My journal and planning routine during a busy week | hobonichi weeks, a6, cousin, traveler’s company
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- Hello, friends!
I hope you’re doing well. This week, I thought I’d try a slightly different type of video and share a glimpse into my journaling and planning routine - during a very busy week. 😅 So if little clips of me using my journals and planners throughout the week sounds interesting to you, feel free to hang out for the next 20 minutes or so with your journal or planner. If virtual coworking is your thing, that works, too.
What does your journal and / or planning routine look like? I’d love to hear how your routine changes, if at all, when things get super busy!
To help you navigate this video, I’ve included timestamps below:
0:00 - Intro
4:26- Hobonichi Weeks - Meal Planning
7:23 - 5-Year Hobonichi - Memory Keeping
10:13 - Sterling Ink - Blank Notebook (TN Standard) - Personal Diary / Journal
11:42 - Hobonichi Weeks - Health and Wellness Tracker
12:56 - Hobonichi Cousin - Work / School Planner
15:48 - A6 Hobonichi Techo - Fun Journal
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NAME: Alison
INSPIRATION: My rescue dog, Coconut. 🥥
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I thought I was the only one who plays music or tv in background to help them focus. I can’t focus without it. Nice planning. Enjoy your videos.
Yes, you're not alone!! Background noise is key for helping me focus! Sometimes, that's white noise if I'm doing something that requires a lot of concentration, or coffee shop ambiance that a friend introduced me to a few years ago. Other times, it's music, tv, or youtube videos. :) Thanks for stopping by - I appreciate you! 🥰
I really enjoy these kind of videos, I'm going through a really stressful period of ill health and today I couldn't even manage to write in my daily journal, so watching this helps.
Thank you for your kind words. It sounds like you’re going through a lot, so getting through the day, watching a bit of TH-cam, and taking the time to comment (thank you 💞) is actually a lot to do on top of taking care of your health. Thank you for being here; I appreciate you. 💓
I love body doubling and doing work hangouts IRL with no conversational expectations. I also like co-working livestreams and some types of TH-cam videos while I work for the same purpose. When I'm watching you're videos in particular I prefer to pay attention to the content rather than just letting the video play in the background. As a vlog enjoyer, I really liked this style of video and would definitely be interested in seeing more like this in the future.
Ahh, that’s really good distinction. Thank you for the thoughtful feedback! 🥰 I can see how it is different from something like a coworking livestream. Also, I’m glad you liked this style of video. It was a nice break from my usual video filming / editing workflow, so I’d be interested in trying out this format again soon!
Loved this video. I enjoy learning about other peoples’ planner and journal routines. Your home is beautiful 🤩
Thank you so much, for your kind words about my video and my home. I enjoy learning about other people’s planner and journal routines, too! 🥰
This was such a pleasure to watch Alison!! 💖 Thank you so much for sharing this! I too like to plan on the couch when I'm not filming, or even in bed if I'm being honest haha. I also love the idea of a "low cooking" week! I'm going to start thinking about that for my own meal planning as the busier season is almost here. Also I LOVE your green sweater!!!! It looks so cozy 🥰 I hope you're having a good week ❤
Thank you so much, Danielle! 🥰 Yes, we’ve been eating lots of leftover soups and curries that we had stored in our freezer and that’s been such a lifesaver. I’ve toyed with the idea of getting an extra chest freezer and making large batches of meals to make it a regular thing, but we don’t actually have space for one in our home. 😂 And thank you for the kind words about my sweater! It was a real labour of love to make, although I may have gone a bit overboard with the balloon sleeves. I’m trying to motivate myself to make another one for variety, but I don’t have it in me (yet!). Happy anniversary to you and your boyfriend, and I hope everything goes well with your new products launching today! 💗
@@LittleCocoStudio You made the sweater?? It looks AWESOME! I honestly thought it was from a clothing store. I would love to know if you used a pattern 🥰 Thank you for the well wishes! We went to a lovely Mediterranean restaurant that was delicious 😍
@@mydandeliondiaries aww, thank you! I almost went crazy while trying to make it, but I do love it. I used this pattern! th-cam.com/video/NhrOS2gXNlU/w-d-xo.htmlsi=8jYvMhVsk9vWmD6S by @vivcrochets. I made a few modifications, like including three button holes (I’m still looking for buttons I like 😂). I think she also has a written version as well, but I mainly used her video! Also, yum - sounds a perfect way to celebrate! 😍
I really enjoyed this video. Thanks for sharing!
Thank you for the feedback - I appreciate you! I'm really happy to hear that you enjoyed the video. 🥰
I also am able to concentrate with background noise &/or music. This video was so cool and relaxing, as well as inspiring! Please keep them coming 😀 ♥️ your aesthetic!
Thank you so much for your kind words 🥺 It means a lot to hear that you enjoyed the video as a fellow background noise / music listener while working person. I hope you had a great weekend and thanks again for stopping by - I appreciate you! 🥰
I also like listening to TH-cam videos, music, and/or television in the background!
Thank you for taking the time to comment-I appreciate you! 🥰 I'm glad I'm not the only one who does this! I find what I choose as my background noise depends on my mood and what I'm trying to get done. I've made the mistake of trying to write a paper with a tv show on in the background, and that didn't go well. 😬 On the other hand, I love playing tv shows in the background while doing DIY projects around the house.
Really enjoyed this video. I'm a fairly new sub. My self-care is journaling with my fountain pens. Diamine ink with sheen is my newest obsession
Thank you for subscribing and taking the time to be here! I love that your version of self-care is journalling with fountain pens - is there anything better?! 🥹 I have had great experiences with Diamine ink, but their range is so big, that I struggle with narrowing down what fl try. What are some of your favourite Diamine inks with sheening that you’d recommend? ☺️
Love the new video style! I use you tube videos for body doubling while working. 😊
I'm so happy to hear that you enjoyed this style - thank you for the feedback! It was fun to try something different and it's good to know there are others who find body doubling helpful for staying focused on work! ☺️
I love having your videos on in the background! I'm one of those people who has music, TV, or YT videos in the background as well; something about the background noise feels focusing. I'd love to hear what you find out about body-doubling.
Thank you SO MUCH for the lovely card and goodies!!
Aww, thank you so much for your kind words! 🥰 I am glad to know that there are others who find background noise helpful for focusing. I'll definitely share what I learn about body-doubling. I've been meaning to look into it for a while now, because my current understanding isn't very solid. Also - yay! I'm glad my letter made its way over to you safe and sound! 💌
I loved this, I felt like I was hanging out with you while you were doing routine stuff! I am going to church tomorrow, and today a friend and I met at Seoul Grill in my area. We had so much fun!
Awww yay!! Thank you for hanging out with me! 🥰 That sounds like a wholesome and delicious way to spend the weekend!
I’m on my fourth year of my five year Hobonichi, and March is the hardest month for me to fill out consistently. How odd that it’s the same for you!
Wow - that’s amazing that you’re at 4 years! 😍 I hope I can say the same in a couple of years. That’s so interesting about you struggling with March. It seems counterintuitive to not write anything since the point of journalling is to sort out my thoughts when I need to process something. 😅
I always love watching your videos. It always makes me feel like we're having a little friend hang!
I work on virtual meeting with a couple of colleagues sometimes. We call each other accountability partners.
Thank you so much, Wendi! 💓 Love that you have a virtual accountability partner meeting with colleagues. That is something I miss about one of my previous jobs, and is what inspired me to look for opportunities now. I do have an accountability partner that I check in with every week day, which has been so nice.
I enjoyed this video so much. I have a few days off next week and I’m planning to go to a book fair. 😊
Thank you for the feedback - I appreciate you! A book fair sounds amazing! Enjoy your time off next week and I hope you discover some fun books to explore! 🥰
I do like chatty planner videos but I had to play this one at 1.5 speed 😆 But that's just a me thing. I haven't planned anything nice. I just do what I feel like when I feel the need to
😆 thank you for the honesty, and I appreciate you watching at any speed. 💗 It sounds like you have good self-awareness for what you need, when you need it! That’s a great (and inspirational) spot to be in!
I’m curious what leather cover is that in the very last scene? Love your content-very calming.
Thank you so much for your kind words! 🥰 The leather cover in the last bit of the video is the Traveler's Notebook in Olive (standard size). It's a really lovely green-brown, and it's softened over time as I've continued using it. I love it!
This video was gold 😊 I really loved the format and the glimpse into your daily structure and how your planner/journals fit into it 😊
Did I understand correctly that you keep your weekly calendar (cousin) open on your desk as well as your daily to do list (travelers notebook) at the same time?
Thank you so much for your kind words. It really means a lot to hear that you enjoyed it! 🥹 As for your question - yes, you got it! I like having events staring at me in the face. I used to constantly keep a chrome tab of my weekly calendar open on my desktop, which would be fine if I didn’t have 83637373 other chrome tabs constantly open to distract me. 🤣 I keep my daily to-do list open on my desk as well for added accountability (and for the satisfaction of marking completed tasks!).
@@LittleCocoStudio thats cool. Thanks for clarifying 😄
I squeeze évents and to dos in my weekly (it helps to see what can I get done when). I’m not entirely sure I like how it looks but I have to keep only my weekly open so it’s quite ok for now
@@Sannaland that makes a lot of sense! At the beginning of this year, I felt a bit tired of always having 2 books open on my desk, so I tried to squeeze in my to-do lists in my weekly view, but I couldn’t fit all it in :( I think my lists aww too long and I’m too verbose 😂 I also prefer daily to-dos rather having one weekly one. I might try to switch things up next year, depending on how I feel about this system by the end of this year. We’ll see!
More please!
Thank you for your feedback - I appreciate you! 🥰
To answer your question, I enjoyed the video. I am new to BuJo and self care and dabbling in fountain pens. And what the hell do I do with my washi tape. LOL I am not going to draw flowers on my journal but I want to express myself, so I got some VanGough waahi
Thank you for taking the time to comment! ☺️ oh gosh, I have so much washi tape and I keep forgetting to use it. Van Gogh washi sounds so lovely! He’s one of my favourite artists!
Meal prepping can be extremely easy and helpful. We meal prep 1 month of dinners every 4w. I don’t precook any of it at all. I’ll have to share on my channel how I do it. It gets rid of decision making for all of us. We equally added the recipes we like and I made inserts and lists for my planner specific to my needs in order to organize it. I select 12, we all help prep and we just blind grab from the top to the bottom and toss it into the Dutch oven or air fryer at 4pm every work day that my husband works. Dinner is ready between 6-7pm. I 100% understand executive function fatigue. Last week I shut down in order to survive and give my brain grace to relax and reset. Too much hit at once and I cannot focus under that type of pressure.
I love this!! I tried planning for 4 weeks at a time, but I think it didn't quite work because my schedule was so unpredictable. The idea of having a bunch of meals that you can toss into the Dutch oven or air fryer sounds right up my alley! It's the regular cooking that we find exhausting after a long day of work. Thank you for the ideas and I would love to hear more about your approach if you end up sharing that on your channel!
I see coffee inspiration from CAFICT. I love their content!
Ahh, thank you for sharing that channel! That style of video is so comforting and relaxing to watch! 🥹
Hi! Loving your videos! New subbie here. I have a 5 year hobonichi techo that I started this year. What are you using for the cover? Thank you!
Oh yay! What do you think of the 5-year techo so far? I am using the official leather cover from Hobonichi! Since the book is thicker than most A5 notebooks, i I struggled to find a natural cover that fit the book without me needing to alter the cover or the book. I really like that this leather cover will patina over the next few years as I continue to use it! 😍
@@LittleCocoStudio I love my 5 year techo. Going strong and it’s the second quarter. I hear that years 2 and so on are even more fun bec we get to read what we did the year(s) prior while journaling. I’ll check out the official leather Hobonichi cover
One nice thing I'm doing for myself? ...I'm stopping by the food bank on Monday no matter what I have to do to get there. Does that count?
Yes, that sounds like a very nice thing to do for yourself. 💞 What is something that could potentially interfere with you making it to the food bank on Monday, and what can you do to plan around it in case that thing comes up?
Another 100% remote person here and TH-cam/music, etc. helps me keep the ADHD part of my brain engaged so the worky brain can focus on work lol.
“Worky 🧠” - love that!! 😅 When I worked in an office, I used to wear big noise cancelling headphones to get mine to focus on work. The music kept me engaged and focused, and the headphones had an added benefit of providing a visual cue to my coworkers that I was concentrating.
@@LittleCocoStudio I cant even use headphones at home, too much anxiety! LOL! I WANT to love them though!
What varieties of coffee beans have you tried, and do you have a favorite?
Oh, that’s such a great question! I drink a lot of coffee, and buying beans from local roasters is our treat since we rarely buy coffees out, anymore. Having said that, I’m not too sure about countries of origins, but if you’re familiar with Toronto roasters, I love Hale coffee, De Mello coffee, and Ethica! Their medium blends are my favourites! How about you?