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I’m not sure if you’ve seen how people do the Happy Planner Currently pages but that may be something you appreciate for the back of the 2 page monthly. You basically just list things your currently into/doing (reading, watching, excited for, planning etc) it’s like low effort memory planning
It's going to be interesting to see if you use and like the 2025 week on 4 pages. I suspect they could either be incredibly convenient or they could feel like "too much." But what a great concept!
Right! And I have now gotten so used to my GM and MM duo so going in just one of the planners will be tough. But you know I love having options to play around in so no harm in at least trying out these new week on 4 pages 🤗
Hi Nora! I'm so glad I found your channel. Loving your content. I've just started using discs again for many of the same reasons you're using rings. Hope all is well. Time seems to fly...can't believe we're in the 4th quarter already. Take care! :) Happy Planning!
Thank you so much! Oh, disc agendas are so beautiful, and just like you said, so similar to rings. I’m glad you have found what works for you. It’s the best feeling ever, isn’t it 🤗?
I immediately went to look for the dashboards.....only printable options 😭 i'm like you, I've tried (and failed) to print my own and it never works. I'm going to keep checking her etsy shop
Right?! I just don’t have the time nor the patience for printing etc. I’m so sorry you couldn’t get the physical dashboards from her shop. I hope she can restock in the near future. 🙏🏽
I love your videos. They’re aesthetically pleasing. However, your videos are extremely bright even when I lower the brightness on my device. I will still continue to support your channel but I just wanted to let you know about the brightness.
Yes!, I need to know this! I will lower the lights! I literally use three ring lights thinking it’s too dark in this room. I appreciate this comment so much! I will turn off two ring lights and only keep one on next time. Thank you!!! 🙏🏽🙏🏽
Update: I just uploaded a new video with two less ring lights, and I dimmed the only ring light I used. Let me know if it looks better for you, thank you!!!
Yes I 😢am repeating in about 4 planners. Overwhelmed and frustrated. I can’t wrap my brain on which one to use. I love different planners and get bored with the same thing at times
I think that will be me in 2025 but for 2024 I’ve been able to commit and stay on track, but there’s always so much temptation because there are so many beautiful planner choices. I say keep it fun and as long as you are productive and don’t miss any appointments, you’re fine! 💕💕
Oh, your words mean so much to me! I love sharing what’s been going on, so I’m glad you’re enjoying the videos. I think I have a good thing going on for the remainder of 2024. 🤗🤗
I love how these planners work so well! ❤ I love your style! Could you show us your process for dashboard layering? I’m excited to see the 2025 set up too!!
I like seeing the two planners serving completely different functions, and I love what you're doing with the brain dump system. And isn't it refreshing to feel happy enough with your planner set-up that you can confidently go ahead and prep for next year! Btw, I'm a big fan of using both top and side tabs; navigating around the planner is just more quick and efficient. Fun video!
It’s so tough to squeeze it in earlier workout during the day when I’m either working, or at home with the kids doing house chores. I’m hoping I will enter a season when I can avoid working out at night. Thank you for your advice 🙏🏽💕
I keep waffling on just a running weekly list for work vs a weekly spread. Also being hybrid has been a challenge. The days I work from home I don't need my full planner but I have a lot of information in my planner. Thinking about getting some monthly inserts for my mini HP to have my work calendar on me or possibly a Hobonichi Day Free or Sterling Ink monthly booklet. But I have been missing my discs since I've had book bound planners on the brain.
I had so many issues when I was working hybrid as well! At least now I’m mostly in person, but I’m leaning more towards running to do lists for my “work planner” to give me the flexibility I need. I can’t seem to stick to a book bound 🫣. I’m exclusively rings 🤗
It’s such a convenient size, but checking with three different agendas is a bit too much for me. I can only do two before I start to lose track of things 🫣. I hope the PM works for you 🫶🏽
Perhaps in a bullet journal or a large undated monthly in a book bound planner 🤣😂🤣. I think Daisy is a strong contender as my new sticker shop. Thank you for your kind words 🥰🥰
ask her to make you smaller, botanical circles if that’s something you’d like. She made me a no spend sticker and now she sells them in her shop. She also has different sizes. She does a medium midi and I think she has one other size so I always get the midi which are the teeny tiny ones that you’re talking about
Ah, this is the comment I was hoping to get!!! Thank you so much. I can’t wait to make my next order and ask for these requests. I’m so grateful for these recommendations! 🫶🏽🫶🏽🫶🏽
@@dr_alvaplans lol… her smallest is I think is the midi and that is the size that matches paperire planning closest but you can always email her. She responds very quickly if you’re ever in doubt and if you want anything particular she can make it, it just may take longer, but she’s very very, very easy to work with.
Your personal size set up is gorgeous 😍😍 I completely feel you about paperie planning! Looks like sweet caress might be a good fit though! So excited to see the personal size!
Thank you so much! Just wait until you see the Mia Cara in person 🤗🤗. I love these Sweet Caress stickers. And I just posted another video with another AMAZING sticker shop! 🙌🏽🙌🏽
Love your planner ❤❤ so excited to see the A5 half hourly! I also need to see that level of breakdown! Also congrats on the steps goals! That’s amazing 🎉
It’s a mess because they are undated, and you know I’ve been a dated planner girl forever. Let’s see if maybe I can get a custom order by getting them dated for next year. 🫣
Having "planner peace" really helps with "inner peace," doesn't it! It's analogous to having a clean, decluttered home, where you know where everything is. Q: Have you ever kept a "brain dump" page? I think of it as a larger, more general to-do list so I don't have to keep too much stored in my head.
Thank you! I have used a brain dump notebook for work on and off, but usually for personal items, I just use my A5 ring planner. I use a lot of sticky notes though for lists as well. 🤗🤗
