I’ve watched your videos before and enjoyed them, but this one made me a subscriber. Your vulnerability and realness are so feelable, and your process is immediately helpful to me personally. I love that you took a passion I share to a place of noticing and learning about yourself. We all have depths we don’t always share and I’m moved and inspired that you shared yours .
Thank you so much for your kind words. 🥺 I felt a bit drained after filming that video, so it meant a lot to see your comment and know that it resonated so well with you.
I also have ADHD and experienced basically the same symptoms as you. I call it hyper focusing when I get locked in to doing or getting a thing, and it’s a very difficult cycle to break out of. I also (badly) use avoidance to try and regulate my adhd, especially during the periods that my medication has worn off. Great video!
You’re so right - hyper focusing is a good way to describe it, and breaking out of that cycle is *so difficult*. 😅 Even when I know I’ll have to face consequences (like being exhausted the next day if I stay up too late), I struggle to ground myself.
I LOVED this video! It helped me calm down from worrying about being on time to order planners from couple of different places. Told myself the planners will still be there and i do not need to be one of the first ones ordering them. And January is still months away! Thank you for opening up and sharing your reflections. It is cool that we get so many options to choose from for the upcoming year, but I also feel this time of year distracts us a lot from focusing on our current planners. I want to make sure im focusing on what matters more currently and your video helped 💙💙
Thank you so much for your kind words! You’re so right that these things all will still be around, even in January! I’m glad that I put everything away so I could continue enjoying this year’s planners. It’s so satisfying to flip through completed books, so that is motivating me to keep going! ☺️
I haven't finished the video yet, but I have to stop about halfway through and thank you from the bottom of my heart for sharing this. My ADHD diagnosis didn't happen until I was 28, so I'm trying to figure out how to handle things like what happened to you on Hobonichi Day. Your system of recapping the event and then analyzing it is something I'll be doing going forward and something I think will help me a LOT. It's also really nice to see someone being so open about struggling with something most neurotypicals would deem silly, frivolous, etc. Sure, it's "just a planner," but it can feel like so much more in the moment. Your authenticity is really inspirational, and I look forward to watching more of your videos. ♥
Thank you so much for you kind words! 🥺 I also received my diagnosis as an adult, so it has been a big learning curve for me as well to incorporate an additional ADHD lens into my self-reflections. I hope your Hobonichi Day experience wasn't too stressful. I'm so glad that you'll find this style of reflection helpful. Our planners/life books do mean so much more in the moment (even now, I feel instant comfort whenever I glance at my open book on my desk!).
I missed the drama mostly because I value my sleep. So I got onto the Hobonichi site 11 am EST and made my purchase. Not without issues, but they were manageable (I had to refresh & use appleID instead of the ID that I set up previously). Especially since I walked in with the attitude that if the 2024 items were there it was means to be & similarly, I did not care which weeks I got.
Sleep is so important! I’m glad you were able to shop relatively stress-free, despite the AppleID complication. I think going in without too many expectations (and prioritizing sleep!) is a very wise way to approach something like this.
Great self-reflect! It was my first year with Hobonichi, and I didn't expect so much drama from the server crash and price increase. My cart was emptied three times, and then I just gave up. I usually stay up late, so I checked again before going to bed, and I could get most of the stuff I wanted.
Thank you! ☺️ And, I’m glad you were able to get what you wanted before you went to bed! I usually sleep better when I finish the task I had set out to do!
Loved the video and the reflections! I actually decided not to get Hobonichi, ONLY TO CAVE IN in the evening of the launch day - had absolutely 0 problems, so I was very confused all the Hobonichi videos popping up every day since :O Thankfully my tastes aren't mainstream, so everything I bought is actually still fully available (lesson for the next year to not stress about it all) BUUUUUUUT - the week leading up to the launch? I was an emotional mess. I couldn't do anything besides planning my 2024 which was still 4 months ahead. As a freshly baked freelancer, that was a horrible thing to happen. I did absolutely nothing work-related.
Ahh, as a freelancer as well, I relate to not being as predictive in the week leading up! Last year, I think I picked things that weren’t as popular, so they probably helped! This year, I was going for a few things that I suspected would sell out quickly, so that probably added to my panic. It sounds like you managed to get the things you wanted in the end?
All of this stuff just creates the “Fear Of Missing Out”. It really gets in your head and causes all of this stress!! It is not worth it. Heck fire it is only September 7th 2024. Why are we panicking over something that we can’t even use for basically 4 months. Just like people already calling it Fall. Why are we rushing things??
You’re right. I was working night shift and kept refreshing my screen until the Laywine websites finally showed the Hobonichi items were available to pre-order. I also placed my order too quickly and then had to send them an email asking them to correct my Hobo Weeks selection. I feel ridiculous and I should. I was worried about missing out because in years prior I did…for months. I suspect retailers get a lot of emails from panicked, anxious customers about hobonichi releases.
Not only that, most things eventually restock, so it isn’t necessary to rush on the first day it’s all available. I suppose maybe I was trying to avoid the discomfort of indecision over planners, so a part of me wanted to get it over with as soon as possible. It didn’t seem to work out too well for me. 😂
The amount of stress and drama is a little unreal. Especially since it’s pretty much all aesthetics because they always have stock even into the new year on their site and retailers. And so there’s no rush and the things that sell out are just exterior “looks” and not the guts which is what’s important.
I've been seeing a lot of videos about the messed up launch. I have a bit of mixed feelings about peoples reactions to it. I think some of it feels very entitled? I also try to be more anti concumerism, so seeing peoples huge hauls makes me feel a way. I have not ordered anything yet, nor will I until maybe november/december. I want to give myself time to think back on this year and what have I liked. This year my planner spending went way over. 2025 I want to be a year where I stick to 2 planners, and to not have a trapped feeling, I'll give myself 1 chance to buy a new planner if I want to change things up. Sterling Ink n2 horizontal for my everyday carry, and my primary journal is still up for debate. My current options are take a note a5 or hobonichi techo a6.
Thank you for your thoughtful comment! I struggle with the consumerism aspect of this as well. I try to be mindful of my purchases, but if I'm honest with myself, I have a weakness for stationery and notebooks and I gave into that weakness for the Hobonichi release. 😳 I like that you're taking the time to pause and narrow down what you will plan to use for next year -- while also leaving room for flexibility in case you change your mind. It doesn't sound like you can go wrong with the SI N1 as your EDC and the Take A Note or Hobonichi A6 as your primary journal!
Seeing how stressful and frustrating launch day was for a lot of people, I honestly felt relieved that I decided to wait to order. I always forget that the One Piece items don't go on sale until October, and I was originally planning on placing my Hobonichi order on launch day... so when I realized I'd have to wait a month for a lot of my items, I was bummed. That said, now I'm actually kind of glad that this forced me to wait. There's only one item that was on my wishlist that I'm not sure will be available when I make my order in October, but I have a back-up choice. Anyway, thank you for walking us through your authentic experience and the aftermath of it. I, too, have trouble sometimes regulating my emotions and struggle with impulsive decision-making.
Thank you for your kind words. I'm glad you were able to miss the initial launch frenzy. The One Piece items look so nice and I love how dedicated they are to carrying the theme throughout the techo and their covers/accessories! I also hope the price increase doesn't impact your order too much. The timing of that was so unfortunate given everything else that has happened since the launch.
I love this and very much identify. I've been on the fence about starting a social media account to talk about all my different interests and also sew in my self discovery on impulsivity connected to my ADHD. So much of what I hear on your channel reminds me of the tools I learned through DBT. Those tools have been so impactful. I absolutely still loose sight at times but it's nice to know I can back up, take a breath, and know all is well. Thank you for sharing. ♥
Thank you for your kind words! I was on the fence about sharing this aspect of my personal experiences on social media as well, but I've found the response to be overwhelmingly supportive and kind. If you did start something like this, I know that I would find that type of content very engaging :) I'm glad to hear that you've found DBT to help you manage your ADHD symptoms; I have taken a lot of inspiration from what I've learned about DBT and ACT approaches!
Such a nice self-reflection video 💗I really appreciated listening to your experience about launch day and the 34 minutes flew by. You can express your thoughts so clearly. I don't have ADHD but I have anxiety and could relate a lot to what you were saying. Your video has helped me reflect and I don't think my anxiety would have subsided until I got my order in. Hobonichi or any other brand, it's something we really build up inside of us and it really is difficult to step away. I agree that it all really felt exhausting and as I was wearing down, I also found myself thinking about settling for alternatives to my OG plan. But those items weren't for myself so I couldn't compromise which for me was like your weekly supplement reality check. Thanks for sharing this planner chat😊
Ah, yes, having a list of things to order for others would have added an additional layer of anxiety and stress for me! Even though I know, logically, that sleep should be the priority, it's very difficult for me to fall asleep (and stay asleep) if I go to bed feeling like I've left a task unfinished. I'm glad you got everything you wanted to in the end; I think it's so sweet that you got the SPYxFAMILY theme for your sister and your mom has great taste :) I have tried to get my sister excited about my planner / journal hobby, but I think it's time to accept that she isn't that type of planner and let her do her own thing. 🥲
It definitely makes a difference. And to be fair, I knew I was only ordering the grey weeks mega. I wasn't worried about it selling out. If it did, I figured that I would just do something else. Not being attached to the outcome is helpful for me when managing potential dysregulation.
@@bella619 that is such a great point. Thank you for the reminder to continue working on being less attached to the outcome. I was definitely attached to an outcome that night! 😅
Thank you SO MUCH for putting this video out there. I also have ADHD and I also experienced a lot of the same reactions as you. It was the first time I'd made a Hobonichi order and I found myself getting so freaking angry at the whole situation and wondering if this happened every release day, and whether it was deliberate on Hobonichi's part to create scarcity and desirability around the product. I'm so glad to hear that's not the case. It's really validating to hear someone else describe the mental processes they went through, and recognise many of those same steps and emotional effects in myself. So yes. Thank you, sincerely
Thank you so much for your kind words. 🥺 I'm glad to hear that it felt validating. 💓 I was with you on feeling angry and frustrated that night! I don't think it was Hobonichi's intention, but they do not seem to be having a good Fall launch with online store being overwhelmed and now with the price increases.
Thank you for your kind words. I’m so glad to hear it was helpful for you. I think I’d been holding in all week, so it felt good to unpack my feelings so I could move on from the whole thing as well.
As others have already said, I’m in awe that you were able to reflect on that challenging experience with so much self-awareness. I appreciate learning about what it’s like navigating these situations with ADHD for you. I was excited to order on launch day for the first time, but like you, one of the Weeks I wanted was sold out by the time I finished adding everything to my cart so I left it for a few hours until I caught wind items had been restocked. I then got caught up in the server issues and eventually managed to check out two hours later. It was pretty frustrating but as I’m in Australia, the whole debacle happened over our Sunday afternoon 12-5pm so I have relatively little to complain about. I was also thankful to have missed the price adjustment that happened five days later. I hope the next few days are gentle and seeing how beautiful your order is in person eases the frustration even more. 💛
Thank you! Wow, that’s frustrating that it took you another 2 hours to get your order though. Even if it was Sunday afternoon, that’s a few hours on your weekend that you could have spent doing something else! Have they shipped your order yet? I’m trying not to be too impatient, so… I’m… asking for a friend 😂😂😂
@@LittleCocoStudio Yes, it was a little tedious but also thrilling if I’m telling the truth. I’d have felt more distressed if I wasn’t following along with the hilarious memes and rants on Reddit. I was pleasantly surprised to hear my order shipped on the 4th even though when I placed my order I was warned it would take 10 days to ship. Not due to arrive here until the 12th though. Are you still waiting for your order to ship?
Just started the video but about the Sterling Ink 520 - I think it depends on the width of the book. I love the B6 but didn’t get on well with the N2 from a lie-flat perspective. I think the narrower sizes lack the weight to hold the pages open if that makes sense. The binding’s definitely not as flexible as Hobonichi’s but in the wider sizes it works fine for me.
Oh, interesting! Okay, I'm glad to know that it may be the formatting of the book size may play a role in how well it can lay flat. I tried to watch the Sterling Ink videos this year to get a sense of how well each size lay flat, but I don't think she had a chance to go through all of them. I love the Tn size size (it fits so nicely in my lap when I'm out!), but having to weigh things down with clips is a consistent blocker for me. I'm hoping to pick up a B5 notebook for personal study, though. When it comes to taking notes while I study, I love being able to squeeze in as much info as possible, so this size has really captured my attention. I was so tempted by the Common Planner, especially the Caramel colour with gold trim, but I would be setting myself up for a planner fail if I added a 520-page B5 sized planner (which I think was the only option for that colourway) to my line-up, so I forced myself to walk away. A caramel coloured blank notebook, though, I know I could make use of! I'm hoping she adds that colour way in a future restock!
THANK YOU so much for so honestly reviewing your experience. I had the same experience with launch day, but I have not evaluated my emotional reaction to it. You certainly gave me food for thought, and if I am honest with myself you aptly described my emotional response and the "why" of my response. My takeaway, in addition to what you allowed me to consider because of your honesty, is that, this is just stationery. And, do I truly need more than a simple pen and simple notebook to accomplish my goals. I will be pondering that question until Launch Day 2025.
Thank you! 🥺 I am going to be pondering that as well until next year’s launch. Hopefully next year, I’ll be better prepared to keep my emotions in check!
I've been a fan of Hobonichi for years but recently decided to try buying directly from their website for the first time after a two year long (no spend) hiatus as a 'treat' for myself. I knew that everyone would be scrambling to get their planners, so I anticipated that certain things would be sold out fairly quickly. I tried loading my cart up twice, went through the exact thought process you went through with adding unnecessary products to fluff up the price, before I promptly gave up 😅 I was disappointed, but I told myself I saved $300 and that I can be sustainable by filling out the journals I hadn't finished throughout the years, which was my plan for how I wanted to use my journals I have this year. I figured I could just buy the planners when they go on sale later this year (a strategy I had learned from the past for smaller purchases), wait for my birthday and/or Christmas to get the planner as a gift from friends/relatives, or continue my sustainability goal through 2025 until the spring release came out. Surely, I wouldn't have the desire to spend $300 by then. But the ADHD hyperfixation is real and draining, so I loaded what I wanted into the carts of other US-based retailers, and NOPED out at the cost. I closed all the tabs and went to bed, but jokes on me because I woke up early the next day and checked the Hobonichi site out of curiosity to see what sold out. To my surprise, all the stuff I wanted was in stock. I bought the items asap and currently waiting for my items to be shipped. I'm not sure if I'll end up regretting my purchase or not because I was contemplating on trying out the Common Planner, but this was the first time in a while that I really wanted the new covers in the 2025 line. I didn't know that the website being overloaded was an unusual experience until I hopped on reddit to see if anyone else was experiencing the same thing. 🤷♀ I scratched the itch of getting a new journal, but now I'm wondering if I should've just continued staying off social media to get my mind off of feeling the FOMO. Anyways, I'm just happy I got what I wanted, got a gift for a friend, and plan on doing another no spend til mid 2025. TLDR; Came in mentally prepared I wouldn't get everything I wanted, tried to order twice, gave up, tried brainwashing myself into believing I was fine, then woke up surprised that everything was suddenly in stock (thought it was quickly restocked lmao), ordered, and now contemplating on my spending habits my emotions: 📈📉📈📉📈📉
"the ADHD hyperfixation is real and draining" > I couldn't agree more. 😩 I hope you don't regret your purchases in the end, but even if you do, it sounds like you have a successful history of maintaining a two year long hiatus from spending (wow - I'm inspired!). I have found my habits have improved since staying off most social media channels, but as I'm quite active on RUclips, I still get caught up in some excitement. 😬
Thanks for sharing your method of processing... I think that can help a lot of people! I'm sorry that you had to experience all that, because I can understand the frustration and also how easy it is with the social aspect of others being able to check out and so comparing and being hit with all those emotions. It is not easy to be grounded while feeling all the feelings and adrenaline is pumping through our body. If we zoom out or step back from the situation - we might see it all in a different perspective... and it feels so different with a calm mind and reflecting back! I witnessed the frenzy through socials even though I wasn't planning on buying direct from hobonichi. But even the big retailer in europe had a site crash - which I realize now could have been an effect of people not being able to checkout direct from hobonichi and so many Europeans hitting the next big retailer (which happens to be my local retailer). Wow... Interesting to know about this. I got my order through in 1 hour, simply because it was loading so slow and sometimes timing out. But it wasn't a dealbreaking situation for me, I guess I wasn't so worried in general and thinking restocks would happen? We are so many months out!
Thank you for your kind words. Yes, with restocks and it only being September, it was a lot of unnecessary panic and stress! I was excited, of course, and because I had such a positive experience last year, I went in assuming it would be the same. All good now - having had a chance to process and reflect on it now, I feel okay about the situation and hope I might be able to avoid getting caught up in the hype next year. I guess we’ll see! 😅
@@LittleCocoStudio We live and learn! I like launch day for all the excitement and happy planner talk online, but I wonder if I can hold out and just order later. Might make it a challenge for myself 😜
Wow! You just hit the nail on the head! This felt like it was my EXACT experience and the same feelings and tendencies that I had. I still can’t believe I was obsessively refreshing the page for hours. I don’t feel great about this 😞 but will take this as a learning experience, where I can get to know myself a bit better. Thank you for sharing your reflections! It makes me feel better that I was not alone 😊
Thank you for sharing your reflection process and the information in the video. I identified with just about everything, and this is a nice guide for slowing down the impulses…which I REALLY struggle with.
I don’t know how or why I keep getting these videos in my feed for the past two weeks, but they’re here and for some odd reason I clicked on yours and I now know why. My son has crippling anxiety and I’ve been trying my best to help him as much as I can, but Some days I am so lost for words of encouragement and advice. As I was listening to this, I was seeing similarities in his behaviors and thoughts to this particular situation. It really has my mind all over the place right now. Does he have ADHD? Could his anxiety be helped by writing down his feelings (or going through his feelings in the moment ) in a sort of check list type scenario, if it would help us identify things we do not see in the moment 🧐hmmm… my goodness this video was so helpful and gave me so much to consider. I cannot wait to share this information with him. ThAnk you for putting this video out here for others to stumble upon because it may actually help others - like my son - have a better quality of life and tools to help him. 🥰🤗so grateful for this video!!
Thank you so much for your kind words! I’m so glad that you took a chance to watch my video and found to helpful. I appreciate you! I’m sorry to hear that your son has been struggling with crippling anxiety. That sounds so hard - for both of you. It is clear how much you care for his well being and it’s wonderful that you’re considering different coping strategies to help him manage his anxiety. I hope you are both able to develop some strategies that will have a meaningful and positive impact on his overall well being. It takes time, but it will be worth it!
Thank you for your kind words! 🥹 I'm so glad that you found it helpful and I agree - this process can be useful for any situation that I'm struggling to process.
Thank you for sharing! I'm also in Toronto and fell into the same loops you did as of 10pm sharp and didn't give up until 2am. The only difference was the fact that I was doing a group order for 12 others and we totalled almost 80 items so there was a lot of pressure in the situation. Adding the items back into the cart over and over again was really painful even though I had most of the items in my favorites, and seeing things "sell out" one by one and having to relay bad news to the group when they did was incredibly hard. Eventually after 3 hours of poor sleep, I tried again and managed to get everything on the list except for one item. I was relieved and so was the group. I also have ADHD and struggled to process the trauma afterwards. It hit me really hard and I still think about it today. I realized that I really do not like having a business tell me when I can or cannot buy their products and I resent them for producing things I rely so heavily on and am upset that I cannot find satisfactory replacements for their products right now. I have examined dupes and similar products many times before and have been picky and particular so have rejected them in my mind, but maybe I should give them a chance. We'll see...
oh my goodness - 12 people and over 80 items!? That is a lot of pressure to take on! Just reading your account of having to deliver bad news to your group members throughout that process sounds awful. 😩 I can understand why it would still be sitting with you. It's good that you've been able to pinpoint what about the process triggered you most. Hopefully, with other brands coming out with more alternatives, there will be more to choose from next year.
Trauma?? I’m sorry, it does sound like a total pain in the butt, but stress from ordering stationary does not equate *trauma*. Try telling an a DV victim, or war veteran, or victim of childhood abu$e about your “trauma” and how hard it was to “process it” and just wait for the looks on their faces. Words matter, so if you were speaking in hyperbole, I encourage you to stop. It makes you sound crazy. If you weren’t speaking in hyperbole and really feel like struggling with a website caused you legitimate trauma - it’s time to lose your sense of entitlement, put things into major perspective, and get a therapist. There’s way worse things going on in the world around you.
@@scf7334 Thank you for sharing your perspective. I agree that the term 'trauma' is a deeply meaningful and sensitive word, especially for those who have experienced significant hardships. At the same time, I hope we can foster an encouraging, open, and supportive community without minimizing each other’s experiences. I encourage everyone to approach these conversations with kindness and empathy, as we're all here to support one another in our own journeys.
Thanks...you just re-enacted my experiences with MANY OTHER type of launches...not this one though...You put me also...with some "self-compassion" as some-one also, who , I have just learned...has ADHD...the emotional disregulation when stressed/and impulsivity. Janis
Thank you for your kind words! I am glad you found this helpful. I normally avoid big launches because I know I can react this way, but I let myself got caught up in the Hobonichi hype because I love the brand so much!
Thank you for your kind words. Now that I’ve had time to process how I felt about, I’m feeling better about the whole thing. 💓 As for the notebook - it is such a satisfying feeling to finish a thick notebook, isn’t it? 🥹
This year, I had decided to organize a group-buy with my Journaling club so that we would, together, reach Hobonichi's free shipping rate by combining our purchases. I had everything neatly organized and prepared, but had NOT anticipated the mess and stress of this year's launch. I relate to SO much of what you described in your video (hi, fellow ADHD-er here!) and will undoubtedly refer back to it to take notes of my own. I gave up after an hour of trying to refill the cart over and over again with everyone's items, and to make a long story short I ended up trying again at 3AM (I'm also an insomniac, and this fiasco didn't help calm my nerves any). I think that if I had just been ordering for myself, I would have had an easier time waiting for the October 1st restock or even December restock (last year I ordered my planners after Christmas and was shocked that it all arrived before January 1st, and nothing -- except the banana hammer lol -- was out of stock). But the responsibility of ordering for 4 other people only drove up my panic, refresh-o-thon, manic refilling and trying over&over again, etc. It was reassuring to check Reddit in real time to see that I wasn't the only one experiencing this, and to have the perspective that this isn't normal AND that Hobonichi restocks a few times before the end of the year. It's so easy to be caught up in the moment and lose sight of reality, hyperfocusing instead and resorting to avoidance strategies because we're exhausted and too overwhelmed to remain differentiated. I'm glad you got (most) of what you wanted! I'm glad I was able to tick off everything on my (and my fellow journal club members') lists, and now it's all about waiting for the package to arrive in the mail 😊
Hearing about situations like yours where you're not only buying for yourself but others as well has helped me gain new perspective. I honestly can't imagine how stressful it would be to go through all of that with the added responsibility of trying to order for other people! If I didn't have to wake up early the next day, I probably would have continued trying until I got through. I've been reflecting on what boundaries I can set for myself if I find myself in a similar situation in the future; queuing up a list of things I'm hoping to order during a major launch (I get tired just thinking about it). I hope you got everything you were hoping to get, and that you've received your shipment!!! Your journal club members are very lucky to have had you watching out for them. :)
I have not been diagnosed with ADHD but I have often wondered especially more the last two years. Everything you described I did and felt the exact same way. I became hyper focused on “it shouldn’t be this way” and how to fix it. I did place an order with a stationery store for fear that a couple of my wishlist items would no longer be available on hobonichi. And alas I ended up staying up late to place my hobo order that finally went through. I am embarrassed to say for how long I was refreshing. Sigh. Not a good feeling for everyone!
I hope you don't feel too embarrassed about how you ended up ordering your books. I think you're right: ADHD or not, it was a perfect storm of hype, scarcity, fomo, and very little understanding of what was actually going on. When your items do arrive (or if they have already), I hope you love your choices for next year!
I did my order the next morning, so I'm glad I missed all the excitement. I had already set my ID up so everything went smoothly. Just excitedly awaiting my order. I did go on the site today to do another order and saw prices are up by like 30 percent so I decided against the re order. Does anyone know why prices are up 30 percent from just a week ago.
They made a mistake on the original pricing, something with the exchange rate for foreign currency. They adjusted all of the prices for future orders but orders placed prior to the correction will remain as-is.
The price increase was really unfortunate timing. It didn’t change the Canadian prices too much, but I’ve head it made a big difference for other countries :(
Thank you for sharing your experience, that was brave. Personally, after an hour of trying, to check out, I figured the server was compromised so honestly, I just stopped and watched a movie. I was able to order everything the next day and have already received 2 of the 4 things I ordered.
Taking a break to watch a movie sounds so much more enjoyable than sitting in front of a computer and clicking the same buttons over and over again 😅 That’s so exciting that you’ve already received a few of the things you ordered as well. 🤩 I’m hopeful my order will be shipped this week!
Brave?? Jesus, the comments on this video are sending me. What a bunch of pampered, ridiculous, immature, entitled, sheltered people. Yup. Talking about frustration buying stationary is so “brave”. Give her a Purple Heart! 🙄
@@scf7334 I appreciate your input, and I understand that different people may see vulnerability differently. Sharing feelings, no matter the context, can feel challenging for some, and this space is meant to support open expression without judgment. Please, let's try to keep things respectful, even if we don’t agree on everything. Thanks for understanding.
100%! It’s good that you’ve been able to separate yourself from the hype and torture! I’m better at this with some things, but apparently not with hobonichi 😂
I mostly agree with this. In this case, though, it seems that the Hobonichi site may have been hit with bots trying to buy up the most popular products to resell at greatly increased prices. (Some people reported seeing such listings on eBay while the site was down.) Hobonichi doubled the bandwidth capacity of their site this year, in an effort to prevent the "launch crunch" of past years. And yet, this year seems to have been the worst crunch yet, which makes sense if it was indeed flooded by bots. 2025 will be my seventh year using a Hobonichi, and I've been amazed at the explosion of the brand's popularity over just the last 2-3 years. That is exactly the kind of thing that attracts the attention of botnet operators.
I heard about the eBay listings; that is really disappointing, though as you say - somewhat expected given how popular the brand has gotten. Last year, I logged on right at the opening time and was able to check out within 10 or so minutes. To think they doubled their bandwidth capacity and still ended up with an overwhelmed server puts things into perspective!
I’ve watched your videos before and enjoyed them, but this one made me a subscriber. Your vulnerability and realness are so feelable, and your process is immediately helpful to me personally. I love that you took a passion I share to a place of noticing and learning about yourself. We all have depths we don’t always share and I’m moved and inspired that you shared yours .
Thank you so much for your kind words. 🥺 I felt a bit drained after filming that video, so it meant a lot to see your comment and know that it resonated so well with you.
I also have ADHD and experienced basically the same symptoms as you. I call it hyper focusing when I get locked in to doing or getting a thing, and it’s a very difficult cycle to break out of. I also (badly) use avoidance to try and regulate my adhd, especially during the periods that my medication has worn off. Great video!
You’re so right - hyper focusing is a good way to describe it, and breaking out of that cycle is *so difficult*. 😅 Even when I know I’ll have to face consequences (like being exhausted the next day if I stay up too late), I struggle to ground myself.
I LOVED this video! It helped me calm down from worrying about being on time to order planners from couple of different places. Told myself the planners will still be there and i do not need to be one of the first ones ordering them. And January is still months away! Thank you for opening up and sharing your reflections.
It is cool that we get so many options to choose from for the upcoming year, but I also feel this time of year distracts us a lot from focusing on our current planners. I want to make sure im focusing on what matters more currently and your video helped 💙💙
Thank you so much for your kind words! You’re so right that these things all will still be around, even in January! I’m glad that I put everything away so I could continue enjoying this year’s planners. It’s so satisfying to flip through completed books, so that is motivating me to keep going! ☺️
I haven't finished the video yet, but I have to stop about halfway through and thank you from the bottom of my heart for sharing this. My ADHD diagnosis didn't happen until I was 28, so I'm trying to figure out how to handle things like what happened to you on Hobonichi Day. Your system of recapping the event and then analyzing it is something I'll be doing going forward and something I think will help me a LOT. It's also really nice to see someone being so open about struggling with something most neurotypicals would deem silly, frivolous, etc. Sure, it's "just a planner," but it can feel like so much more in the moment. Your authenticity is really inspirational, and I look forward to watching more of your videos. ♥
Thank you so much for you kind words! 🥺 I also received my diagnosis as an adult, so it has been a big learning curve for me as well to incorporate an additional ADHD lens into my self-reflections. I hope your Hobonichi Day experience wasn't too stressful. I'm so glad that you'll find this style of reflection helpful. Our planners/life books do mean so much more in the moment (even now, I feel instant comfort whenever I glance at my open book on my desk!).
I’m going to order mine in October. They usually do a restock around the 1st and always way less busy!
An interesting reflection! Thanks for sharing
Thank you! I hope things are calmer when you make your order in October! What are you planning on getting? :)
@@LittleCocoStudio the a5 avec for sure. Most likely a cover and maybe a new pencil board! I’m 50/50 on a weeks! I can’t make up my mind!!
I missed the drama mostly because I value my sleep. So I got onto the Hobonichi site 11 am EST and made my purchase. Not without issues, but they were manageable (I had to refresh & use appleID instead of the ID that I set up previously).
Especially since I walked in with the attitude that if the 2024 items were there it was means to be & similarly, I did not care which weeks I got.
Sleep is so important! I’m glad you were able to shop relatively stress-free, despite the AppleID complication. I think going in without too many expectations (and prioritizing sleep!) is a very wise way to approach something like this.
Great self-reflect! It was my first year with Hobonichi, and I didn't expect so much drama from the server crash and price increase. My cart was emptied three times, and then I just gave up. I usually stay up late, so I checked again before going to bed, and I could get most of the stuff I wanted.
Thank you! ☺️ And, I’m glad you were able to get what you wanted before you went to bed! I usually sleep better when I finish the task I had set out to do!
Loved the video and the reflections!
I actually decided not to get Hobonichi, ONLY TO CAVE IN in the evening of the launch day - had absolutely 0 problems, so I was very confused all the Hobonichi videos popping up every day since :O
Thankfully my tastes aren't mainstream, so everything I bought is actually still fully available (lesson for the next year to not stress about it all)
BUUUUUUUT - the week leading up to the launch? I was an emotional mess. I couldn't do anything besides planning my 2024 which was still 4 months ahead. As a freshly baked freelancer, that was a horrible thing to happen. I did absolutely nothing work-related.
Ahh, as a freelancer as well, I relate to not being as predictive in the week leading up! Last year, I think I picked things that weren’t as popular, so they probably helped! This year, I was going for a few things that I suspected would sell out quickly, so that probably added to my panic. It sounds like you managed to get the things you wanted in the end?
@@LittleCocoStudio yes, ive got it all BUT im still in the „ships soon” circle of hell 😤
I try to remember that everything and everyone is a teacher. A lot of life's tests are really hard. Your videos have good take-aways.
Thank you so much for your kind words. I agree that every situation - good or bad - can be viewed as a learning opportunity.
This is such a great example of self-reflection and care. Thank you for sharing!
Thank you so much! 🥰
The typhoon that hit Japan, the worst in decades, on release day, sure did make for a lot of interesting Hobonichi day videos!
Good point! It really adds an additional layer of context that puts the whole hobonichi situation into perspective!
All of this stuff just creates the “Fear Of Missing Out”. It really gets in your head and causes all of this stress!! It is not worth it. Heck fire it is only September 7th 2024. Why are we panicking over something that we can’t even use for basically 4 months. Just like people already calling it Fall. Why are we rushing things??
You’re right. I was working night shift and kept refreshing my screen until the Laywine websites finally showed the Hobonichi items were available to pre-order. I also placed my order too quickly and then had to send them an email asking them to correct my Hobo Weeks selection. I feel ridiculous and I should. I was worried about missing out because in years prior I did…for months.
I suspect retailers get a lot of emails from panicked, anxious customers about hobonichi releases.
Not only that, most things eventually restock, so it isn’t necessary to rush on the first day it’s all available. I suppose maybe I was trying to avoid the discomfort of indecision over planners, so a part of me wanted to get it over with as soon as possible. It didn’t seem to work out too well for me. 😂
The amount of stress and drama is a little unreal. Especially since it’s pretty much all aesthetics because they always have stock even into the new year on their site and retailers. And so there’s no rush and the things that sell out are just exterior “looks” and not the guts which is what’s important.
I've been seeing a lot of videos about the messed up launch. I have a bit of mixed feelings about peoples reactions to it. I think some of it feels very entitled? I also try to be more anti concumerism, so seeing peoples huge hauls makes me feel a way. I have not ordered anything yet, nor will I until maybe november/december. I want to give myself time to think back on this year and what have I liked.
This year my planner spending went way over. 2025 I want to be a year where I stick to 2 planners, and to not have a trapped feeling, I'll give myself 1 chance to buy a new planner if I want to change things up. Sterling Ink n2 horizontal for my everyday carry, and my primary journal is still up for debate. My current options are take a note a5 or hobonichi techo a6.
Thank you for your thoughtful comment! I struggle with the consumerism aspect of this as well. I try to be mindful of my purchases, but if I'm honest with myself, I have a weakness for stationery and notebooks and I gave into that weakness for the Hobonichi release. 😳
I like that you're taking the time to pause and narrow down what you will plan to use for next year -- while also leaving room for flexibility in case you change your mind. It doesn't sound like you can go wrong with the SI N1 as your EDC and the Take A Note or Hobonichi A6 as your primary journal!
Seeing how stressful and frustrating launch day was for a lot of people, I honestly felt relieved that I decided to wait to order. I always forget that the One Piece items don't go on sale until October, and I was originally planning on placing my Hobonichi order on launch day... so when I realized I'd have to wait a month for a lot of my items, I was bummed. That said, now I'm actually kind of glad that this forced me to wait.
There's only one item that was on my wishlist that I'm not sure will be available when I make my order in October, but I have a back-up choice.
Anyway, thank you for walking us through your authentic experience and the aftermath of it. I, too, have trouble sometimes regulating my emotions and struggle with impulsive decision-making.
Thank you for your kind words. I'm glad you were able to miss the initial launch frenzy. The One Piece items look so nice and I love how dedicated they are to carrying the theme throughout the techo and their covers/accessories! I also hope the price increase doesn't impact your order too much. The timing of that was so unfortunate given everything else that has happened since the launch.
I love this and very much identify. I've been on the fence about starting a social media account to talk about all my different interests and also sew in my self discovery on impulsivity connected to my ADHD. So much of what I hear on your channel reminds me of the tools I learned through DBT. Those tools have been so impactful. I absolutely still loose sight at times but it's nice to know I can back up, take a breath, and know all is well. Thank you for sharing. ♥
Thank you for your kind words! I was on the fence about sharing this aspect of my personal experiences on social media as well, but I've found the response to be overwhelmingly supportive and kind. If you did start something like this, I know that I would find that type of content very engaging :) I'm glad to hear that you've found DBT to help you manage your ADHD symptoms; I have taken a lot of inspiration from what I've learned about DBT and ACT approaches!
Such a nice self-reflection video 💗I really appreciated listening to your experience about launch day and the 34 minutes flew by. You can express your thoughts so clearly. I don't have ADHD but I have anxiety and could relate a lot to what you were saying. Your video has helped me reflect and I don't think my anxiety would have subsided until I got my order in. Hobonichi or any other brand, it's something we really build up inside of us and it really is difficult to step away. I agree that it all really felt exhausting and as I was wearing down, I also found myself thinking about settling for alternatives to my OG plan. But those items weren't for myself so I couldn't compromise which for me was like your weekly supplement reality check. Thanks for sharing this planner chat😊
Ah, yes, having a list of things to order for others would have added an additional layer of anxiety and stress for me! Even though I know, logically, that sleep should be the priority, it's very difficult for me to fall asleep (and stay asleep) if I go to bed feeling like I've left a task unfinished. I'm glad you got everything you wanted to in the end; I think it's so sweet that you got the SPYxFAMILY theme for your sister and your mom has great taste :) I have tried to get my sister excited about my planner / journal hobby, but I think it's time to accept that she isn't that type of planner and let her do her own thing. 🥲
Put order in on Sunday the 1st. No trouble. I was surprised to hear about the hassle.
That's the ideal experience! 🤩 I was able to skip any hassle last year and it really made a difference in how I felt about the brand overall.
It definitely makes a difference. And to be fair, I knew I was only ordering the grey weeks mega. I wasn't worried about it selling out. If it did, I figured that I would just do something else. Not being attached to the outcome is helpful for me when managing potential dysregulation.
@@bella619 that is such a great point. Thank you for the reminder to continue working on being less attached to the outcome. I was definitely attached to an outcome that night! 😅
Thank you SO MUCH for putting this video out there. I also have ADHD and I also experienced a lot of the same reactions as you. It was the first time I'd made a Hobonichi order and I found myself getting so freaking angry at the whole situation and wondering if this happened every release day, and whether it was deliberate on Hobonichi's part to create scarcity and desirability around the product. I'm so glad to hear that's not the case.
It's really validating to hear someone else describe the mental processes they went through, and recognise many of those same steps and emotional effects in myself. So yes. Thank you, sincerely
Thank you so much for your kind words. 🥺 I'm glad to hear that it felt validating. 💓 I was with you on feeling angry and frustrated that night! I don't think it was Hobonichi's intention, but they do not seem to be having a good Fall launch with online store being overwhelmed and now with the price increases.
I appreciate your video and reflection. You helped me unpack all my own feelings over what happened that night.
Thank you for your kind words. I’m so glad to hear it was helpful for you. I think I’d been holding in all week, so it felt good to unpack my feelings so I could move on from the whole thing as well.
As others have already said, I’m in awe that you were able to reflect on that challenging experience with so much self-awareness. I appreciate learning about what it’s like navigating these situations with ADHD for you.
I was excited to order on launch day for the first time, but like you, one of the Weeks I wanted was sold out by the time I finished adding everything to my cart so I left it for a few hours until I caught wind items had been restocked. I then got caught up in the server issues and eventually managed to check out two hours later. It was pretty frustrating but as I’m in Australia, the whole debacle happened over our Sunday afternoon 12-5pm so I have relatively little to complain about. I was also thankful to have missed the price adjustment that happened five days later.
I hope the next few days are gentle and seeing how beautiful your order is in person eases the frustration even more. 💛
Thank you! Wow, that’s frustrating that it took you another 2 hours to get your order though. Even if it was Sunday afternoon, that’s a few hours on your weekend that you could have spent doing something else! Have they shipped your order yet? I’m trying not to be too impatient, so… I’m… asking for a friend 😂😂😂
@@LittleCocoStudio Yes, it was a little tedious but also thrilling if I’m telling the truth. I’d have felt more distressed if I wasn’t following along with the hilarious memes and rants on Reddit. I was pleasantly surprised to hear my order shipped on the 4th even though when I placed my order I was warned it would take 10 days to ship. Not due to arrive here until the 12th though. Are you still waiting for your order to ship?
Just started the video but about the Sterling Ink 520 - I think it depends on the width of the book. I love the B6 but didn’t get on well with the N2 from a lie-flat perspective. I think the narrower sizes lack the weight to hold the pages open if that makes sense.
The binding’s definitely not as flexible as Hobonichi’s but in the wider sizes it works fine for me.
Oh, interesting! Okay, I'm glad to know that it may be the formatting of the book size may play a role in how well it can lay flat. I tried to watch the Sterling Ink videos this year to get a sense of how well each size lay flat, but I don't think she had a chance to go through all of them. I love the Tn size size (it fits so nicely in my lap when I'm out!), but having to weigh things down with clips is a consistent blocker for me. I'm hoping to pick up a B5 notebook for personal study, though. When it comes to taking notes while I study, I love being able to squeeze in as much info as possible, so this size has really captured my attention. I was so tempted by the Common Planner, especially the Caramel colour with gold trim, but I would be setting myself up for a planner fail if I added a 520-page B5 sized planner (which I think was the only option for that colourway) to my line-up, so I forced myself to walk away. A caramel coloured blank notebook, though, I know I could make use of! I'm hoping she adds that colour way in a future restock!
THANK YOU so much for so honestly reviewing your experience. I had the same experience with launch day, but I have not evaluated my emotional reaction to it. You certainly gave me food for thought, and if I am honest with myself you aptly described my emotional response and the "why" of my response. My takeaway, in addition to what you allowed me to consider because of your honesty, is that, this is just stationery. And, do I truly need more than a simple pen and simple notebook to accomplish my goals. I will be pondering that question until Launch Day 2025.
Thank you! 🥺 I am going to be pondering that as well until next year’s launch. Hopefully next year, I’ll be better prepared to keep my emotions in check!
@@LittleCocoStudio a real test if our resolve would be a decision NOT to order on Launch Day. I'm not that resolved yet. 😁
I've been a fan of Hobonichi for years but recently decided to try buying directly from their website for the first time after a two year long (no spend) hiatus as a 'treat' for myself. I knew that everyone would be scrambling to get their planners, so I anticipated that certain things would be sold out fairly quickly. I tried loading my cart up twice, went through the exact thought process you went through with adding unnecessary products to fluff up the price, before I promptly gave up 😅 I was disappointed, but I told myself I saved $300 and that I can be sustainable by filling out the journals I hadn't finished throughout the years, which was my plan for how I wanted to use my journals I have this year.
I figured I could just buy the planners when they go on sale later this year (a strategy I had learned from the past for smaller purchases), wait for my birthday and/or Christmas to get the planner as a gift from friends/relatives, or continue my sustainability goal through 2025 until the spring release came out. Surely, I wouldn't have the desire to spend $300 by then. But the ADHD hyperfixation is real and draining, so I loaded what I wanted into the carts of other US-based retailers, and NOPED out at the cost. I closed all the tabs and went to bed, but jokes on me because I woke up early the next day and checked the Hobonichi site out of curiosity to see what sold out. To my surprise, all the stuff I wanted was in stock. I bought the items asap and currently waiting for my items to be shipped.
I'm not sure if I'll end up regretting my purchase or not because I was contemplating on trying out the Common Planner, but this was the first time in a while that I really wanted the new covers in the 2025 line. I didn't know that the website being overloaded was an unusual experience until I hopped on reddit to see if anyone else was experiencing the same thing. 🤷♀ I scratched the itch of getting a new journal, but now I'm wondering if I should've just continued staying off social media to get my mind off of feeling the FOMO. Anyways, I'm just happy I got what I wanted, got a gift for a friend, and plan on doing another no spend til mid 2025.
TLDR; Came in mentally prepared I wouldn't get everything I wanted, tried to order twice, gave up, tried brainwashing myself into believing I was fine, then woke up surprised that everything was suddenly in stock (thought it was quickly restocked lmao), ordered, and now contemplating on my spending habits
my emotions: 📈📉📈📉📈📉
"the ADHD hyperfixation is real and draining" > I couldn't agree more. 😩 I hope you don't regret your purchases in the end, but even if you do, it sounds like you have a successful history of maintaining a two year long hiatus from spending (wow - I'm inspired!). I have found my habits have improved since staying off most social media channels, but as I'm quite active on RUclips, I still get caught up in some excitement. 😬
Thanks for sharing your method of processing... I think that can help a lot of people!
I'm sorry that you had to experience all that, because I can understand the frustration and also how easy it is with the social aspect of others being able to check out and so comparing and being hit with all those emotions. It is not easy to be grounded while feeling all the feelings and adrenaline is pumping through our body. If we zoom out or step back from the situation - we might see it all in a different perspective... and it feels so different with a calm mind and reflecting back! I witnessed the frenzy through socials even though I wasn't planning on buying direct from hobonichi. But even the big retailer in europe had a site crash - which I realize now could have been an effect of people not being able to checkout direct from hobonichi and so many Europeans hitting the next big retailer (which happens to be my local retailer). Wow... Interesting to know about this. I got my order through in 1 hour, simply because it was loading so slow and sometimes timing out. But it wasn't a dealbreaking situation for me, I guess I wasn't so worried in general and thinking restocks would happen? We are so many months out!
Thank you for your kind words. Yes, with restocks and it only being September, it was a lot of unnecessary panic and stress! I was excited, of course, and because I had such a positive experience last year, I went in assuming it would be the same. All good now - having had a chance to process and reflect on it now, I feel okay about the situation and hope I might be able to avoid getting caught up in the hype next year. I guess we’ll see! 😅
@@LittleCocoStudio We live and learn! I like launch day for all the excitement and happy planner talk online, but I wonder if I can hold out and just order later. Might make it a challenge for myself 😜
Wow! You just hit the nail on the head! This felt like it was my EXACT experience and the same feelings and tendencies that I had. I still can’t believe I was obsessively refreshing the page for hours. I don’t feel great about this 😞 but will take this as a learning experience, where I can get to know myself a bit better. Thank you for sharing your reflections! It makes me feel better that I was not alone 😊
Thank you for your kind words! I’m sorry to hear that you had a similar experience and it left you not feeling great. You are definitely not alone! 💓
Thank you for sharing your reflection process and the information in the video. I identified with just about everything, and this is a nice guide for slowing down the impulses…which I REALLY struggle with.
Thank you! ☺️ You are not alone! Slowing down is so hard for me to remember to do in the moment 😅 It’s a constant work in progress!
I don’t know how or why I keep getting these videos in my feed for the past two weeks, but they’re here and for some odd reason I clicked on yours and I now know why.
My son has crippling anxiety and I’ve been trying my best to help him as much as I can, but Some days I am so lost for words of encouragement and advice.
As I was listening to this, I was seeing similarities in his behaviors and thoughts to this particular situation. It really has my mind all over the place right now. Does he have ADHD? Could his anxiety be helped by writing down his feelings (or going through his feelings in the moment ) in a sort of check list type scenario, if it would help us identify things we do not see in the moment 🧐hmmm… my goodness this video was so helpful and gave me so much to consider. I cannot wait to share this information with him.
ThAnk you for putting this video out here for others to stumble upon because it may actually help others - like my son - have a better quality of life and tools to help him.
🥰🤗so grateful for this video!!
Thank you so much for your kind words! I’m so glad that you took a chance to watch my video and found to helpful. I appreciate you!
I’m sorry to hear that your son has been struggling with crippling anxiety. That sounds so hard - for both of you. It is clear how much you care for his well being and it’s wonderful that you’re considering different coping strategies to help him manage his anxiety. I hope you are both able to develop some strategies that will have a meaningful and positive impact on his overall well being. It takes time, but it will be worth it!
Great prompts for self-reflection! Will definitely use this method for myself.
Thank you! I hope you find it helpful for your self-reflection ☺️
I know this is only stationary but your walking through the process is such a helpful exercise for so many things in life. Thank you for your video!
Thank you for your kind words! 🥹 I'm so glad that you found it helpful and I agree - this process can be useful for any situation that I'm struggling to process.
Thank you for sharing! I'm also in Toronto and fell into the same loops you did as of 10pm sharp and didn't give up until 2am. The only difference was the fact that I was doing a group order for 12 others and we totalled almost 80 items so there was a lot of pressure in the situation. Adding the items back into the cart over and over again was really painful even though I had most of the items in my favorites, and seeing things "sell out" one by one and having to relay bad news to the group when they did was incredibly hard. Eventually after 3 hours of poor sleep, I tried again and managed to get everything on the list except for one item. I was relieved and so was the group. I also have ADHD and struggled to process the trauma afterwards. It hit me really hard and I still think about it today. I realized that I really do not like having a business tell me when I can or cannot buy their products and I resent them for producing things I rely so heavily on and am upset that I cannot find satisfactory replacements for their products right now. I have examined dupes and similar products many times before and have been picky and particular so have rejected them in my mind, but maybe I should give them a chance. We'll see...
oh my goodness - 12 people and over 80 items!? That is a lot of pressure to take on! Just reading your account of having to deliver bad news to your group members throughout that process sounds awful. 😩 I can understand why it would still be sitting with you. It's good that you've been able to pinpoint what about the process triggered you most. Hopefully, with other brands coming out with more alternatives, there will be more to choose from next year.
Trauma?? I’m sorry, it does sound like a total pain in the butt, but stress from ordering stationary does not equate *trauma*. Try telling an a DV victim, or war veteran, or victim of childhood abu$e about your “trauma” and how hard it was to “process it” and just wait for the looks on their faces.
Words matter, so if you were speaking in hyperbole, I encourage you to stop. It makes you sound crazy. If you weren’t speaking in hyperbole and really feel like struggling with a website caused you legitimate trauma - it’s time to lose your sense of entitlement, put things into major perspective, and get a therapist. There’s way worse things going on in the world around you.
@@scf7334 Thank you for sharing your perspective. I agree that the term 'trauma' is a deeply meaningful and sensitive word, especially for those who have experienced significant hardships. At the same time, I hope we can foster an encouraging, open, and supportive community without minimizing each other’s experiences. I encourage everyone to approach these conversations with kindness and empathy, as we're all here to support one another in our own journeys.
Thanks...you just re-enacted my experiences with MANY OTHER type of launches...not this one though...You put me also...with some "self-compassion" as some-one also, who , I have just learned...has ADHD...the emotional disregulation when stressed/and impulsivity. Janis
Thank you for your kind words! I am glad you found this helpful. I normally avoid big launches because I know I can react this way, but I let myself got caught up in the Hobonichi hype because I love the brand so much!
Congrats on finishing that whole notebook!🎉 such a great feeling 😊 sorry for all the stress you went through. How awful.
Thank you for your kind words. Now that I’ve had time to process how I felt about, I’m feeling better about the whole thing. 💓 As for the notebook - it is such a satisfying feeling to finish a thick notebook, isn’t it? 🥹
This year, I had decided to organize a group-buy with my Journaling club so that we would, together, reach Hobonichi's free shipping rate by combining our purchases. I had everything neatly organized and prepared, but had NOT anticipated the mess and stress of this year's launch. I relate to SO much of what you described in your video (hi, fellow ADHD-er here!) and will undoubtedly refer back to it to take notes of my own.
I gave up after an hour of trying to refill the cart over and over again with everyone's items, and to make a long story short I ended up trying again at 3AM (I'm also an insomniac, and this fiasco didn't help calm my nerves any). I think that if I had just been ordering for myself, I would have had an easier time waiting for the October 1st restock or even December restock (last year I ordered my planners after Christmas and was shocked that it all arrived before January 1st, and nothing -- except the banana hammer lol -- was out of stock). But the responsibility of ordering for 4 other people only drove up my panic, refresh-o-thon, manic refilling and trying over&over again, etc.
It was reassuring to check Reddit in real time to see that I wasn't the only one experiencing this, and to have the perspective that this isn't normal AND that Hobonichi restocks a few times before the end of the year. It's so easy to be caught up in the moment and lose sight of reality, hyperfocusing instead and resorting to avoidance strategies because we're exhausted and too overwhelmed to remain differentiated.
I'm glad you got (most) of what you wanted! I'm glad I was able to tick off everything on my (and my fellow journal club members') lists, and now it's all about waiting for the package to arrive in the mail 😊
Hearing about situations like yours where you're not only buying for yourself but others as well has helped me gain new perspective. I honestly can't imagine how stressful it would be to go through all of that with the added responsibility of trying to order for other people! If I didn't have to wake up early the next day, I probably would have continued trying until I got through. I've been reflecting on what boundaries I can set for myself if I find myself in a similar situation in the future; queuing up a list of things I'm hoping to order during a major launch (I get tired just thinking about it).
I hope you got everything you were hoping to get, and that you've received your shipment!!! Your journal club members are very lucky to have had you watching out for them. :)
I have not been diagnosed with ADHD but I have often wondered especially more the last two years.
Everything you described I did and felt the exact same way. I became hyper focused on “it shouldn’t be this way” and how to fix it. I did place an order with a stationery store for fear that a couple of my wishlist items would no longer be available on hobonichi. And alas I ended up staying up late to place my hobo order that finally went through. I am embarrassed to say for how long I was refreshing. Sigh. Not a good feeling for everyone!
I hope you don't feel too embarrassed about how you ended up ordering your books. I think you're right: ADHD or not, it was a perfect storm of hype, scarcity, fomo, and very little understanding of what was actually going on. When your items do arrive (or if they have already), I hope you love your choices for next year!
I did my order the next morning, so I'm glad I missed all the excitement. I had already set my ID up so everything went smoothly. Just excitedly awaiting my order. I did go on the site today to do another order and saw prices are up by like 30 percent so I decided against the re order. Does anyone know why prices are up 30 percent from just a week ago.
They made a mistake on the original pricing, something with the exchange rate for foreign currency. They adjusted all of the prices for future orders but orders placed prior to the correction will remain as-is.
The price increase was really unfortunate timing. It didn’t change the Canadian prices too much, but I’ve head it made a big difference for other countries :(
Thank you for sharing your experience, that was brave. Personally, after an hour of trying, to check out, I figured the server was compromised so honestly, I just stopped and watched a movie. I was able to order everything the next day and have already received 2 of the 4 things I ordered.
Taking a break to watch a movie sounds so much more enjoyable than sitting in front of a computer and clicking the same buttons over and over again 😅 That’s so exciting that you’ve already received a few of the things you ordered as well. 🤩 I’m hopeful my order will be shipped this week!
Brave?? Jesus, the comments on this video are sending me. What a bunch of pampered, ridiculous, immature, entitled, sheltered people.
Yup. Talking about frustration buying stationary is so “brave”. Give her a Purple Heart! 🙄
@@scf7334 I appreciate your input, and I understand that different people may see vulnerability differently. Sharing feelings, no matter the context, can feel challenging for some, and this space is meant to support open expression without judgment. Please, let's try to keep things respectful, even if we don’t agree on everything. Thanks for understanding.
Yep, that the reasons why I don't buy hobonichi and gillios anymore. They create hype and torture people. Not for me anymore!
100%! It’s good that you’ve been able to separate yourself from the hype and torture! I’m better at this with some things, but apparently not with hobonichi 😂
Why am I just seeing this??
I’m not sure, but I am glad you’re here! 🥰
Any business that causes that much personal trouble instead of a sense of good does not deserve your hard earned business nor support.
I mostly agree with this. In this case, though, it seems that the Hobonichi site may have been hit with bots trying to buy up the most popular products to resell at greatly increased prices. (Some people reported seeing such listings on eBay while the site was down.) Hobonichi doubled the bandwidth capacity of their site this year, in an effort to prevent the "launch crunch" of past years. And yet, this year seems to have been the worst crunch yet, which makes sense if it was indeed flooded by bots. 2025 will be my seventh year using a Hobonichi, and I've been amazed at the explosion of the brand's popularity over just the last 2-3 years. That is exactly the kind of thing that attracts the attention of botnet operators.
I heard about the eBay listings; that is really disappointing, though as you say - somewhat expected given how popular the brand has gotten. Last year, I logged on right at the opening time and was able to check out within 10 or so minutes. To think they doubled their bandwidth capacity and still ended up with an overwhelmed server puts things into perspective!