A question I ask is “do I need support?” 9 times out of 10, if there are too many things that aren’t getting done, it’s because I need support. As an adult woman with ADHD, sometimes that support looks like me asking my husband to sit with me to ensure i get the things done that I need (something called a “body double” in adhd land), and sometimes I just need him to take things off my plate - and if I ask, I know he will. And thank you - once again this was the video I needed to see ❤❤❤
I'm so guilty of making long to-do lists, but not telling myself WHEN I was going to do all the things. Needless to say the list mostly got longer and too many things went undone. But I strongly prefer hourly planners, so I always have one on hand. Then yesterday 'by accident' I put a block in my planner to do something I have been putting off for days. I didn't start exactly on time, but I did it in that window and it felt like magic. And then this video popped up! Wow! Super helpful. I watched it twice and took some notes. Thank you!
This was so simple, yet practical and helpful….Once you said you check your planner three times daily, I knew that’s where I need to improve. Thank you ❤
I’m a List maker! It was a relief once I realized it. I purchased all the planner things, and I quickly became overwhelmed. I’d buy sticker books just because they were pretty. Now I use 3x5 index cards and a few icon stickers, and I’m more productive. I still maintain a budget planner to keep track of finances, and use pretty stickers when I’m in the mood.
ohhhh yes! When you said "make sure you list all the things you need to do the task" (or something like that), that really resonated with me as an area I need to work on.
Thank you for these 5 questions. When you mentioned cleaning out a closet, I realized that's not a task, it's a project with multiple steps. So, I will be dividing such projects into "steps" first. Then, make an appointment for say 1 hour. If I still have time, I can go on to the next step. I have followed the Slob Sisters 3x5 card system for 30 years and each routine task has a time estimate and the list of items needed to do the job. So, that's what I need to do for each appointment in my planner.
I originally subscribed because your videos give me unintentional ASMR, you have a really precise and calming way if speaking, but over time I've gotten really into your planning content along the way! Learned a lot!
Omgoodness! This is definitely what I have been doing...making a bunch of to do lists but not really planning. Your videos have been so on point!!!! Love these questions and I plan to work on adding an hourly schedule to my planner for next week. It seems like this is time consuming, but creates more intentionality with time. Again, thank you!!!
Alaina, once again you hit the nail on the head for me! I am a list maker, things to do, always have been. If it makes on my list it gets done. However, if it should have been on my list and did not make to the list, it does not get done. It could be forgotten altogether. Until I realized it was forgotten then stress sets in. I will begin to intentionally make time the night before to plan the next day. Baby steps!😄 Thank you so much Alaina, I will be a purposeful planner yet!❤️
Yes girl, yes!!! Loving this!! Your videos have been so helpful to me!! From learning how to NOT be afraid of my money and taking care of it to the proper questions to ask myself to improve my planning process. I don't know where you came from, but you came just in time for me and I'm so grateful!! Thank you so much Ms. Alaina!! 💐🙌🏾
I always love your videos because they are realistic and no nonsense. The point about adding details in your planner was such a helpful tip. side note: those nails are stunning!! Kudos to your nail tech!
Thanks for sharing this video. I have been planning for a while, but I have not been consistent with planning vs making lists. The other game changer is assigning deadlines to tasks. 🎉
I am definitely becoming more realistic with my planning because I would. Relate these long to do list but nothing ever got done lol. I need to check in with my planner throughout the day more.
I have been avoiding this video because I realized that I just use my planner for a to do list😅 . But that's ok for me in this season. I used to be more of a planner, but that's not where I'm able to give my energy right now.
I realized this is exactly what I have been doing. This was so very, very helpful!! Very practical and doable. I really appreciate the questions to ask as I am planning out my week and day.
I plan out my day, and if I have an appointment everything is written in my planner. People think that I don't really need to write everything down. I am one of those people who hates to be late for anything etc. I have always been this way, and I am not changing for anyone. This has worked for me as long as I have been using a planner. During my school days, I kept a notebook so I knew when I had tests and assignments due. But you gave some great tips that people can use in their lives.
Thank you so much for this. You have given great tips. I think this will help me a lot in being successful in planning my day. I realize I was just working off a to do list thinking I was planning - it's a recipe for frustration. I'm going to give this a try. 👍💐
I love this. Scheduling out your day and recognizing not to just make a huge to do list is a huge game changer with my planner. I’ll add with bigger projects I will set time goals through out the day instead of task completion. So instead of breaking a task down like clean the closet into a bunch of mini steps, I’ll put “work on closet for 30 minutes” in the schedule. It’s been helpful for projects to count out the work sessions I have and get an accurate representation of how long tasks actually take.
The thing about planning is that it’s SO personal. How one person uses their planner might be completely different than someone else, hence why so many different types of planners exists. I had a Hobonichi Weeks, so it’s compact and straight to the point. Not a lot of room to write specific things, but after years and years of trying big desk planners, ring planners, etc, this is the planner that works best for me. I use it as a weekly overview, not a daily planner, because I’m extremely ADHD and will lose focus of planning entirely if I try and be too detailed. I use my iphone calendar for anything that’s timed - like meetings, phone calls, and even chores that I know I gotta do. But that being said, I loved this video and the info you’re putting out there! It’s refreshing to also hear someone talk about it because so many of us do just make lists and we don’t end up utilizing our planners to their potential. But I do encourage everyone to be ok to find your own flow.
This is exactly the advice I needed right now. I have gotten so much better at tracking tasks that need to be done, I thought "well this is it, right?" Nope. The next step is exactly as you have outlined here. Thank you as always for your thoughtful and extremely helpful videos! 💜
I think I can say yes to most of the questions; for sure the last three. I don’t put too much detail into the task as keywords suffices for reminding me of what have to do. I put due dates on some items, but not all. I found this video a good reminder of how to focus with respect to your planning. Thank you!
Excellent Video! I violated all your principles which explains why I struggle with accomplishing my tasks. Will incorporate your recommendations ASAP! Thank you!
This is really helpful. It gives me productive ways to plan. I had an hourly planner, but it didn't work for me. Now I actually see why. Thank you for sharing this video.
Your videos are so helpful. I have been working on slowing down to enjoy life . I have been focusing on doing my daily routines and learning more on masking goals to plan better. Thank you🙏
Thanks another great video and realize I need to do time blocking I had my plans for Monday and did not do my top 3 or time block to what I need to get done and something else came up of important so I was extra busy today I have recommend your channel to others on FB groups this is the only channel I find inspiring and great ideas to setting up your planner
I am definitely guilty for writing long to-lists in the past (and still do sometimes) but it's a game changer to actually plan WHEN you are going to do things, thank you for another inspiring and motivating video!
In your thumb nail you had a pile of books. Do you have a space on social media where you share the books you read. I am compiling a list of professional books. I would interested in your books of interest.
It depends on the issue. I created this planner because I struggled with processing too many pieces of information at once and I needed a way to separate my thoughts and focus. It works for anyone who is overstimulated with a lot of intrusive thoughts. It may not work for everyone though.
she’s not gatekeeping though she’s making a valid point. i am a list maker myself but find her video refreshing. i will continue to plan how i plan, but i also enjoy other people’s approach
A to do list works for me. That’s how I’m able to PLAN and complete my goals - i break them down into steps (manageable to do list) - I have to disagree with you
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A question I ask is “do I need support?”
9 times out of 10, if there are too many things that aren’t getting done, it’s because I need support. As an adult woman with ADHD, sometimes that support looks like me asking my husband to sit with me to ensure i get the things done that I need (something called a “body double” in adhd land), and sometimes I just need him to take things off my plate - and if I ask, I know he will.
And thank you - once again this was the video I needed to see ❤❤❤
I'm so guilty of making long to-do lists, but not telling myself WHEN I was going to do all the things. Needless to say the list mostly got longer and too many things went undone. But I strongly prefer hourly planners, so I always have one on hand. Then yesterday 'by accident' I put a block in my planner to do something I have been putting off for days. I didn't start exactly on time, but I did it in that window and it felt like magic. And then this video popped up! Wow! Super helpful. I watched it twice and took some notes. Thank you!
This was so simple, yet practical and helpful….Once you said you check your planner three times daily, I knew that’s where I need to improve. Thank you ❤
I’m a List maker! It was a relief once I realized it. I purchased all the planner things, and I quickly became overwhelmed. I’d buy sticker books just because they were pretty. Now I use 3x5 index cards and a few icon stickers, and I’m more productive. I still maintain a budget planner to keep track of finances, and use pretty stickers when I’m in the mood.
Checking in with myself--and my planner, of course--is one of the things I'm trying to do more of in 2023. Thank you for this! ❤️
I have just been writing in “to do list” in my hourly! No wonder I have fallen behind!!! I needed this today!!
@@HelloGorgeousBySabrina Right?! The timing on this was perfect!
ohhhh yes! When you said "make sure you list all the things you need to do the task" (or something like that), that really resonated with me as an area I need to work on.
Thank you for these 5 questions. When you mentioned cleaning out a closet, I realized that's not a task, it's a project with multiple steps. So, I will be dividing such projects into "steps" first. Then, make an appointment for say 1 hour. If I still have time, I can go on to the next step. I have followed the Slob Sisters 3x5 card system for 30 years and each routine task has a time estimate and the list of items needed to do the job. So, that's what I need to do for each appointment in my planner.
I originally subscribed because your videos give me unintentional ASMR, you have a really precise and calming way if speaking, but over time I've gotten really into your planning content along the way! Learned a lot!
Omgoodness! This is definitely what I have been doing...making a bunch of to do lists but not really planning. Your videos have been so on point!!!! Love these questions and I plan to work on adding an hourly schedule to my planner for next week. It seems like this is time consuming, but creates more intentionality with time. Again, thank you!!!
Ive learned from experience...lol. Happy to help!
Alaina, once again you hit the nail on the head for me! I am a list maker, things to do, always have been. If it makes on my list it gets done. However, if it should have been on my list and did not make to the list, it does not get done. It could be forgotten altogether. Until I realized it was forgotten then stress sets in.
I will begin to intentionally make time the night before to plan the next day. Baby steps!😄
Thank you so much Alaina, I will be a purposeful planner yet!❤️
Yes girl, yes!!! Loving this!! Your videos have been so helpful to me!! From learning how to NOT be afraid of my money and taking care of it to the proper questions to ask myself to improve my planning process. I don't know where you came from, but you came just in time for me and I'm so grateful!! Thank you so much Ms. Alaina!! 💐🙌🏾
Very helpful 👌 checking planner frequently throughout the day and giving your grace when a task didn't go as planned
I always love your videos because they are realistic and no nonsense. The point about adding details in your planner was such a helpful tip.
side note: those nails are stunning!! Kudos to your nail tech!
Thanks for sharing this video. I have been planning for a while, but I have not been consistent with planning vs making lists.
The other game changer is assigning deadlines to tasks. 🎉
I am definitely becoming more realistic with my planning because I would. Relate these long to do list but nothing ever got done lol. I need to check in with my planner throughout the day more.
I have been avoiding this video because I realized that I just use my planner for a to do list😅 . But that's ok for me in this season. I used to be more of a planner, but that's not where I'm able to give my energy right now.
I realized this is exactly what I have been doing. This was so very, very helpful!! Very practical and doable. I really appreciate the questions to ask as I am planning out my week and day.
I plan out my day, and if I have an appointment everything is written in my planner. People think that I don't really need to write everything down. I am one of those people who hates to be late for anything etc. I have always been this way, and I am not changing for anyone. This has worked for me as long as I have been using a planner. During my school days, I kept a notebook so I knew when I had tests and assignments due. But you gave some great tips that people can use in their lives.
Setting up my planning and being realistic is something I need to be more intentional with doing
Omg ! This helps sooo much !🙌🏾🙌🏾🙌🏾🙌🏾 immediately switching and incorporating this 🙌🏾🙌🏾💕 Thank you
Great question…I definitely wasn’t planning 🤷🏽♀️now I know 😃 Thank you!
So helpful and very true. The tasks are sometimes idealistic but not reasonable for life. Thank you!
Thank you for this video as it pointed out keys areas for successful planning.
Thank you for this video! I’ve been writing really long to do list and I was getting soooo frustrated! I almost gave up. Going to try this out today
Thank you so much for this. You have given great tips. I think this will help me a lot in being successful in planning my day. I realize I was just working off a to do list thinking I was planning - it's a recipe for frustration. I'm going to give this a try. 👍💐
Oh wow-def needed a redirect from writing IN my planner to actual planning. This is spectacular!
I love this. Scheduling out your day and recognizing not to just make a huge to do list is a huge game changer with my planner. I’ll add with bigger projects I will set time goals through out the day instead of task completion. So instead of breaking a task down like clean the closet into a bunch of mini steps, I’ll put “work on closet for 30 minutes” in the schedule. It’s been helpful for projects to count out the work sessions I have and get an accurate representation of how long tasks actually take.
The thing about planning is that it’s SO personal. How one person uses their planner might be completely different than someone else, hence why so many different types of planners exists. I had a Hobonichi Weeks, so it’s compact and straight to the point. Not a lot of room to write specific things, but after years and years of trying big desk planners, ring planners, etc, this is the planner that works best for me. I use it as a weekly overview, not a daily planner, because I’m extremely ADHD and will lose focus of planning entirely if I try and be too detailed. I use my iphone calendar for anything that’s timed - like meetings, phone calls, and even chores that I know I gotta do. But that being said, I loved this video and the info you’re putting out there! It’s refreshing to also hear someone talk about it because so many of us do just make lists and we don’t end up utilizing our planners to their potential. But I do encourage everyone to be ok to find your own flow.
Just happened on this video…,Brilliant!!!!
This is exactly the advice I needed right now. I have gotten so much better at tracking tasks that need to be done, I thought "well this is it, right?" Nope. The next step is exactly as you have outlined here. Thank you as always for your thoughtful and extremely helpful videos! 💜
Thank you for the reminder! I need to get back to planning and not just listing things to do.
I think I can say yes to most of the questions; for sure the last three. I don’t put too much detail into the task as keywords suffices for reminding me of what have to do. I put due dates on some items, but not all. I found this video a good reminder of how to focus with respect to your planning. Thank you!
Excellent Video! I violated all your principles which explains why I struggle with accomplishing my tasks. Will incorporate your recommendations ASAP! Thank you!
This was so necessary - thank you!
Appreciate the tips. You made sense.
thank you so much for this video. this is one of the most helpful & straight to the point videos i’ve watched. keep up the great work ❤ much love
Very helpful info. Thanks.
This is really helpful. It gives me productive ways to plan. I had an hourly planner, but it didn't work for me. Now I actually see why. Thank you for sharing this video.
Thank you very helpful
Your videos are so helpful. I have been working on slowing down to enjoy life . I have been focusing on doing my daily routines and learning more on masking goals to plan better.
Thank you🙏
Thanks for sharing it 😊
Great video! Great tips.
Thank you! This video is exactly what I need. We appreciate you.
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Thanks another great video and realize I need to do time blocking I had my plans for Monday and did not do my top 3 or time block to what I need to get done and something else came up of important so I was extra busy today I have recommend your channel to others on FB groups this is the only channel I find inspiring and great ideas to setting up your planner
Glad this came across my feed. This is super helpful!
Thanks this was very helpful. I’m going to implement this process as I think it will really help me focus and execute much more efficiently.
This was SUPER helpful to me. Thank you.
I am definitely guilty for writing long to-lists in the past (and still do sometimes) but it's a game changer to actually plan WHEN you are going to do things, thank you for another inspiring and motivating video!
Hi i messaged you on your etsy shop about local sales. I'm in metairie
Hey! I don't know how I missed this message but can your resend it to me?
Can you please do a video about overplanning?
Love the title.
I do plan but I don't have alot to do more crafting then anything
This was great, thank you!
When you wrote down "weekly budget", I swear it said "weekly burger" LOL
😂😂
In your thumb nail you had a pile of books. Do you have a space on social media where you share the books you read. I am compiling a list of professional books. I would interested in your books of interest.
How does your planner system works for people with executive function problems?
It depends on the issue. I created this planner because I struggled with processing too many pieces of information at once and I needed a way to separate my thoughts and focus. It works for anyone who is overstimulated with a lot of intrusive thoughts. It may not work for everyone though.
Do you sell just the vertical/hourly inserts?
Hey! I do have the 3 month hourly and vertical downloads in my etsy shop. :)
When did we start gatekeeping what planning is?
Ever since words have definitions.
she’s not gatekeeping though she’s making a valid point. i am a list maker myself but find her video refreshing. i will continue to plan how i plan, but i also enjoy other people’s approach
A to do list works for me. That’s how I’m able to PLAN and complete my goals - i break them down into steps (manageable to do list) - I have to disagree with you
Glad it works for you. :)
Aha, SMART Goals. If it doesn't fit in a SMART Goal, it's probably not planning.
I learn something every time I watch your videos- I’m learning how to time block as well- this is so helpful
Thank you for watching!!