I planner hop like it's my job but I ALWAYS ALWAYS seem to come back to the weeks. In the last couple of months I realized that I tend to switch planners when I am feeling anxious and stressed out or overwhelmed about all of the things that I need to get done. I have realized that a new planner is not going to help me, I just need to buckle down, stop procrastinating, and get things done. Once I realized all of that, I realized the weeks is perfect for me and I had to give myself permission to make it messy. I can no longer worry about making it "Pinterest perfect" looking, and this has taken a tremendous amount of pressure off of me. I don't know why I was so concerned with making it look so nice when I never showed it to anyone. Now, the messiest pages are my favorite.

@samplans

Жыл бұрын

The Weeks just has everything. Why not use it? I also hop for the same reasons. I would love to have a messier planner page, but it feels wrong to scribble for now. Maybe I’ll break myself of it. I’ve been writing neatly in a planner my whole life though…so chances are slim.

@delle3955

Жыл бұрын

This is definitely me! I could have written this about myself. Thanks for putting it in words! Best to you on your planning and all things!

I often watch these planner KZread videos & when someone talks about changing their planner again it’s in a tone of apology. Don’t apologize for doing what you want. Don’t apologize for not committing to a decision. We have the right to change our mind, our mood, the colors that we like, the planner system we want to use, the clothes we want to wear, and the way we want to think. When my husband says, “but you have five of those“ - I just say, “Yep!“ he knows not to go any further. So, thank you for changing your mind because it helps us see all the different beautiful planners. Plan on! xo

@sonjal.8510

Жыл бұрын

👍👍👍👍

Hi Sam! I don't know if you'll see this as I'm getting to this video late, but one thing that helps me is that I use my rings planner for things that rotate and may go beyond a year. For example, meal ideas, cleaning schedule, homeschool information; budgeting and finances; work/business projects, Home projects, etc. Those are things that I do not necessary want to shelve after a year (I might still be referring to some of the things in certain sections) like I'd have to in the Weeks AND I have the freedom to pull out certain things I don't care about archiving. I use the Weeks for day to day planning, to do's, appointments, lists, etc. so I have a record of them. It's my main planner. I also have another Weeks for memory keeping. I just write a short account of the day, or something I want to remember. I find it totally doable to journal in the weeks because I'm not trying to fill huge pages. So I have a rings and two Hobo Weeks. I think this really keeps me from getting board and also I enjoy digging into my rings as needed and using it for what I think the system's strengths are. Just wanted to share because I can totally relate to everything you are saying here and I think you CAN have the best of both worlds. 😁

i actually loved the bright teal mega i got and the cover on cover really pops because of it! ty for sharing!

@samplans

Жыл бұрын

Enjoy it!

I think we have all been there! Although I have settled firmly in personal rings with just the Filofax inserts and a line a day 5 year journal. It’s the only way I can journal consistently.

My edc will always be a weeks in a moterm style cover, used as a wallet, and I stay consistent in this one because I love it. I use the cousin as a household planner, I love the weekly pages to keep track of internet orders, Klarna, etc., and I try to memory keep in the daily pages, but I fail here regularly. I also have my spiritual weeks, and the A6 is my houseplant journal, I am not as dedicated to these two, but stuck with them throughout the year. I do not need all of these, but I love the personal expression of each layout, and each book brings me joy. If I am having a bad mental health week and ignore a planner, I have learned to let it go, this was the hardest thing for me.

Thank you for sharing your thoughts, I’m new to planning/journaling and this video was very informative! ⭐️

@samplans

Жыл бұрын

I’m glad it was helpful!

I have come to the realization that I will use more than one planner throughout the year (not at the same time). My needs change, my moods change, and I’ll use whatever fits me during that period. I try not to overthink it and just go with it, but I’m also a mostly functional planner. Thanks for sharing.

@samplans

Жыл бұрын

Yeah, if I tell myself at some point I’ll probably end up in rings again, I won’t feel like such a failure when I do!

I like the light. It makes the video feel natural and homey. 😊

@samplans

Жыл бұрын

Thank you!

Nice video my friend! I love my Hobo wks 5 years & going strong!

@samplans

Жыл бұрын

Good for you! 👏🏻

I've tried so many planners but the weeks is perfect for me. I always think I need more room, but really don't. It fits all I need. I am gifting weeks this year to my friend's. I hope to spread the love. You are right it's a planner and journal all in one. I put stickers on mine too and love the clear cover. It has just enough pockets. I actually cut the ribbon bookmarks out they irritate me. I use the pencil board instead.

@planningandpowerlifting

Жыл бұрын

I like the Weeks but I also love the hourly view in the Jibun Techo Biz.

Yes! I felt the same way. I don’t like these bright cheerful colors 😂 Also you are spot on about the only being in one book. I cannot journal outside my planner, I need everything in one place for a year. But we know I’m going to start 2024 in my weeks, by spring be planner hopping through the summer and then coming back to weeks in the fall 😂😂😂😂

@samplans

Жыл бұрын

It’s ridiculous, isn’t it? At least we KNOW we are going to do that. 😂

@yolandahenry7791

Жыл бұрын

Hey, that’s your system as far as I am concerned. Nothing wrong with that!

Please finish the year in the Hobonichi Weeks! And start the coming year in the Hobonichi Weeks! 😂😂 I love it, I can almost quote you now. It’s just you. Even I love your frontal art/pics/stickers! It’s like you’re my best friend who lives far away.😂❤ I’m also returning to the Hobo Weeks this year after a run in with B6 Slim, Narrow and passport. Sigh, it’s tiring just to think of the time and money spent and wasted on it all. I still use a Travelers Co Regular and a TC Passport one like a scrapbook and one as a journal. Anyway, I’ll be following right along with you no matter how bumpy the ride! 🍄🎃

I covered a Sneaker with contact paper and it worked great. I put it in a clear cover. I probably will again. I want a nuetral background too.

@samplans

Жыл бұрын

I never thought of contact paper!

oh no, back to hobonichi again. I managed to be hobonichi-free for 2022 and found out about Kinbor from aliexpress back in August. I bought a dated weeks and a couple of undated ones for 2023 use (best for not having to leave blank pages inbetween times I don't use it while in other planners). with all the extra unused planner pages I cut them up to fit my mini 5 hole loose leaf refills for just jotters to toss after info moved over to binded archive planners. best planner peace is not to feel pressured to use up every dated planners due to empty pages. just something I found out recently.

@samplans

Жыл бұрын

I really thought that the Weeks wasn’t in my future. I was very wrong. 😅

Have you thought about using pretty paper in between your weeks and clear cover? You could change it out to suit your mood and easily achieve your boho dreams.

@samplans

Жыл бұрын

I will try. I’m just sad I can’t be thrilled with the planner as is, I love seeing my cover choice each year!

I fix the color issue by cutting down pretty paper and mod podge over the cover, or insert pretty paper between the hard cover and the clear cover.

@samplans

Жыл бұрын

I know, but man just wish they would have made a neutral option. I like looking at the cover itself.

So appreciative of how you let us in on your thought processes. Amazing how many of us are going through similar stuff. I so get your Hobo Weeks issue. Love what you've done with yours. I have the 2023 English Weeks because what's planning without that lovely format? I've retired recently so the line-up is: Think Ink bujo:Dailies (which I live for) and journaling/notes in the bujo. Stuff I don't want to draw like monthly calendars I'll print and tape in; Clena 04 in black,; 2 mildliners,; 2 Sharpies in green & bronze; an old tiny Moleskine as a mind-sweep/ref, and the Weeks as an EDC and pre-planning tool( and I'm giving up and using ballpoint *gasp*). That's about as simplified as I can manage right now...may throw in some Fall themed washi....or not. Looking forward to your next up-date.

I stayed out of weeks for a year but I’m back in a weeks styled planner.

@samplans

Жыл бұрын

It’s such a great layout!

2022 was a weird planner year for me, I used a franklin covey compact all of 2021 and then I switched to FC Classic size in the beginning of 2022. I started a new job in February and that like completely through my planner game for a loop. I switched to a day free a6 hobonichi but that didn’t quite work out, then I was in a FC Pocket for a couple of months, then I switched to a traditional A7 pocket rings, which I absolutely loved, but it was still not giving what I needed. I eventually set up a mini happy planner and that was going really well and I still loved that set up and fully intended to finish the year in it. I had a month on two pages, a horizontal weekly view and a reading tracker and some notes pages, simple and all I needed. For 2023 my plan is to use an A5 erin condren softbound. I every much agree with not wanting to set things up and take inserts out and move things around, it’s exhausting. I love a good pocket rings but I just really wanted a simple bound planner that was cute enough that I didn’t have to do a lot of deco and I could keep all my info in it. 2023 is going to be extremely busy for me and I just need no fuss. Then I went on the hobonichi website because I wanted to buy some covers to put my A5 in. I saw the weeks and I was like man I really wish the weeks would work for me. I remembered I bought a weeks in 2017 and never used it because the size was so awkward. I dug it out and repurposed the months for a current October set up and my brain exploded. It’s so perfect!! It’s so effortless, BUT I ALREADY ORDERED MY EC A5! 😂😂😂 So I’m finishing out the year in my repurposed weeks from 2017 and I am still doing the A5 for next year, but I am bringing in a weeks for a reading log/journal and who knows, maybe in 2024 I’ll be in a weeks full time. My planner needs are always changing. I also wouldn’t mind going back to an A6 hobo. LOL the struggle.

@samplans

Жыл бұрын

Oh that’s great! You could always sell the EC though…just throwing that out there. 🤓

I say keep them both set up😀👍

@samplans

Жыл бұрын

I will be. 🤓

Honestly you could talk about planners or fountain pens or stickers or any of that stuff covers for over an hour and I would listen so I’m one of those weirdos I’m glad we found each other.

@samplans

Жыл бұрын

That makes me so happy! Thank you!

I haven’t been following your channel long enough to know - have you ever tried Traveler’s Company inserts in a TN cover? The Weekly+memo layout is the same as the Weeks, but the paper is friendlier to gel pens and has a larger grid size that might work better for you. I switched from that to the Weeks Mega because I wanted the smaller grid and to try fountain pens - you might enjoy going in the other direction if the larger page size works okay for you.

@samplans

Жыл бұрын

I love their stuff, but hate strings. I’ve tried to get over it but I just can’t get into them. 😅

Thanks for this incisive video. I’ve used the Leuschtturm dot grid planner for bullet planning for the last five years. But this year I’ve been unsatisfied with every planner I’ve tried. Except I’m in love with the Cocoa Daisy weeks stickers. So I’m going to try Weeks, just to use the stickers. If it doesn’t work for me, I’ll revert to my A6 traveler’s type inserts - which has worked best for me this year.

@samplans

Жыл бұрын

I was feeling all over the place, so I’m glad you enjoyed it. I hope the weeks works out for you. Maybe the happiness the stickers bring will be just what you need. 🧡

I have had the same problem in the past couple of years. I am just okay with hopping back and forth and being in multiple planners. Each serve a different purpose and I can hop in and out of them as needed. I'm actually thinking of getting a Weeks Mega and seeing if that works. I'm waiting for my B6 Sterling Ink planner and seeing if that works.. lol.

I’ve been in a bullet journal for the last two years, and I have recently switched to the Hobonichi A6 so I could have TRP to use with my fountain pens.

I love your videos! I'm in a hobonichi weeks for 2023 (actually already using it!) Partly thanks to your videos for getting me into hobonichi weeks for the first time this year! I totally get not being able to use more than one book. That's how I am too.

Omg I was looking the other day for characters/ personality traits of someone who is the opposite to me, and it’s you!! 😂 INFP vs ESTJ! 😂

@samplans

Жыл бұрын

Lol! That’s me literally in reverse! We share the same functions!

I’m in the weeks again too. Mega.

@samplans

Жыл бұрын

Nice!!

"You guys gotta get your act together 'cause I can't live my life like this." Wow. That's heavy. 😧

Thinking abt getting into a Hobonichi Weeks Mega. This video was helpful. I am searching for a good leather cover for the hobo weeks, but Moterm is sold out on Amazon. I also subscribed since you will be using the Hobo Weeks in 2023.

@samplans

Жыл бұрын

Thank you! I see that Galen leather has some new slimmer Hobo Weeks covers out that are pretty inexpensive! 🤓

To be totally honest, right now I have a scratch pad listing the various planners I own (3 sizes of hobonichi, 2 in B6 a perfect planner, and a katie daisy agenda, and the pocket daily moleskine) and trying to figure out what the hell am I going to do with them. I use the Weeks primarily. I'm just suffering from planners' guilt because why did I get so many planners? I agree with you about planner hopping. I am hopping right now, and probably most likely will mid-2023 from whatever I choose to be my EDC. I'm sure there will be changes, and I have to live with that.

I just love planners--every size, shape, design, etc. But, I am very left-brained and hate wasting things, so I have undated weekly and monthly pages for a disc-bound planner, which allows me to remove and insert pages with wild abandon and zero guilt! I use the various blank notebooks for journals, and I have different types of journals--one for sewing/crafting projects, one for spiritual growth, one for general personal essays. These don't get written in every day. Having multiple planners and journals allows me to "try all the things"--different sizes, papers, covers, etc. I watch planner videos all the time because seeing and hearing about what other people do and use helps me decide what I want to use, and which notebook to select for each purpose. Using undated printables or refills has been my solution for planner peace!

I just found your channel a few days ago and I just love it. I feel peaceful and more organized.

@samplans

Жыл бұрын

Thank you so much 🧡

Hi Sam, thanks for sharing. I'm intrigues with your setup for Christmas and birthdays. Do you have anymore of the setup somewhere for me to check out please. I'd love to use your setup. Thanks again for sharing x

@samplans

Жыл бұрын

I’ve shared it in a few flips, and can share a photo on my IG. 🤓

@64titch

Жыл бұрын

@@samplans ok what is it called for me to check out please?

This video applies to me so much. For years I used the same smallish spiral bound planner that ticked all the boxes for me. It was home. I loved it. I never thought about any other planners. Then in 2021 they ruined it by changing it u to a gigantic 8.5 by 6.5 book that was hard bound and thick. I need portable. I still bought it and felt dismayed lol. So then I get on Amazon and find an A6 slim bookbound planner I absolutely adored. So now I am trying to keep up with two and duplicating info. Then enter 2022 they come out with same hardbound book that I can’t seem to let go of but in a slightly smaller true A5. So I buy it but also repurchase same 10 dollar planner from Amazon. Another year of trying to keep up with two. Tried other planners but didn’t get the same feeling I get from these two. But I only want one book. I have repurchased both for 2023 but I think I am going to use the bigger one for the inserts cut them down to size and tip them into my smaller book so essentially I am going to hybrid my two favorite planners into one. I know this was a rant but I’m still so mad that they took my favorite perfect planner and made it big bigger than it needed to be was perfect before. Since then I have gone down the rabbit hole of buying every planter on the market trying to re-create that feeling and never quite accomplishing that. Just to end up right back where I was so I absolutely love your video because it is so similar to what I went through.

@samplans

Жыл бұрын

Have you reached out to the company requesting they bring the smaller size back? I always figured it is worth a try! I don’t think I’ll ever succeed at duplicating info; hopefully this year I’ll stick to one book.

My 2022 planning has been a complete 💩 show. I've gone from a hobonichi cousin to a weeks to w222 to aura estelle to a bullet journal. I used to have planner peace and now it's sonelusive. i just can't find my groove. I've decided B6 is the way i really want to go and just REALLY wished hobonichi had a B6. I pre-ordered Sterling Ink's common planner as it looks to be the closest to a hobonichi cousin , hoping i can find a love i can't quit. All the bouncing around all year has me discombobulated and its so frustrating!

I am going to try to make a weight loss planner out of an a6 Sunday start. I started my journey in September and goal is 10 months. My thought is take Jan, Feb and March of 2024 calendars and redate for sept/Nov 2022, then actually start the monthly in December when the book starts. The daily pages I will just use as paper to write anything: meal log, body changes/measurements, notes, inspirational quotes, recipes, meeting notes (WW). The actual dates on the page will serve as my page numbers for my index. Hope it works out.

I'm going to use pocket rings this year, and I'm going to buy another cover so I can have a "change of clothes" for my planner. I like it because it's so small, and since I have large rings, I can keep the whole year of weekly pages in it!

@JT1358

Жыл бұрын

I have done the same for the last couple of years, using Personal alongside A5, and having 4 (oops!) changes of clothes for them. I love rings, but still have a teeny tiny hankering for the A5 leuchtturm I used a while back. I only use weekly inserts and a notes section so can fit two years of pages in.

Everything you’re saying is totally relatable! I purchased my 2023 Hobo weeks after being in another planner method/ inside traveler’s notebooks for several years. Even though it was beautiful leathers and notebooks, I just feel most comfortable in the weeks! I also purchased from The Angel shop a weeks -types book to finish out this year and have it in my brown pebble leather Motrium cover ! I’m an earth tone colors in everything too !

@samplans

Жыл бұрын

Yes! Give me all the earth tones!

i loooove hearing about how people think about planner issues! 😍

@samplans

Жыл бұрын

Thank you!

I have a filofax malden in my drawer that's been there for 3 years and that's how long I've been gaslighting myself that someday I will want to use it again because it was a very expensive purchase and the shipping cost is almost the same price as the malden. I realize I've never once gotten the urge to go back to rings ever since I stopped using it. I used it for 2 months before I realized it wasn't for me. My friend told me that I probably lost interest on it because most people can't complete a whole year planner but I showed her my 2 hobonichi megas that's filled to the brim with writings and memories. I almost ran out of pages and I have very small hand-writing. Your video made me realize I need to give my malden to someone who might love it more than I do. I felt so relieved now that I'm thinking of giving it away LOL

@samplans

Жыл бұрын

I hope whoever you give it to absolutely loves it!!

"You guys gotta get your act together 'cause I can't live my life like this." Wow. That's heavy. 😧 I was entertained. 😂

I love that A6 cover. So cute.

@samplans

Жыл бұрын

I love it too!

You are giving me so many good ideas. My first order I only got a weeks-bunny and an a6 Sunday start. Now I realize I need a mega. I tried to use a faux weeks as my only planner and just couldn’t do it. I am rings by heart. Although it comes with downfalls also …having to take pages out and then not having everything with you and the bulk. Not easily transportable. I love your idea of the weeks mega, even if double writing it so everything in my rings (pages I have archived) I could still have with me. Thank you. I personally appreciate you talking through your decisions/thoughts.

I’m a Libra as well, so I understand the need for balance. I just keep a few different planners and sizes around and switch as the mood hits me. That way I always have planner peace!

@samplans

Жыл бұрын

Perfect plan!

I've been so invested in your 2022 planner journey! The weeks is so dependable to me. The layout is really nice for seeing what I have going on, having day specific tasks, and week specific tasks. If my brain worked that way, I would not leave. The layout is too narrow for me though. If there was a B6 planner that did a week on two pages the way the weeks does, I would be set. As it is, I use my 2022 one for meal planning. I'm using a B6 undated v2 Wonderland 222 for work and I love it. The notes pages in the back work great with the weekly layout because I need to track hours to charge different areas. I'd probably use an A5 W222 if it weren't for the common planner. I pre-ordered that because I'm a sucker for TONS of notes pages and gilded edges 🤩 I have found that I have to have separate planner and journal. I'm journalling in a cousin without regard for dates; my goal is to fill it by the end of the year so I can jump into an undated tomoe river paper notebook. I've found that after writing on TRP for so long, other paper feels so rough in comparison!

@samplans

Жыл бұрын

Thank you! Have you seen the different options Aura Estelle/Annie Plans have that are TRP? I think they have a B6 version? I agree about the lovely TRP. Aside from my pen struggle, it’s so lovely and crinkly!!

Where is the leather from? Looks soooo nice!!!

Omg yes! I feel the same way I'm new to weeks this year. Yet I keep finding my way back to rings. I'm hoping for the best for 2023 even though I'm sure I will go back and forth between my weeks planner and rings.

@samplans

Жыл бұрын

I *think* this year will be more Weeks heavy than rings…but time will tell. 😅

I love that you have maintained a sense of humor during what must be a frustrating time. I have to say, this is the first time I've heard someone say that they don't like TRP. I have been been in a Hobonichi weeks exclusively for years and 2023 will be my first time using an a6 hobo. I will still use the weeks for documenting ongoing monthly and yearly events, personal info (health, passwords, addresses, restaurants, books, etc.) monthly pages - gratitude, stickers and weekly pages - snapshot/highlight of the day. The a6 will be day to day creative journaling, as well as banking, trackers, chores, weather. Will figure it out when I move in in January. Looking forward to being able to find stuff easier, I hope.

I do the same thing, back and forth all the time. So my solution, I cut my hobonichi and punched for my ring binder. The best of both worlds..

@samplans

Жыл бұрын

I think I would pass out!!

I'm still going strong in my Muji A6 since December and continuing with it next year!

@samplans

Жыл бұрын

Good for you!

"You Couldn't Live with Your Own Failure, Where Did that Bring You?" Hobonichi Weeks: Back to Me

I get it. I have been struggling the last couple months between, rings, travelers notebook, and Weeks. I want to use them all, but really only have the need for one. Right now I just switched from rings to a TN. I have my 2023 Weeks here and ready to prep. I don't know what to use it for, but I am going to use it. ugh All the choices. I love them all.

i always come back to the weeks. bought a 5-year for journalling because i wasn't feeling any of the weeks covers, but i know i'll probably still end up getting a weeks again.

I haven't fully decided yet. You mentioned being nostalgic about rings, well here's on for you... I've been thinking about using a PaperBlanks again for planning 😶

You hit the mail on this! Same for me! Back to the weeks in champagne gold to match my brown Sarasa pen! And yes, I would have liked subtler colors like mustard, cinnamon and olive green ❤️🌸👍🏽

@samplans

Жыл бұрын

Maybe next year they will give us neutrals/earthy.

I have had the same problem in recent years. I finally started accepting that I'm going to hop in and out of planners. I'll do my best for non dated verisons or redate things to use them up. Planners and journals should work for you not the other way around. ❤️

@samplans

Жыл бұрын

Absolutely 🧡

I’ve been subbed to you for years. It’s. Ok to change what fits your needs as you need it. The hobo weeks sucks me in every year. I still use my rings, but not on the go. I use strings and rings and bound books. Don’t let anyone make ya feel like you have to explain yourself. We get it girl. We understand. I remember when you had all your pocket Filofax and caught flack for switching from strings to rings like geez. Good grief others would think they have a say to your planning. Do what makes you happy. I’ll always still watch your vids. Editing…. I can keep 2 separate planners/journals. I know my husband will never want to read my Hobonichi and see when we had appointments mixed in with journals. He simply just wants to read the journals to him. Which is what I keep in all of my travelers company standards. When I was dx with my rare disease. I started journaling to him so hard with photos and stickers. I try to keep up with writing a few times each week in my journals. I can’t keep up daily. I’ll hold you to finishing the hobo even if you need to plan on the rings. At least let’s keep up with finishing our hobo weeks for the 2022 out.

Im struggling because work is just all over the place. Im trying to make work planning more digital since it changes constantly. I keep forcing the journal too. So for 2023 i decided on the weeks mega and a weekly supplement. I also got a notebook so if i feel like journaling or decorating with stickers i can just do it randomly. But definitely going to focus on using the weeks mega for planning and organizing school, personal, and only major work planning. Im also a libra too lolol i used to be in a disc set up but using the bookbounds more.

“Sometimes you just have to let things go” this is how I feel about the weeks too. It’s the planner that’s closest to perfect for me, with the least amount of setup. I hope it works out well for you in until the end of 2022, and in 2023! I know the paper is finicky. Lately I’ve been using the uni jetstream, for the sake of simplicity.

@samplans

Жыл бұрын

Yep! Closest to perfect is right!

First time completing an A5 this year but now I’m more confused what to use with 2023 🤦🏻‍♀️😬

Hey Sam, this year I am using the new sterling ink B6. That was a big decision because at the beginning of the year I started using the cousin. I really love that and did have a custom cover made for it😊 From Apple pig. Will continue to use the A5 for journaling. Pictures of the new change for the Sterling Ink planner of course I had to get new covers. So far the planner has not even gotten here and I have five new covers and a VDS ordered. I really hope since I have invested myself into the new size but That am happy with it. It is also a wallet which is why I chose the B6 instead of the A5. I am using the wallets now and love the size. Can’t wait to put the new planner in it. I love your videos, and your indecision is common for so many of us and really does help to work through it.

I always think I need more room, but I don't...the Weeks has been my choice for 3 years except for a brief stint in a Passport weekly in August. I liked it a lot, but just missed having everything together in the Weeks.... I did buy a Cousin for work - it will be a great way to organize all that jazz as I work from home and in the field... I'm excited for 2023!

Love your videos. Right now I am using a Filofax Holborn as my EDC planner/wallet combination. I have undated week on two pages that I bought on Etsy years ago and continue to print out each year. I love the idea of the Weeks and have tried on many occasions to use it. My problem is that I would do something decorative in the Weeks and then decide I didn't like it. Being a bound book, there was not much I could do to fix the problem. The funny thing is that in rings I don't seem to make the decoration mistakes even though I can remove pages. I would love to use a Weeks and a small cover/wallet combination.

@samplans

Жыл бұрын

You are right! The bound book is bad for mistakes, but it is so fun to flip through. I love the pocket configuration of the Holborn, such a great Filofax.

I found you on IG so I've enjoyed watching your videos about planning. 😊 I use an A5 William Hannah Notebook (disc) with the inserts that the company sells. I love it. I've used it since end of 2020. I moved to that after years of trying to bullet journal/plan. I loved the flexibility but tired of drawing every spread. Especially since I'm not artistic. Lol. In 2020 I tried a pre-printed planner (spiral) and hated it. Not enough space or pages to write/add. My WH allows me the flexibility I need. I also have the WH pocket planner and order the moleskine weekly for 2023. I need something for when I'm out and about and don't have my A5 with me.

I was in the weeks until March. Then I went into pocket rings, as I discovered pocket plus works. Then I got hobo fomo in September. So I jumped back to the weeks and bought a 2023 one too. Now the Moterm pocket original veg tan restocked and I’m praying they go out of stock before I cave! Hoping to grab a veg tan weeks cover in November when they restock. 🙈

@samplans

Жыл бұрын

Oh yes, I’d love to get one of the Olive ones when they stock those. I did buy several of the Veg Tan Colors in Weeks and pocket.

I understand what you mean about the bright cover colors. I chose the Happiness pink color, but I really wanted the brown cover. I ended up with the Happiness pink bc the brown one didn’t come in the Mega size. I need more back pages for my journal. I’m hoping that 215 grid pages will be enough pages to last me a full year of journaling.

So this year I stayed focused for the most part with the A5 cousin and Weeks Which I ordered for 2023 but I am all going to add the job in techno to try something new as I have five people’s daily activities to track and then my work on top so trying to find a clean easy way to do it all. I am also trying the travelers standard for trip memory and big family events

@samplans

Жыл бұрын

I hope they work out for you!!

Sam, why don't you just use a mustard cardstock to use to cover the brighter yellow so that you can lessen the brightness that's jarring for you. I know that you use your leather cover, but maybe just using that cardstock will help you ignore the color that the Weeks is originally and give you a soothing feeling. You don't have to decorate the paper just let it cover the tropical yellow color. Hope this suggestion helps a bit 💛.

@ecr.7695

Жыл бұрын

I have my reading planner/log all figured out. Still need a journal but not feeling a lot of pressure to figure out what'll I'll be using for that.

@samplans

Жыл бұрын

Sounds great!

@samplans

Жыл бұрын

I’m stubborn. I want the cover to be perfect without covering it. I guess time will tell if I end up doing it or not.

I’ve come to the realization that I just like ALL the planners and notebooks. I just know I’m going to switch as the mood hits that day. I would love to be one of those that keep a whole year in one book but I’ve taken that pressure off myself because it’s just not going to happen.

@samplans

Жыл бұрын

I love that!

I use a Weeks and an original A6 Avec. I use the Pentel Energel Clena in 03 for both and I find that the tiny needle point size works better than even the 04. I like the 05 for "normal" paper but it's a disaster on the Tomoe River Paper. If you haven't tried it yet, you might like the brown and blue black ink options. I have been super tempted to get a Cousin, but I really do not think I need it.

I recently started planner hopping as I’m going from being a stay at home mom for 3 years to back to work. I’ve always used an erin condren life planner and a monthly for budgeting but going back to work and working the bare minimal like PRN so not needing a planner with a ton of space I decided on the erin condren on the go petite folio system and o love it but I just do not like have one page per day I hate it but it’s super cute so I plan to still use it, for my monthly budgeting, and having traveler notebooks inside to journal in and will be buying a hobonichi for 2023 to start my new year back to working and doing all the mom stuff. I love that it’s slim and small very easy to carry, customizable, that it’s like a book with awesome paper (not for long though so I’ve heard) with abilities to use as a journal etc and being able to junk it up with sticker it’s amazing. Not that I would as I prefer to functional plan and use the occasional sticker for dentists, date night, birthdays etc. I’m super excited and can’t wait I know I’ll Love it and it’s going to work perfectly for me and what I need ot to do for me 💗

@samplans

Жыл бұрын

I tested the new TRP that will be in the 2025 Weeks, and I actually like it better!

@SouLovelyRoses

Жыл бұрын

@@samplans thanks good to know

Now…I know you know this. :). Who makes cream colored correction tape. And where can I purchase it? Thank You so much!

@samplans

Жыл бұрын

Tokyo Pen Shop! It’s in different widths. OR Amazon, but that’s a gigantic 3pack. The Amazon is listed in my faves I think.

I caved and bought a 2024 mega weeks from Etsy bc they were sold out everywhere else 😂 it’s all your fault 🤣😘

I can’t decide what to use. I’m back and forth, so I totally understand. There’s too many to choose from

@samplans

Жыл бұрын

You are 💯 correct.

I have decided to get several different sizes for 2023 because I’m like you and can’t decide! I ordered the faux hobo weeks and faux cousin (not sure why, but they are inexpensive at least)! I might use the faux weeks for just medical things since I seem to fill my calendar with that. How’s your new job going?

@samplans

Жыл бұрын

Inexpensive makes it guiltless to try! The new job is going well. I do miss the adrenaline rush though.

Your collages on the inside cover are glorious -- so why not do something similar on the cover to mute the yellow a bit? Or just insert some pretty paper in a pattern you like between the cover and the plastic for a custom cover. I've done that and you can change these backgrounds monthly or seasonally or whenever you get bored with the old one.

@samplans

Жыл бұрын

Mostly because I’ve not done well with paper leading up to now…and I have been thinking of putting stickers on the outside this year. I have enough. 😅

I’m pretty simple Hobo weeks as my EDC planner & gratitude…. What I struggle with is the cover!! I want a leather cover but I know I want a very slim low profile fit… any suggestions!? I keep watching your HSLT unboxing and wondering if that would be the right pocket/not too much extra space or leather bulk compromise… lol! Hope that made sense. 😏

Sorry one more thing. I love the size of b6 but .. I also plan to get a cousin and cut it to b6. I will lose some of the monthly and most of the quotes/extra space at the bottom. Then I can use my b6 Moterm covers I already have. I think the new Sterling Ink common planner would be perfect, but I missed the pre order.

I did a bullet journal for 2022. jumping in my first hobonichi for 2023, cousin avec A5. I needed something pre-structured since i got a kid in august and i dont have as muh time as i used to. And i also wanted to journal so having everything at the same place is the best system for me

I don't understand why you just don't use multiple planners but you have to use what works for you. I got a little overwhelmed in 2022 so I understand the need to simplify.I am going to try to do most of my planning in the Jibun Techo Biz and Days for 2023 but I have my Hobonichi Cousin and various A5 notebooks. I am giving up the A6 Hobonichi and the Weeks once it runs out.

@samplans

Жыл бұрын

I just can’t keep up with multiple things. I want variety and simplicity.

@planningandpowerlifting

Жыл бұрын

@@samplans I understand that. I need at least 2 planners because I like to have a weekly and daily view available at work. I use my A5 Hobonichi as my master index.

EDIT: I have happily and using the wonderland 222 a6 and B6. I did also order a 2023 English edition of the hobonichi weeks to use for my own personal tracking

@kathyforred6844

Жыл бұрын

Was that autocorrect? 😅

@denisetaylor8683

Жыл бұрын

Oh my gosh😳 ! Yes i have no idea where that came from🤦‍♀️

Brown and olive for the win! 😂

Have you seen the Aura Estelle weeks?

@samplans

Жыл бұрын

Yes, and it’s very tempting!

@debbiebeard2563

Жыл бұрын

@@samplans So much so that I just may have to buy it because I know from experience I will be changing my planner system more than once this year. Why not prepare for it? 🤣🤣🤣

What is the clip you use for your weeks?

@samplans

Жыл бұрын

Oliclip!

Where did you get your “Samantha” sticker at?

@samplans

Жыл бұрын

It came in my Randi.Plans order.

Where did you get your cover?

@samplans

Жыл бұрын

JenikasJournals on Etsy. I messaged her on IG and asked for a mega weeks cover that would fit with clear cover. She was great!

I know what you mean!!!! I have struggles and yearly I purchase multiple planners to help me decide which to use. I end up changing planners every 6 months. this year, I ordered wonderland 222 in all 3 sizes!! LOL. I am leaning towards the A6 size though as it would probably be more portable.

@samplans

Жыл бұрын

I really like that planner, but the A6 columns were a bit too narrow for me and my handwriting. It’s great though!

Another Libra here; currently unbalanced scales, as you will note. This year was my first in a weeks. I used it for my catch all/EDC (started in December) and didn't hate it. I use a half letter for work. My 2023 lineup is kind of still in the air. I received a weeks-style planner in a villabeautifful box and before I knew that was coming I ordered a weeks-size freely planned from planner monkey co. and was going to use one of those as my EDC in 2023. Recently, I have seen a lot of people using the hobonichi cousin and I think, hmmmm... LOL I would like to transition out of my job by the end of this year and then wouldn't need the HL for that, but I love my discs and have lots of cute layout options so that would be the home management planner. AND, an A5 for meal planning -- because it was on hand and is clear vinyl so can be easily wiped clean. Yep, out of balance scales.

@samplans

Жыл бұрын

Oh boy. And Hobonichi has a way of making us want to find a need to go with all of their sizes!! I got a Cousin, but don’t think I’ll keep it.

I’m with you on a lot of this. I never could get a pen to work so I’m done. I’ve ordered the Sweet Freckled Designs version, the Freely Planned from Planner Monkey Co AND the Common Planner (B6) from Sterling Ink (which will, most likely, be my work planner). I have to have faith that ONE of these will be “the ONE” and I can finally say good riddance to the Hobonichi. It’s just killing me right now to wait for all of these….I’m dying to start setting it up but I don’t think I’ll have any of them in my hands until late November. UGH. I appreciate your thought process….it mimics so much of mine as well.

@samplans

Жыл бұрын

I thought I was washing my hands of it too, but I’m doubling down. 😂

Hey Sam, I get you. I go back and forth all the time even this year with my first Hobo cuz (spring start). I am going to finish using it through Dec 2022. I don't have a job right now, so it's been a combo of brain dump, personal journaling and collage pages. I love the A5 sizes. I have many of that size in rings yet like you it just doesn't feel right. I tried a pretend hobo week and didn't even make it a month. I am not a hobo weeks person to begin with. I love my A&O for monthly journaling which I just cracked one open for Oct. Yet I don't daily journal in it either. I did break down and bought a cover and cover on cover for next year in A6 - jumping in with both feet yet using a blank notebook instead of dated. I am the opt. there I hate when I miss a date. ...... Good luck on this new quest of yours.