Between makeup and planners, I'm really trying to embrace the idea of "just because I don't like how this one thing looks, I don't need to scrap everything and start over"

@samplans

4 ай бұрын

Although I can envision that with a planner system, I’m so low makeup that don’t even think about it much at all.

Finding out that the items you hoped would work at the start of a new year weren’t in fact working isn’t a fail, it’s just life. I’ve watched you go from buying all the things out of frustration to carefully applying what you’ve learned about your needs and buying plus destashing thoughtfully. You know there’s no perfect system but you’re getting as close to it as you realistically can. You aren’t just spending money for the dopamine hit. Those are BIG wins. May your new direction help you cope with all the physical things outside of your control . I learn a ton from your videos. ❤❤❤

@samplans

4 ай бұрын

Thank you so much. I feel like I’ve learned so much and am trying so hard to do better with that knowledge. I’m glad others can see it too. Thanks for being here. 🫶🏻

Sounds like your making good progress and that your feeling more content with a low buy. That sounds like a win.

@samplans

4 ай бұрын

Thank you so much!

Looking forward to your new set up! I enjoy listening to your thoughts regarding your planner changes. Congrats on your progress and the changes you have made!

Just buy what you want but responsibly ❤❤❤that's what I try to do

I’m glad you’re sharing your life with us and the struggle it can be sometimes. Sugar coating things is a lie. thank you for sharing! I appreciate the honesty. I have a lot of the same struggles with my planners. I majorly failed with all of it.

I went on a no buy and felt as you did. I love the way you described the restoration- I am the same when I look for my next read and notebook. Im so glad you share your life thank you. ❤

@samplans

4 ай бұрын

Thank you so much!

I love this so much! I have the same struggles…

Hi Sam, I personally appreciate your honesty.I sometimes wonder when watching a video wether or not the person actually uses the items they're promoting,etc...especially ones the companies send free for their review.I as someone with PTSD,and a rough life understand the feel of being able to control something.I am personally trying not to put pressure on myself to use things daily (like if I am sick,or hubby's hospitalized), as well as not to have to stay in one size.The problem for me is that when I grab some random notebook I have I then feel disorganized bc I am all over the place...lol.A thought occurred to me in watching your video is that it could also be a therapeutic thing.Sharing your heart,your honest thoughts out loud!!!❤

I love this! I’m right there with you. And I am in, for the first time ever, a FCC size planner. I feel like I have found my sweet spot. And I bought a very old “Franklin Quest” leather binder on eBay and now I love it even more

I was so happy to see your video was up. I was wondering what's been happening with your planners. It seems alot of people seem to be changing their minds or tweaking their setups . But i think that's natural for people to try things out and make adjustments or edits. What worked before might not work again. Thanks for sharing your thoughts and I appreciate your honesty in your videos.

@samplans

4 ай бұрын

Thank you so much. It means a lot to have encouraging comments like this. 🫶🏻

I feel your struggle! I find whenever I deny myself something I want it that much more! I do know how you feel about mugs though - maybe taking them for a “mini-date” around the store will satisfy your needs!🤞🏻

Glad you shared your struggles. Having some of my own. But I'm moving. So I've put my foot down on new purchases until I get to the new place.

Sam, Thank you for this video. Thank you for sharing-Many of us can relate! You are awesome and need to do what helps you and makes you feel well! No guilt! I support you and enjoy following you! Again thanks!

@samplans

4 ай бұрын

Thanks so much!

Thank you for sharing. I also appreciate you showing your hobonichi weeks within this pouch. I wasn't sure it would fit before I purchased it.

@samplans

4 ай бұрын

It fits so well!!

You have definitely made progress, friend! ❤ proud of you! Excited to see the Moterm luxe.

@samplans

3 ай бұрын

Yeah it went back. 😂

You did - and are still doing - really well. breaking a no spend does not negate all the progress you made. While I am not planning a complete no buy, more and more carts are being left not checked out, and I'm happy about that. I always enjoy your content :)

@samplans

4 ай бұрын

Thank you 🫶🏻

This spoke volumes to me! I tried to start the no buy thing, too, when I ran across yours and someone else’s video. I don’t just spend foolishly, but journaling and having some, but not all of the things, was a welcomed relief for me. I’m going through some hormonal stuff, too, and dealing with a teenager and a mom who is entering a new phase of life…I just have been going through it as a single mom. Journaling has been an outlet. I made an Amazon order this morning just to add to my journaling system. It wasn’t quite complete and I felt like this little something I ordered is what’s missing. Who knows, this might not be it either. But I’m with you and I wish I had people like you around me to hang out with. You are so real and relatable.

@samplans

4 ай бұрын

Your comment means so much to me. I hope your order brings you all the things that you need right now! ❤️

You are so honest, thank you. You do what is right for you - there should be no judgement, and I'm sorry if you have felt this on your channel. I'm in planner chaos still. I just can't find anything that works. I've been like this for four years. I'm using a small A6 bound week to view at the moment and, while I'm consistent with it, it's too small, not enough notes pages, not enough contacts pages etc. It's just not right, and it is adding to my chaos and stress. I bought two Filofaxes from TK Maxx yesterday - a Malden mini in orchid and a Malden A5 in pear - but the rings are faulty and don't open on either planner. I'm not really a rings girl, but I'll try anything at the moment. Yet... I know they would both have been a mistake. A couple of weeks ago, I bought a regular bound A5 planner (a purple Sigel Jolie planner) and I'm still dithering. Maybe (like you with your normal, basic planner you've bought) I should just go for it and use the standard A5 planner and get on with it. When did planning get so hard???

@samplans

4 ай бұрын

Yes!! When did it get so hard!!

Just enjoy your hobby! We all spend some money on a little fun and excitement ❤

@samplans

4 ай бұрын

Thank you!

I really enjoyed this video and applaud you for sharing your struggles with your KZread community. I just found Hobonichi this year, bought a cousin, too big, and just bought a weeks now, hoping it’s big enough lol. I’m hoping for some semblance of planner peace but I’m okay on buying stuff. I would like to cut back but probably will not eliminate spending completely. Thanks for the video. I’ll check out your other stuff too. 😊

@samplans

Ай бұрын

The Weeks has so much going for it despite the small form factor. It’s deceptive!

I’ve struggled with the no buy this year too! I bought inserts and then A6 rings. Both were very intentional purchases. That being said, I also have had a lot of wins! I didn’t buy a lot of things that have released recently-planners or stationary wise. So… the wins are more than the fails!

@samplans

4 ай бұрын

Yes! I’ve stopped myself from purchasing a ton of stuff. A new mindset shift for sure! I also need to pat myself on the back, I’ve made it about 3 months, which is wayyy longer than ever before.

Planner peace is definitely essential for those of us who plan😉 When our minds are at peace, our lives become better focused🙏 I'm happy for you to resolve to chose what works best for you. God bless!

@samplans

4 ай бұрын

Thanks so much!

Last year was the first year ever i stayed in the same planner ALL YEAR LONG, it was an A6 bullet journal in a nanami cafe note. So, at the beginning of this year i was dead set on sticking with it again, it worked all last year for me, that means i should stick with it right? Well, i started thinking about all the things that i wished i could do that i couldnt and how much better my entire bullet journal system would be in rings (cuz then i could have organized sections as well as toss out stuff i dont need to keep forever) anyways, i ended up moving into an A6 compagna, im so happy i bit the bullet just did what i felt like doing cuz i was right, my system IS that much better in rings! Do what makes you happy, no judgment from me!

@samplans

4 ай бұрын

Another rings win! A6 is such a nice size too. I’m definitely not counting it out forever. 😅

even in all the chaos, i understand where you’re at and have been there myself! thanks for having the courage to put all that personal life stuff out there. i’m currently looking at new planners after two months of fighting with a hobonichi. you’ve given me some places to look that hadn’t been considered previously. i’m especially intrigued by the franklin covey size you’re working with…i think i like it but need to take a serious look at the possibilities. thanks again for sharing. 😊

@samplans

4 ай бұрын

Thank you so much!!

I think you’re doing great. To go from buying whatever you want to buying nothing is very difficult. I’m also trying the no buy thing and don’t always make it through the day but I’m better than I was so I think that’s a win. Please be patient and kind to yourself. Life’s hard enough without beating yourself up.

@samplans

4 ай бұрын

Better *is* still a win!

You have no idea how much I appreciate this video. Ive been beating myself up for slipping last week. Have journaled it out, even scolded myself. A lightbulb went off when you mentioned about mindfulness and being more aware. If for anything, I am much more mindful of where my money goes and did reach my goal of paying down a debt. Thats a win! I was supposed to be on a no / low buy PLG. I ended up getting an amazing deal on posh for a gorgeous sunflower medium cb. 😅 Thanks again for you putting yourself out there! Very much enjoy your videos while i play in my hobonichi weeks ❤️

@samplans

4 ай бұрын

Sunflower is amazing, so congratulations on the deal!! And yes, I’ve already beaten myself up, and for no reason. I’ve done nothing wrong.

I'm not going to judge. I've been in a TN for the past year and one day I was flipping thru it and had a major case of ick. Now I'm in a classic HP dashboard (Bridgerton edition) and I'm thrilled for now.

@MomToMy8

4 ай бұрын

And...I'm using Frixion pen. Who even am I?😂

I bought some different planners to try out this year too. Mostly for size and layout. I suggested a change of darkening the lines between the days in Sterling’s “ weeks”, so the days are distinguishable once you fill them up, and got such push back from customers!! So no planner peace here either. I am using one from Aliexpress and if the grid of the page facing the days would line up with the days page, that would be perfection! By the way thank you for giving me info on the metal tabs you use. I had never seen them before and I bought them and they are so great and useful.

@samplans

4 ай бұрын

Yay, I’m glad you are enjoying them, and hope you find planner peace very soon!

I love your videos and have been wondering how your planner life has been going. You make me laugh because listening to you talk is like my brain has a voice. Thanks for sharing your thought process. It makes me feel better about mine.😂

@samplans

4 ай бұрын

I'm so glad! And like I said…my silence generally means I’m going through it. 😅

Yay for the low-buy goals. There is no way I could ever do a no-buy year, but I've been pretty successful with low-buy goals in January and February and focus on using my stash more. But I've given myself grace to buy a small amount of planner/journaling supplies each month so I don't drive myself insane and ruminate on what I CAN'T get and instead focus on what I CAN use in my stash and buy a few pretty things along the way. Good for you and thanks for your honesty!

@samplans

4 ай бұрын

Thank you. No buy was HARD!

Love the cover for the weeks! Where did hubby purchase? Love it!

@samplans

3 ай бұрын

Baum-kuchen

Great video 😊 I've been searching for awhile for a zip pouch for my Hobonichi Weeks planner. I know you said yours was a gift from your husband, but would you mind sharing where it was purchased from? I love that it's roomy enough for extras (pens, etc.)😊 Thanks so much, and keep the videos coming, I really enjoy watching them 😊

@ziggy2255

4 ай бұрын

Baumkuchen Yuruliku I think

@lisaw5956

4 ай бұрын

@@ziggy2255 Thank you 😊

@samplans

4 ай бұрын

Here’s the link-currently OOS. www.baum-kuchen.net/products/flat-pen-case

@lisaw5956

4 ай бұрын

@@samplans Thank you so very much 😊

Just trying to make it through...I get you. Totally get that.

Thank you for being real and sharing your struggles.

@samplans

4 ай бұрын

I am wired that way, you won’t find anything else here. 😅🫶🏻

Thank you so much for sharing your struggling with us I am struggling at the moment to and listing to others makes it easier I am new to the planner world again stopped when covid hit

@samplans

4 ай бұрын

I’m glad it’s helpful for you, thanks for being here!

I also like that 1/2" wider that FCC pages are. And, I also like a small footprint for my binder -- don't like the binder to take up lots of space on my desk when it's closed; don't like lots of extra binder above & below the pages or on the sides when it's open. I've been enjoying the Filofax Clipbooks --- very reasonably priced, not a lot of cover past the pages, covers can be flipped together like a spiral notebook, which makes it easier to write on the page that's opposite your dominant hand. Regular tabs do stick out past the covers when the binder is closed, so I started making no-tab dividers cut from cute scrapbooking paper -- and just sized a few mm taller and wider than personal paper. Easy and inexpensive way to change up my planner -- by having seasonal or monthly divider sets.

@samplans

4 ай бұрын

I was actually looking at those myself. But I love my leather covers. 😅

OMG! I am doing the same thing!! While waiting on my Moterm Luxe 2.0 purchase to try with FCC, I’m using my Filofax Malden personal with FCC inserts. I’m liking it so far and wondering if I will return the Moterm when it arrives……. Glad to know someone else is on the same path……😂

@samplans

4 ай бұрын

I hope I keep the Moterm…I like to rotate covers. Let me know what you decide when yours arrives too!

Just a thought ! I too struggle , but I do love the A6 size , so what I did was changed the rings from a6 to personal and then put Franklin Covey compact inserts in that . U can try that too. Thank u for ur videos… we are cut from the same cloth ❤

@samplans

4 ай бұрын

I didn’t know that could work!

@jaecamillerose

4 ай бұрын

@@samplansMoterm’s A6 covers are abnormally large so it does work with them! I don’t think it would work with a Gillio A6 Compagna because that’s more flush to the inserts.

This is my life!! Decided that A6 is a my size. I like the rings, but finding myself stressing about how to archive. “What if I need information while I am out!?” I mostly use my planner as a reference book when out. I very rarely write in it while I am out. I had to order a SI full year A6 because I couldn’t get it out my head. If it doesn’t work I will post it to sale. Guess we will see.

@JustScribble

4 ай бұрын

You can put a half year stalogy or an A6 TN insert in your A6 ring planner and use that for your collection type/reference info. So you have that with you thru the year when you move pages out and migrate inserts. Just a thought.

Personal wide inserts fit FC compact planners so that may be another size option to consider. Personally I am like you and prefer a more square page so I really love Personal wide.

I broke my no spend on Friday to buy a Chic Sparrow B6 No 10 in buttercup. I absolutely love the TN/Folio combo that she makes. And Ive been waiting what seems like forever for Chic Sparrow to bring out some more bright color leathers. I love the color yellow. So I jumped on it. Oh well! I know I will use it and love it. Back to the no spend!!!

@samplans

4 ай бұрын

I also love yellow!

Thanks for the video. I understand you!!! I also ordered a personal wide!! have some planner covers to sell, how do you sell yours?

@samplans

4 ай бұрын

I usually sell mine on my IG feed or on FB BST groups. 🤓

I've been through so many planners already before I found 2 I loved so I say go with whatever makes you happy ❤

@samplans

4 ай бұрын

Thank you! I’m glad you found something you love!

I like your zipper case for your Weeks & pens. I need to find something like that. I use Papermate Flairs in my planner & I use a "color code" to write in my planner (red--my son's school-related stuff; blue--medical appointments; orange--work schedule; green--church stuff; purple--family stuff; turquoise--errands/to-do's), so something like what you have would be perfect.

@samplans

4 ай бұрын

They are currently out of stock-but here’s the link! www.baum-kuchen.net/products/flat-pen-case

@barbarastubblefield7075

4 ай бұрын

@@samplans Thank you!!

Please let us know what you think of the Moterm Luxe with FCC inserts. I was thinking of doing the exact same thing. I’m thinking I will print some freebies to try the compact size before making a Moterm purchase. Looks like they should just fit in my VDS personal size for now. I’m struggling with having a work and a personal planner and this could be the answer to combining them into one.

@samplans

4 ай бұрын

I will definitely share!

Agree with the intentional - I can’t do a strict no buy. Even if I am successful for a month - it’s like withdrawal after the fact and I binge 😅

@samplans

4 ай бұрын

That’s what I don’t want to happen! 3 months was a long time!

16:45 that’s why I love the unwidened A6 rings from VDS. Moterm and even the RTS VDS and others are so wide and it’s unnecessary imho. And feels clumsy and clunky. But the unwidened omg it’s so good! Even the Gillio is better even though not as narrow as the unwidened VDS - it’s a lot narrower that Moterm etc. amazing the difference in the feel without the extra leather.

@samplans

4 ай бұрын

Hmm. I’ll have to see how I feel about the personal luxe-it’s arriving late. I’m very impatient about custom orders though. I wish they were readily available so I could know more easily if I’d like it!

@JustScribble

4 ай бұрын

@@samplans I completely understand. I will say that they have shortened the turn around quite a bit. But also you can check the BST or mecari etc. I actually got mine at a REALLY good price that way. And didn’t have to wait 💓

@JustScribble

4 ай бұрын

@@samplans and sorry your Moterm is coming late. That’s a bummer! I’m excited for your revelations on your system and how this has helped bring you clarity. I don’t see it as a fail / I see it as a learning experience 😊

@samplans

4 ай бұрын

@JustScribble so I’m just looking for “unwidened”?

Over that last couple of years I’ve bought everything going, and designed several “perfect” systems across two or three books - often in response to the magnificent examples I see all over KZread. None of them have worked for more than a couple of months at a time. This year I didn’t even get to February before it all fell apart! I purposefully didn’t use a single planner for personal stuff in February despite having one of everything except a cousin as I know I hate that one 😊. Work stuff has to be separate and is fine in the SI Common Planner, so that’s staying. I spent February looking really hard at what I wanted, what I needed and, at long last, what I was actually going to cope with in a personal planner. First, I separated journaling from planning - they are in no way connected until they come together to create an archive of the year. That raises a couple of additional questions - do I care about what appts I had on January 10th three years ago? Nope. Do I need to change my journal just because the date is 1 January? Nope. Next was where did my goals and progress tracking belong? For me, given my goals will (or are least supposed to) drive my activities, and monitoring my behaviours and activities is how I measure progress towards goals, it makes sense to keep goals and trackers with my planning. Next was how do see my time? For me, my goals are long term - 10yrs, mid term 3-5 yrs, and short term - 1 year. My annual planner can therefore house this year’s goals. The long and mid term goals can be kept separately. My planning is typically done on a monthly and weekly timescale. I don’t need an additional daily spread. I also prefer my weekly in the Weeks format, unlike my work planner which has the vertical timeline. But I hate the size and shape of the Weeks and TN sizes. I want to take my planner with me when out, though I also use my phone as a back up calendar and todo list, so no need for a main and edc planner. A6 is my preferred size, probably because I’m old enough to have used a pocket Filofax for many years before we had any kind of personal device to capture data - including mobiles. My system is now a single JottBook from Leuchtturm for all my goals. I’ve just swapped from the Journal Planner B6 to an Aura Estelle catch all in A6 for my planner. (I’m less bothered than I thought I’d be with the Sunday start on the monthlies as the weekly is a Monday start.) My goals for 2024 are summarised at the beginning of the book and the blank spread after each monthly spread is for a single graph tracking my weight, steps and sleep on daily basis (health is my priority this year). Birthdays and regular commitments and adulting tasks are captured on the perpetual calendar, my weekly todos, meal plans, exercise routines etc and odd notes and scribbles are captured in the pages between weeks. If I need collections, or space for working through ideas, there’s space at the back of the book. My journaling and memory keeping is now back in an A5 hard back book - currently a Ding Bats, though I’ve enjoyed the Leuchtturm 1917 over the years, and I’ll swap it out only when it’s full regardless of the date. I’m done drooling over the systems other people manage to keep up with, well, maybe I’ll drool a little, but in full knowledge of the fact that for me doing that kind planning is more stressful than not planning at all. And I’m fine with it. I hope you all find your peace too. 😊

@samplans

4 ай бұрын

I love how well thought out your decisions are, and hope this continues to be a system that brings you much peace and productivity!

It’s a process. You’ll get to where you are comfortable by going through this process. You’re figuring it all out, great job.

@samplans

4 ай бұрын

Thanks so much. ❤️

I actually ordered FCC inserts to try them out when I got a discount code about a week ago. I like them, but sometimes I feel the pages aren't big enough for me to write.

@samplans

4 ай бұрын

I think I couldn’t go as big as A5, so the FCC is enough space for me personally.

I really want to try a rings planner for the first time, but I am overwhelmed by the options and sizes, and also by the price of these items lol. Like I’m sure it’s worth it! But I don’t know where to start. Thank you for sharing yours, it’s really cool! Also wanted to share that I bought a Kinbor weeks for $7 and thought I wouldn’t use it, but now it’s my actual to-do list because I don’t feel any guilt writing “take out the trash” in my daily, limited, little box LOL. It is so freeing.

@IvyPlans

4 ай бұрын

I bought a cheaper A5 ring planner on Amazon just “to test the waters”. I ended up liking it more than my expensive planner. There are cheaper alternatives if you are not sure.

What pouch is your hobonichi weeks in? I heard you talk about it but never saw/heard what it is. Only saw it start with a y. It looks awesome

@samplans

4 ай бұрын

Hi, it’s a yuruliku pouch from Yoseka Stationery.

Where is your light pink pen from? I love pens and stationary! 😊

@samplans

4 ай бұрын

It’s a Uni jetstream and it either came from Jet Pens or Tokyo Pen Shop!

I would like to know where you got that pouch for your hobonichi weeks.

@samplans

4 ай бұрын

www.baum-kuchen.net/products/flat-pen-case

Mystical little book… totally speaks to me with the Weeks… I’ve been thinking about LITERALLY tossing everything in the trash and using a freaking composition notebook

@samplans

4 ай бұрын

Yesssss.

Hi Sam, just watching another one of your videos that I can so relate to and enjoying knowing that there’s someone else out there in the chaos as life presents it, but I have a question what is the cover pouch that you use for your weeks I have one that is very similar but it’s a five but I really like what you have. Can you tell me who made that item? Thank you. Also, you’re a very lucky lady to have a husband who would buy you something like that for your birthday it was very sweet and he’s a keeper right I would think take care and thank you again for all your input.

@samplans

4 ай бұрын

Thank you! They are currently out of stock, but I’ll leave the link. I adore my husband, we are very happy. 🤎 www.baum-kuchen.net/products/flat-pen-case

Where did you find the Blue Sky x Inkwell Press planner? I like the additional components it has.

@planningbasics

4 ай бұрын

NeverMind you just said it Staples in the video 😂

@samplans

4 ай бұрын

Yep, Staples!

I’m doing a No Buy/Low Buy year. My rules, no judgement. Planners, stationary, and notebooks are on the list. Yesterday I ordered a 5 Year A6 Hobonichi, some washi tape, and a pencil board. I’m a bit disappointed with myself but I have really thought about this planner for a few weeks. I don’t want more time to slip away, so I just ordered it. If I like the Hobonichi paper, layout, etc, I am going to buy a Hobonichi Weeks. This is intentional, not unplanned, so I am ok with this. Again, my rules. Remember this for yourself. Make your rules. My word of the year is Contentment. I want o to use what I have. I needed a new planner. Ok get it and move on. BTW, I really like that pouch! If I stick with the weeks, I’m going to get it.

@samplans

4 ай бұрын

That’s the same place I was in with the A6 Techo. I wanted to use it and the year was already getting away from me. I thought about it, ordered it, cancelled the order and waited about two more weeks before ordering it again.

Anxious to see your Moterm set-up!

@samplans

4 ай бұрын

And of course my delivery is delayed. 🫠

Good for you ❤! I agree with everything you have said here.

@samplans

4 ай бұрын

Thank you 🫶🏻

I don’t do well at all with no buy! You have to do what is best for you! Can’t make yourself crazy not buying…. That sure makes it worse for me! Love that pouch you have 😍

@samplans

4 ай бұрын

Well I definitely learned that the hard way! I think I’ll be very comfortable with the low buy!

The win is in the journey. No worries! ❤

@samplans

4 ай бұрын

Thank you!

I really feel you on this. I’m also in planner chaos and no judgement from me 💙 I got a delfonics little pouch and it fits the hobonichi a6 that I got recently. I’ve fallen out of all my original planners aside my appointment tracker planner because the start of the year was really hard - and then I want to have a fresh start and leave the bad vibes in the past 🙈 I hope this system works for you but also no pressure on yourself if it isn’t quite there yet 🩵

Please tell me what pen case that is that fits tombows!❤

@samplans

4 ай бұрын

Currently out of stock but here’s the link: www.baum-kuchen.net/products/flat-pen-case

@marydetray6776

4 ай бұрын

@@samplans thank you!

curiosity question, but do the a6 ring pages fit in the personal size rings? or is there too much overhang when closed?

@tortagialla

4 ай бұрын

From my understanding the a6 holes don’t match the personal rings holes - totally different!

@samplans

4 ай бұрын

I know people have used a6, you’d just have to punch the holes to the personal size. Since I prefer a less rectangular shape, I decided not to go that route.

Who makes the canvas case for your Hobonichi weeks?

@samplans

4 ай бұрын

It’s currently sold out, but they restock. www.baum-kuchen.net/products/flat-pen-case

MODERATION!!!💚💚💚 Life is lived by integration. I learned this with homeschooling. Public school segregates subjects, like they are individual entities. It is no wonder students are discouraged as to when and where they would use the information. Planners are the same. You do you, Boo Boo. Find your place and excuses do not need to be made. The big challenge with ordering online is one does not really know the purchase until it arrives in the mail. And you are stuck with it. Good, bad, or ugly.

@samplans

4 ай бұрын

That’s so true!

Honestly whenever someone says no spend I just laugh because I know they are going to make a bunch of exceptions or "fail". Low spend works better in my opinion. Because I'm not limited by what I can or can't buy. But it puts my mind into the mentality of do I really need this? Is it worth to buy right now? So I make better choices instead of just mindless spending. Buying one thing instead of three things is still progress

I love the 'don't care' comment - I say that a bit.😂 Thanks for sharing another video - looking forward to seeing the flip through when you're ready.

@samplans

4 ай бұрын

Thank you!

I think compared to previous videos, you’re making good progress in determining what you truly want. The answer can always be more than one planner, you just need to be able to control your spending, and make sure what you’re doing is helping you and is intentional.

@samplans

4 ай бұрын

I agree!

What is the case you have your weeks in? I looked at your Amazon store but didn't see it.

@samplans

4 ай бұрын

It’s yuruliku. They aren’t on Amazon, unfortunately.

Love the Malden 🩷

@samplans

4 ай бұрын

Me too.

May seem like a silly question…what paper do you use to print your ring inserts?

@samplans

4 ай бұрын

I’ve been using 28 pound paper but actually just switched to 24 pound, 97 brightness. Less bulk for my planner!

@jenifermerrill

4 ай бұрын

@@samplans thank you for your reply 🤍

Please please could you do a side by side with the Malden and the Moterm Luxe?

@waggermama

4 ай бұрын

As to buying mugs, I remember my dad saying once that you don’t have to pick the flower to smell the flower 🌷 which I need to remind myself of that frequently!

@samplans

4 ай бұрын

I did that very thing today. And I’m writing that down! I never pick flowers. I take pictures, smell them, let them thrive. ❤️

@samplans

4 ай бұрын

And yes, I’ll share the differences!

You thought it would work....it didn't but that's not a fail. It's finding out what you don't like, what doesn't work, as well as what you do like and what does work. It's okay to explore experiment. Thank you for being you and for sharing.

@samplans

4 ай бұрын

Thank you 🤎

I actually started with a book-bound B6 Sterling Ink. However, I will cut it apart and put it into rings...

@samplans

4 ай бұрын

Nice! What size binder are you using?

SAM!!!!!!! I feel so seen! I started out doing a NO BUY YEAR.... and dealing with PMP toooooo. I "broke" mine as well, and now I have a new hobby :') LMAOOOsendhelpOOOOOO

@samplans

4 ай бұрын

I’m glad you feel seen, and I hope you enjoy your purchase!

It's never a failure to realize something's not working and then take steps to improve the situation. Infact, congratulations for not holding yourself hostage to a self-imposed rule. THAT would be a failure. Good luck! ❤

@samplans

4 ай бұрын

Thank you!!

There isn't a "perfect ststem". It is..."what is perfect for you"!❤

I say, “Give yourself some grace!” I think it would be very hard to deny yourself all year long of the planner things you love. It would be sad and depressing. Plus, I love seeing your videos and updates! Hang in there!

@samplans

4 ай бұрын

Thank you so much!

Thank you for sharing your truths, Sam! You make us all feel like normal humans ;)

@samplans

4 ай бұрын

Your comment is so appreciated!

Sam, just use pen loop with only putting the clicker.. that's what I do.

@samplans

4 ай бұрын

I sometimes do that, but most pens then hang lower than I want them to. ☹️

No-buy isn't a thing I can ever do. It makes me... resentful and disappointed rolled with a side of frustration. Currently I write down my wants and evaluate them on Sunday. If on Sunday I still want the (whatever, clothes or electronic thing or even note cards) thing, I buy it. I close out my week on Sunday so I can look back to see what bills were paid and how much 'normal' spending was. I also look into my savings tracker and remind myself why I'm saving. I really did try the no spend thing but in the end it was like I was setting myself up to fail. I'm trying to be more intentional with my spending. And that includes saving money specifically for planners and related products for next year. A whole ass category just for that. So it won't be random impulsive anything, it's me using the money for exactly what I want at that moment. Hopefully still on a Sunday, I'm trying to manage my tappy tappy click click BUY impulse.

@samplans

3 ай бұрын

You have a really good plan in place! I like your Sunday reset. Maybe I’ll do that on Monday, when we review our finances.

Mindfulness FTW ✨

@samplans

4 ай бұрын

I think so. It’s been very good for me.

First and foremost, it's important to protect your mental health. If a no-buy, even a low-buy, doesn't work for this season of your life, that's okay and you don't need to apologize or justify your choices. I'm doing monthly no-buys, and what I'm learning from it is how to be more *intentional* about my spending, and developing a more healthy relationship with my finances, and that's really what I find most important about the concept, for me. I'm with you in that using my planner helps with my anxiety, and it's a point of control, an eye in the storm. I'm glad you're recognizing and making it a point to prioritize your mental health.

@samplans

4 ай бұрын

Thank you so much. I hope your monthly challenges go well!

I'd be happy with a no buy week ! 😮😂

@samplans

4 ай бұрын

Haha! Right! I mean, I made it three months, which I didn’t even bring up here, and that is way longer than I ever made it before. I need to be proud of myself!

@kimp6399

4 ай бұрын

I totally agree! If I do a no buy week that’s success. 😂

@kris.1095

4 ай бұрын

You posted exactly what I was thinking! 😂

Sam that's why I know me and a no buy won't work....a low buy yes....do a low buy Sam...😊

Better to try & fail, then not try at all. Nothing wrong with that at all. Hang in there

@samplans

4 ай бұрын

Thank you for the encouragement!

Good morning ❤

For 2024: I'm a Franklin Covey insert Girl in a Gillio Medium Compagna. I've removed my dividers, and added tabs, instead, to make more room. I'm adding more cute dashboards this year. This set-up is making me happy. ❤😊

@samplans

4 ай бұрын

Ooh! I hope it works for you for as long as you want it to!

As I listen, you are dealing with all the emotional ‘things’ I am. And I know I could never do a ‘no buy’ for a year for all the reasons you mentioned. Good for you for recognizing it and being strong with your convictions!

@samplans

4 ай бұрын

Thank you. 🫶🏻

@fagerdam

4 ай бұрын

I can also recognize the emotional struggle. Big changes and absolute rules can make my anxiety flare up.

I would relabel the title of this video. And say that it is things I learned. I wouldn't consider someone who tried something and found that it doesn't work a failure. You took a risk. huzzah!!

@samplans

4 ай бұрын

🫶🏻

I think the reason planner peace doesn’t exist is because, not only do we change, but our feelings change and an analogue system has a feel to it. This is why I’m not quick to sell my planner covers…eventually I’ll want to hold them again.

@samplans

4 ай бұрын

You are very wise to do that!

Join the club. Was not supposed to buy any more planner stuff…but that went sideways.

@samplans

4 ай бұрын

We are twins. 😅

@IvyPlans

4 ай бұрын

@@samplans 👍🏻

Nothing good ever comes from denying yourself the things that you enjoy and make you happy.

@samplans

4 ай бұрын

I guess I learned the hard way!

I think if you’re doing better than last year, I would say you’re successful :) you have to start somewhere and if you’re really still trying, not giving up, and you’re doing better than you’ve done in the past, I would say you’re doing fine. Especially as someone going through menopause and has another disorder related to hormones, I can’t imagine trying to even make it 100% a no buy. My MIL is going through menopause at the moment and there are some days when I feel like she is a different woman because of how much it messes with her mood, focus, memory, etc. Just be kind to yourself and I would just delete rude comments without even reading the whole thing lol you came on here to share not ask for “tough love” lol

@samplans

4 ай бұрын

Thank you. And I don’t get many rude comments, but I have definitely deleted some in the past! I hope actual menopause is a few years away. But there is such a wide age range!

You don’t have to justify your purchases to anyone. Do what works for you.

@samplans

4 ай бұрын

Oh I agree, but I feel like I needed to say I broke the no-buy. And I’m so happy I did!

Personally, I think that no spends aren't useful. If I try to tell myself not to buy stuff, then my FOMO is worse.

@samplans

4 ай бұрын

I’d agree with you after attempting one. 😂

In my prayers. I find we continue to beat ourselves up for all kinds of things. I was thinking about this just last nite actually… the conclusion I came to is “my God some times life sucks, n why would I take away ANYTHING that might bring me joy?” I get everyone try’s to be mindful of spending, n I do agree that a lot of US spend way more than we should at times… HOWEVER… peace, positivity, joy, smiles, etc. shouldn’t we lean towards that more than negativity? With that said… I hope u do the best for you with zero guilt. Thing is… life gets way too stressful. N God luv you IF this brings you smiles n peace then YYAASSS by all means find your joy hun. Smiles are soooo few n far between at times, plz realize that what brings you joy is UBER important. ❤

@samplans

4 ай бұрын

Yes, it brings me joy and is a good, clean hobby. I was trying to punish my way to better habits. In the end, I think I’ll be more mindful and less checkout happy.