Helen, when I was your age, I read a lot of self-help books. I was still living at home, feeling trapped because I couldn’t get a real job after school and living with an abusive mother. Life is about surviving and remember to enjoy life. Life is good.

Saying no is hard, but it’s also telling people that you have a vision and have set boundaries for your business and your team. The challenge is how do you convey that in a respectful manner, but also demonstrating that you are confident in the direction you are going . It also tell clients and customers not to cross those boundaries and being unrealistic about their requests, which can turn into unsolicited advice.

Even if it may just be an ordinary week for you, your planning is so calming and aesthetically pleasing as always! In my opinion, I prefer watching the weekly Hobonichi Cousin planning videos, so please upload more of these! ❤

They say “No” is the hardest word to say. I’m glad you are putting yourself first more now. Wonderful vlog!

I can't plan in a Cousin, but I love watching you do it. It's my favorite part of my Sunday schedule.

I have legit researched and written down polite ways to say no 😂😂😂 it’s been a game changer. I have to say no a lot for work.

haven't even finished watching the video yet but i'm proud of you for setting boundaries! there's nothing bratty about it, and it's healthy. saying "i'm sorry but that request would take too much of my time" is a good thing - are you being paid for this time with the money the customer has spent? or would this be "unpaid" work? don't feel guilty for prioritizing yourself sometimes!

I honestly love hearing this! Prioritizing yourself is so so important & I’m so happy that you’re doing better. I think this spread turned out super cute and functional. ❤

Glad you mentioned taking care of yourself. That is such a great message! Love you running sticker and that you love running. I find walking works best for me, but that would be a fun sticker for power walking. Your plan with me videos are motivational, love how you can plan by the hour. I am finding that hourly schedules, daily lists, and time-blocking might not work for me. Some other methods I have seen on KZread , for example, on Living Like Leila channel she did a video called a week of pomodoros, PetuniaRose has a video called building a routine am and pm tasks, where around 7 minutes into the video she talks about am and pm tasks and theme days, JashiiCorrin has a self-care bingo video. I have seen people use a weekly list with different categories of tasks. Maybe some people are just not planners and only need a monthly calendar. Marie Poulin has a video called Notion for journaling and tracking where she mentions having a win the week or win the day task. I am trying to find a productivity method or planner that will work for me.

OM GOSH... brilliant.. I never noticed you moved the page over when you do sunday's to keep your wrist on the page. This is a brilliant trick!! I use my cell phone or another notebook under my hand for the bottom of the pages.. never thought about the side! Going to have to try that out.

Helen- I am soooo glad to hear you are saying NO. I remember when I learned NO was a complete sentence and how healthy it is to use it! Like you said - not bratty - just healthy use 😊 Also- so EXCITED that we share the same birthday month 🥰

Love love love your videos. Glad to hear you’ve been dealing with life a bit better 🌸

Love the real time plan with me videos! These and the journaling vlogs are my favorite. I'm glad you're trying to get more sleep too because when you said you wake up at 5:45 am and go to sleep past 1 am regularly, I got worried for you! Glad you're emphasizing working on yourself. Hope you're doing well! Enjoy your week and see ya next time!

Saying no is definitely hard. Thanks for the reminder that sometime we have to say no in our business to protect our sanity!❤

Saying “No” is your right, assertive way to define boundaries. This is part of your own personal growth. Pat yourself on the back for this 😊

No one would ever think setting personal boundaries and saying no is bratty when it’s you Helen. I was so excited to hear that you know you need to do this and put yourself and your well-being first for once. SO HAPPY !! The spread is so cute 👏🏻👏🏻. I still don’t know how you function on such little sleep and no full days off to just chill or do all the things you love. As always, thanks for sharing x

Cardboard is the devil. Get gloves. You'll thank me for it.

I enjoy the calm and purpose you always have in your videos. I'm already looking forward to your birthday sale!

So happy to hear this was an easier week for you! Saying no is not easy, but is so so necessary for one's health. I am often astonished at how many requests for products appear in the posts. It must feel a bit overwhelming.

I'm feeling so old...😅. I remember watching you when you were in high school.