You have the most soothing voice! I could listen to you forever. Also I just want to thank you for your videos. Concise, thoughtful, and just so helpful!
I have learned something from every video of yours that I've watched. This one was especially helpful and I want to thank you for all the time you put into these videos! I have been rethinking my journaling practices for 2019 and seriously considering a Hobonichi for bullet journaling but couldn't see how to manage collections. Now I see how it could work, even for my trackers. Also, I scanned the comments looking to see whether someone else had already asked you about the pens you use. I see someone did, and that you have even been able to use a fountain pen! I've gotten used to 68 gsm Tomoe River Paper in undated notebooks produced by Taroko Design. I was convinced I would not be able to tolerate the ghosting on the thinner Hobonichi paper. Your pages seem to show a very acceptable level of ghosting, though, so that's another reason to thank you for the opportunity to see them! Onward now, to watch and bookmark the Weeks and the "outdated A6" videos!
Another brilliant video!!! Your handwriting is beautiful. I think your nosey colleague might have been admiring your handwriting. Your pages are so neat! I love the idea of including affirmations. Something we all need to keep with us at all times. Looking forward to more videos!
This video was so very helpful in incorporating strategies to reduce negative self-talk and to focus more on reflection as a tool to improve future performance and life. Thank you for sharing your gifts with us!
Yay! Please let me know how those ideas you've implemented work out for you. Sometimes they don't work so well and you might need to make some adaptations. I'd love to hear those adaptations =)
Great video as usual. And I love the idea of an accomplishment page and the review. I think the review would be especially useful for my work Hobonichi... like a weekly wrap up. Thanks for the inspiration.
Hm... I find that a review can be useful but can also get a bit mechanical if I do it every week. Kinda like writing for the sake of writing, and not really for self-reflection? Let me know how it goes for you! =)
Hi! The type of pens I used in the Hobonichi changed over the months. Initially, I was using the uniball jetstream pen that came with the hobonichi purchase (that's the one that I used for my grocery list). Then I switched to Staedtler triplus fineliner (that's the one I used in the career planning page). And finally, I currently use a Pilot Metropolitan fountain pen with a Pilot Kakuno fine nib, with the Noodler's Heart of Darkness ink (that's the one that I used for the skills audit, goals, accomplishment pages, etc). Hope that helps! =)
Wonderful use of the space! My use of Hobonichi has evolved over past years but I always wanted to bullet journal in it more. You have some great ideas! Can you tell me author for lit review you mentioned? I'm doing doctoral dissertation and need some tips. Thanks so much for sharing!
Hi! Here is the link: www.raulpacheco.org/resources/literature-reviews/ I think Dr. Pacheco-Vega has some really brilliant tips. You can read his tips on organization and such as well. All the best for your dissertation!!! It's a hard journey, so surround yourself with good friends who can make your life just a bit brighter
Love your video as the ones before. If you need more than one page a day, does you write the next page /-s without thinking about the dates on the pages more like the BuJo stile?
Hi Ghosties Creative! Thanks for watching! Yep, that's right, I just write on the next pages without thinking about the dates. To me, these daily pages are just like pages in a notebook. The dates serve as page numbers so I can index what I wrote on these pages.
Quick question: If you're using the daily and monthly pages this way, therefore the "days" and "month view" labelling doesn't really matter (because your things are not tied to specific days, they are just lists, notes etc). Thus, why don't you just buy a regular squared notebook of a similar size?
Hello! Ah, I actually do use the month on two pages in the Hobonichi to keep my appointments. But most importantly, I use the week on two pages (the weekly layout) for my day-to-day planning. The daily pages have dates in them that I use like page numbers to index what I've written. So altogether, I think the Hobonichi is better for my needs than a regular notebook. Before I used the Hobonichi, I was using a regular dot-grid notebook for bullet journaling and then I got lazy and didn't feel like drawing the monthly and weekly layouts.. =P
Hi! Thanks for your comment! I'm so sorry but I do not understand what you mean by that this is not a bullet journal... A collection is one of the modules in a bullet journaling system, so I'm not sure what you mean by that... Perhaps you could elaborate on what you mean by that I do not use bullets? I do use "bullets" (although they are more like boxes instead of bullets) in my weekly layout, which is the main part of my planner... I also use the arrow signs to migrate tasks forward... Or did you mean using specific signifiers? I'm so sorry, I re-read your comment several times but I couldn't really understand what you meant... It'd be great if you could clarify so I can respond to it =) Thank you!
You are right, collections are PART OF the bullet journal system but not all... I meant that the system call for bullet points to signify things and a mix-and-match of things jotted down in your notebook...you are not using any of these, since you don't use this method as a planning system. you are using (sort of) a master bullet journal which is a notebook where you make lists of things you don't wanna copy over and over in your bullet journal (such as birthdays-same every year- grocery list, items to purchase and so on...
Ah. Perhaps I didn't make it clear in this video. This video only describes the collections section of my entire planning system. The overview of my full planning system is in this video: th-cam.com/video/yJXWLrEJxXw/w-d-xo.html. I agree that even in my overall planning system, I don't follow the traditional bullet journal rapid logging using signifiers, as laid out by Ryder Carroll. That is because I find that signifiers are not enough to make information stand out for me. I need to put things into their sections to make the information distinct. Thus, I have a section for schedules (events), a section for tasks (to-do list with check boxes) and finally, a section for notes (which I indent in the to-do list section to make it stand out more). Sometimes, I also write my notes in the collections part of the bullet journal. Because rapid logging means to log things down quickly, I still consider myself as rapid logging. The difference is that I write down the information in the respective sections. I hope that clarifies my thinking process =)
Really great and useful content! Agree that we really can’t put personal things in notebook we use as work planner, I also have colleague that will just get curious and open it without asking! Do you have another journal you use to write a more personal stuff?
Really?! I thought I was the only one with such a colleague! I was pretty upset when my colleague looked at my notebook without asking me... And yep, I do have another journal that I use to write more personal things. I write in it when I need to work things out.
Yukiko Sakamura I think he got bored in the middle of the meeting and just mindlessly reaching out to my notebook then opened it... I was shocked but as nothing personal written there I just let it be. I noticed he often got distracted like this so I am more careful now (like keeping my notebook further away from him in meetings) Are you using Hobonichi also for the personal one?
I would be so annoyed and would tell him off! You must be a very nice and tolerant person not to tell him off! Nope, I am using a stalogy. I have like 60+ blank notebooks. Am in the midst of slowly using them up, LOL. Do you have one that's for personal stuff as well?
Yukiko Sakamura At that time I was still new to my new job and he is my senior so I had no choice LOL! I can tell him off now (probably!) For 2017, my Hobonichi is my personal planner/journal. And I am using a slim Muji notebook for work bullet journal. Just very basic setup to help me remember things as the team already use a shared digital system.
Thank you for your videos! I love it! I just have a quick question please? I'm learning Japanese language and I really love that I can learn new words from the beautiful quotes on Hobonichi. My question is: how do you write Japanese on Hobonichi grid? Do you write characters with one square tall or two squares tall? I'm quite confused because most of the time I still need to write the ふりがな and I don't know how to make it look good. Do you have any tips on this? Thank you.
HI! Thanks for your question! I confess that I don't write Japanese in my Hobonichi because that is not my main language for thinking. My Japanese proficiency is worse than an elementary student's to be honest! But if I were to write kanji or furigana, I would write a little bit larger than one row (i.e., a little bit larger than one square tall) and then leave the next row blank. This helps it look less crowded but at the same time doesn't make the words look out of proportion. Let me know if that works for you?
Yukiko Sakamura That's a great idea! Thank you! My proficiency probably around kindergarten level so... 😂 Thanks again and I'm looking forward to your next videos! Have a great day!
Thanks for watching and also for taking the time to comment! =) Hm, the pages that I want to show on Instagram I take notes separately and then transfer. The pages that are for my own use I write them directly. =)
You have the most soothing voice! I could listen to you forever. Also I just want to thank you for your videos. Concise, thoughtful, and just so helpful!
I have learned something from every video of yours that I've watched. This one was especially helpful and I want to thank you for all the time you put into these videos! I have been rethinking my journaling practices for 2019 and seriously considering a Hobonichi for bullet journaling but couldn't see how to manage collections. Now I see how it could work, even for my trackers.
Also, I scanned the comments looking to see whether someone else had already asked you about the pens you use. I see someone did, and that you have even been able to use a fountain pen! I've gotten used to 68 gsm Tomoe River Paper in undated notebooks produced by Taroko Design. I was convinced I would not be able to tolerate the ghosting on the thinner Hobonichi paper. Your pages seem to show a very acceptable level of ghosting, though, so that's another reason to thank you for the opportunity to see them!
Onward now, to watch and bookmark the Weeks and the "outdated A6" videos!
Another brilliant video!!! Your handwriting is beautiful. I think your nosey colleague might have been admiring your handwriting. Your pages are so neat! I love the idea of including affirmations. Something we all need to keep with us at all times. Looking forward to more videos!
Hi Soo-Gane! Thank you for such a kind comment
This video was so very helpful in incorporating strategies to reduce negative self-talk and to focus more on reflection as a tool to improve future performance and life. Thank you for sharing your gifts with us!
I'm glad that this video was helpful to you! Hopefully you will be able to implement some of these strategies in your own planner/journal as well!
How beautifully organized.
Very helpful for a newbie who doesn’t bullet j or plan and can’t find a printed journal that restricts. Thank you for sharing
This is loaded with good tips. Thank you!
I LOVE watching your videos/ ideas, and everything in between! I get a lot of useful ideas to implement. Thanks!
Yay! Please let me know how those ideas you've implemented work out for you. Sometimes they don't work so well and you might need to make some adaptations. I'd love to hear those adaptations =)
Following you! You are gold! I love your videos and the soberness and order of your content. A role model!!! Very best regards!!! :)
Thank you, Javier! I'm so glad to hear that you like my videos. =)
I am loving all of your videos! Thanks so much for sharing, you are giving me SO many ideas!!!!
Thank you for taking the time to watch them! I'm so glad to hear they are useful for you =D
Good tips and reminders, thx! Btw, hope you and yours are well and thriving.
Thanks so much for sharing this Yukiko, inspired by both your collections and your amazing handwriting!
Hi! Thanks for watching and for taking the time to leave a comment! Hope you got some ideas from this video! =D
Love all your videos, you explain things so well. ☺️
Great video as usual. And I love the idea of an accomplishment page and the review. I think the review would be especially useful for my work Hobonichi... like a weekly wrap up. Thanks for the inspiration.
Hm... I find that a review can be useful but can also get a bit mechanical if I do it every week. Kinda like writing for the sake of writing, and not really for self-reflection? Let me know how it goes for you! =)
What kind pen do you use...? It looks like print! So nice!!!
Hi! The type of pens I used in the Hobonichi changed over the months. Initially, I was using the uniball jetstream pen that came with the hobonichi purchase (that's the one that I used for my grocery list). Then I switched to Staedtler triplus fineliner (that's the one I used in the career planning page). And finally, I currently use a Pilot Metropolitan fountain pen with a Pilot Kakuno fine nib, with the Noodler's Heart of Darkness ink (that's the one that I used for the skills audit, goals, accomplishment pages, etc). Hope that helps! =)
Yukiko Sakamura yes it did!!! Many thanks for taking the time to respond! Awesome vids! Keep up the good work!!!
Wonderful use of the space! My use of Hobonichi has evolved over past years but I always wanted to bullet journal in it more. You have some great ideas! Can you tell me author for lit review you mentioned? I'm doing doctoral dissertation and need some tips. Thanks so much for sharing!
Hi! Here is the link: www.raulpacheco.org/resources/literature-reviews/ I think Dr. Pacheco-Vega has some really brilliant tips. You can read his tips on organization and such as well. All the best for your dissertation!!! It's a hard journey, so surround yourself with good friends who can make your life just a bit brighter
Love your video as the ones before. If you need more than one page a day, does you write the next page /-s without thinking about the dates on the pages more like the BuJo stile?
Hi Ghosties Creative! Thanks for watching! Yep, that's right, I just write on the next pages without thinking about the dates. To me, these daily pages are just like pages in a notebook. The dates serve as page numbers so I can index what I wrote on these pages.
Your video has great tips for a beginner with Hobonichi. May I ask what the color tabs refer to? Thank you 😊
Quick question: If you're using the daily and monthly pages this way, therefore the "days" and "month view" labelling doesn't really matter (because your things are not tied to specific days, they are just lists, notes etc). Thus, why don't you just buy a regular squared notebook of a similar size?
Hello! Ah, I actually do use the month on two pages in the Hobonichi to keep my appointments. But most importantly, I use the week on two pages (the weekly layout) for my day-to-day planning. The daily pages have dates in them that I use like page numbers to index what I've written. So altogether, I think the Hobonichi is better for my needs than a regular notebook. Before I used the Hobonichi, I was using a regular dot-grid notebook for bullet journaling and then I got lazy and didn't feel like drawing the monthly and weekly layouts.. =P
but besides the numbered pages (useful for indexing) ...it is not a bullet journal :) You don't use (and/or need) bullets :)
Hi! Thanks for your comment! I'm so sorry but I do not understand what you mean by that this is not a bullet journal... A collection is one of the modules in a bullet journaling system, so I'm not sure what you mean by that... Perhaps you could elaborate on what you mean by that I do not use bullets? I do use "bullets" (although they are more like boxes instead of bullets) in my weekly layout, which is the main part of my planner... I also use the arrow signs to migrate tasks forward... Or did you mean using specific signifiers? I'm so sorry, I re-read your comment several times but I couldn't really understand what you meant... It'd be great if you could clarify so I can respond to it =) Thank you!
You are right, collections are PART OF the bullet journal system but not all...
I meant that the system call for bullet points to signify things and a mix-and-match of things jotted down in your notebook...you are not using any of these, since you don't use this method as a planning system. you are using (sort of) a master bullet journal which is a notebook where you make lists of things you don't wanna copy over and over in your bullet journal (such as birthdays-same every year- grocery list, items to purchase and so on...
Ah. Perhaps I didn't make it clear in this video. This video only describes the collections section of my entire planning system. The overview of my full planning system is in this video: th-cam.com/video/yJXWLrEJxXw/w-d-xo.html. I agree that even in my overall planning system, I don't follow the traditional bullet journal rapid logging using signifiers, as laid out by Ryder Carroll. That is because I find that signifiers are not enough to make information stand out for me. I need to put things into their sections to make the information distinct. Thus, I have a section for schedules (events), a section for tasks (to-do list with check boxes) and finally, a section for notes (which I indent in the to-do list section to make it stand out more). Sometimes, I also write my notes in the collections part of the bullet journal. Because rapid logging means to log things down quickly, I still consider myself as rapid logging. The difference is that I write down the information in the respective sections. I hope that clarifies my thinking process =)
Really great and useful content! Agree that we really can’t put personal things in notebook we use as work planner, I also have colleague that will just get curious and open it without asking! Do you have another journal you use to write a more personal stuff?
Really?! I thought I was the only one with such a colleague! I was pretty upset when my colleague looked at my notebook without asking me... And yep, I do have another journal that I use to write more personal things. I write in it when I need to work things out.
Yukiko Sakamura I think he got bored in the middle of the meeting and just mindlessly reaching out to my notebook then opened it... I was shocked but as nothing personal written there I just let it be. I noticed he often got distracted like this so I am more careful now (like keeping my notebook further away from him in meetings)
Are you using Hobonichi also for the personal one?
I would be so annoyed and would tell him off! You must be a very nice and tolerant person not to tell him off! Nope, I am using a stalogy. I have like 60+ blank notebooks. Am in the midst of slowly using them up, LOL. Do you have one that's for personal stuff as well?
Yukiko Sakamura At that time I was still new to my new job and he is my senior so I had no choice LOL! I can tell him off now (probably!)
For 2017, my Hobonichi is my personal planner/journal. And I am using a slim Muji notebook for work bullet journal. Just very basic setup to help me remember things as the team already use a shared digital system.
Ah, shared digital system. Do you use Asana? I've been wondering if I should move into digital instead of staying in analog...
Thank you for the great ideas.
Thank you for watching, Tammy! =)
Thank you for your videos! I love it! I just have a quick question please? I'm learning Japanese language and I really love that I can learn new words from the beautiful quotes on Hobonichi. My question is: how do you write Japanese on Hobonichi grid? Do you write characters with one square tall or two squares tall? I'm quite confused because most of the time I still need to write the ふりがな and I don't know how to make it look good. Do you have any tips on this? Thank you.
And also sorry for assuming that you write in Japanese on your journal, even though I never saw any of your journal entries in Japanese.
HI! Thanks for your question! I confess that I don't write Japanese in my Hobonichi because that is not my main language for thinking. My Japanese proficiency is worse than an elementary student's to be honest! But if I were to write kanji or furigana, I would write a little bit larger than one row (i.e., a little bit larger than one square tall) and then leave the next row blank. This helps it look less crowded but at the same time doesn't make the words look out of proportion. Let me know if that works for you?
Yukiko Sakamura That's a great idea! Thank you! My proficiency probably around kindergarten level so... 😂 Thanks again and I'm looking forward to your next videos! Have a great day!
I just subscribed. These are very useful ideas.
Thank you for watching and for subscribing, Megan! I'm really glad the videos have been helpful for you =)
So informative, thank you! Your handwriting is so neat. Do you take notes first on another pad/journal and then transfer them to the Hobonichi?
Thanks for watching and also for taking the time to comment! =) Hm, the pages that I want to show on Instagram I take notes separately and then transfer. The pages that are for my own use I write them directly. =)
I love your channel! Subscribed
Thank you so very much!