12 Ways to Get Out of your Planner Funk

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[@rspringsplanningandesigns]

"Planning should reduce stress, not induce it" and "Empty days ≠ Wasted days". Loved these!

[@AmandasFavorites]

I am so glad it was helpful and I love those summaries you shared!

[@susannek4546]

I agree 100 % on either staying off social media or very carefully curating your feed. I only follow a few planner vloggers now that I trust to give unbiased reviews. My current expensive planner was on sale and it started falling apart on me recently (like literally last night) so I went and got a ring binder from Hobby Lobby on sale this morning, and I am going to take the rest of it off the binding, and then trim and hole punch it because I love the layout still. Crossing fingers this works enough to get me through December.

[@AmandasFavorites]

Good for you! I hope it works!

[@2boys1man4me]

When I found myself in a really busy season of life with a 15 year old in university and my other son leaving on a mission, I really allowed myself to live in the moment and gave myself some grace. Then when things calmed down, I went back and wrote down all the things I had done on those days. I even added photos if I had them. No stress and no blank pages; just memories 🥰

[@AmandasFavorites]

Very good advice! I love it;)

[@vickiec181]

Muting social media accounts that tend to give me a feeling of FOMO and following unbiased reviews (like you) have been extremely helpful. I like the tips about using a notebook or editing my current planner.

[@AmandasFavorites]

I am so glad you found those tips helpful! thanks for watching and sharing your fave out of the bunch:)

[@theshunnedBandersnatch]

This was so timely!! I always have the urge to switch when I'm very stressed. I had to tell myself to breathe and give myself time to get used to my newer planners. Constantly transferring info over and over is a good deterrent too 😂 I also never toss my unfinished planners. I go back to them when I just need something different for a while.

[@AmandasFavorites]

You are smart to keep those old planners! And so true about having the urge to switch when stressed or with a newer planner!

[@anne-mari7711]

Thank you for this I loved it! My go to solution when my planner "not seem to be enough" is taking an A4 paper and folding it once. I stick it in the current spread and use it for whatever needed. I solve many problems with sticky notes. Thank you for always keeping realistic wirh your feet on the ground! ❤

[@AmandasFavorites]

That's a great idea!

[@deborah5578]

Planning is now a more of a hobby since retirement. Enjoy your videos the best of all planners videos😊

[@AmandasFavorites]

Aw, how lovely! Enjoy your days in retirement:) And thank you so much for the kind compliment;)

[@liliana1lfr]

You ALWAYS have such good advice! I totally agree with staying away from social media, I don't need to be "influenced" by a dozen different kinds of planners. I think I know which manufacturers I like by now! And experts as well. 🤓 🖊 📒

[@AmandasFavorites]

Great way to say it! We all need to be aware of how much stress following too many companies can add into our planner life;)

[@katie7748]

Yes! Seriously, SO. MANY. companies and styles/types!!

[@tynacompton5154]

Thank you so much for this video, Amanda! It couldn't have come at a better time for me. I have really been struggling with staying committed to my planners lately. I've bought so many new ones, but I still have planners that are perfectly good and will last until the end of the year. It's been a stressful year, and I think I keep buying planners because I'm looking for that perfect system to relieve my stress- and they're all so pretty! I feel guilty because I have too many in my stash, so I switch back and forth between them constantly. I think I need to give myself permission to destash and let go of the guilt. Thanks for some awesome tips. 😊

[@patriciamcelroy3581]

I’m in the process of destashing planners and supplies (already tackled stickers and pens) and it was like a huge weight was lifted and I feel in control instead of my stuff controlling me.

[@HoneyBee-pc3xi]

I am using one of unused planners as a recipe book. Seasonally: soups in September, Chili and stews in October, salads in summer, curries in November etc. On the notes pages I put notes on nutrition and health or food sources. Since it's a spiral bound planner it can be folded over to show the recipe I'm preparing. Some sections are for diy mixes, sauces, and salsas. I can add washi to make the pages attractive. A section for favourites for each season.

[@AmandasFavorites]

I am so glad this video was helpful. I think we can all relate to feeling this way in times of stress. xxx

[@AmandasFavorites]

Such a good way to describe it Patricia! A huge weight! I always feel that way when cleaning anything out of my house;)

[@AmandasFavorites]

What a creative use of an unused planner! Great idea;)

[@hockeymomWA]

Great video Amanda! This was the first year year I spent $$ on a planner so I've viewed this experience as a way to really find out what I want/need in my planner. And your tip to draw lines and markup the planner to make it work was super helpful when i was feeling stuck on my planner. For me, I've just decided to get through the year and observe what works and doesn't and I definitely have my ideas about what I will be using next year as I only allow myself one main planner and one wellness planner at a time. ❤

[@AmandasFavorites]

So smart!

[@hicksfamily2589]

This video was so helpful and at the perfect time. I have been frozen over which of my multiple weekly planners to use for June and have just been using my daily for the things I need to do each day. I am shopping my stash, but I think the most helpful tip for me was to stay off social media or at least mute those accounts that tempt me to buy one more planner to try out. I am going to set a budget for 2025 too.

[@AmandasFavorites]

I love hearing how this video helped you! Good job at shopping your stash and limiting your IG accounts:)

[@tawneysimmons8827]

I love the new pen suggestion. I also like to grab some fresh tape or stickers to help liven things up. 😊

[@AmandasFavorites]

Yes, great ways to make your planner feel new and fun:)

[@DeniseEdwards-n4n]

Thank you Amanda very helpful information!

[@AmandasFavorites]

You are so welcome!

[@darlenelozada1360]

So glad i found this video. I have been trying to just use what i have on stash. But omg its hard. So this week i did buy new expanded disc.for 2.99 and omg it was the best. Love how it looks and i did look up video on my ways to use your stickers and i have been enjoy doing my spreads and it has made me feel like its all new again. 😀 this video has helped me so much thank you.

[@AmandasFavorites]

You are so welcome!

[@KimnadaLBobb]

Thank you for providing an informative channel about planners. Your videos have been very helpful to me.

[@AmandasFavorites]

You are so welcome! This sweet comment made me smile from ear to ear:)

[@missjuliette5]

This was great! This year i have gone through a dozen planners. I had a big life change in April and whoa it has been difficult finding tine to get into any planner I have. Glad I am not the only one.

[@AmandasFavorites]

We've all felt it for sure! Big life changes throw everything off! xxx

[@palazzolavarda]

Hello Amanda. I am from Italy and I discovered your very interesting channel in these last weeks. Just one thing for which I want to thank you: hints on free printables. I saw that Passion Planner offers free printables in Italian too!!! Really cool.

[@AmandasFavorites]

Hello & welcome in:) Thank you for sharing this with me I had no idea they offered that in more than English! xxx

[@kimfields1000]

Great tips, Amanda! Your Patreon group is a favorite of mine. Love all the tips we get there! Truly a community of Planner Helpers 💛

[@AmandasFavorites]

I have loved getting to know you in those calls Kim:) It is such a good group! Thanks for being there! xxx

[@ruth7855]

very helpful video from the planner queen!

[@AmandasFavorites]

I am blushing;)

[@solomangirl49]

Thank you Amanda ❤

[@lauracorsi3309]

A wonderful reminder! Great advice.

[@AmandasFavorites]

Thanks for watching!

[@karenchrist4155]

What an incredibly helpful video! Thanks so much, Amanda!

[@AmandasFavorites]

Wow! You are welcome:)

[@ymartinez3]

These are amazing tips!!! Love it and thank you Amanda ❤

[@AmandasFavorites]

You're so welcome!

[@selbarton]

I used dot grid composition notebooks and box grid before that. For a couple dollars, I could draw my layouts I needed in about an hour a month and not have to worry about cost. I bought my happy planners on clearance for about $3, and just redate the weeks. Then I started printing out the layouts I found better for my current needs, punch the mushroom holes for the discs and use the discs and tab dividers over and over. I had several years where I could even fit multiple years (3 was my max) in the same composition notebook. (My adhd needs more space now so 1 is my limit.) I even used left over pages to test layouts before putting them into my current setups so I had a fall back if the test layouts didn't function for me.

[@AmandasFavorites]

All great ideas! Thank you!

[@margowells359]

Thank you, Amanda, I soooo needed this!

[@AmandasFavorites]

Oh, good!

[@LinaMahoney357]

I started out in a daily this year, but was feeling overwhelmed by all the space. I gave myself permission to order a weekly to switch over to. I try to really pay attention to what was and wasn't working about each planner I use. Over time, I have come up with my NEED list so I can easily rule out planners. I need a Monday start month, thick paper, coil, and dated. My need list cuts out a lot of FOMO because I know a planner won't work for me if it doesn't have all of my need items.

[@AmandasFavorites]

That "need" list is so important! Great tip:)

[@RoVicD]

Love this video. Staying off of social media is a great tip.

[@AmandasFavorites]

It's hard when it's part of your job...but I have been trying to spend way less time scrolling and I always feel better for it;)

[@amberlarussa4777]

Great video Amanda! I appreciate these tips so much! 👏

[@AmandasFavorites]

Glad it was helpful!

[@debbyjo123]

Thanks for this video. At about 4:43 minutes in on this video you mentioned “Taylor” created a mind map on all the planners she uses and posted a video on this. I’ve been brain dumping some thoughts on this idea, so if you don’t mind telling me who Taylor is, I’ll go search for her video on this subject to see if I can finalize my thoughts on which planner is best for the various areas of my life. I was determined to not buy so many planners this year… failed!!! Maybe next year. Thanks for mentioning that Taylor created a mind map for using her buoys planners!! I’m intrigued!!

[@AmandasFavorites]

Hi:) It's Taylor from Taylored Plan...here on KZbin and IG.www.youtube.com/@tayloredplan I can't remember which video it's in...but if you ask her in a comment I know she will help you:) She's so nice!

[@debbyjo123]

@@AmandasFavorites Thank you so much!!!

[@lizshella]

Great video! Very helpful

[@AmandasFavorites]

So glad you enjoyed it and it was helpful! Happy Planning:)

[@janablanco3946]

I loved the tips in this video! And that was such a fun Patreon call! I’m curious, at the end of this video you reference a video about you changing to a new planner, but I don’t see it on your channel. Am I missing it?

[@AmandasFavorites]

Oh, Jana that was a good catch. That thumbnail is from my mid-year stack coming out next week. We had to switch videos last minute and we didn't realize that would mess this up! LOL. Thanks for letting me know! And that will be out on June 18th:)

[@sarahphillips2510]

Such a great video!!!

[@AmandasFavorites]

Glad you liked it!!

[@momplans]

That was a fun zoom call with the Patreon group !!

[@AmandasFavorites]

I agree Carol! I loved it:) I am so glad you could make it! xxx

[@solomangirl49]

Thank you Amanda. ❤

[@AmandasFavorites]

You are so welcome!

[@blackgirlhappyplanner3482]

Great timing with this video, especially as we approach July, the next planner decision season😊

[@AmandasFavorites]

Perfect!

[@terrystephenson8253]

Hi Amanda. Have you ever done a planner review for Colibre? If not, would you consider doing one? I love watching you and listening to your thoughts on the different planners.

[@AmandasFavorites]

I haven't reviewed them yet. I will see what I can do:)

[@Mair74_.]

This is why I love my TulaXii planner cause it’s a travelers style and getting a new insert is cheaper then buying a whole new planner and they have over 100 different layouts

[@AmandasFavorites]

I have looked at that brand;) Maybe I can get a review for them up sometime:)

[@craftie_girl]

Honestly im really bsd at sticking to one planner. I only have 1 catch all planner but ive been through 4 planners this year. I alway try to give a planner 3 months before giving up but bot always. I research alpt before committing to a purchase and will sowmtimes go back into a planner ive already got. Im getting better and already started researching for next year. I set my budget and decided to get only 1 planner for home and a bullet journal/notebook hybrid for work.

[@AmandasFavorites]

Well it sounds like you have a good plan to succeed with that goal of only one planner:)

[@BUYBLUESHOPPER]

What's your thoughts on a 5 year calendar?

[@AmandasFavorites]

I've never used a 5 year calendar. But I love 5 year journals:)

[@ericaisles2731]

How can we use the hourly planner to create to do lists in the block of time one is working?

[@AmandasFavorites]

I am not sure I understand your question....Could you clarify please;) I would just write the to do items around the time that you plan on working on them...just in the general timed area. You could also draw out time blocks- like morning, afternoon, evening...and just listing tasks in those blocks that you plan to do in that set of hours;) Hope that helps.

[@idamantashi8529]

My problem is that many of them work for me. I just want them all!

[@2boys1man4me]

Same! I want all the things, my budget is like “choose one!” 😂😂😂 I opt to go for new covers and pens to give me that refresh experience I crave.

[@AmandasFavorites]

New covers and pens are such a great way to spice it up without a new planner;) Great ideas!

[@AmandasFavorites]

LOL! I think many of us can relate to this;)

[@victoriious_plans]

Such good thoughts here! Social media can be such a blessing and a curse!

[@AmandasFavorites]

SO TRUE Victoria;) And when you have to work on it...well you know...it becomes even harder!