"Do you ever buy a bunch of things and hope that it fixes your life?" I HAVE BEEN CALLED OUT!! Getting diagnosed with Adult ADHD and coming to terms that my brain works differently was such and up and down journey. I saw it at first as a hinderance, but now I think of it as a superpower. I see things differently. I feel all of my emotions more intensely. And I feel that those two things really enhance my writing (When I am actually able to focus haha). Love all the pages you made for your journal! Planners and trackers are always so aesthetically pleasing for me, but my toxic trait is that I would use it every day for a week and then forget it exists for months. One of these days….I will get my life together lol. 🐝
I’m hoping I continue using them too lol!! I will update on my progress! I think I’m starting to learn more about the benefits of having ADHD and leaning into how my brain works instead of against it 🤍 thanks for these words, Cody!
Love the HB90 system and the Kanban helps keep me focused as well. I don't have ADHD but other mental health issues that lead to poor focus. I need to get mine setup this next week.
Omg we're both on the same wavelength! We both made writing plans this week lol loved your plan it's unique and interesting! ❤ I also realized that I'm not motivated by word count goals. Instead it demotivates me. What motivates me is printing out the first draft. So I had no idea what my writing routine should be other than just writing. My biggest challenge is writing everyday. I usually don't feel like writing everyday so it's always a struggle to open my laptop. But when I start writing that's when I'm having fun. 🐝🍯
Can't wait to see what comes next :) 🐝And that notebook looks perfect. I've always struggled with the rigidity of others so the fact that you can add in and move around pages is a game changer! I also love your pinboard, what a great visual way to see your goals and track them
A5 is a standard page size here in the UK and I have a tip for you for printing. It's exactly half the size of A4, so if you print booklet form onto A4 sheets all you need to do is cut down the middle to get your 2 A5 sheets. It's how I do my planner:)
@@mikwritesYou could buy A5 paper without holes. You can print on that paper and disc punch it after. (I think disc punched paper could get jammed or ruined in the printer.)
🐝 I love this video! And I love that you took inspiration from the HB90 method. I've been using it for years and really enjoy it. She frequently says that if something about this system doesn't work for you, only use what does, and change what doesn't. She recently designed a new version of the planner that doesn't track task blocks because there are so many with ADHD who found no use for tracking the task blocks. Also, I admire that you're able to get a draft done so fast! I *always* struggle to finish what I start.
🐝 its so fun to see how you customised your own planer! & i love the little visual cues you do 😃 when you're showing stuff, like circling, drawing arrows, etc it just makes the video more engaging 😁
this is such good idea/video, with someone with adhd i understand how hard it can be to write. i just tell myself write when i can dont rush yourself, find what's best overtime! also odd/off topic question, where did u get those pens? they are so cute and write so well!
🐝 my goal is also to write everyday ! I find that's what works best for me too, I work full time at the office so sometimes I come home super tired and I only get 100 words in, but it still feels like a triumph. I've been writing around 500 to 1000 words pretty much everyday and although it might not seem much to have gotten done in a single day, it adds up little by little ❤ my main motivation is fear that I will abandon this story like my previous one, it pushes me to show up even when I feel shitty about what I've written lol
new mik video?! AMAZING. i always feel like a spazz commenting while watching so i'm gonna organize my thoughts into lil bullet points - also, not me in the middle of also getting my ADHD diagnoses! I have the Tul notebook too and now you've inspired me to start using it again. - i love how you've organized the board! - the rebrand looks incredible! - "what motivates me" is such a great questions to continually ask ourselves - *sees my video pop up* absolute jumpscare but i'm so glad the video helped! 🥹 overall, i just love your vids, mik. i loved the reset
As soon as the Paramore song came on I got serious Twilight flashbacks! Anyways, I'll definitely be planning my Q4 now, this looks so helpful and I need it. Thanks!
I’ve tried so many things and I feel like I’ve finally figured out what works for me.. I got a A5 size thin-ish notebook with blank pages so I can be creative with washi tape, highlighters, etc.(only to keep track of writing) A quarter of the page I write out my goals for the month then I draw my calendar in and each day I write in how long I write and how many words I got. I feel like this has helped me so much with seeing that it all adds up and I don’t get so bummed out about the low days anymore. In July I ditched the word goals and just tried to write a minimum of 30 minutes a day as often as I could and ended up getting 20k that month, Aug I stepped it up and said a minimum of 30 mins everyday and ended up with 30k last month. This month I’m at 20k already and I’ve missed a few days. Idk it just did something to my brain lol I’ve never been able to write this much so quickly, but I always aimed for a word goal so I hope it does the same for you! I do also have bubble pages in there too lol it is satisfying! And for everything else I just have a small spiral notepad that can sit open so I can make myself lists everyday of what all I need to do, but I have been building a page on Canva so that I could print a book where I have my daily check list to remind me of basic things that I need to did every day and then a separate area for random to dos. Hope you have a great Q4! Fantastic song choice btw lol
oh my gosh how did you KNOW i was forever struggling with figuring out my writing routine and goals!!! i feel so inspired now to just 👏 get 👏my 👏crap 👏together 👏!! thank you mik 🐝 and that planner is going to look SO amazing
I have realized that the more items i use for my organization the better, i totally get why you need all that. My problem is that i get to carried away with the task and tend to forget about the rest of the things in my calendar for the day if im hyperfocused on writing or creating youtube content or whatever im being hyperfocused at that moment😅 but practice makes everything better, good luck with your new system, hope it works !!
This video is like crack to my little organizational heart. I can relate to everything you said, and will now be making my own personalized planner too. Thank you for the motivation. I would love to see updates of your planner and goals as you go and they get checked off! Also, I too don’t get motivated by daily word counts and have had to learn to find motivations and goals tailored to me to find success. Little wins all around now instead of beating myself up for not being able to do what someone else is.
Omg yes new video! ❤ ngl the planning helps sooo so much. I have 2 planners 👀 one for personal/ project and one for work. Yours is so extensive I love it sm! 🐝
I have taken the HB90 course and it was was great. I also think I am undiagnosed adhd, which I've ve finally accepted rather than just thinking there was something wrong with me. HB90 is a great system:
🐝 I tried using Scrivener / Excel / Campfire for my notes, progress tracking, story structure, scene cards, etc. However, it was hard to keep that info straight in my head while working on my rewrite drafts. Now I’m using Happy Planners / Notes as my Scene Books. They are Letter sized. (The Happy Planner calls them “Big” size.) I use the Big Happy Planner disc punch. It’s practical and convenient! I buy Happy Planners / Happy Notes when they are on sale; they’re more affordable than Levenger. :)
If it were me, then I wouldn't use that many sticky notes. Why? Because I already my Freeform app on my iPhone, and it allows me to create as many digital stickies I want. Also, I carry my phone everywhere, so my writing gear is everywhere too. No binders. No notebooks. Everything is on my little iPhone.
@@mikwrites You may want to check your phone’s battery 🔋. If it falls below 80% max capacity, then you may have to change the battery 🔋 or buy a new phone 📱. When you have a smartphone, keep in mind of the unplugged time. If the energy falls to 20%, stop 🛑 using it right now. The more often you have a smartphone that completely depletes itself, the more likely the battery will get worse over time until finally it can’t last long enough for regular use and you have to keep it plugged in all the time.
🐝 I tried using Scrivener / Excel / Campfire for my notes, progress tracking, story structure, scene cards, etc. However, it was hard to keep that info straight in my head while working on my rewrite drafts. Now I’m using Happy Planners / Notes as my Scene Books. They are Letter sized. (The Happy Planner calls them “Big” size.) I use the Big Happy Planner disc punch. It’s practical and convenient! I buy Happy Planners / Happy Notes when they are on sale; they’re more affordable than Levenger. But yeah, it’s nice to have the option to move pages around so easily. I love them! 😍
