COMMON PLANNER SETUP 2024 | Planning Calm

[@robinobrien6671]

I am so sorry for your loss. May he or she rest in Gods eternal peace, and may the Lord be with you all at this time. I do want to say that it was so wonderful to hear you say” it’s only a planner boo”. Too true! Sometimes we get so caught up in our perfectionism over nothing!

[@planningcalm]

Thank you so, so much sweet friend! :)

[@lizakers4314]

I love the idea of a,prayer board! Definitely going to add that to my planner.

[@planningcalm]

Glad it was helpful! It’s been a great addition and a good reminder for me to stay connected to God😊

[@HumbleVoyager]

Hi, Cat! It looks like you're really enjoying the Common Planner. I too, made a big change to my planning set up for 2024. So far, I'm really happy with the results. I'm just using an inexpensive A5 dot grid note book as my planner. Although I have used a few stickers, my plan is to rely on my own creativity to design a different layout each week and add my own art. I was instantly calmer the moment I knew I wasn't going to have to select a new planner! My problem with structured planners is multi-faceted. I don't like all the pre-labeled areas that usually mean little to me and the cost is just insane these days. Add on top of that the fact that there are just overwhelming choices...well, I was overwhelmed! This year my focus is on using what I have and each week design a different layout to really nail down what works best for me. Additionally, each time I'm tempted to 'purchase' something planner related, I see how much it would cost and then instead of ordering the item, I add that amount to a piggy bank on my desk. At the end of the year, I get to spend that money on anything I want!! I can't wait to see how much is in there at the end of the year! Thanks for the video and I pray you achieve all your wildest dreams!

[@planningcalm]

I love that idea! Saving is such a rewarding thing. I made a planner no buy goal for this year and it’s been going ok so far. I try to resist the FOMO and shoo my stash to use what I have. I am loving it!

[@loveandfuzzydusters]

I love your writing. It’s so beautiful. Very nice planner set up. Sorry for your loss. ❤

[@planningcalm]

Thanks so much sweet friend😊❤️

[@misseducates8521]

I really like your setup. Simple but effective. Very calming

[@planningcalm]

Glad you like it!😊

[@budgetwithfatima6530]

Hello 👋 friend, love ❤️ your red cup and your tea 🫖 looks so delicious 😋, Beautiful planner see you in your next video.

[@planningcalm]

Thank you so much 🤗

[@stephanieplansandreads]

I'm enjoying the common planner too. I like that it is the same essential lay out as the cousin but without the colour and the quotes.

[@planningcalm]

Exactly! I was never a fan of the quotes 😊

[@goddessdejour]

The Sterling Ink owner has 2 very detailed (but lengthy) videos on how to use the goals pages. Also, Rachelle in Theory has a pretty good video on the mistakes she made in using them. Hope that’s helpful 👍🏽

[@planningcalm]

You’re a gem! I will have to check them both out when I have time😊🥰

[@BrandiJanei]

I love how you set it up. I’m really thinking about switching to the Common Planner for next year. I just love how clean and neutral is is. I really don’t like all of the colors in Hobonichi.

[@planningcalm]

I was thinking that as well. Both serve their purpose, but I think it boils down to personal preference and the way you want to use it😊

[@BrandiJanei]

@@planningcalm for sure

[@misseducates8521]

Your prayer board is so pretty Cat. I really like it

[@planningcalm]

Thanks so much sweet friend!😊

[@PlanYourOneLife]

I've been using the B6 CP as my Business planner and it's been great for that! I rarely use stickers in it, mostly sticky notes for reminders. I think that it's easier to write in, too. It's probably because there are no quotes, characters written in a language that I or you don't understand and unnecessary red background color/font color on certain dates.

[@planningcalm]

You’re right. The streamline look of the CP is definitely easier on the eye😊

[@Bettystroup]

Cat, thank you for sharing. Yes on less stickers for me.

[@planningcalm]

You’re welcome!! Less is more at times😊 But stickers are always fun too!

[@kimberly4120]

Hi Cat. So sorry for your loss. This is a very hard time for you. Please take care of yourself. Thank you for sharing your planner. Your planner is filled with so much inspiration, love and planning. It gives me a sense of what a loving caring person you are with goals that are so filled with wanting to be your best self. I see a beautiful person well on her way to knowing what is important in this world. God bless.

[@planningcalm]

You are to kind 😊Thank you for your kind words sweet friend! I appreciate you❤️

[@Jane_Snow_]

Girlie, I could watch you all day! (IF I had the time 🤣) Love your planner ideas, thanks! xoxo

[@planningcalm]

You're the best!😊

[@Jane_Snow_]

@@planningcalm ❤

[@elizabethjesenko3098]

Hi - I just started using a B6 Common compact planner. I use the front pages as reading log.

[@planningcalm]

That’s a cool idea! I like that 😊

[@TerasBoutique]

Hi Cat 😊great video sweetie ❤

[@planningcalm]

Thank you! 🤗

[@sliceoflifewithjanice]

Cat, I loved this video! I'm in my planning journaling era and have recently purchased a Sterling Ink Common Planner in the passport size! Like you, I also used the Hobinichi cousin--I'm really excited for my sterling ink to arrive. Thank you for thr inspo! ❤️

[@planningcalm]

Yay! So glad it was helpful Janice! You’ll have to film a video on how you set it up when you get yours. I can’t wait to see 😊🥰

[@sliceoflifewithjanice]

@@planningcalm ❤️

[@lindadowling423]

I love this planner! I have been using notebooks for my journaling, and then trying a planner, and it's all just too much. I need one - and then maybe an easy no frill notebook planner. I have to look into this one - because I never heard of it. Thanks for another great video!

[@planningcalm]

Thanks so much for being here and for watching!!😊

[@imrachel941]

Hi!😊 I love this! I don’t know where to start lol I’ll try to go in order maybe then I’ll remember everything lol I love your tea cup, that’s so pretty! I like that you have a prayer board! It just makes me happy and I like the idea of like a visual prayer collage! That sounds like something I’d like to try😊 I don’t have a common planner but the quarterly pages look neat. I wonder if because you said 100k was the big goal if documenting your KZbin journey on those pages would be something you would enjoy? Videos, subscribers, maybe even comments or posts or things that standout to you? Just the thought that popped in my noodle lol your months look really pretty and really organized! I love that you’re doing like a color theme to tie everything together, it looks really pretty! I learned this year that I like a simpler looking month and then more deco and things on my other pages. Unfortunately I learned the hard way after laying down a bunch of monthly kits lol but that’s ok. It’s just my visual preference, I’m still able to use my pages the way I need to👍🏽 It looks like you’re really enjoying your common planner and that’s so awesome to see! The best KZbin videos are the ones where the person is happy and excited in their book!😊 Thank you so much ma’am and I hope you have a wonderful week!❤❤

[@planningcalm]

Thanks for your great ideas, there are so many! I think the idea of turning those pages into a SM tracker. The CP is a great pickup and I am very happy it was recommended to me. It’s fun to use and looks great too😊

[@msj246]

Great video, Cat! I use the Hobonichi now and am thinking of the Common planner for next year since I use the daily pages as "common" pages and wnd up whiting out the dates. Thank you for sharing. 😊

[@planningcalm]

I enjoy both planners, but I also found I did the same thing with my Hobo Cousin

[@misseducates8521]

This planner seems very similar to the Cousin, but sleeker in a way. Maybe because of the cover?

[@planningcalm]

I think so! The cover really elevates the look for the planner.

[@blewis1482]

I just stumbled across this channel, and like what I see. I like planning as well...sometimes I just buy planner books and pens just because. However, I'm not sure what to do with my old planners after I'm done...just curious do you toss out your planner after putting so much time into it? No pun intended..lol. Maybe it's my hoarding tendencies, but I find it hard to throw it away. Yet I don't know what to do with them.🤔

[@planningcalm]

Lol! I love a pun😊 I keep my old planners as mementoes; so I can look back and cherish memories😊