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[@lisasheridan5482]

Hi everyone Can anyone help or encourage me. I'm a total newbie to planning. I bought an A6 binder with undated paper. I'm on a budget financially and bought my things from Ali and Te. because they are cheap and cheerful. My friend gave me things from her own business as a gift.... scissors, glue, sellotape and highliters etc. I bought stickers and washi tape. I will just use the biros I have at home. But the problem is I cant start. I gathered all my things for the 2024 year and still have not started. I made a desk from a console table on my landing. My apartment is small and this was the only location. I made the desk cute. But I still can't start. I feel silly typing this. Im a grown woman (48) and would love to use my binder for 2025. I watch lots of planner videos and wish i could do that. Did anyone else here ever face that problem. Thank you for any help or advice. I would really appreciate it. Lots of love and blessings to everyone 💖🌟💖🌟💖

[@AimtoPlan]

@lisasheridan5482 it sounds like you already have all of the things that you need to get started. Sometimes that first step is the hardest to take! Is it because you don't want to make a mistake? Don't let the stress of making it pretty or perfect keep you from planning. Your planner is, at the end of the day, just paper. And the good news is that you can always start over with a new week! Is it because everyone's planner is so pretty and you want yours to look like that? It is great to take inspiration from others, but try not to let the "social comparison" game trap you into thinking you are less than other people because your planner doesn't look like theirs. Many times they have planned for years and took time to develop their planning style. Don't compare your beginning to their middle. Is it because you are overwhelmed with all of the pretty stuff that you have? This is, I think, the best time to keep it as simple as possible and just use paper and pen to write down your plans. That process of getting your plans on paper will unlock the habit for you. Your planner will not be unused or perfect anymore. It will be YOUR planner. These are common reasons that people don't use their planners, but let me know if your reason why is not one I listed above. Have fun with decorative planning!

[@lisasheridan5482]

@@AimtoPlan Thank you so much Aimee for taking the time to write a long and wonderful reply. I really appreciate that. You are correct in what you wrote and your points are valid. The big thing for me is that I self criticise a lot. I don't want to make a mess. I think my handwriting is messy. Going forward I need to consistently remind myself that there are no rules for creativity. And as you say, it's only paper and another week will come along. Your advice is very good. To use my planner in basic mode first. As in, just entering in the facts. Appointments, dates, to do etc. Then when I have become comfortable doing this I can start to add embellishments. I had never considered this approach. Thank you so much Aimee. Especially for giving me your time on a Sunday. Love from Waterford Ireland ☘️🌈🌟💖

[@AimtoPlan]

@@lisasheridan5482 the planner community is the best. I hope you find people who can lift you up and encourage you as you begin. Feel free to reach out anytime! Happy Sunday!

[@lisasheridan5482]

@@AimtoPlan Many blessings to you. Thank you so much. I look forward to meeting new people along my planner path 🌟🌟🌟

[@melissaarmstrong]

Nice job, friend! I’m pretty much with you about using up my stash. I finally bought some ink for my printer so I can print some stickers and cut them out with my Cricut.

[@AimtoPlan]

@@melissaarmstrong yay!!!! Let's use it all up 😀

[@dmcour4geous]

😮woe, that's awesome! Definitely going to download the pdf! Thank you!! Using up planner supplies is what I've been doing the last few months. I'm over buying new planners. I am randomly using some mini pages for daily pages or on the go to do lists.

[@AimtoPlan]

@@dmcour4geous I love it! I still want to try to convert weekly pages to daily pages....but I have so many daily pages that I need to use. One day!

[@dmcour4geous]

@AimtoPlan yeah, samesies too many goof deals now have me overwhelming. Haha I am using my planner less and it bothers me but I go in spurts. Blessings to you and yours. Prayers appreciated!

[@AimtoPlan]

@@dmcour4geous yes, of course! 🙏🙏🙏 take care of yourself and your family!