Sometimes we just need a bit of change... | Life update chat ♡ 

WOW! I just wanted to take a second and thank each and every one of you for the comments! 💕 Seriously I have taken a few separate chunks of time to sit and read each one and you all have made me cry on multiple occasions. Thank you for taking the time to watch and comment with the stories, and uplifting & encouraging words. After thinking about all of this and dealing with all these negative thoughts it felt really nice sitting down and getting off my chest. Life changes, especially when it comes to your career and how you make a living can be so scary. I'm feeling really excited to see what 2023 brings. I am getting that motivation back to try new things, work hard at something I am so passionate about and see where it takes me! For now though, it is time to enjoy the holiday season (my favourite time of year), and have a bit of time to breathe and relax in Mexico. I love you guys so much and remember, your happiness and mental health is so important. Be kind to yourself & breathe. 🥰💕 Oh also, you are somebody's reason to smile! 😊🌹

Well, for the pandemic, a lot of people weren't able to work and so their income changed--possibly less disposable income for extras such as planner stickers--but there was also the fact that in-person events were cancelled. A lot of planning revolves around getting together in person, keeping a schedule of activities, and going to appointments. In-person activities really took a hit in March 2020, and I think the planner community reflected that. It's normal for a business to hit hardships and lose profits. It's one of the hardest parts of running your own business. Constant growth is exhausting, and that's what a lot of business is: doing better than the last quarter or last year. It's terrifying to consider losing your income too. I'm so excited to see you take vacations soon!! I know you've taken breaks over the years, but a good few weeks to relax, indulge, and not think about business at all will do wonders. Truly stepping away from work is vital. Breaks and rest are non-negotiable, especially when you run a business on your own. It does sound like you're suffering from burnout and it can take months to recover from that, depending on the severity. I hope Mexico is amazing. I completely understand what you mean about not getting out of bed and forcing yourself to do the bare necessities. These are symptoms of depression for me and I needed to get help from my doctor (and going to therapy soon!) in order to start doing anything again. It happened most recently when I was burnt out because of a job at Timmies that I had to quit. My burnout lasted for probably over a year and I only now feel like I'm getting back to myself--and I left that job December 2020, almost 2 years ago. I fully support you taking a break from putting out stickers and making new stickers. Focusing on your planners sounds like a good choice business-wise, as you've noticed that the planner community has shifted too when it comes to stickers. This also doesn't mean you're shutting the door on the possibility of returning to stickers, if that feels like a good choice for your business and you as a person! If it helps, Jenna, you can call this a sabbatical. :) A sabbatical is common for academics (like university professors) and it is a mindful, intentional break from work or your career. A sabbatical's origins are from the Old Testament (Leviticus 25), where Jews in Israel needed to take a year-long break from working in the fields after seven years. I'm not religious, but a tradition this old and the fact this is coming around the 7-year-anniversary for Planning Roses? It feels very kismet, meant-to-be.

Don't cry. There's nothing wrong with a change and a reboot. Thank you for sharing your life.

Embrace the garden, the boardgame community and PENNY!!! Penny makes everything better. She is so floofy and cute.

Fucos on what makes you smile 😊 my wife and I have anxiety and we try to remind ourselves to deal with the things that makes us happy. We love your channel and we’re sure you’ll make the best lemonade out of that lemon 😊

Dear Jenna 🫶🏻 Big hug. You cries I cried too😭 ! Don’t push yourself too hard. Take a break and focus your mental health 1st this is the most important thing to do. Hope you have a fun and safe trip 🇲🇽 ❤

You are such a darling girl and have done an amazing job. You need to do what is best for you. We will continue to support you. Thank you for all you do.

Jenna I feel for you 😢 I’ve been waking up most mornings feeling defeated and dispassionate about something that used to bring me so much joy. This was one of those mornings, and watching your video made me tear up a little as though I’m empathizing with a friend. That vacation and change is well deserved and you shouldnt feel guilty about it. We’ll get through this!

I am so sorry to hear you have not been feeling well, especially hearing how hard you're being on yourself. No amount of marketing or advertising could've prevented the shift the whole world went into, where we are all much less focused on productivity and much more focused on personal growth and our hobbies. This is not because you didn't work hard enough, the world simply changed for a lot of people! I think more notepads and notebooks would be amazing, especially for journaling, gratitude, and meal planning. I can't wait to see what you come up with!!

I'm glad that planning roses won't be closing. I support your change and hope that helps with your mental health. Thank you for sharing 😊💙

Big hugs Jenna! Do what you think is best for you and take care of yourself first, the rest will follow. Burn out is indeed something I feel like a lot of us have gone through at some point. I too had moments in my planner journey and shop that I experienced this & even youtube. Taking a step back, looking at my shop and life at a different perspective helped me find that creative spark again. Sometimes taking a pause to breathe lifts up the burden of expectations we place on ourselves as creatives. The hustle can drain us for sure. Change does need to happen and we will learn to adapt to that. On another note related to board games, maybe shifting towards stationery and novelty items related to that? a board came tracker, keychains etc? digital files are one way to keep a passive income too. Im so so proud of you for what you've accomplished! we'll be here :)

Fellow small sticker shop owner (since 2016) here 🙋🏻‍♀️. Thank you for talking about this. So many shop owners would never, but you are so right! The pandemic hit our businesses HARD! I have also spent years feeling pressure and disappointment with myself because of my shop struggles. You’ll never disappoint your true loyal supporters and customers. I find a lot of the feelings you described so perfectly are caused by being disappointed in myself. It’s a hard thing to deal with ❤❤❤❤

The pandemic was really hard for so many of us! You are not alone in this. So many small businesses completely closed down in our area. I don’t think you should view it as a failure as it isn’t a failure but a shift in your business focus. (I’m super sad I missed the anniversary sale). I think your community will support you no matter what you do. I myself have been watching since 2015 and I’m not going anywhere. As a planner I can tell you how I approach consumerism has completely changed, I buy very little and am really trying to use what I have. When the the pandemic hit like so many I was laid off and UI barely covered even my mortgage payments so I think many people have changed their spending. Even now that things have opened up I am still trying to keep my discretionary spending to a minimum and use up what I have. I think growth and change has to happen in life so embrace it and enjoy your life. I know it’s easier said than done. I personally can’t wait to see what new products you come out with ❤️

take care do what makes you happy and is best for your mental health

You’ve got to do what’s best for you 💜. I love that you’ve crossed over into board games and brought joy to myself and to others. Just focus on keeping it fun for yourself.

Stay safe and look after yourself. Mental health is important. You will get through this. Sending positive vibes your way.

Girlie - you need to do what is best for you, do not ever forget that. You should know that we all are here for you, no matter what you do, stickers or no stickers :)

I also run a small business part-time, and the constant need to compare yourself to others gets pretty toxic at times. I realized that I was burnt out with my full time job and not even able to concentrate on what I WANTED to do. I recently left education and pediatric therapy after 20 years and am now working at a brewery doing events and marketing. THAT was a huge and important change for me, because I feel like I’m getting myself back after years of burnout. Do what you need to do, love. I don’t really do the board game thing, but I can honestly say I watch this channel for mostly everything but the planning business. Your design/home updates, your DIY, you as a person is what I’ve really connected with. Whatever you decide to do, I’ll stick around. 💜

I can related to how you feel, I’m also going through some mental health issues. Just keep your head up and take time for you.

Sending hugs! Taking care of yourself is so important! ❤

I wish you all the best ! The most important in life is keeping healthy ! Just do the things you love to do, not what others expect you to do. Bye "friend".

Sending you love. Proud of you for prioritizing your mental health and your future. I look forward to following your journey with whatever you decide to do/share on your channel in the future.

As someone following you for a few years now, you have been a constant in my life and helped me get through some stuff. Like a true friend! So, like everyone else in the comments, I would like to say that you are doing the right thing. You are a fantastic person, and I hope that this will help you see it. Your Rose Squad is here no matter what! We got your back ;)

Girl, I’m right there with you! I’ve been going through exactly the same thing the last year at least. My 7 year shop anniversary is coming up in January and I’m so burnt out and have been resenting my business for a while too. I’m considering closing up shop all together 😞 hang in there! I’m glad your board game garden brings you so much joy!! You deserve it! 💜💜

Appreciate you and all your hard work Jenna! You are always a reason to smile!!! Have a wonderful time on vacation!

oh Jenna, big hugs! I’m always all for change - I think it’s a great idea to take breaks. I made a major career change this year too and it was so hard to do but I’m feeling better. your planners are amazing - I saved up for a while to get my spiral one and love it so so much and I’ll forever be thankful to you for getting me into the planner hobby. also, I adored your last few sticker kits, they felt like a breath of fresh air to me compared to some other shops… so always will be here for you when the stickers come back but feel so free and welcome to try something different in your life! Xoxo 💕🤗

I used to co-own a gift shop with my mom before she passed away so I get how you feel. Things are constantly changing and as a small business we just could not afford to necessarily keep up with all of the design and decor trends like a big retail chain could because we were financing the inventory ourselves. I am guessing that owning an online sticker / planner shop is similar in that people want different things and the way that people plan changes and evolves. I believe that to truly be competitive you need to have products and designs that are unique to you and you alone. I know back a few years ago when I was more into planning, I would go onto Etsy to shop for sticker kits and icon stickers, etc., and I would typically see the same popular designs over and over and over again. And the kits that I tended to gravitate towards are those that were more unique. And I am very confident that the pandemic has definitely had a shift in people's buying patterns. Everything in life ~ from clothes to food to gas to pretty much everything in between ~ has increased in price. Many people lost their jobs during the pandemic and those that remained employed or who have managed to find jobs afterwards, have not necessarily seen an increase in their salaries. With that something has to give and the things that tend to get cut out are the luxury type items that we do not truly need to sustain and maintain our daily lives. Unfortunately, planners and stickers fall into this category. You still have all of the equipment and knowledge that you need and it will all still be there waiting for you when ~ and / or if ~ you are ever feeling ready to return. It is not necessarily a goodbye forever but an I'll see you later sort of thing ~~ however long that might be for is something only you can decide. And first and foremost, you need to take care of yourself and get yourself into a positive and healthy mental space. Trust me, I know. I was diagnosed with clinical depression several years ago and it was a struggle to pull myself out of it and it is something that I have to remain diligent about because the creepies can creep back in when you are not paying attention and get caught off guard. During this time, hold tightly onto Frances, your family, your friends, and to Penny. It is amazing what a comfort a dog's love can bring. It is unconditional and never ending. You have an amazing support system so don't be afraid to lean on them during this time. It does help. And I will continue to keep you in my thoughts and prayers. And I am always here if you need to talk to someone who is not so closely entwined into your day to day life. Love ya, girl. You got this ~ continue to have faith in yourself!!

Remember you are somebody's reason to smile, you are doing amazing. Keep your head up and have a well deserved time off

Your content on the boardgame garden brings others and myself joy. No matter what, you have family and friends by your side. You are a facing trials right now but ones you will overcome. No one is perfect and like you said, things will change but it's for the better for sure! Keep up the great work and you do you :D

Change is difficult. Good on you for being public about this. It takes a stupid amount of strength. Recognize that you've done well, and that putting this on the back burner doesn't make you a failure. It's ok to pivot your focus.❤️❤️❤️

You have my full support for whatever you decide. Your health is the most important!

So sorry to hear about your sticker business. I do have an outstanding order from your shop that I hope will be sent before your California trip. It was placed in Oct. and contains stickers to be used in Nov. Good luck to you.

you were one of the first "planner people" I subscribed to. I've noticed the change with planning last year (and especially this year) when I couldn't find anything planner related at Michaels. The planner community as a whole has shifted and that nots a burden you need to carry on your own. I adore your realness and the simplicity of your videos. You are always realistic and relatable which is why I have continued to follow you. I wish you all the mindful healing and your videos really are my reason to smile

You ARE an amazing person, but I get it. I haven't been in a good mental health space myself and I know how that can happen and how difficult it can be to deal with. I hope you can make the adjustments you need and make life a happy one. I have really grown to appreciate you and your content and I want only and ever the best for you.

Sometimes walking away for a time is the best thing. Take a break! Take care of yourself and when the time comes you will either come back to planning or decide that this is no longer a priority business wise!! Maybe just plan for fun and not have it as a business. I've been though something similar where I needed to stop doing what I loved for a season to get my mental health in check. Thank you for sharing!! Loved these videos!

❤hugs! Take care and enjoy this new journey, cant wait to see what the future has in store. Thank you

All the best with the changes you are making. As a small business owner myself I can definitely relate to that feeling. Especially when I see other similar businesses doing so well and you want to scream "Hey I'm here too! Pick me!" Happy to hear you are sticking with your game channel. Looking forward to seeing more content there.

I've been watching you for years... Do what's good for you... I'll still be watching! xoxo sending huge Canadian hugs.🤗

Hey Jenna, you are certainly not the only one that has found things difficult over the past couple of years. My wife also runs a small business and went from being excited when receiving orders to having a feeling of not wanting to do them when they came in. Stepping away is the right call when you're able to do so. You're making the right call for you.

I am so sorry you have been struggling Jenna. I don’t think you are alone feeling burnt out as a sticker shop owner and I am glad you are doing this for yourself. I LOVE you PR planner and I look forward to you focusing on them. I also love your board game channel and look forward to more content over there as well. Sending you love and support ❤

💗 It's okay to not be okay and things will get better! Big hugs and even bigger hugs when we see you next week!!

its ok to cry. i responded to you over on IG so i wont repeat myself too much. planning and the community and everything around it… i will just say change is very difficult esp. as a “highly sensitive person”. im sorry youve felt defeated and so on. mental health has really taken a beating for many. i hope you have found and are receiving the support you need. please reach out. much love and all the best to you. truly.

Take your time, Jenna. There's this pressure on 'passion' in our society, that once you find it, you do it for the rest of your days and it gives you limitless joy. Passion can be a burden too! It's totally okay to take some time off your passion, and focus on something else. And if there's not really 'something else', to just live and be for a while. As I see it, you can have multiple passions, and if you loose connection with one, it's sad, but it also shows you that you are evolving and that something else is just around the corner.

I'm so sorry you have been struggling mentally and I completely understand your battle! That being said, I'm so happy you found the strength to do what is best for you. Taking a step back from Planning Roses doesn't make you a failure, it makes you strong!! All in all I just want you to know, I started watching your vlogs because I went hard into the planning community. However, the day you started making vlogs with board game content in them was one of the happiest feelings I had watching a vlog haha I've since died down on planning but my desire for board game content is still strong in this one!

Thank you for being so raw and sharing with us. ❤

You are my reason to smile Jenna , I have followed you for a long time now enjoy your trip and have fun and take care and we will always support you I always love your vlogs ! Your are amazing no matter what ❤️

Sending tons & tons of love, Jenna- I’m so sorry you’ve been struggling. I love watching you over at the board game garden, and it makes my day every time I see a video from you. Please take care of & be kind to yourself! I hope you get to enjoy the time away and take a truly well deserved break 💕 cheering you on Jenna!!

Jenna, it' time for you to live for you and Francis and Penny. This whole pandemic has wreaked havoc with so many mental health wise. You are one of the fortunate that realize you need to change things and work more on your own world. Please, don't be so hard on yourself, you are human in a very uncertain time. Your viewers all understand ( we have all lived through the same deal) and hopefully they will move into the garden with you. Remember ( smile ) you are the reason someone smiles!! ~HUGS~

Awww, you are amazing. You are the reasons why I got into planning and love your shopping vlogs, and decorating vlogs, in all. I feel you been busy with life it self. I remember you would vlog to get Starbucks and that’s was cool. I feel once you back into a routine you will get back into it. Love you daily vlogmas! Are you going to do that?

Been a long time subscriber, have always loved what you have put up, health always comes first ❤ love ya! I’m from California, Disney sounds so fun!!! Hugs Corinne

aw ❤ do you girl, hope you feel better. i don’t plan with stickers anymore, all my stickers and washi have just been sitting in a cupboard,, maybe I’ll get your planner and start up again i don’t know what happened but i guess it was partly due to having nothing to plan during the pandemic

Anything board game related you bring to your shop I will be super excited to purchase! All of my co-workers are also stressing out about needing a change out of their current careers. Something about Covid made us feel this way now, but I am excited to see where the change will take all of us!

Jenna, I came to this channel through the Board Game Garden. You are such a precious person! I love your content. Your videos are uplifting and make me feel carefree, which is something that is very rare in my life. I understand your feelings. Life is tough sometimes and things do not go the way we want them to. However, I strongly believe that after each season of sorrow there's gonna be more laughter and peace. Such a cliche, but I hold on to that. You are amazing, smart, beautiful and you lift up and give comfort to so many people, me included. Thank you :*

I can relate so hard to all of this. Thanks for sharing with us. You are strong!

You’re beautiful soul being well is all that matters honey. The pandemic changed allot for allot of people but change is good…enjoy your life however that is Jenna. I think I speak for allot if us…Your important to us most of whom have followed you all along over the years and we’d all rather have you here and happy. Enjoy everything that brings you joy! Sending big hugs! You inspired me to work hard and to start my business and for that I will be eternally grateful! Thanks for sharing your heart! I love you and your strength….-christine ❤❤

Loving your board game garden content. So glad you have that channel. Definitely focus on you and your health. No one can blame you for that. They should applaud you. Now, go play and enjoy some Hadrian’s Wall 😉

Jenna, I am sorry to hear you’ve been going through it, but I completely relate! Life and figuring everything out can be so hard. I’ve been watching your videos since the beginning and since the pandemic, happy to consider you a friend. I’m incredibly thankful for your videos and community that has become a huge part of my life. Because of you I’ve met some amazing people! Can’t wait to see what you do next - I know whatever it is will be done with creativity, compassion and style. All my love ❤

This is such a heartfelt video and like others have remarked, you couldn't have expected what the world was going to do the last few years and I do think you're being too hard on yourself. Mental health is such an important factor in everybody's well-being and I think it doesn't get as much attention as it should. Please know that you've brought a lot of joy through your videos and you have a wonderful light that definitely comes across to your viewers. Take care of you!

Jenna you are not a failure, small businesses all over the Western world have been finding it hard to survive by design. This is happening so much in the UK too, and they have made it even harder for them to survive and we need them! XxX

❤ you do what you have to do for you, that is what is important. You should not feel defeated, you are one person. A lot of people can feel like this in their job at times, the difference is that they have a coworker to help them through it. You don’t have that coworker to pick up the slack for you when you feel burnt out and need to take a step back to refocus. Anyone who truly cares for you will not be upset and will be right here to see you through your journey.

You’ll be missed. Sorry this has happened. Loved your planning videos. Praying for you. ❤

I don't know if you remember me (Ria from HappyHoneybeeDesigns) but THANK YOU SO MUCH for your honesty💕🤍. I can totally relate to all of what you're saying. I put my business on hold a year ago and started teaching and it was such a great decision. I wish you all the best on your new journey. You can do it and I love you💕

Hi Jenna! I just want to tell you that I love your board game channel, it’s a first one I can really enjoy watching and it has just inspired me to make my own one in Spanish and/ or Polish language ( I hope I can make it, because I also struggle with some mental health problems for a last couple of years that make so complicated to start new things and break the fear of failure). Today I’ve discovered this channel of yours and I am so happy to have an opportunity to get know you a little bit more. I hope you will get well soon. Good luck with your new plans. You are such an amazing creator and I am sure you will do great soon! With love, Marta

So relatable. I’ve been feeling exactly the same with my business.

I'm sorry that the last few years have been emotionally difficult for you, but I'm grateful that you branched out into the board game community in the midst of that. I hope that a new inspiration arises out of this transition time, and that you regain joy in your business whatever that ends up looking like.

hey Jenna, I can totally understand why you are doing this. I'm just a little sad from who can I get such beautiful custom words. That was just a little joke. Health always comes first no matter what it is. I will continue to be loyal to you, you know that no matter what you do. Wiebke

Big Hugs! I have missed you. But, I thought you were busy with your life. :) Also I have not switched to the social media platforms that many people use. Focus on you.

JENNA ROSE. You are an angel, and I know you already know this, but you are WAY too hard on yourself. Am I sad I can't buy Planning Roses stickers anymore? Absolutely. Would I be WAY MORE SAD if my sweet friend Jenna was forcing herself into something that's not right for her at the moment and totally stressing herself out? ABSOLUTELY. You have poured your heart and soul into Planning Roses, and it was absolutely not for nothing. So many people found you through that avenue and simply fell in love with your kind spirit and hilarious personality. While the stickers were a fun hobby we all shared and a way for you to be supported in the work that you do, it wasn't the stickers that kept us around--it was YOU! And no matter if you're making planner stickers or interior decorating videos or new board game channels or streaming on twitch--the common denominator in all of those scenarios is you. And that's all any of us have ever really asked for. You deserve happiness. You deserve to feel light and free and loved. You deserve every break you take and every challenge you take a step back from--sometimes the bravest thing isn't continuing to fight. Sometimes the bravest thing is walking away. You are so, so brave Jenna. Love you girly.

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Hi Jenna ! It's a good time to get your life back!🥰 I stop working the last one or two years, because I have fibromyalgia. Now I'm better with my anxiety and mental health! Relax and take care your self! 💗 Your body is a gift from God, don't push it too hard!😘 I love to watching you decorate your house! I love it! I love stay at home! Have a good time and support of your family and your friends! 💕 Can I write you privacy a site to visit that you help you with your anxiety and all your life?📖 Be well soon Jenna!😘

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Love from Brazil