The complete list of planners, apps & systems I'm using in 2024 

That sounds like a plan notebook or bujo, and that can take a LOT of time. I'm a huge fan of using what's working in the moment. My moods change, so can my planner. I feel no guilt because it improves my life. I'll HAPPILY spend a week's worth of wages on tools to make all 52 weeks better.

Yeah I think it's a luxury that makes sense for her with the RU-vid channel! I would never consider more than one planner at one time

@@ccpippin307the original bujo method (as described by Ryder Carroll)is actually very minimal, fast and simple to set up and maintain. Most bujo videos here on RU-vid do not show what it is really about. It is rather used as a creative and artistic outlet and hobby instead of what is was intended to be used for.

Yes, absolutely agree. You do not need more than one planner. The hobo cousin is perfect for me because it offers monthly, weekly and daily spreads. In addition I have a bujo for long term collections and another notebook for taking notes and journaling, that’s it. Any additional planner would completely confuse me. I also do not have a digital planning system.

@@Laura-je2uw I'm familiar with bujo 🤷‍♀️ the time it takes for me has nothing to do with decoration. But hey, I get that people are comfortable with only one journal. My thing is, just because people use more than one, it isn't that whole "consumerism" thing. I don't buy because it's fomo or limited. Each one has a function. Some last a few months, others are years old. But I LIKE documenting things. It's my joy.

Absolutely! Personally, I think switching for me has so much more to do with wanting to FEEL productive rather than actually there being something wrong with my system. It's so fun to learn and switch it up, and not as fun to get your boring tasks done sometimes, haha. I'm trying to wait months in between switching anything up now, just so I can be sure if something really is or isn't working instead of just following my whims. Thank you for watching and commenting!

You hit the nail right on the head. It is more fun to set up and learn new systems than to actually get work done!@@RachelleinTheory

Thank you so much!!! I am so excited about the Things + Notes combo, I cant wait for it to really click into place and I become like, a project-completing machine haha. I think an undated planner is also such a great solution. Thank you for watching and commenting!

Good luck!! I would say dont be too hard on yourself if the two planners don't work - it definitely isn't for everyone and wasn't really for me, in the end. I love the look of the Jibuns, maybe I will try in the future!!

I recommend the app Sweepy. Really easy to use for recurring tasks.

I use finch! It has a cute bird you take care of too

If you have a ring bound planner, Franklin Covey's Progressive Task List insert would do this. Other people use the same idea but with little business cards they can slip into a business card slot. Some keep them in photo holder pages too.

yes! normally thinking about planning stresses me out but her videos make the process feel so joyful

UM you are making my day 🥹

I use a W222 right now and I don't make the boxes at the bottom day specific, I make them category specific. So like house tasks, work, family, etc. Just in case this helps :)

@@courtneynelles1896 Thanks - I may run them side by side for January and see which I prefer. I did like the quarterly planning and tracker space in the A222.

YES after I published this video I went big into Tiago Forte, and am using his PARA method to organize notes. I have to kind of physically sit on my hands when it comes to new productivity systems though; I keep learning about new ones and then blowing up my system just to implement them which sort of defeats the purpose of being productive 😂

@@RachelleinTheory yes, the irony of it LOL. I can relate. Looking forward to finding how you implement GTD and BASB/PARA. As well as what to keep digital vs what to us pen and paper for. Thanks!

YES, GTD buddies! I can totally see the A6 being a little difficult, but I personally feel like smaller planners really help you pare down to just the essentials... I hope that pans out for you here!

They’ve been around a long time!😊

@rhoadestraveled I am thrilled at this discovery.

be careful. they promote quite a lot of products and can be more detrimental than helpful sometimes

@@AllTheArtsy I think people get excited over their systems and what works well for them they want to share. Consumerism can be a problem with any hobby, just keep it in check. Happy planning!

Ooooh I could see that being a challenge! Let me know how it goes.

I love the Magic of I notebooks!!!

What I'm gathering is she's using the day free as a way to make sense of that stuff in a tangible way? And then memory keeping (which is more journaling than planning). The other three physical planners: for fun, plannertube or just in case. (She could probably scan the layouts of all of these planners, sell them, and then never have to buy another one unless she's actually planning on using it for herself. But hey, her money, who am I to judge. Plus the aesthetics of a physical planner probably improve view counts.)

@@kampyo Wait why did I never think of scanning the layouts. (It's probably because I don't own a scanner or printer lol). OK, re-evaluating yet again 😂 Spot on with the other stuff though!

Yes, things are moving digital! I am however a big believer in putting pen to paper as a way to slow down and focus. So my Day Free is mostly serving to help with those things. On the day to day level, I'm writing out my priorities and rewriting my schedule so that I can have the main things I need on paper, rather than on a digital device that has a bunch of distractions on it. Hope that makes sense!

I had the same feeling and I realized that muji makes planners with the hobinichi weeks layout in a6, b6, a5, b5 size. For me it was a bit late this year and they sold out, but a b6 is what I will get text year!

@@0tuia They do, and I've used one before in an A5, but I'm not a fan of the paper and there aren't enough notes pages in the back. It's a decent option if you don't need notes/daily pages.

I have Common Planner B6 undated and redesigned it in the Hobonichi Weeks style. I’m loving it! You could do it with the dated too and just white out the dates at the top, but I wanted Sunday start.

I think Catherine may have made a planner in that style... she has so many options now!

I'm trying the weeks from plannertess designs. The left side of the page is more structured instead of a blank page. I like the structure of it versus the blank side.

@@Amandy36 I hope it works well for you!

Prep work? What are you talking about? All I have to do with the weeks is jot in my appointments and use the right side for notes if needed. You may just be making things more complicated than you need to?

@@theothorn yes, I wanted all those pretty trackers. I also had to give myself grace and allow myself to try something new. It’s a lot better now.

My tendency is to burn it when I make a mistake and start over but I don’t want to do that anymore. I’ll just push through and learn.

YES I am way into it. I'm using his PARA method right now and loving it.

I love the 2 minute rule! It's so ideal especially for building momentum. Thanks for the comment!

I agree. Most of the planner influencers I've seen buy all the things, have no plans how to use what they bought, complain, talk about planner consumerism, then repeat the same cycle. It's hilarious.

It's because it's a hobby for them that they are trying to make money on

I TOTALLY know how you feel. Embrace the fact that it's a sunk cost! You already bought them, and the most you can do is build better habits and understanding about your buying habits in the future. It's also OK to just decide you are going to IGNORE certain spreads in your planner. I pretty much ignore the yearly spreads in my planner because I never have a good use for them. I don't reference them, I don't keep up with them. So I've just decided I can ignore them and still get a lot out of my planners. If the more "system-y" pages in your planners cause that anxiety, try giving yourself permission to just let them go, and use the rest of the planner with whatever system you already know works for you!

@@RachelleinTheory This is really good advice :) (and I'm getting out of this page cause I can't help but respond to some comments :D)

Nice perspective ❤

No one notices, tbh. I have no idea why.

Many people (including me) use trying to control something (so productivity is a popular choice) in order to cope with our crushing anxiety. I feel like buying a lot of planners is not the worst thing you can do as coping mecanisms go

Do you like being a troll?

Your comment is no help. If it’s not for you, then scroll on.

​@@princesssimplicity5172 um, same could be said of your comment. I was pleased to see someone say what I was thinking.

Then just buy one planner. Whats the problem?

I only have two, one that's a daily for school (college student), and I've got one for Home to keep the house in order. And I only decorate with stickers, which I always get on sale. It's too expensive and we want to be mindful of spending for sure.

I disagree with “it’s really not hard to stay in the same planner.” Just because it’s not hard for you, doesn’t mean it’s not hard for someone else.

It's not hard for you, and you're very lucky. For some of us it doesn't work that way

But did you watch the video? She described exactly how she is going to use or not use the planners. And in the consumerism video she did even reference what planners she bought this year, so how is this a surprise to you? (Also, planner buying/preorder season was a couple weeks before she did the consumerism video)

Sorry, I disagree to an extent. For example I have SERIOUS ongoing health issues from an accident that resulted in a reasonably decent traumatic brain injury. Before that I had NO IDEA that I couldn't just buy a "planner/diary." Sometimes I have to look at a weekly view to book an appointment in, or use my time/energy carefully and meal prep healthy meals. Sometimes I need somewhere for the "💩" I hate being reminded of to go. Like my pain medication infusions. Sometimes I need a paper catch all. Or my notes on my phone. And EVERYTHING I now NEEEDDDDDD to write down, I didn't before my accident. I could remember 10x the amount with no notes on my phone etc. I think Rachelle does a FAR better job than any social media/RU-vid planner in that, yes, she uses a variety of planners, but in a way that's educational, or informative. As in WE'RE ALL DIFFERENT, so she shows methods that haven't worked for her, but might for me. Or you. She's THE only RU-vid channel I watch for truly helpful info, not aesthetic bujo journals. Also she often uses back pages on planners she couldn't make work for her in her videos. I truly had NO IDEA that a "planner/diary" set up would make me realise it wasn't that "I" couldn't use one, despite knowing I NEEDED TO, I wasn't lazy, it just wasn't right for me, now I use a hobonichi cousin and within two months my Occupational Therapist actually said "I don't know WHAT you did/changed etc, but the change in your organization etc is tenfold better!" And for me, it comes down to as little as making sure I buy the dated version. I don't enjoy aesthetic, just neat, tidy, organized. But I initially had plan to make my own customized bujo. I failed EVERYYYYYYY time, I don't have the time or inclination or creativeness. And I mean no disrespect to those who do, I just couldn't make it work. Also, she saves SO MANY resources in her management planning and making aesthetic stuff a "last priority." What's the point in having hundreds of pens, stickers, washi etc if you still miss that appointment?! @rachelleintheory obviously, THANK YOU! I don't watch any other planning content except yours because it's not social media stuff, it's literally real life "I don't have time to f*** around!"