10 Things I Wish I Knew When I Started Planning
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- Опубликовано: 4 июл 2024
- Welcome to planning! Let's talk about the 10 things I wish I knew when I started planning. Hopefully these tips will help to make your new planning journey easy and fun!
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I'm a newbie planner :)
A few things I have learned:
* I have tried several other times to use a planner and tbh my downfall was other planners and what I mean by that is that my planner was not as "pretty" as others, I didn't have all the cute accessories, etc. etc. I have come to realize that NO ONE else will be looking at my planner and I will just do what works for me and not hold my planner up to others expectations of what a great planner looks like. :)
*You can use a planner WITHOUT all the extras. All you really need is a planner and a pen.
*You don't have to go spend 60+ bucks on a planner. You can plan with a notebook & pen or there are many affordable options.
*Just get started with each passing month you will find what works for you.
"Why do you need a paperplnner when you can use your phone?" --- My answer: YOU DONT HAVE TO CHARGE YOUR PLANNER AND MISS APPOINTMENTS"😋
My answer: I do keep one on my phone as I really like getting the alerts, BUT I love to also write it down and getting to be creative and decorate my paper planner.
if you loose yoou phine then what????? that was my answer
@@hammerjammer1 agreed I love writing stuff down!!
I was at the Doctors with my husband, and while he was waiting to go in for his appointment, I decided to go to the scheduler to set up his next appointments. After exchanging pleasantries, I looked down and OMG there was an EC we started talking about our love for planning, I love meeting planner girls
Heather, you covered so many of the same things that would be on my list too! One other thing I wish I had known was to “preplan” with sticky notes instead of going through the whole year and writing everything down on the pages!
Nice idea .. but sticky notes have gotten soooooo expensive i rarely use them anymore. An erasable frixion pen or two works best for my budget.
Good video. Thank you. I'd like to add with your pen tip, that paper makes a difference. Pens don't feel and perform the same on all papers. You may love a pen with one paper, but hate it with another. Keep trying different supplies and planner until you find what works best for you. Let your planners change as your life changes. Planning and planners are supposed to make your life easier and better. If they're not, change it. Happy 2020 to all planner friends! Have fun planning your best year yet!
It also depends (at least for me) what you are using the pen for - I'm not usually a fan of ball point pens (or at least i never used to be, might be changing now) but they are what I love for Pathfinder RPG nights because they right faster for me when i need to keep up with the notes
My reason for paper planning is I love love love the crafting of it... it’s fun and relaxing. #planningismyjam💕
Wish I had known...
That an easy weekly layout of washi top and bottom gets me off and running
And that Michaels bargin bin has multiple fun washis 3-5 for one buck
That a little casual scrap from pretty catalogs ,magazines , soap wrappers ,etc can be more fun than a carefully designed sticker
That fooling around on a weekly layout .... I can sketch with colored pencils and a phone photo for inspiration - though I did not think I could draw before
That yes it is ok to use Erin Condren plus disc planners for varied purposes - that a planner is more than that - it is an integrated time sensitive way to archive work , memories , and more
I like that word "integrated" .. having an 'integrated planner system' sounds so much better than 'my collection of various planners i use for different purposes' 😉
Really enjoyed this video. I'm new to the planner community. I started last year, mainly to make to do lists and keep a journal so I will have the dates different things happened. I have found I use it for more than that. I am old to the planner game at 71 but still really like it.
You are never too old. I am 73 and love to decorate. Love watching Heather -- she has so many great ideas. Good Luck with your planning.
@@sherryegermeier3421 thank you, sherry. Like you said never too old.
I'm an older lady too and I'm so happy that I am not the only one !
I gave my 89 year old Grandma a mini Happy Planner in April 2019 that I customized for her and she loves it. She said it has helped her so much.
I'm 77 and 2020 is my 1st year. Yeaaa
Hi Heather. Planner newbie here. I purchased my first planner 3 days ago and I can't wait to receive it. I've been binge watching your video's and getting lots of tips, tricks and loads of ideas, so thank you very much. Bunny 🦄📗📒✒📝✂️
Bunny T she has lots of newbie videos on her playlist called “planning 101” it’s helped me so much. And also her tips for 50 different ways to use the yearly at a glance days and topics for planners and using more than one planner. Those are some of my faves! 💜
@@beccaplans Thank you😃
Bunny T hey wanted to update/edit my comment... the at a glance pages/days are the “perpetual calendar” pages (that’s the correct name for that section) and Heather has a very easy to follow 50 ways/topics for using that. I personally sat with my notebook and wrote them out in a list so I can go back and decide what to use my perpetual for. I hope that makes more sense, Bunny. Sorry for confusion in my first comment to you
Don't be tempted to fill in the dates and your special days! That was my newbie mistake and I had a lot of regretful numbers and paper tears later on in the year lol.
Love the video, Heather. When I was considering buying a planner, I reached out to a planner group on facebook. One of the members connected with me and sent me one month of the horizontal, one month of the vertical, and one month of the dashboard layouts so I could try before I buy to see which one worked for me.
what a neat idea!!!
What planner group? I would love someone to do this for me!
@@katherinemeade9912 It was one of the happy planner facebook groups. I've joined several since then, so I'm not sure which one it was. Search happy planner and several should come up.
Will do - thank you!
What a beautiful thing to do💕
Your passion and excitement is so fun to watch Heather!!
Love #10 idea. But I would have to call it my allowance. Lol. To me "Budget = Bills 😖" but an Allowance is earned and used for FUN!🤗 Which Happy Planners and planning is almost always = fun. (Planning Bill's brings it down but a definite must do.)
I like to keep some things old school. There's so much digital these days. I like to go back to my roots with certain things. Your number 2 prompted this lol
I wish I had done some research on planning before I started. I bought EVERYTHING! Huge mistake. What I do now is use what I have. It's saved me a lot of money.
That’s what I plan to do now just use what I have and REALLY try not to buy anything else. Black Friday is today and it has been a challenge not ordering anything but I’m standing strong bc is also expensive and in these uncertain times I gotta watch my pennies.
Sometimes apps crash and don't open when needed. Writing them down is good to.
Hey Heather!!! I have been a planner and stationary lover for a long time!!! You were the first girl I found on RUclips that explained everything planning and got me hooked on Happy Planners and their accessories!!! Your channel has been inspirational and helped me to find my way in planning even more!!! I totally recommend your channel to anyone who a beginner in planning or even a seasoned planner! Love ya and please continue doing what you do!!!
My 11 yr old granddaughter started doing a planner. She watches your shows. Thank u for having a positive message that reaches all regardless of age. 🥰
I am addicted to planning, planner, stickers! All of it! But it makes me happy and I am productive and utilize it very well.
Heather, thank you for all you do! I am pretty new to the community and still learning so much! I have also recruited my daughter! I LOVE your channel and your ideas! Your enthusiasm and energy is contagious! It's so good to know my daughter and I aren't the only planner maniacs out there! 💖
Everything you said you put together so nicely...you always hit the nail on the head. I'm excited to be new to planning. Awesome video!!😊
Don’t buy it because it’s on clearance. Buy it because you’ll use it! I got so many sticker books be use they were soo cheap but I never reach for them or they aren’t my style.
Would you care to donate your leftovers that arent quite your style? I'm just starting and have little to work with...total sticker lover
I’m guilty of that too!
Yes! I'm a minimalist, so Happy Planning comes easy to me...I ONLY buy what I need and what has a true purpose. My 2 sticker books, 3 pens/highlighters and ONE planner is more than enough until they're fully used. :)
Lauren Hicks
This!
I love putting the planner supplies in the budget. I don’t know why I hadn’t thought of that. We have a budget but never thought to add it. I know my husband and I give each other $25 of spending money when we get paid. I should start taking some out of that and put it aside for planning supplies. I also got way too much washi tape at first. I just use it mostly to put down the middle to cover up a pattern that doesn’t go with my color scheme. I love planning! I’ve been doing this for 2-3 years now I think. It helps me get so organized and remember what needs to be done weekly and monthly. I love how I can use the planner supplies to organize many different areas of my life. I love when you show how you do things with the budget for instance, so helpful!
There is some REAL TALK in this video. Appreciate this video. You're the best Heather. 💕
I love how happy you are when talking HP. So awesome!
Thank you for sharing so many practical tips! I just started using multiple planners and it has already changed my life! You are SO RIGHT about this, at least for me. I was so stressed using one planner because any time I picked it up, I had EVERYTHING in that planner on my mind. Now, I can focus on one area of my life and once I put it down, I am organized and onto something else. I am SO EXCITED about my goals for this year! Thank you!!!!
How has planning changed your life? I’d love to hear the benefits. Please make a video about that with specifics. It would be great encouragement. Thanks.
Yes, "paper" for a budget. I want to have as much info in front of me when working on details. Thank you! Have a blessed New Year!
This video is honest and true which is so refreshing.
You look so good in this video too, healthy, happy and energised.
Your an inspiration for so many, keep up the good work xxx
Planners and planning changed my life. It helped me to be able to be easier on myself. Instead of all the things I thought I didn't accomplish, it allowed me to change my perspective to see all the things I was doing and accomplishing. And that was huge- because I'm not always nice to myself
I sincerely enjoy your channel! I really love “Frixion” pens that have eraselable ink! They are a joy to write with, too! I special order the .5’s and they make me happy because I do not have to worry about making a mistake. Just erase! Xx
Paget .. did you know the Frixion pens with caps have larger barrels to hold more ink than the clickable ones do? .. i DO LOVE Frixion. But ya have to be careful with them. I have a deskpad where i put various lists under the clear flap. I set a warm plate on it (because i like eating at my desk) and was upset to find the Frixin ink had disappeared from a list under it. Even after putting the list in the freezer overnite, the ink reappeared very faintly & spotty.
I loved them too, but have stopped using because the ink will dissapear if the page gets moist or wet. My grandson spilled water and some of it wicked into my planner and erased all of our wonderful vacation memories - lesson learned :D
I love your comment about pens! As I was watching, my package arrived with those same Erin Condren pens you use. I was so excited to try them- and I don’t like them! 😂 You’re so right, it is such as personal choice!
I just love watching your videos Heather. You are always so joyful and positive.
Omg, just your vibe is all I need it today. Thank you!!
Best video ever!!!! Awesome job and you hit the nail right on the head with so many points! ❤️
TFS...I’ve been planning since 2016, and love it. I am definitely a HP planner. I am retired and “ living the dream”. I just ordered an Erin Condren planner. I am obsessed with planning. I currently use four planners. I always used a planner for work, and found that in retirement, I am busier than ever. Planning keeps my retirement life in order.
Love love love this video!!! Thanks for sharing
Heather, you are so positive, fun, and full of great tips and information; I love watching your videos!
Love this video!!! Everything is so true!!! Thank you Heather! 😘😍
I bought the Deco Pens and I agree, that was a product line they should never have done. Even us seasoned planners can learn from this. Thanks!
Omg, I looove the deco pens! So much fun!!
Thank you for your videos!! They are so helpful for a planner newbie
I'm about a year late hearing all these tips, LOLLOL! But so true and you are so right in sharing them. I LOVE planning, thanks for all your tips, tricks and talent!
Love your enthusiasm!
You are so positive and cheerful! Watching this video made me smile. Thanks for the advice :)
So many nice comments! I started in 2015 also, wish I'd known what we both know now. One of the comments rang true to me too, I don't use my phone for planning, would forget about it.. plus I just love the stickers and planning, it's my happy place. It is expensive but so is golf, which my husband loves, so both hobbies even out!
Planning is personal. 💕 You sum it all up with that line.
Loved all your tips!! I'm not a newbie, but AMEN to everything you said!
LOL about the washi...I did it!!! I have probably 60 rolls of washi!!!
Planning is personal! I love the stickers! I used to be a little embarrassed when people would see my pages. Now, I just grin and wait to see if they comment!
Thank you for this very helpful video. I am so glad I found it. I am planning for about 2 years and have kind of become addicted to buying stickers, planning supplies. I realize it and your point about setting a budget just for planning is great. I will set one up and the point you made about your organizing things when you started planning is happening to me. My thoughts are more focused and I need to stick with it. The best part was the talk you gave on Faith planning. I have stickers and have one notebook I am dedicating to just that. That has meant a lot to me. Thank you.
Love your videos !
I'm a newbie because I'm a new mom and I thought this was the perfect time!
Love your helpful tips !
great video Heather 10/10 ❗ I truly appreciated your honesty specially in this type of video, happy 2020 and a great hug to all the planners pals out there
Thank you very much for your honest and true voice of reason. I will say that you're right about most of what you said, and it was nice to hear it too. I just started planned about Mid-December after not having a planner since, possibly, High School. Keeping it simple is better for me.
GREAT video! Good information.
Great video, Heather. I really enjoyed this one and feel like it was straight to the point! I bought my first planner the homebody classic a couple months ago or maybe 1 month ago it seems like FOREVER! I bought 2 sticker books, and that was it. Well, I just dont feel like I have many options. I watched your classic color story video and bought 2 on amazon for $28. I bought 5 folls of washi and I hope this will solve my issues! I have the first 3 weeks planned out already. My first spread was horrible haha. The last 2 have been much better and I am sure they will be even better with the new stickers and washi. Thank you! I cant wait to dive in!
Hi Beth I have been a happy planner girl for the last year and a half and still have some pretty awful spreads but the great thing about that is next week is a blank slate just keep experimenting it’s lots of fun
So I have been a on and off planner for a few years. I love your channel and I agree only buy the things you will use and SET A BUDGET. I allow my self to spend 30.00 or less a month on planner materials and ALWAYS use coupons and wait on sales. It does take patience most of the time, especially if you see something really cute..lol
Thanks for this video. One point really strikes home which is the fun you have when interacting with other planners in person. I finally found a planner group in my city that meets once a month and then has events and I am soooo excited!
Awesome video! Happy New Year! 🎊
I paper plan because it's fun and keeps everything in order for me. I also love it because I use it as a memory keeper.I Love looking back at all the things that happened throughout the year. All ten of you'r tips are so true. My tip is to do what best fits your way of planning and don't get sucked into everyone else's way of planning. Create your own style.
Nicely done, Heather!
1) Dollar Tree and the 1/3/5 section at the Target entry have planner stickers, journals, binders, mini post-its and other accessories! The packs are smaller and usually more seasonal. If you're new and trying to see what works for you and how you use the accessories it's a good way to test different things without blowing your whole budget on one item. When you figure out how you're using the planner, you can make smarter purchases.
2) I'm not sure if anyone said this yet, but you CAN return/exchange items you don't use in the original packaging. Check the return policy at your local store. Most stores accept returns with receipt up to 30, 60 or even 180 days! If there's no receipt or it's beyond their return period you can still usually get a store credit at the lowest sale price. (Better than taking up space in your house and making you feel guilty for buying it.) If I buy something that looks fun, but it sits for over a month without me having to go in the book for a sticker, I put it in the return bag. Or I put it in the "gift" pile - I like to keep thoughtful gifts ready for whenever!
3) Some of the stores near me are having test groups. They have a session where you can try different pens / papers and meet with other planner people. You can also try out accessories like punches to find the ones that work best for you. If there isn't one scheduled near you, ask if they have a test area...sometimes they can repurpose the good pieces from 'damaged packs' or returned items to encourage more sales and less returns.
4) Learn how to make your own dividers and folders with different hacks and office supplies. It's not always easy to find what you need in the size you need it, but if you are willing to make one yourself you can get exactly what you want. It will get easier after the first one, but you have to keep trying!!! You can make a super customized planner that makes you so happy you can't wait to open it to the next section :-)
Thank you heather ❤️❤️all your videos !! My daughter is a such a creative planner ! I’m learning from her and you !!
good advice, just started planning. On paper. Love it. I NEEEED to physically write things down.
Really loved this video. You’re doing such a great job!
Great tips, thank you 🙏
Great information. Thank you!
Your video is great. Your tips are wonderful and super helpful. Thanks for sharing this. Love all your videos.
Screaming... I LOVE THIS VIDEO!!!!!! ❤❤❤
This is a really good video! Thank you!!
Lol 😂 omg I haven’t even started and lost count of how much I have spent on sticker books… loved the video and the way you decorate your planner I have watched almost all the videos 🙏 thank you
I'm a newbie and I love your videos!
Heather
I just began planning this past August and I started because I saw your videos.....
This was the very very best video and so helpful thank you for sharing your talent with us so we can be better organized......So thankful.....
Well welcome to the community!!!!!!!!!🥳🎉
Everything about this video, was great advice to me. Thank you
Love this video, Heather.
I have been planning for what seems like forever however I fell in love with the HP in 2015 like you did! I Frakenplanned in 2016 and tell others why HP is great too. I get all 10 of your ideas, trust me!
Hi Heather, I just bought my first planner and found your videos, so thanks for all the good tips and information.
Love your video! I love paper and pen as well. I’ve really gotten into Japanese and Korean stationery. It’s soooooo fun!
You're soooooo amazing! I love watching your videos ❤
Very True, people do ask me why I use a paper planner. I went to Joann today and found the homebody collection mini stickers bool for 7.00 I have the classic homebody, still going to use it, and I found paper for the home body planner for 2.97 - 20%. Now I am making my own planner accessories an elastic band for my pen.
I just bought a new planner for 2020 and I am very excited for this journey. And your videos have really helped me getting prepared ☺️. It's my first time planning ever.
Thank you Heather! I started using my Happy Planner/Tul planner/Arc planner when my phone dumped my calendar. I knew then that I had to start writing down my schedule of events. I have 5 kids and to lose all of their school schedules was heart wrenching. So, I now keep a paper planner and I love the disc bound planners because if I dont get something done on my To Do list, I just take it out and move it to the next day. That's why I haven't gone back to a spiral bound planner. But like you said, it is a personal decision on which planner you use.
Amen! You said it all!
Hey Heather. I love your content and am so inspired by your planning style. I totally get that it can get expensive. Especially since I’m from Scotland (UK) and we don’t have a michaels etc. So factor in shipping and it’s crazy! I’m new to the community, started my own planner of random lists, journalling etc. in August and I now have a Happy Planner for 2020. I’m soooo excited. I love it! Can’t wait to get into the community 💜
Great tips! I’m wrapping up Year one and these are all so helpful, especially #10! 😃
Heather! Fab list!
What are some good communities to get into when you are new to planning and that people are willing to help and give you ideas and advice in a positive way? Thanks in advance for the answers. Much luv Jamie
I love your energy ❤️❤️❤️.
I've just discovered your channel this week and you are soooooo bubbly and fun. Great content. I'm a newbie and learning alot with you as my teacher. I must be partial to teachers, because I watch a great rockhounding channel and he's the best, and he also happens to be a teacher. Keep the great information coming. Love you!!! Teachers Rock!! BTW, I'm a nurse!
I started planning in July of this year and my style has changed a lot. I went through the love for washis and now I'm trying not to go crazy for stickerbook. Through IG I have met girls who are such an inspiration, but you are definitely the best, you're sooo funny!
I'm 51 and just got my first planner. I found you and love your videos!
Great video. Wish I had known you don't need all the planners and all the stickers. Lol! I will be on a planner budget in 2020.
I'm honored to be a part of the planner community. You all are the only one's the get my joy over stickers, planners, and planning.
Thank you for all the time you put into your videos. Iv'e shared this before, but you are the first HP that I discovered on RUclips and the reason I decided to be a Happy Planner. Also the reason I have an addiction to planners and stickers.😀❤😊
Heather,
Thank you for being apart of my planner journey. In the beginning I was constantly comparing my spreads and ideas to others and found myself really down and out. And then, I heard you say it- comparison is the theft of joy. Like wow, hit me straight in the chest girl. I’ve been able to step back and create some things on my own and find my own style while still admiring others.
That should be a motto written on bumperstickers or planner stickers or on a wall mural ..
"Comparison is the theft of joy"
👍😊
Such a great video!!! ❤
This is great! I REALLY love that you mentioned that you purchase items that you yourself don't actually use, but buy them solely to demonstrate/flip-through them on your channel. I like that you made it very clear that this is your business and source of income. So often, many of us, myself included, see planning videos created by people who have "all of the things", with the lovely beautifully decorated planner space, and feel serious planner envy. :-) We forget, or don't realize that they weren't purchased for personal use, but as a business expense. For some folks dealing with planner stuff all day is WORK. It may be a fun job, but it's still work in the end.
I could not love this video more! I hope your having fun at Disneyland!!! Thanks for all the good content.
I wish I knew more about how long these pens really last. I go through one every 3 weeks. I also wish I knew how to wait to get the new sticker books. I would drive to the store and they would always be out of them. I learned to wait and then get them. I also learned that there are other companies that make great stickers besides happy planner- and they work beautifully! Thanks for another great video!😊
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I really loved this video! Ot is the top of the notch 🥰
These are great tips! I wish I had known many of these things as well.
This is my first year with a Happy Planner and I am pretty excited! I know nothing so I’m watching all of the videos. :)
Hey Heather I am a nail artist on RUclips and I just started planning and let me tell you I fell in love with it...I run my own business I also am a stay at home mom as well so my life is just chaos lol...so when I found out about happy planner I fell in love i went on a binge and bout tons of stickers and accessories and different planners layouts...ect...and it is expensive...lol...tysm for all the tips it's really helped me out alot...tysmfs💖💖💖
Hi! The algorithm brought you to me. I love how genuine and down-to-earth you are. Your sincerity and support just shine through your vids. I just started planning this year in a Pipsticks/Workman planner. I didn't know there was this huge planning community, and to be honest I like doing my own thing with Crayola markers and stickers left over from when I taught piano *lone wolf planning*.
So I love how you emphasize that this is about YOU and YOUR PLANS and not about looking good on social media. And thanks for the reassurance that I don't have to buy all the washi tape (I got one to start, but it's kind of thick for how I want to use it)...The one sticker I wish I had was that long narrow one (like your budget one) to cover up some stuff I don't use on my monthly view...put that space to WORK!!
tl;dr Thanks for being you. :)