D
Great video! There are so many methods out there. This helps put things side by side so you can figure out what will work best. Thanks!
Glad it was helpful!
Can I just say that her handwriting is beautiful 😮😮
Aww, that's very kind of you. Thanks!
I love the energy level idea! I usually get a burst of energy in the evening after dinner and feel the most creative during that time. Thank you!!! 💛
Love that! Happy Planning!
This was perfect. I just moved to a vertical planner because with dashboard layout I was missing things. This video gives me clarity about how to make my to do’s list so I can get things done. Thank you...love the productivity advice❤️❤️
Happy to share!
This video is Amazing Stephanie! Very informative, well explained and extremely helpful to being a functional planner.
So glad you think so! Happy planning! 😁
Whatever music 🎶 you use, I love. I love even more that you keep the volume down so it doesn't compete with your voice.
Yes thats 👍 true.
Yeah, I like things calm and folksy when it comes to background music. 😁🎶🖤
@@squairdplans yes me too. I love your channel. I live in London and enjoy watching. I tried to start doing time block last week because of you. I am a work in progress. I have a lot to learn ans adjust but I am determined to get there.
@@squairdplans You are a woman after my own heart. Then again, I already knew that. :-)
@@tanyakadi3445 I enjoyed visiting London in 2007 and hope to return one day. As far as being a work in progress, we are all works in progress. The day we aren't is the day we die.
Thanks so much for this video! Such great ideas for to do lists! I think I'm gonna try the 1-3-5 method for my weekly to do list. I think that might help the overwhelm I sometimes (often) feel. I do like using the top 3 for my daily/weekly and the that one thing method for my daily. I really appreciated the method based on your energy level. I deal with chronic illness and that's a big factor for me. Loved the video! 💖
I total relate to the chronic illness/energy level connect. Happy to hear you found some useful ideas!
Absolutely love that it was short sweet and to the point, Great ideas, thank for the share
You are so welcome!
I use category layout a lot. Form me what I find most helpful is to have a "Personal" and "Home Care" so I know I am not just staying productive I'm also making time for things that fill my cup! Lots of great ideas cant wait to try out a few!
Love that! TFS!
very unique planning video. Down to business and extremely well done. Thx!
Thanks so much! 😁💕
Love the energy level! I have chronic fatigue and low immune so getting things done is a challenge. Last year I made to do list for home and work then put a highlight post it on the one thing that I would feel accomplished if I got it done. I would move my highlight if I didn't have the energy to do that then come back another day. (Also moved to next thing if that one was done. Loved being able to move it!) After seeing this I am going to put a L, M, and H besides tasks. Think I was doing that in my head, but this way if the Fibro Fog is happening I won't have to think or feel guilty.
Glad to hear you found some useful tips! Happy planning!
Hi .. i'm digging the idea of placing a post-it just under most important to-do then moving it down to the next one when finished with first one. Thank you for sharing this idea. Plus, marking each task with L,M,H for the energy level needed to complete said task is brilliant.
Gee that helps !
I’m a stream of consciousness type and these things don’t come naturally for me
Your instructional approach makes a difference for my learning
Happy to hear it! Hope it helps you be more productive with your planning! 😁👍🏼
Love your layout ideas videos! Very very helpful
Glad it was helpful!
This was SO helpful! Most organization systems don't work for me, but I found a couple of nice flexible options in this video. Also, your writing them out to show the structure was everything.
Glad it was helpful! Happy Planning!
Thank you! Starting to use my new planner for 2024 and am so thrilled to have found your channel. I will start implementing your lists. Love how clear and concise you deliver your methods.
So glad to hear it! Welcome aboard and Happy planning!
Thank you so much for putting this together! I have been struggling with having my planner be more functional and this helps so, so, so much!
So glad it was helpful!
GREAT video! It is wonderful to have it all in a one snap shot view. It makes it so much easier to access your needs, along with the options. Well thought out!
Thank you!
Happy to share!
Great ideas Stephanie! I make so many lists and now I have a few new ideas. I am really enjoying this productivity series!
I'm so glad!
Thanks you!!! Best planning video I’ve ever seen. Keep-’em coming.
Thank you! I have plans to do more productivity videos in the new year so stay tuned!
This was helpful. I just ordered a horizontal. I haven't used one in 2 years. I didn't know know what I was going to do with it but I wanted one.😅 Now it will have a purpose.😂❤
Great!
Love the 1 - 3 - 5 idea. I currently use the one big thing a day.
Nice! New options. :)
New subscriber and look forward to seeing what else you have! This is the best planning video I have seen! I appreciate the visual options and plan on studying the differences and what works best for me and my household.
Awesome! Thank you!
Ik I’m late, but this is helpful
Thanks for subbing! 😁👍🏼
Love seeing minimal, functional options neatly compared to eachother!!! Awesome!!Screenshot of the all 8 together is excellent for my notes.
For me this small of a daily section doesn't work well. I prefer having space to write each item on one line, and my items are on average a bit longer than this, though I keep them to what feels pretty concise enough for me. But we're all different of course! I've been gradually honing a system that fits me well!
That is what is most important…figuring out what works for your planning style. Hopefully, these ideas will help! 😁👍🏼
Thank you so much for making this. I didn’t even know there was so many ways to set up your to dos. Like I have been struggling for months to find the right system but couldn’t quite figure it out. Thank you!!!
Glad to help! Happy Planning!
Great videos with amazing ideas👍🏻
Thank you!
New Sub here, your work is genius.
Thank you so much! Thanks for subbing!
Are To-Do lists meant only for Can-Do people? Perhaps I should ask my Go-To Guy.
You are so creative, Stephanie. I like these functional layout ideas you give us. Thanks so much.
Glad you like them!
Great ideas, thank you so much! Combining the Must, Should, If type of planning with the High, Normal, Low Energy planning would make life so much easier - you've inspired me, Stephanie!
Happy to hear it! 😁👍🏼
OMG, I love this! I will be watching at least one more time.
So happy to hear it! 😁👍🏼
Hi. This is fantastic! I've been looking for something like this for a while. I've come up with a few of these, but didn't know what they were called & the best way to use them. I'm going to share this on my LinkedIn. Thank you ☺️
I really appreciate it! 🤗💕 Thanks so much!
This was excellent, clear, giving good examples. Keeping it simple. I very much appreciate this style and was able to take notes on it and hopefully I'll be able to apply it
Glad to hear it! Thanks for the feedback!
Must/Should/If Time
That One Thing
Priority (List)
Category
Top 3
1/3/5 (big, medium, small tasks)
Energy Level (morning, noon, evening: low/high/medium)
Time (certain times of the day are scheduled)
Never knew I've been using most of these for a long time. This is how I used (or you can use) multiple methods to create the BEST to do list:
1- Categorize your stuff (freelancing, jobs, college, self study, religion, etc)
2- Note down available hours for each day / note down the bigger hours for each day in organized way (like morning: college, noon: home, evening: gym etc)
3- Divide energy levels (if I go to college in morning, I'll be tired when I get home)
4- Prioritize your categories (job, studies, health, family, religion, skin care etc)
5- Choose Top 3 categories that need attention everyday (job, studies, health)
6- Rest of the categories come in "That One Thing" meaning, the day would be set for tasks that come under top 3 categories, but since other categories (religion, family etc) also cannot be ignored, we will focus on only one task for them.
"MAKING A TO DO LIST"
1- See what day it is / check ur available hours (whether you have to go to college or stay at home)
2- Check ur energy levels according to the available hours (if I go to college, I will be tired at noon, but if I don't go, I will be tired in the evening)
3- Make Top 3 imp tasks (from each top 3 categories)
4- Make "That One Thing" (one task for each other category that doesn't come under top 3 categories)
5- Make a Must/Should/If list (top 3 tasks for top 3 categories / That One Thing for other imp categories / Any task that comes up from Master To Do List)
6- Now organize the list even more with 1/3/5 tasks (arrange your To Do List because you cannot do all top 3 tasks at the same time). Arrange your To Do List by: tough task, medium task, small task (/fun) then again tough task, medium task, small task (fun) and so on (Keep Your Energy Levels based on Available Hours in mind).
Sounds difficult but it's for me.
Sounds like a good system! Thanks for sharing!
Wow, this video is amazing! I have watched so many videos on how to manage to do lists that I'm surprised I've just found yours. Everything is clearly explained, with examples and concise. There's also an idea for people with chronic illness or with energy fluctuations, which many planner and productivity videos often disregard or forget.
I also loved that you showed a different idea for each day, which really helps my brain understand that I can use any of these depending on my work load or energy levels and change it daily, if required. For some reason I thought I had to stick to one form of organizing my to dos and I wasn't being successful.
You've gained one more sub and I will be watching your other content as I also love planners! And I definitely will be re-watching this video several times! Thank you so much!!!
I’m so glad that you found the video helpful! Happy planning!
Just one question - since when has priority become two words? (Pri-ority). She said it as one word, as well, so why keep splitting it up?Annoying 😡
Thanks for the feedback!
I feel like yes we should call mom & grandma dad grandpa, BUT they need to call us too.
I agree. It is a 2 way street. :)
This is a great video, very helpful, thank you for taking the time to make this.
You're very welcome!
This was really helpful! Could you do a video on how to use the monthly calendar for productivity, if you do not use a weekly or daily layout?Thanks!
Great idea! I'll add it to the list!
I loved this video. I really want to get myself organized and loved all the options you laid out. Thanks!!!
Glad it was helpful!
This was sooooo helpful! Thank you for making this video I'll need to watch it more times to actually learn
So glad it was helpful! 😀👍
First time visitor here 🙂Thank you for this excellent explanation, and sharing all these great options.
So glad it was helpful!
Excellent video! I will watch this again and again as I try to find the method that works best for me. I have really enjoyed all of your videos and appreciate the thought and care you take when you create your content. Kudos!
Glad it was helpful!
Really love this!!! I love lists and this gives me some options!
Happy to hear it! 😁👍🏼
I buy these planners and find it never enough room for me to write everything in it.. I don’t understand, your writing on each day. Does each day just represent a different way to document your day? My apologies for the confusion.
These are just sample ways you could organize your to do list on whatever planner you use. I am just showing practical examples of each, one on each day.
This is really good. Some great tips here. Thankyou.
So glad it was helpful!
Clear and concise. This one made me subscribe. I might even show it to high school students in a productivity lesson.
That's good to hear! Thanks for the feedback!
Thank you so much for this. This help me out so much. God bless you 💕
Happy to hear it! 🤗💕
Im a CATEGORY LIST GIRL
*TO DO *TO GO *TO BUY *TO CALL/EMAIL etc. Thx💕
It's good to know yourself and what works for you!
Love these! My to do list is such a mishmash of everything. The days I plan more in the style of "the one thing" or "one three five" work best for me.
It is nice to see options all at once so you can find a few that work best for you! :)
Awesomeness! All methods are creatively productive but because I thrive on structure. The 8th method will definitely be my go-to. In any case Thanx for sharing. You have very nice handwriting.👍:-) The pretty colorful highlighters, Priceless!🙂
Glad it was helpful! Thanks for the kind words, too!
@@squairdplans You Bet!:-)
I realized after watching that the lovely highlighters/stencils, etc you used were linked under the video. So another awesome share & Thanx.😉:-)
I love the energy level idea! Also never would have thought to trace over highlighter with pen... thanks for sharing your ideas!
Glad it was helpful!
This just came up in my feed and I sure am glad. Excellent video!
Thank you, Jill!
I love the way you laid all the different aspects of things to do, I saw you erase and tidy the lines you drew, what type of highlighters are you using and where did you purchase.
I got them on Amazon. They are called Pilot FriXion Erasable Highlighters and I love the erasable feature! Here are links to 2 sets I own:
amzn.to/2WTAXAJ
amzn.to/2YiOAfC
Where do you get your pens and highlights I like them because I'm always messing up so to erase my mistakes that comes in handy
The brand is called pilot frixion and the offer all sorts of erasable options. Here a few links:
Pilot FriXion Erasable Highlighters Light, 6 Soft Color Set: amzn.to/2YiOAfC
Pilot FriXion Erasable Pen - 0.5mm - Retractable Black: amzn.to/37xqsrO
Pilot FriXion Erasable Pen - 0.5mm - White Retractable 4-Color: amzn.to/37HWDFn
Spelling tip: Analyze, not analize.
Thanks for correction, but I can't find the mistake. Where exactly do you see the word misspelled as "analize"?
@@squairdplans - No biggie, it was in the first of the seven examples, top left but not highlighted. I personally have trouble walking and chewing gum at the same time, you were doing a video and talking and writing at the same time, LOL!
@@bitrudder3792 😂 I think you read “Analize” when it actually says “finalize.” I can see how you’d get that, so thanks for sharing. I’ll have to be more careful when I write on camera. 😅
Thank you for sharing! Love this because I get overwhelmed with the to do list! I’m going to try some of these. 😊
You are so welcome!
Beautiful as always. Inspired. Thanks
Thanks! ☺️💕
Awesome breakdown, thank you!
Glad you enjoyed it!
My mom passed away, wish I had never put her on my if I had time list. I am 64 and my son never has time for me, guess what goes around comes around. I saw my mom tons more than he sees me but mom’s are not around forever and when they are gone it’s too late
I am sorry for your loss. 😢
This was AWESOME!! Thanks for the ideas
Happy to share Shawna! 😁👍🏼
Thanks for sharing the video! You have a very nice hand writing ✍😊
Thank you! 😊
This is an old video, seeing it just now, but i liked a lot the different types. I use the last one mixed with the second.
Glad you found it helpful! 😁👍🏼
Taking the page out of your circa style ring notebook so it's easier to write on is brilliant.
I do that all the time! 👍🏼 One of the great things about discbound planners. 😀
Oh I will try this . A list is great idea thanks for sharing this it might work for me thanks for sharing
You are so welcome!
This was amazing, I like the 1/3/5 and time one
Glad you discovered something new to help keep you organized!
If you use friction pens, heads up, don't leave planner or notebook in a hot car. Lesson learned the hard way, part will disappear. 😢
I haven't tired it personally, but one user said they put their book in the freezer and the ink came back.
@squairdplans I have a letter I wrote to my Amish friend that I left in the car. I will give it a try & let you know if it works.
I did enjoy this video.I did subscribe:))
Thanks Nora! I really appreciate it!
Hi there. Great video. Wondering what black pen you are using here. Looking like a felt tip?? Ty❤️❤️❤️👍🏻
if u go look at paragraph below the video, click on SHOW MORE & she lists all the products & link to buy. So maybe she was using the Pilot FriXion Erasable pen 0.5mm retractable black for this video? ___i may hav to try it too...as im a bit of a pen snob lol.
It is Pilot FriXion Erasable pen 0.7mm which has a bit thicker line than my favorite 0.5mm. It is more like a gel pen than a felt tip but Frixion does offer fineliner options.
Great video. Thank you!
Happy to share! 👍🏼
Those are my favorite pens!
I could not plan without it!
Oh this was SO useful girlfriend!!!!!!
Happy to hear it, Char!
OMG talk about timely! I have been feeling overwhelmed with my tasks.....and spending more time doing the superfluous ones....these categories are so helpful. ... MUST DO, SHOULD DO, AND IF I HAVE TIME..... Thank you
Wonderful to hear! Happy planning!
Why did u put your mom in if time ?? I feel sad ab dis
They were just examples. Sorry if it sadden you.
I dont use no more physical planners. But I love the ideas ifor my digital planners🥰
Glad to hear! Happy planning!
@@squairdplans thanks 😊
These are all great ideas. Thank you.
Glad you like them!
i do not believe on " if time ", I don't see it intentional
,, if I follow there are things that will never be done
Perhaps, but many of us have things we’d like to do or should I say want to do that don’t fit into our mandatory tasks. So it can be a way to prioritize your time IMO. Thanks for your feedback!
Thank you madam:) . It helped me a lot.
Most welcome 😊
Could you please explain more on time based to do list and the difference in it compared to time blocking?
Great suggestion for a future video! Thanks for requesting.
@@squairdplans I will be waiting.
Super helpful thank you 😊
Glad to hear it!
Thank you, ur very inspirational to me. 💓💓to watch ur videos. Ur helping me organize my life in more relaxing way. I've got work,home,family schedules down(almost)lol. Need to work on me~work out time. I plan,organize & always seems to have other things from existing list that could-a~should-a be done 1st🤔. Find myself putting off my workouts. I know I'm to be healthy for my family... 1 more load of laundry, 1more this~2 that.. bed time. I'm 50, have 5 kids & 8 grandbabies.. my youngest child w/disabilities + I work full-time at tha school district. I'm always stressed.. I've always watched my mum as we say-work w/her head cut off(ALWAYS with a smile). She is now in her late 70's & ill~this does scare me! Sooo I found ur videos & I'm trying to stay focused 🙃😉. Sry bout long story, just wanted u to know u do inspire someone.. p.s. I also 💕tha way ur plans r simple & u just don't need to have all tha glam & glider to have a plan in ur life.. thank you again very much..
K. From Washington..
Wow, Karyn. 💕 Thanks for sharing! I get stressed out too sometimes, but building a planner organization really helps. I hope you find your happy place with planning and getting things done, stress-free. Blessings!
Excellent ideas 💡 thk U
Glad you enjoyed!
Do you just choose one type or use them all
I think use just one or 2, but it's good to try them all out to see what works best for you.