I did this exact thing last year - wrote out a whole heap of ideas and then stuck with what I decided on for this entire year. It gave me long enough to think about what I really liked and needed, and it's worked, so I'm carrying it on into 2022. Changing planners every few weeks like some do would make my head spin!
I listened to this 3 times... it's so eye opening for me. You are sooo right....don't complicate it. I'm trying to move into ONE planner & one catch all journal & my personal journal. This is all I need. Thank You !! And your voice is so calming & you not rushing thru. Keep It Up you're on the right track !!!
This is so timely! After years of big decorative planners, I found myself in a vicious circle of customization and sticker binging. I realized the planner didn't meet my needs. I've converted to the original bujo system and I'm much happier. My ultimate goal is a stolagy in a lv mono cover.
Thanks Chevonne! This is definitely food for thought. I’ve been using a HP Classic for 5 yrs which worked best for me as a catch all (personal planning, home, family, fitness and journaling) and I love the disc system as an outlet for my creativity. I have a separate work planner- (simple, no fuss functional from Costco) for my 9-5 job. But I started looking at various options for 2022, after I saw so many influencers in multiple planners. It made me wonder if I wasn’t doing something right. I even went down a rabbit hole looking at popular ‘techo’ and bought a Koyuto biz to try for my next work planner. But I think I will stick to what has worked for me in my personal planner and not try to overload or complicate the planning process. Your videos are authentic, classy, chic and inspiring. It’s also so nice to see a lovely person (inside and out) repping our beautiful island of Jamaica 🇯🇲 in the planner community! 😊Bless up! ❤️
Thank you so much. xoxo The planner community can suck you in and lead you down a path where you want to buy everything. I use a notebook for work to keep work notes. I use one page per day as needed
Thanks so much for the tips. I agree that we make things so difficult for ourselves. For 2022, I am wanting a one book for everything: planning, journaling, faith, collections.
Was looking for inspiration in decluttering and organizing and could not stand the voices of the other TH-camrs. I'm so thankful for your calm and peaceful way of talking 😍 super informative also. Love it
I wanted to change my planners for this year but decided to stick with what I’m currently using. Looking for new planners can be exhausting and overwhelming.
I love you. Your channel is different and it's refreshing because everyone seems the same and kinda played out. I love your strength and how you keep is pushing when your body is telling you no. Even to create this channel for yourself but for your viewers as well is awe inspiring. My mother is in 24hr pain every day with heart problems as well as body pains with fibro and seeing you gives me hope for her and to push her to keep going. Thank you for representing for us black women on youtube I. The planner community because they never put us on the top search or recommendation. I'm happy I found you!!! ❤️ 💙 💜
I love your message: Keep it simple and do what works for you. You're right, there's no reason to over complicate things. Thank you- I needed to hear this.
Good tip about setting up the planner in December. I just finished printing free printables that I wanted to try in my new first ever binder planner. I'm planning to buy just the paper months set for 2023 and re use the cover.
I agree with you, switching around to so many different planners during the year gave me the feeling that I didn’t accomplish anything. Although in the beginning it was necessary to try different planners to find the right fit, which I did, my problem was the FOMO 🙄 I’m thankful to say I have since outgrown that, I realized that my budget allows for a certain amount so I had to learn to be intentional about my purchase’s. Last year I tried the Hobonichi Cousin for the first time and will be using it again for 2022. It fulfills all my needs in a planner.
I’m so glad I found your channel. Your down to earth presentation is refreshing. I appreciate the explanation of why you do what you do without the ulterior motive of pushing products. The questions are insightful as well as helpful.
I absolutely love how honest you are in this video, really made me take a good hard look at why I wanted some of the planners I did and just determined all I really need is a couple of a6 notebooks. Thank you 💜
I appreciate you and this video. I way over complicated everything this year and spent way too much money trying everything. I've been doing this pro con list myself. Thank you!
I am a planner newbie and I have watched a ton of planner videos. They can complicate it to a point that you feel you can never achieve that level. You are right, I will just keep it simple and to a level that meets my needs. Thank you for this video.
This is so perfect! I’m going to share this with my best friend who has had trouble finding the right planner. As for myself, I switched to half-letter size in May and have never felt better about a planning system. I am a writer, editor, and English Professor; I lead a church ministry, and I’ll be launching a blog site to entail my journey through domestic violence and to promote my upcoming book. I also plan to start tracking some things. All of that will be housed in my half-letter.
This video was so helpful. I’m looking for an planner for doctors appointments and house cleaning mostly. I’m not working due to disability. Im using an A6 and don’t even open it up sometimes. For my doctors appointments, I use supermarket calendar so I can see everything out in the open.
You can try a monthly note pad. I get why you like seeing the monthly view. For a while I only used monthly planners because It was better for me to plan ahead by seeing the entire month opened
I had to pause your video and write down what you said about picking a planner being a personal choice. I’ve had a journal or agenda/planner since I’ve been able to write but this year was the first year I discovered the planner community online. It’s all really overwhelming. The amount of time and money spent trying to have the latest and greatest is insane. I have experienced the hoarding of items and short term gratification from consuming products that will never be useful to me. But in the end, it should be about making a personal choice for your own needs! Thank you for the reminder.
Thank you this was helpful. It helped me to zero in on what has really helped me in a planner and it helped me see how my phone and my desktop have been helping me in organizing my life too. For example, I use my phone's calendar to remind myself about events (& put an alert for 2 days or 1 week before/reminders), then I don't have to worry about forgetting about anything. (also autopay for bills is great). I keep a folder on my desktop for FAV inspirational Quotes (do a 'command/shift 4) & it copies/& I paste to pages, movies to watch, FAV Music, FAV inspirational speakers/workshops etc.
Okay girl, wow, this video is my favorite by far. So informative & just filled with good info and tips!💖✨ So excited for the new year! I’ll most likely be sticking to my stalogy because I’m in love but thinking of maybe sizing up!
So glad I found this video! Just the dose of reality I needed in the height of planner sale season. I know this deep down but watching this felt like a friend cheering me on with the argument I was making with myself. Thank you!
I’m in love with A5 and I found a company that makes inserts I love and have just enough room with great paper quality. Paper Standards works great for me. Love this video and I agree with the planners switching… that’s why I love this size because I can add and take away but my system, stays the same all year. it’s an A5 life for me. Now I need to make my own need list for 2022. Great idea! 💕
You know, I have thought about this exact same thing for months. Why not making your every day planner your main planner? I have been in A5 for three years and I do not think I will go back to any other planner anytime soon. I am I stay-at-home mom which means I do not go out much and I do not have to carry my big planner to places a lot but I do not mind holding it while out. I recently learned you can add so many things to a ring bound since I was only using it only for appointments and my school. I now have added, to the same planner, a section for the home, finance, pets, kids school trackers, a personal section, and even for my garden. I am ONLY thinking of adding a planner once I graduate and get a job but that’s it. That planner will only be for work. I needed this video more than I thought I did since I have been seeing a lot of cute things on instagram. Thank you!!!
I'm so glad I saw this video, I've been on the fence about whether to keep using my A5 ring bound planner or to go back to the spiral bound planners from Target that I also love. For now, I am going to keep using my ring bound A5, as I can customize it more than I could a spiral planner. I am also in the process of getting my planner ready for 2022 and this video was a huge help.
For so long, I tried to force myself into using one planner for both work and personal (even though my work is always 9-5 & I keep it very separate from my "home life"). Also, I tried to keep my wallet/personal rings as my _only_ personal planner... but that wasn't enough for keeping me on my goals. And I scribble notes all day. So I finally stopped trying to force myself to do what doesn't work for me personally... and I've never been happier or more productive. I use a digital planner for work that's in my work computer. I also use a regular legal pad for work notes/doodles. Then for home, I have a letter size disc Franken-planner for personal goal planning & journal, and the EDC personal size filofax ziparound is my wallet, finances, personal projects, calendar (events & appointments), & brain dump. My personal "lists"/reference are in a OneNote in the cloud. Now I no longer am tempted to ditch my systems for the shiny new thing.
I enjoyed your video. I noticed you said you have fibromyalgia. I did too for a long time. Someone told me if I would stop eating sugar in any form and stop eating white flour products (anything w/white flour in it, cause it turns into sugar fast in your body) they promised me it would go away. I decided to try it.....it’s hard! But now I am fibromyalgia free! As long as I stay away from those foods I am fine and pain free, brain fog free etc. thank you again for a good advice. Kathie
Hello your new subbie here ☺️. Great tips and advice here. I recently purchased a moterm luxe and it was way to small for me.... I'm going to give it to my daughter. It's very pretty but it just doesn't work for me. I have been taking time out to think about what I need in a planner to make it functional for me and I'm glad you mentioned several key points to think about tonight. Smiles Stella
I love this video! I found that an EDC in personal size works for me on the go, when I have appointments & need to quick plan. I can’t use my phone because as quick as I typed it is as quick as I forgot all about it. So I use an EDC & an A5 because I write big. So I quick write/abbreviate in my EDC and then transfer to my A5. Yes it’s a bit time consuming but it’s what works for now until I come up with something better when I have time to think about it. 😅
Just found your channel. I love the logic and calmness of your ideas and thoughts. This past year I did what some people call frankenplanner. I took my happy planner and added in a budget section to my catchall planner. 2 planners, 1 book to carry. It has really worked for me so I'm sticking with it for now. I can add in additional empty pages if and when needed. Just subscribed to your channel.
Thank you for subbing. I frankenplan too, I just use multiple types of planner and take what I need, and modify it to fit in the planner that I’m using
Yes! My EDC is my one and only/ I feel like I’ll accidentally lose something if I have to write things in more than one location- I love it- the only other place I track appointments is on my google calendar on my phone- just in case I don’t have my bag with me- those 2 places are more than enough for me 🤗 I agree let’s keep 2022 simple! Loved this video! ❤️
Thank you for helping me win this argument with myself lol!!! I know I'm a classic size, disc, 1 planner person....but have been gong back and forth on which inserts to get for 2022. I love to watch all the fun sticker filled PWM's but realize I don't plan that way. I need to keep it simple. I know what works for me and I need to stick to it lol.
I thank you so much for all of this great information. I'll be using an A5 since I have a lot of inserts, once they're gone I'm going back to a personal size
Thank you for this. Working on this nowso I not scrambling. Enjoyed your think aloud. I did the most this year - hobo cousin, a5, half-letter. Realized an all in one with customized tabs works best for me.
This is such a great video, I am currently using an A5 ring bound and it works perfectly for me! I love to write big so I took my time and purchased and even created my dashboards and I am pleased. At first it was so overwhelming but I stayed true to me and blocked out the others. I even cut down some of my HP note paper to fit my A5. I was using the HP note books with calendar extensions so I can move at my own pace. I would like to try the B6 but later this year.
Great tips for sure! I think we all tend to get into the planner craze of switching things up because we all get caught up on new releases for all the planner lines. This year, my Hobonichi cousin avec has been my go to ever day everything planner. I can use the monthly use for preplanning, weeklies for weekly overview and dailies for memory keeping and journaling.
This coming year is the first year I’m going to actually try to use a planner. As a SAHM of a toddler I don’t really have tons of appointments or things to schedule. I found one that I think will work well for me. Problem was I bought it in October and it only has the calendar view for the rest of 2021 instead of the daily pages. So I’m eagerly waiting for January to actually start using it lol. I’m doing very simple for myself. Meal plans, top 3 tasks to do for the day, gratitudes, a small task list that can transfer to the next day, my spending for the day(attempting to do no buy 2022), and any appts/phone calls I may need to deal with. Also trying to do a monthly goal and possibly a weekly goal(maybe later in the year so I don’t overwhelm myself).I have such a hard time sticking with things so I’m hoping I can stick with this one!
I tried my best to turn myself into a *PLANNER GIRL* but I have to admit to myself that the simpler, the better. I was over complicating things and confusing myself with stickers, decals and highlighters, and all it did was assault my eyes, and kind of confuse me. One of my favorite/easiest planners I've ever had was a pocketbook size At-A-Glance. Light weight, simple lay out, and clean design.
Omg I'm so glad I found you in time! I went through several different planners happy planner/ frankin planning both classic and big, The budget mom planner, several I can't remember the name's. But I always went back to note books. I'm not the type that goes all out with stickers but I like the functionality of them. Every planner I came across was just to chaotic for me. Now that I seen and listened to the points you made a note book is actually the perfect planner for me. Thank you for helping me put it in more perspective. ☺🙃
I needed this video! I've started a new job and my brain was like "Well, now you'll need a 'real' work planner." I was looking at HP, I even have one in my basket...but I've tried HP before and didn't like it immediately. So why am I about to try it again?! Thank you for this video!!!
thanks so much for sharing ! I too learnt my lesson and sat down to brainstorm for my planner line up for 2022 . . . I am glad I cut it down to only 3 planners for next year versus 5/6 planners . I am content and hopefully it will work for me . It took me weeks to figure out what to not continue and what I might work with what my needs . I am still waiting for a planner to arrive before my line up is complete . . .
This really made me to think about buying and customizing a planner. I have never had one... I have only used my calendar and lived day by day: having my normal schedule. When working from home, I think life is much more easier and I have not needed a planner. I think, I should start journaling about what I eat every day to feel healthier and maybe even to lose weight. Thanks again!!
I enjoyed this video. This was the reminder I needed to keep everything simple. Ive gotten into the planner craze and now that’s it’s the end of the year I noticed having lots of planner don’t work well for me. I haven’t been organized if anything it’s caused more chaos. I hope to save time and more money this year also. I unfollowed a lot of the affiliate pages in an effort to avoid the constant temptation. I’ll probably go back to my a5 stalogy and stick there. Thank you for this. ❤️
Great tips and I LOVE your shirt!!! 😍 usually I bullet journal in a dot grid notebook but had a baby so less time for fun creative spreads from scratch so I have been using a Hobonichi Cousin Avec the second half of the year and LOVE it so got it again for next year.
Hi. Just purchased a Cambridge planer that has monthly and weekly pages. Was going to get two separate planners for personal and business but this will work for me. Weekly pages are for the business (crafting business) and the monthly pages will be for personal stuff (birthdays, appointments, etc). Those discs things look too floppy for me. Thanks for this video.
Thank you for this video. You are so right. We make things too complicated with planners and girl..there are too many options. Just take a deep breath and consider what will work best for you. Great advice. Thanks 😊
Right now the plan is to use my 18 month coiled planner that started in July ends in December 2022. Don’t love it but I’m going to keep at it at least till July but hopefully till the end.
You give such great advice- I think the most important thing that you encouraged was for everyone to do what feels best for them. That said, I’m at a paint that I’m needing to separate things out and have multiple planners. I’m going analogs for a number of things this year, as my work emails and calendars are just so full of information and my reports schedule at work is out of control. I’m spending some time separating it out and planning for next year, so that as we hire on new positions, I can hand it off to someone- OR, use it as data to justify a new position. And at home, I’ve learned that I am unable to combine my finances with anything else and a spreadsheet is not a good substitute for me, as I’ve ineffectively tried it for years. Ideally, we know our own learning. If something about our planning and tracking is not working- STOP. THINK. (What’s working? What’s NOT working?) And try something else. And for goodness sake, don’t break the bank, until you know exactly what you want. Then you can have a little fun with the spurge and not feel guilty. I’m a Hobonichi/Baum-Kuchen/Superior Labor girl, with very minimal stickers/washi. And I love my fountain pens with pretty ink! 💗🦋
I'm literally making my own notes while I watch your video, because I tend to forget to do things that are not related to school so I have to write every single thing down and I'm yet to find a planner for that. This is a very helpful video.😊
Omgosh, I want my LV daily agenda, to be as thick as your journal. I’ve been using the classic HP for years. I ordered a leather cover from Etsy, years ago. I still look at it, bc I love how hefty it is. Lol!
Thank you again! My subscription box ends in December and I will not be renewing it!! 💸 Your Stalogy hack will have me in my planner until at lease June I’m hoping. I love that I can use it without a cover if I choose to. My LV cover is a little too much for me to use at work as a teacher. So, the important info in your current planner, you will transfer over to your 2022 planner like the Tombow info, kids and medical info? I’m still adding important info in this planner. Kids are in a new school, new activities. I’m dreading having to transfer the important sections all over again into a new planner? Especially if I were to change planner styles. 🙃 I’m here for ALL of the advice! Have a great weekend!
This is the first year I used the same planner all year. I’m currently in a personal size Moterm but I’m busier so far 2022 I’m moving into a half letter. I love the vertical lined inserts from cloth and paper. They’re so functional. This was a great video❤️❤️❤️
I just got my new planner this week!! HP Classic. But with a monthly layout, which is totally new to me! Wish me luck figuring it all out!! 😜 PS- I do franken-plan it a bit with some added sections. Thanks for your input!! Very insightful!
New subbie here...tfs! LOVE your shirt & pink planner cover. I have 2 planners: 1 catch-all for my home/life/faith/organizations, etc. Currently using HP Classic w/dashboard layout. Separate one for work since it often has confidential information. Currently EC softbound w/vertical layout. I just got my 2022 EC work planner in today's delivery 🤗. I'm primarily a functional planner who does enjoy decorating. I completely understand stationery addiction...mine includes paper, fountain pens 🖊 and inks as well as other upscale pens.
Thanks for subbing. I love that you love upscale pens. I got my first Twsbi fountain pen and I really don't know how to act now lol. I am going to share it soon.
I’ve been (sort of) using a Moleskin pocket soft cover and love it and your video helped me see I should just experiment with layout. Meanwhile I want to go nuts on all these small businesses inserts and get a six disc!
This video felt like having a chat with a friend. If that makes sense. lol Also, when you mentioned fibromyalgia… yes, it definitely changes the game! The weight and pens/materials all add up quickly. I can’t carry around a heavy one due to fibromyalgia, either and am looking for a new smaller one. Great video. Thank you!
Great advice! I'm going to try a half-letter discbound being my catch all and a mini discbound as my home reference planner. Just wanted to try something different 2021. I'm not a big decorator when it comes to vellum, etc. Just mainly sticker dolls, washi, colored pens and markers. I stayed in a Franklin covet compact for 3 years. This year I switched over to a travelers notebook it was okay, but I like being able to insert papers in and out of my planner and I want more room to right. Thanks so much for sharing. It's giving me a lot to think about.
You know? When I was in high school in the seventies, I made a planner. It had addresses in it, assignments, and a calendar, plus some blank paper. That was it. It was the cutest little thing. Very small. Friends woyld see it and want me to make them one. Cost me all of $9 out of a stationery store in town. Then I got caught up in Franklin Covey. While their system is wonderful and if you work it, it can do a lot, it's very time-intensive and complicated. Then came all the other stationery companies for day planners. It just got worse. After spending way too much money on binders and whatnot, I'm going back to the idea I had in high school. Very simple. I found the cutest 13 ring personal size binder at Goodwill. It will hold a ton because of the shape of the Rings. I'm going back to very simple.
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I did this exact thing last year - wrote out a whole heap of ideas and then stuck with what I decided on for this entire year. It gave me long enough to think about what I really liked and needed, and it's worked, so I'm carrying it on into 2022. Changing planners every few weeks like some do would make my head spin!
I’m glad that worked out for you. Yeah, I can’t keep switching because I’ll forget something and rewriting everything over is a lot
I listened to this 3 times... it's so eye opening for me. You are sooo right....don't complicate it. I'm trying to move into ONE planner & one catch all journal & my personal journal. This is all I need. Thank You !! And your voice is so calming & you not rushing thru. Keep It Up you're on the right track !!!
This is so timely! After years of big decorative planners, I found myself in a vicious circle of customization and sticker binging. I realized the planner didn't meet my needs. I've converted to the original bujo system and I'm much happier. My ultimate goal is a stolagy in a lv mono cover.
🙌🏾 Glad you’re in a better space now
@@ThisWellPlannedLife 🙏🏾
Thanks Chevonne! This is definitely food for thought. I’ve been using a HP Classic for 5 yrs which worked best for me as a catch all (personal planning, home, family, fitness and journaling) and I love the disc system as an outlet for my creativity. I have a separate work planner- (simple, no fuss functional from Costco) for my 9-5 job. But I started looking at various options for 2022, after I saw so many influencers in multiple planners. It made me wonder if I wasn’t doing something right. I even went down a rabbit hole looking at popular ‘techo’ and bought a Koyuto biz to try for my next work planner. But I think I will stick to what has worked for me in my personal planner and not try to overload or complicate the planning process. Your videos are authentic, classy, chic and inspiring. It’s also so nice to see a lovely person (inside and out) repping our beautiful island of Jamaica 🇯🇲 in the planner community! 😊Bless up! ❤️
Thank you so much. xoxo
The planner community can suck you in and lead you down a path where you want to buy everything. I use a notebook for work to keep work notes. I use one page per day as needed
Thanks so much for the tips. I agree that we make things so difficult for ourselves. For 2022, I am wanting a one book for everything: planning, journaling, faith, collections.
Glad it was helpful! yes to simplicity
This is right on time. Trying to figure out and not complicate my planning set up process
yessss
Was looking for inspiration in decluttering and organizing and could not stand the voices of the other TH-camrs. I'm so thankful for your calm and peaceful way of talking 😍 super informative also. Love it
Thanks!!!
I wanted to change my planners for this year but decided to stick with what I’m currently using. Looking for new planners can be exhausting and overwhelming.
I agree. Such a stressful task
Thank you so much for all the tips. Your awesome!💖
I love you. Your channel is different and it's refreshing because everyone seems the same and kinda played out. I love your strength and how you keep is pushing when your body is telling you no. Even to create this channel for yourself but for your viewers as well is awe inspiring. My mother is in 24hr pain every day with heart problems as well as body pains with fibro and seeing you gives me hope for her and to push her to keep going. Thank you for representing for us black women on youtube I. The planner community because they never put us on the top search or recommendation. I'm happy I found you!!! ❤️ 💙 💜
I love your message: Keep it simple and do what works for you. You're right, there's no reason to over complicate things. Thank you- I needed to hear this.
Thanks for watching!
Good tip about setting up the planner in December. I just finished printing free printables that I wanted to try in my new first ever binder planner. I'm planning to buy just the paper months set for 2023 and re use the cover.
Yay. Go for it 💕
I agree with you, switching around to so many different planners during the year gave me the feeling that I didn’t accomplish anything. Although in the beginning it was necessary to try different planners to find the right fit, which I did, my problem was the FOMO 🙄 I’m thankful to say I have since outgrown that, I realized that my budget allows for a certain amount so I had to learn to be intentional about my purchase’s. Last year I tried the Hobonichi Cousin for the first time and will be using it again for 2022. It fulfills all my needs in a planner.
I am glad you found something you like. Yes, I am over the fomo now
I’m so glad I found your channel. Your down to earth presentation is refreshing. I appreciate the explanation of why you do what you do without the ulterior motive of pushing products. The questions are insightful as well as helpful.
Welcome aboard! I am glad you enjoyed this video xoxo
I absolutely love how honest you are in this video, really made me take a good hard look at why I wanted some of the planners I did and just determined all I really need is a couple of a6 notebooks. Thank you 💜
You are so welcome!
Thank you for this video! Love how you organized this. Can I check if the LV Paul planner cover fits all A5 notebooks?
Unfortunately, no. It’s just a tad bit too small for A5 size notebooks. You can get your A5 notebooks trimmed down at FedEx office
I appreciate you and this video. I way over complicated everything this year and spent way too much money trying everything. I've been doing this pro con list myself. Thank you!
Glad it was helpful!
I am a planner newbie and I have watched a ton of planner videos. They can complicate it to a point that you feel you can never achieve that level. You are right, I will just keep it simple and to a level that meets my needs. Thank you for this video.
Yes! Simple and what you need for yourself. A lot of time we see people with systems that’s for them and not necessarily for anyone else
This is so perfect! I’m going to share this with my best friend who has had trouble finding the right planner. As for myself, I switched to half-letter size in May and have never felt better about a planning system. I am a writer, editor, and English Professor; I lead a church ministry, and I’ll be launching a blog site to entail my journey through domestic violence and to promote my upcoming book. I also plan to start tracking some things. All of that will be housed in my half-letter.
yess, you can do it all in that one planner. I love half letter size
The idea of multiple planners sounds like more work to me 🤦🏽♀️ so glad I found her channel
This video was so helpful. I’m looking for an planner for doctors appointments and house cleaning mostly. I’m not working due to disability. Im using an A6 and don’t even open it up sometimes. For my doctors appointments, I use supermarket calendar so I can see everything out in the open.
You can try a monthly note pad. I get why you like seeing the monthly view. For a while I only used monthly planners because It was better for me to plan ahead by seeing the entire month opened
I had to pause your video and write down what you said about picking a planner being a personal choice. I’ve had a journal or agenda/planner since I’ve been able to write but this year was the first year I discovered the planner community online. It’s all really overwhelming. The amount of time and money spent trying to have the latest and greatest is insane. I have experienced the hoarding of items and short term gratification from consuming products that will never be useful to me. But in the end, it should be about making a personal choice for your own needs! Thank you for the reminder.
I understand. I’m glad you have a clearer mind now
Thank you this was helpful. It helped me to zero in on what has really helped me in a planner and it helped me see how my phone and my desktop have been helping me in organizing my life too. For example, I use my phone's calendar to remind myself about events (& put an alert for 2 days or 1 week before/reminders), then I don't have to worry about forgetting about anything. (also autopay for bills is great). I keep a folder on my desktop for FAV inspirational Quotes (do a 'command/shift 4) & it copies/& I paste to pages, movies to watch, FAV Music, FAV inspirational speakers/workshops etc.
You’re welcome. ♥️ I use my phone as well for reminders too. It’s a combined effort
Love this! Thank you for keeping it real in planner-land.
YOu're welcome
Okay girl, wow, this video is my favorite by far. So informative & just filled with good info and tips!💖✨ So excited for the new year! I’ll most likely be sticking to my stalogy because I’m in love but thinking of maybe sizing up!
Yay, glad you liked it
Loving your advice. Thank you. Your skin is absolutely beautiful. What type of moisturizer do you use?
Thank you. I was using Kiehl’s moisturizer
Thank you!
Great wisdom! "And don't say 'I have a lot going on'. Child, we all have a lot going on! But *we* overcomplicate things.." ☺
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So glad I found this video! Just the dose of reality I needed in the height of planner sale season. I know this deep down but watching this felt like a friend cheering me on with the argument I was making with myself. Thank you!
Glad it was helpful! :-)
Lol it’s planner month! Watching alllllll the videos for fun 🤩
Have fun!
I’m in love with A5 and I found a company that makes inserts I love and have just enough room with great paper quality. Paper Standards works great for me. Love this video and I agree with the planners switching… that’s why I love this size because I can add and take away but my system, stays the same all year. it’s an A5 life for me. Now I need to make my own need list for 2022. Great idea! 💕
Hi! Can you share the company that makes the inserts? Been looking for 1
That is awesome! I am an all time A5 lover, but being that I am trying to have a lighter bag, I will try the personal size for 2022
Love this. You have some great vids on your channel, happy to have found you!
Thanks so much!
You know, I have thought about this exact same thing for months. Why not making your every day planner your main planner? I have been in A5 for three years and I do not think I will go back to any other planner anytime soon. I am I stay-at-home mom which means I do not go out much and I do not have to carry my big planner to places a lot but I do not mind holding it while out. I recently learned you can add so many things to a ring bound since I was only using it only for appointments and my school. I now have added, to the same planner, a section for the home, finance, pets, kids school trackers, a personal section, and even for my garden. I am ONLY thinking of adding a planner once I graduate and get a job but that’s it. That planner will only be for work. I needed this video more than I thought I did since I have been seeing a lot of cute things on instagram. Thank you!!!
So true! We Glorify Being Busy!
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I like your realness here sister! I like binders! I have a huge family, we homeschool and I work from home.
Thank you 😊
I switched to a notebook years ago and it made it so much easier for me, thanks for this.
Yess, best thing ever
Just subbed to your Chanel
@@ThisWellPlannedLife thanks so much! We finally hit 1k today 🎁🥰🤗
So true that we overcomplicate planning when it should actually make life less complicated. Great tips 👍🏽
Exactly!
This was the message i needed! Whew. Thank you as usual. I really love your channel.
You are so welcome
I'm so glad I saw this video, I've been on the fence about whether to keep using my A5 ring bound planner or to go back to the spiral bound planners from Target that I also love. For now, I am going to keep using my ring bound A5, as I can customize it more than I could a spiral planner. I am also in the process of getting my planner ready for 2022 and this video was a huge help.
Glad it was helpful! Have fun setting up your planner
For so long, I tried to force myself into using one planner for both work and personal (even though my work is always 9-5 & I keep it very separate from my "home life"). Also, I tried to keep my wallet/personal rings as my _only_ personal planner... but that wasn't enough for keeping me on my goals.
And I scribble notes all day.
So I finally stopped trying to force myself to do what doesn't work for me personally... and I've never been happier or more productive.
I use a digital planner for work that's in my work computer. I also use a regular legal pad for work notes/doodles. Then for home, I have a letter size disc Franken-planner for personal goal planning & journal, and the EDC personal size filofax ziparound is my wallet, finances, personal projects, calendar (events & appointments), & brain dump. My personal "lists"/reference are in a OneNote in the cloud.
Now I no longer am tempted to ditch my systems for the shiny new thing.
That is great! Realizing what works for yourself is the best thing
A new fan!!! So happy I found your channel!
Thanks for subbing! Yay
I enjoyed your video. I noticed you said you have fibromyalgia. I did too for a long time. Someone told me if I would stop eating sugar in any form and stop eating white flour products (anything w/white flour in it, cause it turns into sugar fast in your body) they promised me it would go away. I decided to try it.....it’s hard! But now I am fibromyalgia free! As long as I stay away from those foods I am fine and pain free, brain fog free etc.
thank you again for a good advice. Kathie
Wow! Thanks for sharing. I do notice some foods with sugar and flour causes a flare. I’ll do my best to cut out those things.
Yes, one planner gal here! 🙋🏻♀️
I like to see everything within that day so I don’t miss anything.
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Hello your new subbie here ☺️. Great tips and advice here. I recently purchased a moterm luxe and it was way to small for me.... I'm going to give it to my daughter. It's very pretty but it just doesn't work for me. I have been taking time out to think about what I need in a planner to make it functional for me and I'm glad you mentioned several key points to think about tonight. Smiles Stella
Thank you so much
I love this video! I found that an EDC in personal size works for me on the go, when I have appointments & need to quick plan. I can’t use my phone because as quick as I typed it is as quick as I forgot all about it. So I use an EDC & an A5 because I write big. So I quick write/abbreviate in my EDC and then transfer to my A5. Yes it’s a bit time consuming but it’s what works for now until I come up with something better when I have time to think about it. 😅
That is awesome! As long as it is working for you that is all that matters
Just found your channel. I love the logic and calmness of your ideas and thoughts. This past year I did what some people call frankenplanner. I took my happy planner and added in a budget section to my catchall planner. 2 planners, 1 book to carry. It has really worked for me so I'm sticking with it for now. I can add in additional empty pages if and when needed. Just subscribed to your channel.
Thank you for subbing. I frankenplan too, I just use multiple types of planner and take what I need, and modify it to fit in the planner that I’m using
Can you show your pink LV planner pages and whet you are using as the notebook, please.
sure
Yes! My EDC is my one and only/ I feel like I’ll accidentally lose something if I have to write things in more than one location- I love it- the only other place I track appointments is on my google calendar on my phone- just in case I don’t have my bag with me- those 2 places are more than enough for me 🤗 I agree let’s keep 2022 simple! Loved this video! ❤️
Loosing info is what made me hate switching planners. To keeping it simple
Thank you for helping me win this argument with myself lol!!! I know I'm a classic size, disc, 1 planner person....but have been gong back and forth on which inserts to get for 2022. I love to watch all the fun sticker filled PWM's but realize I don't plan that way. I need to keep it simple. I know what works for me and I need to stick to it lol.
You got this! Glad I could help
Absolutely loved this. Like talking to a dear friend about planners; thank you!
Glad you enjoyed it!
So glad I found you today 🔥 New subbie
Thanks for subbing ♥️
I thank you so much for all of this great information. I'll be using an A5 since I have a lot of inserts, once they're gone I'm going back to a personal size
Nice
At 3:20 you have an orb float by your middle bag,LV bag, on the shelf
huh?
Thank you for this. Working on this nowso I not scrambling. Enjoyed your think aloud. I did the most this year - hobo cousin, a5, half-letter. Realized an all in one with customized tabs works best for me.
Wonderful! Knowing what works for you is the start
Excellent. Best planning video I have ever watched.
Glad you liked it 🤎
This is such a great video, I am currently using an A5 ring bound and it works perfectly for me! I love to write big so I took my time and purchased and even created my dashboards and I am pleased. At first it was so overwhelming but I stayed true to me and blocked out the others. I even cut down some of my HP note paper to fit my A5. I was using the HP note books with calendar extensions so I can move at my own pace. I would like to try the B6 but later this year.
Glad it was helpful! :-)
Thank you! I usual a person al planner A6 to carry everyday and I use a personalized 1 subject notebook for my budgeting! It works better for me!
Nice! As long as it works for you
Great tips for sure! I think we all tend to get into the planner craze of switching things up because we all get caught up on new releases for all the planner lines. This year, my Hobonichi cousin avec has been my go to ever day everything planner. I can use the monthly use for preplanning, weeklies for weekly overview and dailies for memory keeping and journaling.
Absolutely!! It gets like this sometimes. It's important to realize when we do :-)
This coming year is the first year I’m going to actually try to use a planner. As a SAHM of a toddler I don’t really have tons of appointments or things to schedule. I found one that I think will work well for me. Problem was I bought it in October and it only has the calendar view for the rest of 2021 instead of the daily pages. So I’m eagerly waiting for January to actually start using it lol. I’m doing very simple for myself. Meal plans, top 3 tasks to do for the day, gratitudes, a small task list that can transfer to the next day, my spending for the day(attempting to do no buy 2022), and any appts/phone calls I may need to deal with. Also trying to do a monthly goal and possibly a weekly goal(maybe later in the year so I don’t overwhelm myself).I have such a hard time sticking with things so I’m hoping I can stick with this one!
I wish you all the best with your new planner for next year :-)
Thank you so much for this video! Will please let me know what setup and items were used for stalogy notebook and cover(pink)? Thank you so much!
Sure thing! That video will be up on Tuesday
Lots of good advice here. Particularly the point that no two people have the same needs! 👍🏻😊
Glad it was helpful!
Been waiting on this since you mentioned it last week or so!💕
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I tried my best to turn myself into a *PLANNER GIRL* but I have to admit to myself that the simpler, the better. I was over complicating things and confusing myself with stickers, decals and highlighters, and all it did was assault my eyes, and kind of confuse me. One of my favorite/easiest planners I've ever had was a pocketbook size At-A-Glance. Light weight, simple lay out, and clean design.
I completely understand ♥️. Do what’s best for you
Omg I'm so glad I found you in time! I went through several different planners happy planner/ frankin planning both classic and big, The budget mom planner, several I can't remember the name's. But I always went back to note books. I'm not the type that goes all out with stickers but I like the functionality of them. Every planner I came across was just to chaotic for me. Now that I seen and listened to the points you made a note book is actually the perfect planner for me. Thank you for helping me put it in more perspective. ☺🙃
yay! I am glad this video was able to help you
I needed this video! I've started a new job and my brain was like "Well, now you'll need a 'real' work planner." I was looking at HP, I even have one in my basket...but I've tried HP before and didn't like it immediately. So why am I about to try it again?! Thank you for this video!!!
You’re welcome ☺️
Great video!! Simple concepts that are rarely shared with the planner community.
So true! xoxo
thanks so much for sharing ! I too learnt my lesson and sat down to brainstorm for my planner line up for 2022 . . . I am glad I cut it down to only 3 planners for next year versus 5/6 planners . I am content and hopefully it will work for me . It took me weeks to figure out what to not continue and what I might work with what my needs . I am still waiting for a planner to arrive before my line up is complete . . .
Wonderful! I am glad this was helpful
Thank you, thank you for your info, opinion and most of all your ideas. This has made me rethink what planner is best for me.
Glad it was helpful
Awesome video! Do you mind sharing where to find the pink agenda planner? Thanks!!
Thank you. It's from Louis Vuitton. It was not released in the US.
Thank you for this video!!. I needed to hear this as I was just about to add another planner to my cart even tho my setup has been working for me.
Glad it was helpful!
This really made me to think about buying and customizing a planner. I have never had one... I have only used my calendar and lived day by day: having my normal schedule. When working from home, I think life is much more easier and I have not needed a planner. I think, I should start journaling about what I eat every day to feel healthier and maybe even to lose weight. Thanks again!!
You should! Having a customized planner makes you want to use it more because it is tailored to what you need
What a beautiful person you are! Kisses from Ireland!
You are so kind. Thank you
I enjoyed this video. This was the reminder I needed to keep everything simple. Ive gotten into the planner craze and now that’s it’s the end of the year I noticed having lots of planner don’t work well for me. I haven’t been organized if anything it’s caused more chaos. I hope to save time and more money this year also. I unfollowed a lot of the affiliate pages in an effort to avoid the constant temptation.
I’ll probably go back to my a5 stalogy and stick there. Thank you for this. ❤️
I'm so happy you loved it
Great tips and I LOVE your shirt!!! 😍 usually I bullet journal in a dot grid notebook but had a baby so less time for fun creative spreads from scratch so I have been using a Hobonichi Cousin Avec the second half of the year and LOVE it so got it again for next year.
Nice, congratulations on your new baby. xoxo
Awesome video. I took some things out so I can move into next year with less complication
Perfect! Thanks for watching
Hi it’s been a minute since I watched your channel glad to see you and your tips for 2022
Welcome back! Thanks for watching
Hi. Just purchased a Cambridge planer that has monthly and weekly pages. Was going to get two separate planners for personal and business but this will work for me. Weekly pages are for the business (crafting business) and the monthly pages will be for personal stuff (birthdays, appointments, etc). Those discs things look too floppy for me. Thanks for this video.
You’re welcome. Hope all goes well 🤎
Thank you for this video. You are so right. We make things too complicated with planners and girl..there are too many options. Just take a deep breath and consider what will work best for you. Great advice. Thanks 😊
You are so welcome! That is all you can do
Right now the plan is to use my 18 month coiled planner that started in July ends in December 2022. Don’t love it but I’m going to keep at it at least till July but hopefully till the end.
You got this! As long as it's working for you
You give such great advice- I think the most important thing that you encouraged was for everyone to do what feels best for them. That said, I’m at a paint that I’m needing to separate things out and have multiple planners. I’m going analogs for a number of things this year, as my work emails and calendars are just so full of information and my reports schedule at work is out of control. I’m spending some time separating it out and planning for next year, so that as we hire on new positions, I can hand it off to someone- OR, use it as data to justify a new position. And at home, I’ve learned that I am unable to combine my finances with anything else and a spreadsheet is not a good substitute for me, as I’ve ineffectively tried it for years. Ideally, we know our own learning. If something about our planning and tracking is not working- STOP. THINK. (What’s working? What’s NOT working?) And try something else. And for goodness sake, don’t break the bank, until you know exactly what you want. Then you can have a little fun with the spurge and not feel guilty. I’m a Hobonichi/Baum-Kuchen/Superior Labor girl, with very minimal stickers/washi. And I love my fountain pens with pretty ink! 💗🦋
NICE! This is what I like to hear, when we have our own system figured out. Once we identify what works for us, we need to stick to it.
I'm literally making my own notes while I watch your video, because I tend to forget to do things that are not related to school so I have to write every single thing down and I'm yet to find a planner for that. This is a very helpful video.😊
You got this!
Omgosh, I want my LV daily agenda, to be as thick as your journal. I’ve been using the classic HP for years. I ordered a leather cover from Etsy, years ago. I still look at it, bc I love how hefty it is. Lol!
Yeah she got thick thick over the year. lol I love it
Thank you again!
My subscription box ends in December and I will not be renewing it!! 💸
Your Stalogy hack will have me in my planner until at lease June I’m hoping. I love that I can use it without a cover if I choose to. My LV cover is a little too much for me to use at work as a teacher.
So, the important info in your current planner, you will transfer over to your 2022 planner like the Tombow info, kids and medical info? I’m still adding important info in this planner. Kids are in a new school, new activities. I’m dreading having to transfer the important sections all over again into a new planner? Especially if I were to change planner styles. 🙃
I’m here for ALL of the advice! Have a great weekend!
yesss, glad this was helpful
This is the first year I used the same planner all year. I’m currently in a personal size Moterm but I’m busier so far 2022 I’m moving into a half letter. I love the vertical lined inserts from cloth and paper. They’re so functional. This was a great video❤️❤️❤️
Nice. Have fun setting it up
What is the name of the notebook you have bound in the pink ? I like your planning strategies.
Thanks. It’s a Paul notebook cover Mahina
@@ThisWellPlannedLife thanks
This video is very helpful thank you! 💖💖 can you do a flip through of your planner? 😍😍
Of course!! I will do one in December at the end. So much inside to share
New subscriber and I am a planner and loved this video. Thanks!
Yay! Thank you!
I just got my new planner this week!! HP Classic. But with a monthly layout, which is totally new to me! Wish me luck figuring it all out!! 😜
PS- I do franken-plan it a bit with some added sections.
Thanks for your input!! Very insightful!
Good luck and have fun 🤩
New subbie here...tfs! LOVE your shirt & pink planner cover.
I have 2 planners: 1 catch-all for my home/life/faith/organizations, etc. Currently using HP Classic w/dashboard layout. Separate one for work since it often has confidential information. Currently EC softbound w/vertical layout. I just got my 2022 EC work planner in today's delivery 🤗. I'm primarily a functional planner who does enjoy decorating.
I completely understand stationery addiction...mine includes paper, fountain pens 🖊 and inks as well as other upscale pens.
Thanks for subbing. I love that you love upscale pens. I got my first Twsbi fountain pen and I really don't know how to act now lol. I am going to share it soon.
I recommend Hobonichi if you like bound planners.
I love them. I purchased one last year but didn’t use it a lot. I have the perfect idea for it though
Great video.
You have some wonderful suggestions.
Glad you like them!
I’ve been (sort of) using a Moleskin pocket soft cover and love it and your video helped me see I should just experiment with layout. Meanwhile I want to go nuts on all these small businesses inserts and get a six disc!
I completely understand
Fell in love within the first 10sec 💜
xoxo thank you
This video felt like having a chat with a friend. If that makes sense. lol Also, when you mentioned fibromyalgia… yes, it definitely changes the game! The weight and pens/materials all add up quickly. I can’t carry around a heavy one due to fibromyalgia, either and am looking for a new smaller one. Great video. Thank you!
Thanks so much. xoxo
Great advice! I'm going to try a half-letter discbound being my catch all and a mini discbound as my home reference planner. Just wanted to try something different 2021. I'm not a big decorator when it comes to vellum, etc. Just mainly sticker dolls, washi, colored pens and markers. I stayed in a Franklin covet compact for 3 years. This year I switched over to a travelers notebook it was okay, but I like being able to insert papers in and out of my planner and I want more room to right. Thanks so much for sharing. It's giving me a lot to think about.
Not being able to insert pages is a pain sometimes. I'm happy that you have it all figured out
Thank you, this was definitely what I needed to hear to plan for 2022 the right way. 🥰
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I’m obsessed with planners that I cant stick to one it irritates me lol. I’m a new subscriber 💕
🤣 Thanks for subbing.
What is the name of the pink notebook planner please? I couldn't catch what you said.
The pink cover is Paul Notebook cover in the Mahina print
@@ThisWellPlannedLife Thank you but what is the name of the planner inside please?
🤗I'm a planner addict, it's true we don't need to complicate things. Thanks for sharing I will work on my addiction from now on ❤
You are so welcome!
Great tips, thanks for sharing 👍🏾
Thanks for watching!
i think your right and i found you at th right time thanks
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You know? When I was in high school in the seventies, I made a planner. It had addresses in it, assignments, and a calendar, plus some blank paper. That was it. It was the cutest little thing. Very small. Friends woyld see it and want me to make them one. Cost me all of $9 out of a stationery store in town.
Then I got caught up in Franklin Covey. While their system is wonderful and if you work it, it can do a lot, it's very time-intensive and complicated. Then came all the other stationery companies for day planners. It just got worse.
After spending way too much money on binders and whatnot, I'm going back to the idea I had in high school. Very simple. I found the cutest 13 ring personal size binder at Goodwill. It will hold a ton because of the shape of the Rings. I'm going back to very simple.
yes! The best thing is finding what works for you.