This is the first year that I’ve started using a physical planner. Usually I’ll get a really pretty one (eg Papier), but not use it regularly. This year, I’m encouraging myself to sit down and plan for the week ahead.
I hope your weekly planning goes well, Priya, and you can find ways to make it work -- and stick -- for you. A lot of people also do hybrid planners (physical and digital); maybe that’s something you can look into too?
Great post! I just published a post on bullet journaling earlier this week, so it was a delight to come across your post in the Writers at Work thread today! I've been bullet journaling for 7 years, but like you, my system has evolved over time and doesn't follow the bullet journal system exactly. I definitely agree with you that function comes first! I tell people that once they've got that nailed down, then they can worry about it whether or not to make it pretty. And you can't go wrong with washi!
I love seeing how people take a system and then tweak it to make it their own! Form over function for the win. And there’s always place for some washi!!
Loved this peek into your planner lineup! Not gonna lie, your photo of your weekly planner made me a little jealous—I’m trying out a new (daily) planner this year and while I like a lot of things about it, I’m really missing a week-at-a-glance spread.
I couldn't agree more with your sentiments about breaking in a new planner for the new year! It's fascinating how a seemingly simple act can evolve into a source of joy and productivity. Trying things out in a simple notebook before committing to a planner is a wise suggestion to avoid falling into the trap of 'shiny object syndrome.'
So often it’s the simple things that bring us the most joy! And I think productivity should also be simple -- too complicated, and the productivity system becomes it’s own to-do!!
I'm coming back to using a planner again this year. I remember a planner was so much a part of me in my younger years. Trying to reclaim myself this year and the planner is part of that. I decorate planners too! Especially since my daughter bought a whole goody box of scrapbooking stuff...that inspired me.
Thank you for opening your planner to us! I enjoyed reading this.
Ooh! Adding in scrapbooking papers and embellishments is so fun! I’m sure you’ll end up with a gorgeous planner -- and that’s part of the fun, isn’t it?
This is the first year that I’ve started using a physical planner. Usually I’ll get a really pretty one (eg Papier), but not use it regularly. This year, I’m encouraging myself to sit down and plan for the week ahead.
I hope your weekly planning goes well, Priya, and you can find ways to make it work -- and stick -- for you. A lot of people also do hybrid planners (physical and digital); maybe that’s something you can look into too?
Great post! I just published a post on bullet journaling earlier this week, so it was a delight to come across your post in the Writers at Work thread today! I've been bullet journaling for 7 years, but like you, my system has evolved over time and doesn't follow the bullet journal system exactly. I definitely agree with you that function comes first! I tell people that once they've got that nailed down, then they can worry about it whether or not to make it pretty. And you can't go wrong with washi!
I love seeing how people take a system and then tweak it to make it their own! Form over function for the win. And there’s always place for some washi!!
Absolutely right…washi tape is always a good idea!
Always!!
Loved this peek into your planner lineup! Not gonna lie, your photo of your weekly planner made me a little jealous—I’m trying out a new (daily) planner this year and while I like a lot of things about it, I’m really missing a week-at-a-glance spread.
I hear ya! The week at a glance is super helpful -- something I appreciate more as I use this weekly planner in tandem with a daily.
I couldn't agree more with your sentiments about breaking in a new planner for the new year! It's fascinating how a seemingly simple act can evolve into a source of joy and productivity. Trying things out in a simple notebook before committing to a planner is a wise suggestion to avoid falling into the trap of 'shiny object syndrome.'
So often it’s the simple things that bring us the most joy! And I think productivity should also be simple -- too complicated, and the productivity system becomes it’s own to-do!!
I'm coming back to using a planner again this year. I remember a planner was so much a part of me in my younger years. Trying to reclaim myself this year and the planner is part of that. I decorate planners too! Especially since my daughter bought a whole goody box of scrapbooking stuff...that inspired me.
Thank you for opening your planner to us! I enjoyed reading this.
Ooh! Adding in scrapbooking papers and embellishments is so fun! I’m sure you’ll end up with a gorgeous planner -- and that’s part of the fun, isn’t it?
I don’t have a planner but I feel inspired to use one. Agree that the shiny bells and whistles planners can seem intimidating 😊
Experiment with it and see how it goes! :)