10 Tips for Setting up the Jibun Techo for Functional Planning

[@8tsnelson]

I rewatch this video every year when I pre-order my next years Jibun Techo! I tried it in 2019 because of your videos….next year is year 4 and still true love!! I really miss your videos! 💕

[@LilDivette]

Awe-this makes me so happy, Teresa, glad you find it helpful! 🥰 I really miss filming and hope to be back soon (working thru some health issues).

[@8tsnelson]

@@LilDivette oh my gosh, I am so so sorry to hear that. I am praying for you and wish you a fast recovery! 💞

[@mrseak9625]

I don’t use a Jibun Techo but I have been fascinated by them since discovering them a couple of years ago. Some day, maybe. Love the bookmark idea! I ordered them from your link for my Hobonichi. Thanks.

[@LilDivette]

Awe, thanks for your support, Marie--it's very much appreciated! 😊 2019 will be my third year using the Jibun Techo, a testament to how perfect it is for my planning needs. They're now also available on Jetpens so it's much easier to get a hold of if you're ever curious to give them a try.

[@titaztitaz]

Hi from Indonesia! I'm a newbie on Jibun Techo. Trying to search for things about how to use it and landed on your video. Thank you for the video and the explanation. I've got inspiration and reference from you. Once again, thank you for giving me a 'light' in search to know how to use jibun techo :) Have a good day!

[@LilDivette]

Hi to Indonesia and congratulations on your new journey using the Jibun Techo-it’s a really good planner! 📚👍 I’m glad you found my video helpful and if you come across any other great tips or techniques on how to use it, please come back and share. Hope you have a wonderful year and thanks again for watching! 😊

[@jdillon3035]

The pending list is a great idea! Waiting on something always takes up mental energy and its easy to forget after a while and honestly...who writes a seperate list just for pending items! Lol! Thanks for the inspiration!

[@LilDivette]

Yes, when I first learned about the pending list years ago, it was life changing. It helped ‘plug’ a hole in my system where things were falling thru the cracks because they were being forgotten. It’s so effective, I use one at home and at work. Glad you found it helpful and thanks again for watching! 😊

[@sandramathews651]

Very helpful. I like the way you’ve adapted the planner to suit your needs. Being retired has been a challenge. I especially appreciate using “hours” blocks for different purposes (appointments, tasks etc). Thanks!

[@LilDivette]

You’re very welcome, Sandra! As you mentioned, we go thru different stages in our life so I’ve learned to always find a way to adapt the planner to me, not the other way around. Enjoy your retirement and thanks for watching! 😊📚

[@SueSWFlorida]

I’m moving in, late in the year, to my first Jibun Techo so I can figure it out before the upcoming 2021 version. Your video is very helpful as I’m a functional planner kind of person!

[@LilDivette]

Congrats on your first Jibun Techo, Sue! I’m glad you found my video helpful and if you have any tips or hacks, please come back and share. Enjoy! 😊

[@careyward8404]

Thank you so much! I just received my first Jibun Techo and was concerned I wouldn't be able to make it work for me. I appreciate every idea!

[@LilDivette]

I’m so glad you found it helpful, Carey, and congratulations on your first Jibun Techo! This will be my 4th year using it and I’m still finding ways to make it work for me so don’t be afraid to experiment. Enjoy it and thanks again for watching! 😊📚

[@Violetsteel_]

Great video! I’m about to use my first Jibun Techo for 2022 and this was so handy. Thank you.

[@LilDivette]

Thanks, Gina, and congrats on your new Jibun Techo! This will be my 4th year using and it still works great for me. Enjoy your new planner and thanks again for watching! 😊📚

[@DreamstudioXD]

Ohh the covering the maps is a good idea. Im waiting for my planner to arrive, my first one, so i been looking for inspo for layout. Im a university student so im trying to figure out a system that will help my odd schedule, ill prob use those extra pages too keep track of my uni and dorm payments.

[@LilDivette]

I hope the Jibun Techo works as well for you as it has for me, Adri-this will be my 4th year using it! I really wish it had more blank pages so covering up unused pages has really helped. Have a great year at uni and enjoy your new JT! 📚😊

[@Geemeel1]

GREAT vid SO helpfull now I get the whole system better, taken almost all your hints and tips. Thank you. Love and Light from Europe 💞

[@LilDivette]

Thanks for the love, Gee Mee, and glad you found it helpful! 🥰 Good luck with your planning system and don’t be afraid to experiment. 📚

[@cheriecarson8100]

Hi! Thank Your for sharing how your set up your planner. I have never seen this planner before. It's the best planner because it has monthly and weekly with the extras listed pagers. Such as book, appointments, movie's and many other's pagers of list. It's great idea to cover up those other pagers that are no use to you. It make extra pages for lists or adding quotes to a planner. Which I enjoy adding to all my planners. I think the B6 slim my be a good size for me. I hope you have an enjoyable time filling out and writing in your planner during 2020. Thanks again.

[@LilDivette]

Thanks Cherie! 😊 The Jibun Techo has been my ‘planner peace’ since 2017 because of the compact, flexible layouts. Have you seen the new JT Lite? They removed many of the pages I used to cover up and now provide 6 pages ( front and back) of blank checklists and 22 blank grid pages-check out my latest video for more information.

[@tiitulind9792]

I love Your functional and minimalistic decoration style!!!

[@LilDivette]

Thanks Tiitu and thanks for watching! 😊

[@apaperylife2096]

Excellent video!!! This is the planner I'm using for work in 2018 and for the first time. Very helpful!!

[@LilDivette]

Thanks Maria! It's a great weekly planner--you're going to love it. 😊 Once you figure out your work setup, I'd like to hear about it so please come back and share. Enjoy your Jibun Techo and thanks again for watching!

[@adeodata6364]

Great! Thank you so much! I was completely lost with these layouts 😂 you helped me save a lot of time figuring it out 🤔👍

[@LilDivette]

Glad you found it helpful. 😊 Don’t be afraid to experiment, it’s just paper! 📚👍

[@mauishopgirll]

So smart to make a cut in the bookmark. Love the tips, ty.

[@LilDivette]

Thanks, Tania-glad it was helpful! 😊

[@gradon566]

I'm waiting for Jet pens (best price I've found) to restock so that I can order my Jibun B6 slim. I saw several ideas fron your video that I plan to adapt to my Jibun. Like you, I'm a functional planner wherein I need to stay focused on many things. I think the Jibun is just the planner to support my goal! Thank you for a super video full of practical, useful tips!!!

[@LilDivette]

I'm glad you found my tips helpful! Hopefully Jetpens restocks soon--its a really good planner and I'm glad to see it becoming more accessible. Thanks for watching! 😊

[@AtlDibuja-Productions]

I just discovered your channel and i am loving your content. This video has been most informative! Thanks!.

[@LilDivette]

Awe, thank you and I'm so glad this was helpful! 😊

[@melissabooth6158]

I like your tip number 6. That’s how I plan to do mine next year. Great video.

[@LilDivette]

Thanks Melissa!

[@janschautz1965]

I know this is an older video and I may have missed it but I’m curious to know what cover you had your 2017 b6 slim in

[@LilDivette]

Hi Janice, the burgundy cover is from Speckled Fawns which she simply calls “The Planner”; the larger LV DE cover is from PaperFlowerDesignStudio. HTH and thanks for watching! 📚

[@cecirimi]

Loved your review. I've been thinking about thinner and this happens to be in the likes for next year. Very much liked your organization.

[@LilDivette]

Thanks! 😊 So far it's working out well--I don't miss the bulk--and I'll be providing an update next month so check back again soon. Thanks for watching!

[@tatianav.k.2967]

Great review, thank you very much! I really liked the classy LV cover you keep all notebooks together. Could you name a model of this LV piece? The one I found online in their store is only 190 mm long, so it should be not long enough for "hosting" a Jibun Techo in A5. Thanks in advance!

[@LilDivette]

Hey Tatiana, thanks for watching! The LV TN was made by a TN maker not LV. The seller's name is PaperFlowerDesignStudio and the link to her online store is in the video description--she's very creative and makes a lot of unique and amazing TNs, definitely check her out. HTH!

[@MellasPlans]

I just received mine and was kind of lost where to start, thank you for the inspiration! Ready, set, washi :-)

[@LilDivette]

You're so welcome, Mella! Enjoy your Jibun Techo and thanks for watching! 😊

[@roseflowers935]

Great ideas for planners, thank you for sharing!

[@LilDivette]

Thanks for watching! (Roses are my favorite flowers 💐 😊)

[@ScienceisRadAF]

Wow! Thank you. So many great ideas!!What are the dimensions of the paper cover that slips inside the plastic?

[@LilDivette]

Thanks! Glad you found it helpful. 😊 The paper cover for the A5 Slim measures 8 3/8" x 10 3/4". Hope this helps and thanks for watching!

[@Rubyseye]

What a great video! Thank you. I am looking at the Jibun Techo B6 slim myself. I’m new to this planner itself and the size. In your opinion, would a B6 TN or cover be way too big for the B6 slim?

[@LilDivette]

Thanks Maureen! A B6 cover works perfectly for the Jibun Techo with no excessive overhang. It’s what I use for this planner because I usually carry an extra book and a folder or zip pouch; if you travel light, then a B6 Slim cover works too and it will *just* fit lining up with the edge of the book but if you add anything else to the strings, you’ll get overhang. HTH and thanks for watching! 😊

[@Rubyseye]

That does help so much. Thank you!!

[@suzannef53]

I’m a pretty new subscriber and am amazed at your ideas, love them. What I would like to suggest is to list out for us the spellings of items you are using as it is often times hard to determine how to spell it, especially with the foreign type names. Thanks

[@LilDivette]

Thanks Suzanne! I usually include any items I mention in the description of the video but I'll also display the names on screen as well on future videos--thanks for the suggestion!

[@BrendaJones492]

Again, excellent video. I learned a lot.

[@LilDivette]

Glad it was helpful--thanks for watching Brenda!

[@babboosbabydoll]

Hello! Do you think you would need to use date covers for the Jibun? Thank you for your detailed video. ^ _ ^

[@LilDivette]

Hi Aida! The cover of the Jibun itself is very thin--it's just thick paper but not as heavy as cardstock--so it should definitely be protected by something. I believe it always comes with the thin plastic cover; if not, then you could use any notebook cover you have in the same size or try laminating it to give it some protection. HTH and thanks for watching!

[@babboosbabydoll]

Hi Divette! Thanks for your reply. Do you think the dates on the Jibun monthly calendar are visible enough or would they need date stickers to show them more prominently? Thank you!

[@LilDivette]

Aida Pampo Yes, the dates are visible enough on the monthlies and weeklies--I've never had a problem and I wear reading glasses!--however the little icons like for the weather, mood faces, etc. I find they're hard to see because they're so small and a grey color. HTH!

[@babboosbabydoll]

Hello Divette, thanks very much for your replies! You inspire me to manage my time like a boss! ^ _ ^

[@LilDivette]

Aida Pampo Awe--thank you Aida! 😊💕

[@felych]

Thank you.Very useful.

[@LilDivette]

You're welcome, Felix! Glad it was helpful and thanks for watching. 😊

[@vonshall2763]

I'm wanting this after watching your videos. I wish they weren't dated because I'm afraid I may hesitate to write in it out of fear of messing it up. Thank you for a great video.

[@LilDivette]

Now that's the ONE thing you shouldn't worry about! Planning gets messy sometimes and that's ok. If you don't like how it turns out, you can always turn over to a new week and start over. The most important thing is that you're getting things done and achieving your goals so have fun with it!

[@arielle2745]

Great tips!

[@LilDivette]

Thanks Arielle! 😊

[@s.roberts8769]

Great setup! I've enjoyed your helpful videos! Please list both planner covers. Include the red one too. Thanks

[@LilDivette]

Hi there! The LV cover is from Paper Flower Design Studio and the Wine cover (with the pocket in the front) is from Speckled Fawns. If you'd like to see a more thorough walk-thru of both of these covers where I show the front/back/inside/pockets/etc., check out my "Travelers Notebook Features & Options" video--the LV cover is at the 28:00 minute mark and the Wine cover is at the 31:33 minute mark (or watch the whole thing, I feature a lot of great covers! 😊). Hope this helps and thanks again for watching!

[@vi9763]

Lil Divette Great info and tips. Could you provide a link for the cover? I went to your blog but couldn't find any info. My Google search on the shop didn't provide any info either. Much appreciated. Thanks

[@LilDivette]

+Vi Isaac For the LV cover, its paperflower.com.au and SpeckledFawns (Wine cover with the front pocket) is both on Etsy and www.speckledfawns.com 📚

[@thecampercook]

Is there not a Jibun STYLE planner for Americans? :/

[@LilDivette]

Not previously-the month/weekl/day and page labels were also included in English but most of the content was for Japanese users (maps, info pages, etc.) but it seems like Kokuyo is now starting to for 2020. They created a B6 Jibun Techo Mini Lite with more English labels, more blank generic pages and they removed all the Japanese train maps and other content pages. I’ll be sharing a video showing the new Mini Lite and how it differs from the original JT in the next few days. HTH, Mimi, and thanks for watching! 😊

[@suzannef53]

Your very welcome.

[@laurieengels2914]

Great video!! Thumbs up #100! New subbie too.

[@LilDivette]

Thanks so much, Laurie! Glad to have you as a subbie! 😊