I use the planner pad. I like the format because it is how my brain works

@KalynBrookeCo

6 ай бұрын

It’s so good when we find the thing that just *fits* our brain’s style. Love that!

After much trial and error, this is what I am using now and it has been working very well. 1. Bullet Journal: Action items, future log, monthly dashboard where I keep action lists but not ready to put in my daily, and a log (retroactive, exmp: finished harvest today.2. A weekly spread calendar that stays by my computer. I log all random stuff I need to remember for that day- for example, "bought a pair of pjs. Amazon ordered". Everything in this notebook becomes null and void with time. I migrate it regularly to make sure nothing needs to go into my bujo. 3. A notebook I use for notes and collections. This notebook changes depending on my mood, my only rule is if I switch notebooks the old one must be migrated before the switch. 4. Google calendar when I travel, but mostly use a wall calendar cause that's all I need (retired). 5. Digital I use Evernote for my file cabinet and Google Keep for notes on the run. I organize Keep with (limited) tags because you can easily organize your lists this way.

@KalynBrookeCo

8 ай бұрын

I'm so glad you've been able to figure out your perfect combo. I do love that idea of keeping a list of to-do's on your monthly and then transferring them to your daily when needed. Great setup!

I’m using a mostly traditional planner but it is somewhat specialized with some additional sections in the back for homemaking. I’m attracted to the specialized planners that include home maintenance and cleaning routines, but that probably isn’t what I need next year as I will be in my postpartum season. Thank you for this helpful video! I’m going to download your worksheet and choose my next planner!

@KalynBrookeCo

8 ай бұрын

Thanks so much for watching! You're being so smart by considering what season you will be in come 2024... and I can see how very structured routines could potentially lead to unnecessary pressure that you don't need when you should be focused on soaking in those baby snuggles! 🤍 I'm thinking a very simple planner would be perfect for you (not a lot of bells and whistles) OR a monthly calendar book (Ashley Shelly has some cute ones) and a notes or to-do list app to keep track of a very small and doable list. I'm curious to see what you decide!

Wow this 2 part video was very eye opening for me... i really loved the way you explained the whole concept behind planning. I have been using digital planners in Goodnotes App on my ipad since 2018 And i have not been very active on it for a couple of years, I just found out about notion and im very much interested in trying out to keep my daily rountine and my goals in it ...but keep my daily task still on my Goodnotes planner for easy access. And your videos are really helping. so Thank you for taking the time...Though I would really love to learn to create something simple from scratch like your Personal dashboad

@KalynBrookeCo

7 ай бұрын

I am so glad that these videos are helping you with your discovery of Notion! I am hoping to do more how-to and set ups in the future as well. Thank you for being here!

Hi, thanks for this well thought out video. I was able to stick with my ring binder for most of the year if not all of it but I did dabble a little with other planner like the HP or just a notebook for easy to grab n go LAZY/MESSY system. I already got my lineup for 2024 but will see. 😅

I use Notion and a Bullet Journal. Instead of Planner hopping, I reconfigure my setups in Notion or the BuJo. With Notion, I can still keep my tasks in a database and change how I see them. I also love being able to test out different task management methods: View by Daily Priority, Timeblocking, etc. without having to rewrite or re-enter my individual tasks. I can just add a property and make a new view and see if it works with my brain. I like the bullet journal because it allows me to be sloppy and just brain dump my day and my thoughts, but I can also set up spreads that give me context of my daily habits and a monthly view if I need it. This all doesn't mean I haven't been tempted by Wonderland222 or the Common Planner. I do go through periods of wanting to test out if a hybrid planner like those offered by these brands could save me time in my bullet journal setups. I am going to try them for 2024 and see, but my go-to fallbacks have been Notion and a regular BuJo.

@KalynBrookeCo

8 ай бұрын

YES, I love that about Notion! If you don't like the way your tasks are displayed, you can easily reconfigure them into a different setup. I looked seriously into the Common Planner, so I'd love to know what you think when/if you start using it!

I am generally one of those people who stick with my planner the whole year. EXCEPT this year (2023 ). I’m in the process of switching to all digital. I am taking the next few months to switch everything over I’m extremely happy with GoodNotes and my goal is to also implement Notion as well. Though I’m finding it to be a big learning struggle. As our kids (4) are all teenagers and as my ministry is growing I just didn’t have enough room in my paper planner. So the digital gives me all the flexibility of my disc bound/bullet journal but in something I can make bigger since I’m visually impaired. I initially missed the feeling of writing on paper BUT discovered the screen protectors that have less glare and feel like paper. WHAT A DIFFERENCE!

@KalynBrookeCo

8 ай бұрын

The paper-like screen protector makes a BIG DIFFERENCE! Goodnotes planning is definitely the future (as are digital tools like Notion). That is my only frustration with the platform. It's hard to share with others because the learning curve can be so steep! I'm so glad you've found something that is working! I'd like to create Goodnotes digital planners for The Brainbook Library members, but that is also a learning curve for me. (And time). 😆

I had a nice big comment written and then accidently hit another video and lost it. :( so here it goes again... I loved both videos in your series. It gave me some ideas on what I want to do now. For years, I created my own printables and made my own disc bound planner. For some reason, I just got tired of doing that and purchased a Day Designer about 4 months ago. I used it for about 3 to 4 weeks and then quit. $70.00 down the drain. I then saw a Lauren Denise planner and thought it was the coolest idea so I purchased one of those. Another $70-$80 for that. I didn't realize it was a dated planner so I can't use it until January. For the past month, I haven't used anything and have been trying to just keep everything in my head. That's not going so well. For work, I created a board in Trello and I love it. I thought about using it as my planner but I'm really a paper person. So your video gave me an idea. First of all, I'm going to check out Notion and your videos for that. I liked the way it looked when you showed it on the video. I love Trello but maybe for my personal planner I could use Notion if I like it. (Why did you not use Trello for your personal planner? - just curious). Then, I will use a bullet journal, like you do, for daily things, like errands, things to buy, notes, etc. I just bought an 8x8 Archer & Olive Bullet Journal and I wasn't quite sure what do do with it but now I think it will be perfect to use. Sorry for the long comment but I'm long winded. LOL. Take care Kalyn.

@KalynBrookeCo

8 ай бұрын

Ack! I hate when that happens! I felt very similarly about the discbound system which is why I eventually moved back into more of a bullet journal. Archer & Olive is a great high-quality brand so you should love using their notebook! It sounds like you love paper but also recognize the benefits of digital planning as well. I honestly think Notion or Trello and bullet journal combo would be great for you. The digital tool can keep tasks and items you need to reference and the notebook is purely for your daily actions, errands, and notes. Regarding Trello, I loved using it when I did, but when I discovered that Notion has it's own kanban board system, that made me realize that I could do practically everything inside Notion and not worry about adding other tools to my lineup. But if Notion were gone tomorrow, I'd be back in Trello! :)

I use a Classic-size discbound by Happy Planner, and have a ton of different sheets and printed out a bunch of dotgrid pages for personalization. I also have pretty scrapbooking cardstock and self-laminating pockets. It allows me to change pages/covers as needed without buying brand new notebooks every time I screw up or get bored. I also have a Mini dashboard planner for work, and a tiny pocket notebook that fits in my scrub/cargo pocket to collect accolades/appreciation from others. It's not implemented in any of my planners, but it feels good to have that when mental health takes a dip.

@KalynBrookeCo

8 ай бұрын

Ooh, I love that you keep kind words on hand for whenever you need a boost! This is similar to my "Buzz File" category for emails. Anytime I'm feeling down, I read through those emails and instantly feel better! The scrapbook card stock is a great idea too. There are so many fun patterns out there!

I use a 3 ring notebook and your Brain Book Library pintables. The way you process and describe the whole planner thingy is great. It is very difficult to decide, and you help us all go through the choices. Thank you.

@KalynBrookeCo

8 ай бұрын

You are so welcome! I'm so grateful to have you as part of the Library! Do you use a mini three-ring binder or a 8.5x11 sized one?

@annwilliams1082

8 ай бұрын

I use an 8.5x11. Along with several different printables, I have some plastic sleeve pockets and keep cards and stamps in it. @@KalynBrookeCo

I am currently using Planner Pad but may want to investigate trying something different. I have also used Simplified and Day Designer in the past but they are really bulky for transporting with me to my office outside of my home. Will definitely check out your quiz and some of the options you mentioned. Thank you for putting all of this information together!😊

@KalynBrookeCo

8 ай бұрын

They ARE so bulky! That was my problem with the Day Designer (especially the daily version). I'm so glad this video was helpful and got you thinking!

Great video Kalyn! I am a regular planner hopper, although I wish I could stick to one for the whole year. I currently use a digital planner and a Hobonichi Cousin. I have realised that I enjoy having a paper version to flick through after the year has ended. Notion is for all of my long term reference information. This hybrid digital and paper system works best for my brain.

@KalynBrookeCo

8 ай бұрын

Our brains must work very similarly! I do love flipping through a paper version as well. I was just looking at an old bullet journal today and each entry brought back so many memories!

Passion planner

@KalynBrookeCo

8 ай бұрын

I've looked at this one-it seems pretty robust!

I am always sticking to my planner for the whole year. I only change the amount of digital planning that goes with my paper planning. I just learned about the Hobonichi Cousin this year, but I already bought my planner for 2024, so I guess I will change my planner for 2024.

@KalynBrookeCo

8 ай бұрын

I wish I could be more like you! You'll have to let me know how you like the Hobonichi Cousin if you try it.

I used the same planner or planner type for more than a year at a time. I have used the Hobinichi Cousin for the past 2 years. Before that I used a Bullet journal for several years and finally got tired of needing to draw out every page every month. This year I am thinking about a Disc bound and am very interested in finding out more about Kalyn's printables.

@KalynBrookeCo

8 ай бұрын

That is the struggle with bullet journaling! Drawing can be so time consuming. If you're only looking for a couple of printables, then The Brainbook Etsy Shop will be where you want to look. But if you find multiple layouts that you want to try, then an All-Access Pass to the Brainbook Library will save you the most money in the long run! (There's a discount right now on the All-Access Pass in the Etsy shop.) www.etsy.com/shop/theBrainbookShop Let me know if you have any questions!

You forgot Goodnotes which is what the highest percentage use with digital planning

@KalynBrookeCo

8 ай бұрын

Ack! You're right! The truly are in their own category-more like a traditional planner in a digital format. I'll have to film in updated video for next year!

Where did you purchase your lovely sweat shirt?

@KalynBrookeCo

8 ай бұрын

It's a shop on Etsy, but unfortunately they don't make them anymore!