Mary Ellen, you are you! Don't let others put you down regarding YOUR Channel. I am grateful to be able to see your spreads and your life through these... hearing about why you wrote what you wrote makes you human and also gives me ideas on everything I can do with my journals. Thanks for all that you do! ❤
I originally came here to find inspiration for journal layouts and color schemes but I did not expect to be affirmed by your writing, it's so silly but I've always been up and down with journaling because I couldn't figure out if I was doing it right. This is the first time I've seen someone journal that literally mirrors my thought process through my healing journey. I haven't been writing down my messy thoughts lately and your video just screamed WRITE IT ALL DOWN! Thank you!!!
Are you kidding me?? How the hell would anyone ever say you talk too much. Not only is it YOUR channel, but the reason you have so many followers is because we love you FOR YOU. I absolutely love your conversational videos. They make me feel like I’m talking to a friend and often helps with my anxiety. If I’m thinking about what you’re saying I’m not over thinking everything else. Don’t change for anyone. If they don’t like it, they literally don’t have to watch. Anyway thanks for a beautiful video. Love all of your spreads and your candidness. Hope you have a better year ❤
I don't understand why some people say rude things in the name of "it's my right to have an opinion." Just because it is your right, doesn't make it right. Why would someone feel it's okay to tell you that you're too chatty on your own channel? There is a stop button. There is a mute button. There is a speed forward button. There is a back button. There are plenty of options for that person other than something that hurts someone else. Anyway...I LOVE your chattiness and I love this type of content. You are so open and honest and incredibly creative. Keep doing you!
It’s sad to see the new generation going through a lot of pain but being true to who you were born to be!!! Love tto see it and I you GOT THIS BELOVED!❤
Thank you for sharing this year of trials, tribulations, joys and accomplishments. I appreciate your candidness! I lost my son as well, he was 36 and was killed in a motorcycle accident. It happened to be on Good Friday in 2019. His birthday is December 10th. Easter and Christmas are really hard holidays for my husband and I, not to mention just December itself. It doesn’t get easier as those who haven’t lost a child will tell you. It just becomes a new normal. I hope this year is filled with joy and laughter for you and your family!♥️
I think you're pages are absolutely gorgeous. I totally agree with you. If someone doesn't like the fact that you talk a lot that's their problem. I think you are a wonderful person and I'm glad I found your Channel. You be who God created you to be and don't ever let anyone make you feel bad for who you are. Shame on them😊
I love that you chat throughout your videos. It makes me feel connected with you, that we are having a conversation…albeit a little one sided 🤣 But seriously, I really do enjoy your videos the best and love how open and honest you are with us. I get great ideas and inspiration from you and have learned to give myself some grace when I fall off my planners for a bit. ❤
It makes me smile to look at the supporting comments from your followers. I was headed while watching just to send a lil support n I see you have a lot who do enjoy the chat as much as I am. It’s good to see the “real” ppl… meaning I can not stand those channels I go on that is filled with unicorns n rainbows, that’s not real life. I’d rather see those who share some type of struggles from time to time, makes us feel like we are indeed real humans on earth n not an alien visiting a different planet. I hope that makes sense. At the end of the day, we all know where the exit button is, we all know how to mute or lower volume, etc. I know I’m rambling but yea sending supportive vibes n love the chat. Glad i stumbled on your channel. Stay warm n safe n remember we are human among humans and that’s amazing
I LOVE these flip through vids-ALL THE CHATTING! ☺️ I enjoy hearing how and why you utilize different layouts the way you do-so much valuable info. But even more, hearing about your life. Thank you for all the hard work. Can’t wait to see all you do in 2024.
Hello Maeyellen... Your journal is Beautiful, as all of your spreads are. I could never watch a video with out conversation. I enjoy all your videos! Hugs ❤
I LOVE this kind of video. I use my monthly every day. That’s where I write down what happens. Then I can journal about the days easily. That makes me sad that someone feels it’s ok to say unkind things to you. Not cool! You keep on shining your amazing self.😊
hey Mary-Ellen, great video 😍 since I've heard it from you twice now, I wanted to tell you the following: I don't watch some videos, but I specifically watch your flip-throughs! You have a very pleasant voice, a great sense of humor, you are authentic and you explain a lot of things that I can relate to right away! So in addition to the beautiful, interesting spreads, I like to listen to you and learn a few things from you,🎉 please continue to talk in detail about your intentions or methods,👌🏻
I enjoyed the flip through it gave me lots of ideas. I write the good, bad, and the ugly in my journal and don't care, it's mine. It makes me feel good afterwards.
I love your chats. And when I recognize a spread you made, I love to hear how it inspired or didn’t inspire you to write in it. Also. When you give yourself grace for not completing pages, it gives me permission to do the same. Thank you for sharing. ❤
I'm here for the chatting 😁 I'm often the only one in my office so I like to have videos running and yours are like Mary Ellen is just my work friend chatting away 💛
What the heck! Mary Ellen you keep on chatting. I absolutely love hearing your talks and takes on life. I just told someone it’s like listening to a friend. And because my adult daughter has some of the same issues as you, I’ve gotten insight as to how her life works. Also, after checking out a few other channels, this is the one I subscribed to and follow. Other channels were not for me. Viewers, if you don’t like the content or chatting, then keep it moving. Many Blessings to Mary Ellen and her followers💐
You do you beautiful, don't let anyone else take anything away from you. Shame on anyone who does not value or enjoy what you put out there for all of us. I LOVE that you are honest and not superficial!!! You are truly an inspiration to me and I know to so many others and FYI I love that you talk as much as you do, it makes you real!!
I am beginning my journey in journaling and I truly appreciate your descriptions and layouts. It has truly helped me to realize the importance of adding and revisiting the content. I benefited from all that you have said and shown me, keep at it; there are those of us that appreciate what you offer❣️
Mary Ellen, I love your content! For those of us who have silent struggles/ health issues, the planner community is a breathe of fresh air. You cover issues in our planner and offer so many creative ideas. For those who have the audacity to be so critical of something they had no part of creating that shows alot about them. Maybe they have some struggles but that is no right to be mean. So thank you for all that you do for others, that you may not know you do. Keep shining that light that comes from within you.🥰
Your voice is so relaxing and your channel got me into planning more seriously! I love hearing you talk about all your pages and your videos for people who are new to planning. My friends are abroad this semester, so having your videos on always brings a source of comfort. ❤️❤️❤️❤️
I lost my 28 year old son in 2019. So, 5 and a half years now. I still have a hard time listening to music. It’s gotten better. Specific music still hurts my heart but for the first couple of years, I swear every song I heard … even just the melody… just gutted me. You’re not alone in your journey, though I know that it feels like you are. Healing is not a linear process, for sure. You’re in my thoughts and prayers. ❤
I have been watching many videos on various sites . You, by far, are my favorite. You have a wonderful personality, and your creativity amazes me. I love that you talk and giggle and explain what you do and why. It's strange to me that people are so mean and critical. Thank you for all your hard work and for sharing it and teaching us how to make beautiful pages. The sites that just have music or they don't share anything and just put stickers down are so boring. Please continue being you, and don't let the nasty people get you down.
I love your channel. You were the first planner that I saw and fell in love with your spreads. I have watched most of your videos. I love it when you do flip throughs. I don't think you are chatty; however, I like it when you talk about your spreads. I like how you explain your spreads, why you did this, how you felt when you did this spread, how you did the spread, what you used to do the spread. I consider what some people call chatty is teaching. Mary Ellen you taught me a lot about journaling. And I like your realness. I like how you let people know that they can do their spread anyway they want to. How to record your life, your feelings. I like how you show journaling as a healing process. I like how you record everything about you, and you can look back to see your life for that year. Was it a good year, was it a bad year. What did I accomplish, what do I need to do to change. How bless I was that year whether good or bad. And when you are talking about your spreads, you are teaching us who are listening how to be creative, how to create different spreads, how to write in our journals beside planning out your day and future. This is your channel. They don't want to hear you talk; they don't want to learn. You have a big following. So, yes tell them not to come to your channel if they don't want to hear you talk. YOU ARE YOU AND NOBODY CAN TELL HOW TO OPERATE UNLESS IT'S GOD. Keep talking,...LOL
All these spreads are sooo cute !!! I truly enjoyed these types of videos & I really don’t mind watching them all the way through..it’s relaxing to me. 🤩🩷🙏🏻🧸🥰🎉
I enjoy your chattiness! I usually am multitasking while watching youtube videos and I appreciate the chatter and descriptions of your spreads! Don't let the haters get you down.
Hello,I have been binge watching you all afternoon and I just felt I wanted to comment about your chatty video. I love seeing these journals all filled out like you do, but I really didn't know how or what to put in mine or write about. I am loving hearing you talk about what you wrote where, and why you wrote it. It is really helping me figure out what to write in my planner that is currently only being used for doctor appts, LOL. But there is so much more I would like to write now that you have given me all this inspiration and ideas! And you show the sequence of filling out a page which is SO helpful!! I see these gorgeous spreads with all different color pens and fonts of all kinds and stickers so thoughtfully placed all around, and think I would not know where to freakin start!!! You have made me think that yes I can do this!! So remember, for every Negative Nancy out there grumbling about everything and thinking they can change everybody to what they deem to be right, there are hundreds more of us silently listening to what you have to teach us and loving every colorful minute!!!
I absolutely LOVE your creative journal! Your videos have inspired me to start journaling ❤ my favorite is the fact that you "allow" yourself to just do it or not do it.
You do you! I agree, it's your channel, do what you want!!! Don't let those people get you down. You are one of my fave planning channels and I love it just how it is....I love to pause and read more of what you journaled. It's comforting to see you are human and maybe just like those of us also struggling. :)
I love your videos and chats! I love your planning, but honestly, your chats with us are absolutely wonderful and just make watching your planning that much better! ❤
I love your channel. Dont let those who are jealous of you or just plain nasty get to you. I've said it before. You are being real and honest. Some people have nothing better to do than cut others down.
I LOVE that you talk through your flip through! I love hearing you reflect on your work and life and also learning where the decor comes from when you point it out! Keep doing you, ME! Your work is inspiring.
Such a fun video, thank you ! I follow a few ladies who do planning videos and you are my favourite! You are so honest and creative …your lovely spreads give me such joy 😊.
I love the videos where you are super chatty! I grab a snack, a drink, and a my knitting and I feel like I'm spending time with a friend and not so lonely. Thanks for sharing your journal with us.
Yay, i was just searching last night for your creative journal flipthrough to see if you'd put it out yet and then I wake up to see you just posted it! I need some creative journaling inspo and you are the absolute best for that. I always look forward to your planner/journal flipthroughs!!! Also, I am ADHD too, so a lot of what you write about being constantly overwhelmed is very relatable and makes me feel less alone. I appreciate you sharing as I know a lot is very personal. ❤
Oh, I didn’t realise overwhelm was particularly an ADHD thing. I often tell my hubby I am overwhelmed when I find things getting on top of me and I end up doing nothing in order to try and de-stress. I am not sure if he really gets it or whether I just sound pathetic, but I have ADHD too so maybe that’s why I suffer so much from overwhelm. I try and keep diaries and journals to better manage my life but they end up being yet another source of overwhelm. Luckily my husband keeps a tab on things, he is amazing!
I love to hear you talk it helps me grow in confidence as a beginning person delving into journaling because I thought it had to be specific or something I don’t know like …… but you give me the gift of ideas and freedom today it can be grace and goodness tomorrow empty it can be creative or colorful or black and white. It can be pre planned and filled in or on the fly. It can be in a circle or in a square. You’re talking shares and gives wings. It is also you, authentically and I respect that. I kinda fell away from insta and videos I was depressed and feeling really bad and so I am kinda back. You are a lift up. If you need a lift up when someone is ugly remover to go back to family and the ones who lift you up in comments over and over because they see you. They are not here to be mean or ugly because they have ugliness inside like people who are keyboard meanies who are not worthy of your time or your headspace. They do not deserve free rent in there. I know it’s hard when you put yourself out there.
So ironic...I don't like videos that don't chat usually sometimes they're ok but I really love your chattiness and how your giving me ideas on things to write about because I'd get tired of the same thing every day...love your journal and your video
I love your videos! You are so creative & talented! Such a gift and uplifting person. You motivate me! I absolutely love your flip through videos & the honesty that you share. Thank you for all that you do! I hope that you feel the love from all of us that gain so much from you. Love to you, Bumble, family and Wallace too! :D Happy 2024!!
Can I just say THANK U for always being real with us!! We know u don’t have to be & I know it takes being vulnerable & strength to be.. You are amazing!! I absolutely LOVE your videos!! I find them very relaxing & calming to know everyone has their hard days!! Thank u for making awesome content & for being real!! ♥️🥰🌺
Love your videos. Never change. You are so amazing to watch. I wish I could come up with spreads like you but no so I just replicate what you do! 😊❤ see you in the next video. I’m binge watching you 🎉
Love all your creative ideas specially the self care monthly layout. By the way, I like listening to you, your change of moods and challenges. It makes me feel less lonely knowing I am not the only one struggling through life. A little suggestion - just like you name your layouts you should also write down the sticker book you used. Thanks for sharing - Beatriz
It’s so encouraging to see the spreads where you don’t fill out or don’t even decorate. I get so discouraged when I fall off in my planner and find it so difficult to get back into.
When I catch your flip throughs for the last year I am always blown away by your creativity. It is a gift! Thank you for all that you do, and sharing your knowledge (and life) with us. 🤩😍🌺🎨
That’s why I have followed for years. She is a real person with us. We get the good the bad and the ugly and it makes for real content. We all can relate with her. 👍🏻
I love watching your flip-thru! I enjoy seeing after-the-pen spreads! Thanks for sharing and talking us through them. Also, I’m not sure why I feel the need to help you “find” your August spreads, but I noticed you didn’t have anything from your Japan trip here. I don’t know if that will spark your memory, but I thought I’d mention it. I really dislike it when I can’t remember or find something. Lol
I love listening to you during your videos. You are my favorite planner and I’ve been watching you for a year now. I didn’t do much in a planner last year but I bought some cute sticker books and will try to improve this year. And YES THE WEATHER has a lot to do with our moods. I live in Illinois where it’s 8 degrees now. So I get it. Will be starting in my planner next week. Thank you so much for your great spreads. Am so happy you and Mike got back together.
Your journal flip-throughs are always my favorite! I was so excited when I saw you posted this video! I love your spreads! One of my favorites is the black one that you said was quick and dark. Not because I am into black too much…I actually like the bright colors too. But you can tell so easily how you were feeling and it helps you process….which is what a journal is FOR. As much as you don’t fill out your spreads….mine is SO much worse. I have countless journals that I buy and then write ONE thing in and that is it. (It’s a problem) this year I used my Happy Planner to try and journal in that. Honestly I am using more of a “monthly journal” so I don’t have as many but it’s still a lot more than in the past. This year I’m going to try and use more of them; maybe a few weeks of the month. I love the way you talk through your videos because it makes me feel like I know you; you are genuine and that is my favorite thing about you. I watch some other people too and I get bored with their videos because there is no talking about anything else, i actually have started fast-forwarding them because I don’t need instructions on how to attach a sticker; but I like hearing about your life even if it’s “hey I’m busy and didn’t write anything.” We aren’t mad. We all would be sad if you didn’t do what you had to do to take care of yourself which would result in less videos. Keep up the journalling! I hope you find August just for your sake. I wouldn’t have even noticed it was missing I just like looking at all your spreads.
I love my Happy Planner. I don't use the monthly calendar either. I have been collaging pics that reflect things I am working towards or just visual things I like, kind of like a vision board for the month. It is fun and looks really cool.
Ha! I bought so many Christmas/holiday sticker books, washi, Pet tape, etc., and was so psyched to do amazing spreads for every week in December. Somehow, my December pages ended looking pretty much like yours. To make amends I started putting Christmas stickers on everything--wall calendars, card envelopes, gifts, etc. Oh well, I'll have a great start for December 2024!
I love, love, love your videos. I love it when you talk too. Your journals give me some new ideas for mine. I just started using Happy Planner Journals this month, I love them too.
You are so incredibly creative! And so much inspiration for me to start journaling again. I used to journal like you just any thought that came into my head. I want to start again but haven’t really known how to. But this video gave me lots of ideas and inspiration I just have to start!!
Thank you for being real. I am going through some things and really need your journal writing skills. Need to let out all this stuff rolling around in my brain lol
Mary Ellen, you are you! Don't let others put you down regarding YOUR Channel. I am grateful to be able to see your spreads and your life through these... hearing about why you wrote what you wrote makes you human and also gives me ideas on everything I can do with my journals. Thanks for all that you do! ❤
🥰 thank you
I originally came here to find inspiration for journal layouts and color schemes but I did not expect to be affirmed by your writing, it's so silly but I've always been up and down with journaling because I couldn't figure out if I was doing it right. This is the first time I've seen someone journal that literally mirrors my thought process through my healing journey. I haven't been writing down my messy thoughts lately and your video just screamed WRITE IT ALL DOWN! Thank you!!!
Yes it helps to write it all down! I also have a more personal journal that is just writing, no stickers
I LOVE THESE LONG CHATTY VIDEOS!!!! I feel like we’re besties playing in our planners!
Are you kidding me?? How the hell would anyone ever say you talk too much. Not only is it YOUR channel, but the reason you have so many followers is because we love you FOR YOU. I absolutely love your conversational videos. They make me feel like I’m talking to a friend and often helps with my anxiety. If I’m thinking about what you’re saying I’m not over thinking everything else. Don’t change for anyone. If they don’t like it, they literally don’t have to watch. Anyway thanks for a beautiful video. Love all of your spreads and your candidness. Hope you have a better year ❤
Thank you 🥰
i'm binge watching your videos. im obsessed!!!
I don't understand why some people say rude things in the name of "it's my right to have an opinion." Just because it is your right, doesn't make it right. Why would someone feel it's okay to tell you that you're too chatty on your own channel? There is a stop button. There is a mute button. There is a speed forward button. There is a back button. There are plenty of options for that person other than something that hurts someone else. Anyway...I LOVE your chattiness and I love this type of content. You are so open and honest and incredibly creative. Keep doing you!
It’s sad to see the new generation going through a lot of pain but being true to who you were born to be!!! Love tto see it and I you GOT THIS BELOVED!❤
Thank you for sharing this year of trials, tribulations, joys and accomplishments. I appreciate your candidness! I lost my son as well, he was 36 and was killed in a motorcycle accident. It happened to be on Good Friday in 2019. His birthday is December 10th. Easter and Christmas are really hard holidays for my husband and I, not to mention just December itself. It doesn’t get easier as those who haven’t lost a child will tell you. It just becomes a new normal. I hope this year is filled with joy and laughter for you and your family!♥️
I think you're pages are absolutely gorgeous. I totally agree with you. If someone doesn't like the fact that you talk a lot that's their problem. I think you are a wonderful person and I'm glad I found your Channel. You be who God created you to be and don't ever let anyone make you feel bad for who you are. Shame on them😊
I love that you chat throughout your videos. It makes me feel connected with you, that we are having a conversation…albeit a little one sided 🤣 But seriously, I really do enjoy your videos the best and love how open and honest you are with us. I get great ideas and inspiration from you and have learned to give myself some grace when I fall off my planners for a bit. ❤
It makes me smile to look at the supporting comments from your followers. I was headed while watching just to send a lil support n I see you have a lot who do enjoy the chat as much as I am. It’s good to see the “real” ppl… meaning I can not stand those channels I go on that is filled with unicorns n rainbows, that’s not real life. I’d rather see those who share some type of struggles from time to time, makes us feel like we are indeed real humans on earth n not an alien visiting a different planet. I hope that makes sense. At the end of the day, we all know where the exit button is, we all know how to mute or lower volume, etc. I know I’m rambling but yea sending supportive vibes n love the chat. Glad i stumbled on your channel. Stay warm n safe n remember we are human among humans and that’s amazing
Don’t listen to the haters Mary Ellen! Keep being you!!! You’re amazing and your channel is my favorite!!! 💚
I LOVE these flip through vids-ALL THE CHATTING! ☺️ I enjoy hearing how and why you utilize different layouts the way you do-so much valuable info. But even more, hearing about your life. Thank you for all the hard work. Can’t wait to see all you do in 2024.
Your spreads are so pretty! And I love chatty videos. Silent flip-throughs have their charm but so do chatty videos.
Hello Maeyellen... Your journal is Beautiful, as all of your spreads are. I could never watch a video with out conversation. I enjoy all your videos! Hugs ❤
Mary Ellen, your chatter is why I looooove watching your content. Please dont ever change that! You are an inspiration.
I LOVE this kind of video. I use my monthly every day. That’s where I write down what happens. Then I can journal about the days easily. That makes me sad that someone feels it’s ok to say unkind things to you. Not cool! You keep on shining your amazing self.😊
hey Mary-Ellen, great video 😍 since I've heard it from you twice now, I wanted to tell you the following: I don't watch some videos, but I specifically watch your flip-throughs! You have a very pleasant voice, a great sense of humor, you are authentic and you explain a lot of things that I can relate to right away! So in addition to the beautiful, interesting spreads, I like to listen to you and learn a few things from you,🎉 please continue to talk in detail about your intentions or methods,👌🏻
Thank you!!!
I enjoyed the flip through it gave me lots of ideas. I write the good, bad, and the ugly in my journal and don't care, it's mine. It makes me feel good afterwards.
I love your chats. And when I recognize a spread you made, I love to hear how it inspired or didn’t inspire you to write in it. Also. When you give yourself grace for not completing pages, it gives me permission to do the same. Thank you for sharing. ❤
I enjoy hearing your stories!! Don't change who you are!!!!!! Love your spreads!!
We love you Mary Ellen. I enjoy putting your video's on and work in my memory keeping Big HP. You are creative, and inspiring!
I love it when you tell us how you were feeling and how and why you did your planner!!! Please keep talking!!
I'm here for the chatting 😁 I'm often the only one in my office so I like to have videos running and yours are like Mary Ellen is just my work friend chatting away 💛
I watched this video twice. The second time I took notes which will go a long way. Thank you for sharing your creativity and journey.
I so enjoy the chatty videos. Thats one reason I watch you and not someone else. Everyone has their own tastes. So glad you do you.❤
You are amazing. I just love watching your videos. Talk all you want, I am listening.
Thanks for sharing this. I love how you chat away during these videos. Hope the New Year is a better one for you and your family xx
I have followed you for a couple of years now! I love your chatty videos! Never change! Your spreads are always amazing! Love you!
I do love your yearly flip-thrus 💛
Mary Ellen, we love who you are! I love the talking in your videos. Keep being you my friend!😊😊
What the heck! Mary Ellen you keep on chatting. I absolutely love hearing your talks and takes on life. I just told someone it’s like listening to a friend. And because my adult daughter has some of the same issues as you, I’ve gotten insight as to how her life works. Also, after checking out a few other channels, this is the one I subscribed to and follow. Other channels were not for me. Viewers, if you don’t like the content or chatting, then keep it moving. Many Blessings to Mary Ellen and her followers💐
You do you beautiful, don't let anyone else take anything away from you. Shame on anyone who does not value or enjoy what you put out there for all of us. I LOVE that you are honest and not superficial!!! You are truly an inspiration to me and I know to so many others and FYI I love that you talk as much as you do, it makes you real!!
The page of Nov 20-26 is actually one of my favorite pages. I love the muted color scheme and the clear layout. Thank you for sharing. Great video.
I love it when you chat! You keep me company while I'm planning!😀🥰
I am beginning my journey in journaling and I truly appreciate your descriptions and layouts. It has truly helped me to realize the importance of adding and revisiting the content. I benefited from all that you have said and shown me, keep at it; there are those of us that appreciate what you offer❣️
22:22 I personally love long chatty videos. The longer the better. Keep doing you .
I love that you are “chatty”. I listen at work and can’t also watch everything. But you explain things so I am still able to watch your flip throughs.
I love your chattiness. People just try to tear people down.
Mary Ellen, I love your content! For those of us who have silent struggles/ health issues, the planner community is a breathe of fresh air. You cover issues in our planner and offer so many creative ideas. For those who have the audacity to be so critical of something they had no part of creating that shows alot about them. Maybe they have some struggles but that is no right to be mean. So thank you for all that you do for others, that you may not know you do. Keep shining that light that comes from within you.🥰
Your voice is so relaxing and your channel got me into planning more seriously! I love hearing you talk about all your pages and your videos for people who are new to planning. My friends are abroad this semester, so having your videos on always brings a source of comfort. ❤️❤️❤️❤️
I lost my 28 year old son in 2019. So, 5 and a half years now. I still have a hard time listening to music. It’s gotten better. Specific music still hurts my heart but for the first couple of years, I swear every song I heard … even just the melody… just gutted me. You’re not alone in your journey, though I know that it feels like you are. Healing is not a linear process, for sure. You’re in my thoughts and prayers. ❤
Hugs to you. I’m so sorry that you understand. Music is still tough for me.
I have been watching many videos on various sites . You, by far, are my favorite. You have a wonderful personality, and your creativity amazes me. I love that you talk and giggle and explain what you do and why. It's strange to me that people are so mean and critical. Thank you for all your hard work and for sharing it and teaching us how to make beautiful pages. The sites that just have music or they don't share anything and just put stickers down are so boring. Please continue being you, and don't let the nasty people get you down.
I love all the chatting! You’re awesome Mary Ellen!
I love your channel. You were the first planner that I saw and fell in love with your spreads. I have watched most of your videos. I love it when you do flip throughs. I don't think you are chatty; however, I like it when you talk about your spreads. I like how you explain your spreads, why you did this, how you felt when you did this spread, how you did the spread, what you used to do the spread. I consider what some people call chatty is teaching. Mary Ellen you taught me a lot about journaling. And I like your realness. I like how you let people know that they can do their spread anyway they want to. How to record your life, your feelings. I like how you show journaling as a healing process. I like how you record everything about you, and you can look back to see your life for that year. Was it a good year, was it a bad year. What did I accomplish, what do I need to do to change. How bless I was that year whether good or bad. And when you are talking about your spreads, you are teaching us who are listening how to be creative, how to create different spreads, how to write in our journals beside planning out your day and future. This is your channel. They don't want to hear you talk; they don't want to learn. You have a big following. So, yes tell them not to come to your channel if they don't want to hear you talk. YOU ARE YOU AND NOBODY CAN TELL HOW TO OPERATE UNLESS IT'S GOD. Keep talking,...LOL
Thank you very much!
I love the chats! Remember you can please everyone. ❤ keep doing what you’re doing!
All these spreads are sooo cute !!! I truly enjoyed these types of videos & I really don’t mind watching them all the way through..it’s relaxing to me. 🤩🩷🙏🏻🧸🥰🎉
I enjoy your chattiness! I usually am multitasking while watching youtube videos and I appreciate the chatter and descriptions of your spreads! Don't let the haters get you down.
Hello,I have been binge watching you all afternoon and I just felt I wanted to comment about your chatty video. I love seeing these journals all filled out like you do, but I really didn't know how or what to put in mine or write about. I am loving hearing you talk about what you wrote where, and why you wrote it. It is really helping me figure out what to write in my planner that is currently only being used for doctor appts, LOL. But there is so much more I would like to write now that you have given me all this inspiration and ideas! And you show the sequence of filling out a page which is SO helpful!! I see these gorgeous spreads with all different color pens and fonts of all kinds and stickers so thoughtfully placed all around, and think I would not know where to freakin start!!! You have made me think that yes I can do this!! So remember, for every Negative Nancy out there grumbling about everything and thinking they can change everybody to what they deem to be right, there are hundreds more of us silently listening to what you have to teach us and loving every colorful minute!!!
I absolutely LOVE your creative journal! Your videos have inspired me to start journaling ❤ my favorite is the fact that you "allow" yourself to just do it or not do it.
I love your videos! I feel like were friends! Be as chatty as you want! You cheer me up !
You do you! I agree, it's your channel, do what you want!!! Don't let those people get you down. You are one of my fave planning channels and I love it just how it is....I love to pause and read more of what you journaled. It's comforting to see you are human and maybe just like those of us also struggling. :)
Oh what gorgeous pages! Lovely colours, stickers, text and layout. Love, love love! ❤️
I love your videos and chats! I love your planning, but honestly, your chats with us are absolutely wonderful and just make watching your planning that much better! ❤
I love your channel. Dont let those who are jealous of you or just plain nasty get to you. I've said it before. You are being real and honest. Some people have nothing better to do than cut others down.
I LOVE that you talk through your flip through! I love hearing you reflect on your work and life and also learning where the decor comes from when you point it out! Keep doing you, ME! Your work is inspiring.
Thank you so much!
Such a fun video, thank you ! I follow a few ladies who do planning videos and you are my favourite! You are so honest and creative …your lovely spreads give me such joy 😊.
I love watching these videos u do. I love listening to u talk through them. Lol U be u!! ❤
I love the videos where you are super chatty! I grab a snack, a drink, and a my knitting and I feel like I'm spending time with a friend and not so lonely. Thanks for sharing your journal with us.
Yay, i was just searching last night for your creative journal flipthrough to see if you'd put it out yet and then I wake up to see you just posted it! I need some creative journaling inspo and you are the absolute best for that. I always look forward to your planner/journal flipthroughs!!!
Also, I am ADHD too, so a lot of what you write about being constantly overwhelmed is very relatable and makes me feel less alone. I appreciate you sharing as I know a lot is very personal. ❤
Overwhelm is my middle name. Glad I’m not alone too
Oh, I didn’t realise overwhelm was particularly an ADHD thing. I often tell my hubby I am overwhelmed when I find things getting on top of me and I end up doing nothing in order to try and de-stress. I am not sure if he really gets it or whether I just sound pathetic, but I have ADHD too so maybe that’s why I suffer so much from overwhelm. I try and keep diaries and journals to better manage my life but they end up being yet another source of overwhelm. Luckily my husband keeps a tab on things, he is amazing!
I ❤listening to you! Please stay the way you are! ❤❤
i love watching and listening to you talk. Your videos are my go to videos.
Miss Mary Ellen! Please keep doing what you're doing. The chatting and decorative planning can be super therapeutic and it feels like I have a friend.
I love your chatter. You are awesome and I love your journals.
I love to hear you talk it helps me grow in confidence as a beginning person delving into journaling because I thought it had to be specific or something I don’t know like …… but you give me the gift of ideas and freedom today it can be grace and goodness tomorrow empty it can be creative or colorful or black and white. It can be pre planned and filled in or on the fly. It can be in a circle or in a square. You’re talking shares and gives wings. It is also you, authentically and I respect that. I kinda fell away from insta and videos I was depressed and feeling really bad and so I am kinda back. You are a lift up. If you need a lift up when someone is ugly remover to go back to family and the ones who lift you up in comments over and over because they see you. They are not here to be mean or ugly because they have ugliness inside like people who are keyboard meanies who are not worthy of your time or your headspace. They do not deserve free rent in there. I know it’s hard when you put yourself out there.
So ironic...I don't like videos that don't chat usually sometimes they're ok but I really love your chattiness and how your giving me ideas on things to write about because I'd get tired of the same thing every day...love your journal and your video
Wow, so many amazing & creative spreads in 1. Loved to see them all & hear all about it. I hope you find more happy days in 2024.
I love your videos! You are so creative & talented! Such a gift and uplifting person. You motivate me! I absolutely love your flip through videos & the honesty that you share. Thank you for all that you do! I hope that you feel the love from all of us that gain so much from you. Love to you, Bumble, family and Wallace too! :D Happy 2024!!
Can I just say THANK U for always being real with us!! We know u don’t have to be & I know it takes being vulnerable & strength to be.. You are amazing!! I absolutely LOVE your videos!! I find them very relaxing & calming to know everyone has their hard days!! Thank u for making awesome content & for being real!! ♥️🥰🌺
I Think you are wonderful. Keep doing what you want. ❤
Love your videos. Never change. You are so amazing to watch. I wish I could come up with spreads like you but no so I just replicate what you do! 😊❤ see you in the next video. I’m binge watching you 🎉
Love all your creative ideas specially the self care monthly layout. By the way, I like listening to you, your change of moods and challenges. It makes me feel less lonely knowing I am not the only one struggling through life. A little suggestion - just like you name your layouts you should also write down the sticker book you used. Thanks for sharing - Beatriz
It’s so encouraging to see the spreads where you don’t fill out or don’t even decorate. I get so discouraged when I fall off in my planner and find it so difficult to get back into.
We all fall off sometimes!!
Love these videos and "Hey fellow weirdo" can't stop won't stop listening to Morbid ❤
I took a break from true crime podcasts because I’ve been listening to so many audio books! But I love Morbid!!!
Absolutely love you explaining things (talking) 😄
When I catch your flip throughs for the last year I am always blown away by your creativity. It is a gift! Thank you for all that you do, and sharing your knowledge (and life) with us. 🤩😍🌺🎨
That’s why I have followed for years. She is a real person with us. We get the good the bad and the ugly and it makes for real content. We all can relate with her. 👍🏻
I think this year i just want to journal. Because I'm never consistent with planning. Thank you for the motivation and ideas!
Wow! This is phenomenal! The amount of detail on these spreads is inspirational! Thanks for sharing!
I love all the chatter! You have a very pleasant voice! ❤
Lovely spreads...like the diversity
I love this so much! Your spreads are so creative and I love that you do something different every week! So very cool!
I love your creativity, Mary Ellen. You are very talented and I can only aspire to be able to create the gorgeous layouts you do. ❤
Thank you so much!
I love watching your flip-thru! I enjoy seeing after-the-pen spreads! Thanks for sharing and talking us through them.
Also, I’m not sure why I feel the need to help you “find” your August spreads, but I noticed you didn’t have anything from your Japan trip here. I don’t know if that will spark your memory, but I thought I’d mention it. I really dislike it when I can’t remember or find something. Lol
I love listening to you during your videos. You are my favorite planner and I’ve been watching you for a year now. I didn’t do much in a planner last year but I bought some cute sticker books and will try to improve this year. And YES THE WEATHER has a lot to do with our moods. I live in Illinois where it’s 8 degrees now. So I get it. Will be starting in my planner next week. Thank you so much for your great spreads. Am so happy you and Mike got back together.
Your journal flip-throughs are always my favorite! I was so excited when I saw you posted this video!
I love your spreads! One of my favorites is the black one that you said was quick and dark. Not because I am into black too much…I actually like the bright colors too. But you can tell so easily how you were feeling and it helps you process….which is what a journal is FOR. As much as you don’t fill out your spreads….mine is SO much worse. I have countless journals that I buy and then write ONE thing in and that is it. (It’s a problem) this year I used my Happy Planner to try and journal in that. Honestly I am using more of a “monthly journal” so I don’t have as many but it’s still a lot more than in the past. This year I’m going to try and use more of them; maybe a few weeks of the month.
I love the way you talk through your videos because it makes me feel like I know you; you are genuine and that is my favorite thing about you. I watch some other people too and I get bored with their videos because there is no talking about anything else, i actually have started fast-forwarding them because I don’t need instructions on how to attach a sticker; but I like hearing about your life even if it’s “hey I’m busy and didn’t write anything.” We aren’t mad. We all would be sad if you didn’t do what you had to do to take care of yourself which would result in less videos.
Keep up the journalling! I hope you find August just for your sake. I wouldn’t have even noticed it was missing I just like looking at all your spreads.
Thank you so much for your kind words!
I love my Happy Planner. I don't use the monthly calendar either. I have been collaging pics that reflect things I am working towards or just visual things I like, kind of like a vision board for the month. It is fun and looks really cool.
I did enjoy this flip through. I got good ideas for my planner this year.
Ha! I bought so many Christmas/holiday sticker books, washi, Pet tape, etc., and was so psyched to do amazing spreads for every week in December. Somehow, my December pages ended looking pretty much like yours. To make amends I started putting Christmas stickers on everything--wall calendars, card envelopes, gifts, etc. Oh well, I'll have a great start for December 2024!
Happens to us all from time to time! Such is life lol
I love, love, love your videos. I love it when you talk too. Your journals give me some new ideas for mine. I just started using Happy Planner Journals this month, I love them too.
Thank you so much!
Thank you so much for sharing. I love going back and looking at what was going on too.
No favorites because I love them all, BUT THE POOH ONE IS AWESOME.
I love your videos and I enjoy listening to you because you share so many great idea’s. Thank you!
I will be at GO WILD too it will e my first time!!!! I enjoy your videos and really enjoy after the pen flip through!!! Thanks for sharing
They all looked beautiful, filled out or not. You always have a nice style.
You are so incredibly creative! And so much inspiration for me to start journaling again. I used to journal like you just any thought that came into my head. I want to start again but haven’t really known how to. But this video gave me lots of ideas and inspiration I just have to start!!
Thank you for being real. I am going through some things and really need your journal writing skills. Need to let out all this stuff rolling around in my brain lol
I love your creativity! I get so inspired from your videos
I love your flip throughs! Your creativity is inspiring. It reminds me to think outside of the box in my planners!
Good way to use up stickers!
I love these videos. You are so creative and still my favorite planner pal 😊