Creative Journaling - Which Layout is Right for You? I've Tried Most of Them! Happy Planner Journal

[@catz2505]

I wish I had your imagination and creativity!! I have ADHD and no imagination, shy and introvert...but I'm trying!! I look at a blank page and feel overwhelmed..I wish I could see it like you do. Maybe one day. But mine may not be as pretty and imaginative as yours, but at least I'm trying and maybe one day I can let loose and create. See just the thot of that makes me nervous inside!! lol!! You do such great spreads..really love them. Thank you for all your ideas.

[@carianderson2254]

I’m sorry but I caught a bit of your journal saying people are leaving negative comments and it’s weighing on you. What is WRONG with people!!?? If you can’t say anything nice…hello! Please pay zero attention to them. I know it’s near impossible for INFJ’s to not internalize mean people but please do not take those to believe you aren’t doing enough or making amazing videos. YOU ARE. IGNORE THOSE A-HOLES. I would say you’re channel is the best planning channel on YT. Period!❤❤❤

[@bestiefswlady5251]

Agreed! Another INFJ here (although my N is very close to the S 50/50 lol). I can’t fathom leaving any type of mean comment to any person who is showing us their planner ideas. If I don’t agree with them, or like that, layout, I’ll find something good to say if I’m going to take the time to comment. I appreciate all the work these Content creators do- especially Mary Ellen!

[@pambonbrake2230]

I love this idea of change ups so I can learn all of them. Thank you!

[@veronicaj6361]

I use a dot-grid A5 journal and do my weekly layouts differently each week. Some layouts repeat more often but I like the freedom to change things up based on how I'm feeling or if I want to showcase specific stickers or themes. Your layouts are so full and beautiful!

[@jenniferevelynhayes]

I could watch this video a hundred times because I adore your journaling style! ❤

[@csantist1]

You should TOTALLY teach classes!! Super awesome!

[@BarelyAPlan]

Thank you for making this video. I have been struggling with which layout to use as I am new to journaling, and this was incredibly helpful. I am going to go with the horizontal layout classic size.

[@HeyCreativeSister]

I'm so inspired by your journaling. Thank you for sharing your very personal thoughts and feelings with us. It really is amazing.

[@tanyareynolds2382]

Thank you so much for your creative journal videos!! I want to start this so badly, but feel overwhelmed by all of the options. Not only are your pages absolutely adorable, but they also make me feel like I could do it too!

[@kristina4272]

I think that I will start using my dashboard as a journal. Inspiring!

[@stylin32]

I’m watching this trying to figure out what type of person/planner I am, now I think I fit into a little of each type. Also, I am in love with all the bright colors of the dashboard layout you e done!! I know I am a bright person.

[@CreativeDesignbyJessica]

OMGGG.... Your Creative journal PWMs are my favorite to watch. Love this video. I sometimes get stuck with my "wellness" journal so this helps a lot of me. TFS Be Blessed

[@dazzlingcreativevibesandpl6774]

So many fun creative ways for creative journaling, love them all . I would love to get started some day, hoping to have some more time for such things some day.

[@lcarls71]

Love this! I just picked up all 5 of the guided/ recovery journals during a great sale. I hope that I love adding them into my creative process.

[@bearin29]

Great video. I love seeing all the different finished product inspirations. Thanks for sharing.

[@mechudoba]

I was inspired when you first started this earlier this year. I love it! I’ve used the guided journal, vertical, dashboard, and random filler paper. When I have more that I need to write, I have a section in the back for that. I’ve loved it! Thank you for this inspiration.

[@kimberlycamper826]

I love this video. It’s so helpful seeing all the different ways to use the pages

[@Daisy-cq2fu]

Thank you for all the great ideas. I love your journal layouts! There are times that I don't have a lot to write in my journal so the different "list" ideas will be a wonderful addition. You have helped so many people with their healing journey as you are going through yours. You are such an inspiration. Your videos are the highlight of my week and I look forward to each one.

[@denisegoodwin3791]

I have been going back through your journaling videos for the past few days as I have tried to get started for years! I have now started, using an old Happy Planner, and am loving it. I'm a vertical planner, and find that best for me currently. This may change over time, but I'm going with what works for now so I keep the momentum going. Thank you so much for all your inspiration. You are amazing!!!

[@meeka59]

You're very creative. I like the way you mixed the pages.

[@rachaelterrell483]

I have recently started to think of adding a guided journal page or two to my teacher planner. It is so boxy. Having the freedom of different shapes and even hints at new journaling ideas sounds fun. You have some really pretty layouts and interesting ways to mix it up. Thank you for sharing.

[@celestedavis6748]

This video was extremely helpful for me. I use the dashboard lay-out for my daily to-do lists and a calendar to track my monthly bills. Sometimes I struggle with deciding on the perfect lay-out for my daily journal. I write every day and using a variety of lay outs would work best for my daily journal. Youve given me so great ideas for personalizing the prompted planners because I don't like the repetitiveness of the writing prompts and need more freedom to decorate. Thanks!

[@kiya419]

This is incredibly helpful to me right now. Thank you for ding this. Aloha 🌺

[@slbc812]

Beautiful! So many creative ideas! Thank you!

[@EstellaWilsonCreations]

I love the self care journal page.

[@BjorkL]

This was a fantastic video! I'm new to all of this and your video really helped me out! Thank you so much for doing such an indepth video. ❤️

[@AutumnMoonArt]

Loved watching this! Structured pages are also brilliant for when you're short on time or for ADHD. I'm super creative & definitely not a beginner 😂 but when it comes to planners I can struggle to find enough time, and having sections make me procrastinate less and get them filled. Thank you for sharing, your journals inspire me.

[@toniemapson3659]

Thank you! I like this so much more than mung bean! It was great!

[@shaustin22]

So helpful. Hugs from Canada 🇨🇦

[@ultraviolet13881]

I never could quite get into Happy Planners, but your video today really inspired me to try it again! Your layouts are BEAUTIFUL and just so interesting and colorful and diverse. I feel like I could never do anything even close, but I'm going to give it a second chance! Thank you for sharing your awesome creativity.

[@kimfields1000]

Thank you for teaching us, Mary Ellen! So helpful that you shared pros/cons of the different layouts :)

[@barbarap6851]

Oh my goodness! I love seeing how creative and beautiful your journal spreads are!

[@kellyfrizzell831]

Love this video so much. I want to start journaling again and this gave me a lot of great ideas! 😊

[@kawanatarbert1251]

Awesome!! This has been so helpful. Thank you!!

[@victoriarabbit9883]

My planner was in the oblivion and this video made me want to go back to it! I even paused the video to bring it and check it while you spoke 😃

[@beautyinimperfectplans]

This was incredibly helpful! I've never used a journal before and already have a stack of Happy Planners and couldn't nail down which to try. I basically bought several on sale and had no clue which layout to use for what! 🤣

[@Cindylou76]

Thank you thank you thank you for this. I need help so badly. Just got diagnosed with PTSD

[@boutux]

I like the idea of using the dashboard to journal along with the guided journal page. So each week I would have one side of the dashboard and one side of the guided journal. That way I wouldn't have to glue pages together. I also like your idea of a weekly currently page. I never use the monthly currently because most things don't take a whole month for me. E.g. I would read a book or 2 a week; I would binge a series in a week...weekly currently makes more sense. I could transform each section (including days) in the dashboard into currently prompts, reviews/ ratings for the week. And for weeks when I want to get out of my head I can use the space as a diary. So much potential with the dashboard for journaling. This is also a way to use up my stash. Thanks for the inspo.😊

[@BerniekWittendorp]

Great video! I’ve started journaling in a horizontal and it’s great for me. I have a really hard time with anything vertical because I am very minimal in decorating. But now I really want to try adding guided journal pages.

[@ohelloRobin]

This is really helpful. I'm so inspired by your videos. I'm really considering making my new Seasonal Whimsy planner a creative journal. Seems to fit with all the seasonal vibes, I think it would be fun and cute! Thank you for all that you do!

[@Chaos_and_Creativity]

That's what I think I'm going to do with mine! Love that planner so much!

[@wandahill1619]

I looked at the recovery layout multiple times and always changed my mind, but now I think I will try it.

[@clairerizzo2865]

What great ideas! I loved this video!

[@jackiepena1541]

Love all these creative ideas & all your spreads. I did tried to do a bullet journal in 2019 but at the time I was taking care of my mommy (who had dementia (RIP) & that was hard. I really want to start journaling & crafting again but I’m a little bit burned out right now. Trying everyday though & im slowly getting there. Your channel has helped a lot. 🥰❤️🙏🏻

[@sonj88]

Thank You so much Mary Ellen , all of these journal are inspiring! its blending creavity and journaling ! the creative part is just as important as the journaling

[@GardeniasandGrace]

😂 13:20 Guess I'm a weirdo! 🤷‍♀️😂😂❤ *I love all your journaling spreads btw! I dont know why I cant just start. Something holds me back. It's a knot in my chest when I think about writing.

[@marilyngaeta1668]

I love your ideas here. Very helpful. 👍🏻 I need to start journaling so I’m going to try using some of these. I’m trying to setup a health journal and I was wondering about using the monthly layout planner. Could you do a video with ideas on ways to use the monthly planner? Thanks for all you do! 🌼

[@OneiricBlur]

thanks for sharing! this was really inspirational 🥰

[@kathyoleary24]

Great video! This info will really help me. The spreads are amazing!

[@nicollebaker8994]

This year I'm doing different monthly layouts for the same reason. I liked doing it monthly because me and gluing pages are not compatible😂. Love this video!

[@ramalakshmipradeep]

Really loved how you used every blank space 😍 want to try this

[@Alaluvs2scrap]

Thank you for the inspiration, and I love the pages!

[@conniedeere2389]

Thank you for this video. I wanted to start a creative journal soon.

[@acdc.rocks88]

Your spreads are so beautiful and you've inspired me to journal and memory keep.❤

[@celesteransom4636]

Love this video. I’m going to try a guided journal sheet but make it more family oriented. Thanks for the inspo as always.

[@erinj9642]

As always, so many great ideas and tips! I appreciate you! 🎉

[@dovannehyde2394]

12:54 Guess I’m a weirdo too!😂😂😂 I love ❤ all you journaling spreads, I read them to get ideas of what to journal about, they’re always helpful. Thank you so much for all the suggestions

[@michelleclark1375]

This video was so helpful. I am new to planning/journaling. I come from a stamping and sort of scrapbooking background. I have lots of stickers, paper and stamps. Do you have a video talking about what basic supplies would be helpful? Especially markers? I have been using colored pencils, but the markers look so much prettier. Thank you for all you do.

[@lisaogrady2900]

Thanks for the info and ideas. I think for me I need structure so the guided one is what I may get.

[@Its_emilyyy_plans]

I am so appreciative of this video. I know you are here sharing spreads but every once and a while a few bits of your writing would draw my attention. I always thought I was alone in how I felt/ struggled with adult ADHD, but some of the bits I caught made me feel “included” if you will. Daily life can be so hard and overwhelming, and I just want you to know that I appreciate you, and the content you make. It was so so nice to see someone I’ve followed for years, and had no idea you felt like this, put things I feel and think on the same paper I put them on. It’s so easy to get caught up in the mindset that everyone else has it together and you’re just in a constant spiral. I am so glad I watched this video this morning, not only have you inspired me to get back into my creative journal, but my overall outlook on the day is better. I have felt soooo alone lately and nobody understand when I try to explain the constant chaos I feel. It was nice to know someone else experiences these waves too. Thank you for what you do! Sending love to you and Bumble! ❤

[@PlanningwithBumble]

❤️❤️❤️ you’re definitely not alone. Every day is a struggle over here. The overwhelm and brain fog can be so bad that I end up doing nothing.

[@audreygrabowski193]

Where are those cute pink flowers from? This was a very helpful video. I miss your more frequent video posts but understand. ADHD is a curse but also a gift. It makes you who you are. Try to embrace it and focus on the positives. You are not alone. Our brains are so busy, it's exhausting. It's like a never ceasing pinball game is going on. BUT, I rather have a busy chaotic life than a robotic boring life. Embrace it! Give yourself grace! Do what's right for you. Enjoy your channel so much, it's never boring!

[@deepick8345]

creativeeeeeeee love it

[@Alexis-jr7jc]

With so many layout options it helps to see how you use them. It's nice that you're open enough not to just use what you're comfortable with, but work on trying out other things that could be better or worse and giving your honest opinion of it. 😁

[@NehaBeauty]

I love this, but can someone tell me if this is kind of memory keeping too? Minus photos..

[@kalyndabaumgarden9649]

Your guided journal spreads are amazing. I love using a guided journal and have only tried the vertical and stress management layout. I want to try a few other ideas. Do you have any ideas for the stress management layout to use as a guided journal? I want to be more creative with it but am struggling.

[@ravengulley7039]

I think I'm going to buy a wide variety and switch things up to.

[@Chaos_and_Creativity]

I LOVE kendall rae!!!

[@Notable2Nikki]

Very informative video! Also, Love is Blind season 4 is crazy! Brettany are amazing. Irina is BLAH!

[@PlanningwithBumble]

Irina sucks! Lol. She’s so mean. Jackie is the meanest though. Tiffany and Brett are the best couple ever on this show, they seem so wonderful and kind

[@tracybeasley6682]

Hi Mary Ellen!!! Have you ever used a daily page for your creative journal?

[@tracybeasley6682]

Not a guided journal daily I mean the regular daily pages

[@PlanningwithBumble]

Nope! Not yet!

[@tracybeasley6682]

I would love to see you do one if you ever have time 🙂 but understand if you don't want to

[@tracybeasley6682]

I've tried all of them but my favorite is vertical LOL I can't seem to get away from that one 😅, but I probably should make myself use them at least a month and go from there . I also seem to go for the classic at home , and a mini in my purse . I've tried the classic skinny in my purse and I've gone 3 or more months then I'm like it's so heavy lol. Right now I redated a skinny mini and really like that I wish hp would bring that one back

[@maggiegonzalez5959]

I LOVE the blank page bullet journals! I wish I was that creative 😢I do some journaling but sometimes I feel dumb about what I write like I know is supposed to be for brain dumping but I feel bad and embarrassed about writing down how I’m really feeling and so I hold things in which end up causing me massive migraines 😔

[@boutux]

Don't be so hard on yourself. It's for you and no one else so use it anyway that you see fit. No need to be embarrassed and if you still feel that way write it on the page until it feels normal.

[@TheStationerd]

Woah the fairytale one is amazing. I want to see you doing one of these in action! Like how do you even make it look so good lol (and did you draw those tinkerbells?! 😍)

[@rachaelterrell483]

Happy Planner has a Tinkerbell collection. It's super cute. I like how she mixed in the natural items with similar colors to her and emphasized her placement. It makes me want to buy those stickers.

[@pambonbrake2230]

❤️

[@horseygirl645]

Thank you for sharing this. I have the Hello Happy guided journal, but I haven’t used the pages yet. After watching this video, I think I can incorporate some of the ideas that you suggested to get me started.

[@Geekabibble]

I just bought a bunch of stuff to start planning/journaling. Does that have a name? Not Bullet Journaling or bujo necessarily. Just journaling in your planner....planning and journaling? Pla-jo? Plajo? LOL (or is that exactly the same as bullet journaling...even if you don't use bullets?) Well I'm a bit worried that my journaling will end up being a bunch of stuff I'm sad or upset about and will end up looking like an existential crisis or something XD And political stuff is just full of garbage with too many people buying into ideologies. Makes it hard to talk to anyone nowadays. But I am going to give Plajo a try. Yeah, I know it's not a word, lol.....but it could be XD

[@stephaniegartmann569]

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[@PlanningwithBumble]

I don’t really understand this comment but it’s intriguing anyway lol