August 2020 Setup | Bullet Journal | Standard

[@KaitlinGrey]

YES! That quote by Alan Cohen is one of my all time favourites! Loved the setup 😍

[@elliescorner2019]

💛💛💛 It’s such an important and necessary reminder!! Thank you for watching. 🥰

[@sarahdiedrich1736]

I adore ALL of your planner stuff! So nicely put together, and I really like that you show us your written pages, many youtubers only show before the pen or cover up everything - so thanks! 💜🍀 Sarah (following you from Denmark 🇩🇰)

[@elliescorner2019]

Thank you so much, Sarah!! I hope things are well in Denmark. 🥰 I love seeing people’s completed pages, so I’m always happy to share mine too. Thank you for watching! ☺️

[@DianeLeifer]

I really enjoy your TN set up and hope you keep using it as your bullet journal. Thank you for all your resources, I love your taste and color choices!

[@elliescorner2019]

Thank you so much!!☺️ I’m still surprised by how much I love the Standard size, and I know it will definitely stay in my rotation in some way. I do think I’ll be back in pocket size in September but I’ll see how I feel at the end of the month! Thank you for watching!

[@stephaniedavison4508]

Love this! Thanks for sharing! For mind games... we love Farkle and Rummikub. They are fun for my husband and I and I’m blown away at my kids math skills since starting them!

[@elliescorner2019]

Thank you for the recommendations, I will definitely check those games out!! And thank you for watching! ☺️

[@mom2triplets04]

Just subscribed. Coming over from bullet journal junkies facebook group. I'm a Hufflepuff too. Love the pop out of your monthly tracker for harry potter. That washi tape is beautiful. Love the idea of doing 2 calendars one for events and one for memories. Mine is always on one calendar and always run out of room. Love the rest and reset. I need to be more mindful to relax.

[@elliescorner2019]

Hi!! Thank you so much for subscribing; it’s always nice to meet fellow Hufflepuffs. 💛🖤 Having two calendars in the same insert is something new I tried in July and it works so well! Cheers to resting and resetting this month, it’s so important. Also, I’ve never heard of that Facebook group - I’ll have to check it out! Thank you for watching 😊

[@diazfamily437]

Congrats on the acceptance! i just had all of your videos run in a playlist and let all the ads run through. I hope that helps you and your channel! I love your content!

[@elliescorner2019]

Aww, thank you so much, I truly appreciate that!! 🤗💛

[@joacasbar]

Thank you so much for sharing your setup once again. It was nice to hear that you didn't feel rushed to go back to your pocket size notebook - it's always nice to change things up a bit! I've been working my way through bullet journalling and planning for a couple of months already, so it's always nice to see someone try new things, and also with a much different way of organising their setup than what I'm used to!

[@elliescorner2019]

One of the things I learned when I switched to Standard is that I know what works for me - the bare bones of what I need to keep my setup functional - and it can be translated to work in different sizes! I’ve loved playing around and trying different setups and being more intentional in the accessories I use. I hope you’re enjoying your bullet journal journey too. ☺️ Thank you so much for watching!!

[@kisiwa82]

Love your simple and functional setup.

[@elliescorner2019]

Thank you so much! ☺️

[@cecephipps]

I love your recent TN videos! I’m a rings planner person but have gained so much inspiration from your recent videos. I think I’ve watched each of them a dozen times ☺️. I especially love reframing the habit as “kind to my body”. It makes all the difference to hear the habit described that way. (As an aside, I am a complete night owl too and sleeping by midnight is NOT easy for me either 😅.) Congrats on the partner program and can’t wait to see your next videos!

[@elliescorner2019]

Thank you so much, fellow night owl!! 🦉 I’m so glad to hear that the reframed habit spoke to you - it’s amazing how a shift in perspective can open things up, and I know I need that for August. It’s so lovely to hear that you’ve found inspiration as a rings planner. I watch all kinds of planner videos too - there are so many great ideas to enjoy or tweak to fit our systems. 🥰

[@jenniferl8690]

I just love journal setup! Thank you so much for sharing. I have been using your setup in both of my planners and it just works great! Love all of this!

[@elliescorner2019]

☺️ Thank you so much!! I’m so glad to hear that you’ve found some inspiration that is working for you! I love the two column setup in the standard size - it’s so functional AND aesthetically pleasing.

[@sarahmartinezjournals]

Harry Potter ♥️♥️♥️. So excited to see you in standard again. I literally have 13 pages left in my journal then I can go back into standard and be happy again😄

[@elliescorner2019]

13 more pages!! (Love that you know that!😆) I’m so happy to stay in standard - I like this new flexibility I’ve found in myself lol. I now know I have two sizes that work super well for me, so I can play around in them, and Harry Potter is always inspiring. Thank you for watching! 💛

[@planningwithjohn]

Congratulations on the acceptance in the partner program! Love your setup. And I copied a few of your monthly self reflect rest and reset.

[@elliescorner2019]

☺️ Thank you so much, John!! Reflection has been so helpful for me, and it always seems to go much better when I am intentional about it and give myself “permission” to rest.

[@chillypingu17]

I love your aesthetic!! Very inspiring. Thank you for sharing your setup with us! :)

[@elliescorner2019]

Thank you so much, I appreciate that!! ☺️

[@ScientistPlans]

Wow!!! Love it! The cover is beautiful! And the set up is so perfect! Love the colours and the spreads! Love your videos, Ellie! :)

[@elliescorner2019]

☺️ Thank you so much!! I’m so super happy with the cover, and the spreads should work really well (especially since I’ve tested them all in July. 🤞😆) Thank you for watching!

[@zotzulu]

Great vid💜!

[@elliescorner2019]

Thank you so much!! 😊

[@MorganPlans]

Lovely!! I love your August focus 💕 And congrats on being accepted into the partner program 🙌🏼👏🏼😘

[@elliescorner2019]

Thank you so much, Morgan!! 🥰 It always helps me to write down my intentions, and to “rest & reset” is definitely essential for us all. As always, thank you for your support! 😘💛

[@bbodalski]

Congratulations! You ha e inspired me to return to my standard size for me EDC!

[@elliescorner2019]

Thank you so much!! Standard is such a wonderful size. I’m so happy to be spending another month in it.☺️

[@suzee_]

Adorable ! I was out shopping and got the alert for your video and couldn't wait to get home to watch it !! Hehe I won't mind the ads !!!

[@elliescorner2019]

☺️ That is so sweet, thank you so much!!

[@BrandyMichellePlans]

Congrats on the KZbin partner! 🎉❤️Always love your videos so very excited for you!

[@elliescorner2019]

Aww, thank you so much, I truly appreciate that!! 🤗

[@MissMrsMom]

Yay! Congrats on monetization! So exciting! Love your setup and I so enjoy watching your videos!

[@elliescorner2019]

Thank you so much, Kristina!! 🥰

[@CoutureByKrystal]

How do you prefer the dot grid over the square grid?

[@elliescorner2019]

With the Traveler’s Company inserts I like them both since the lines and dots are light enough that they blend into the background, but if I had to choose I would say square grid! Overall I prefer square grid because it’s less “busy” to my eye.

[@seemownay]

Congratulations on being admitted to the google ads - I hope it helps pay for the time you use to create content! Thanks for sharing, I love watching your videos!

[@elliescorner2019]

🤗 Thank you so much Simone, I truly appreciate your kind words!!

[@caffeinatedxoctopus]

Girllll lmao last month we both did the standard One Book July and this month we both did a harry potter theme 😂😂 I love your setup so much, I ended up changing mine back to an A6, im using my old Mr. Darcy burgundy, and although I am a Ravenclaw I did a more neutral/gryffindor theme to go with the cover 😊 I feel like your aesthetic is so beautiful 😍 and the quotes you use are so perfect i may or may not have taken a few from you 😂😂

[@elliescorner2019]

Ahh that’s amazing... we’re vibing!! 😁 Do you have an IG account where you share planner stuff? I’d love to see your Harry Potter themed setup, it sounds beautiful. Thank you so much for your kind words and for watching! I’m so glad you’ve found some quotes that resonate with you. 🤗

[@caffeinatedxoctopus]

@@elliescorner2019 ahhh I wish i did have an account for my planner stuff, in all honesty i havent built up the courage or confidence to make an account 😕 but I've been really wanting to lately i might just bite the bullet (for the lack of a better term) and just go for it ! But you're welcome and honestly thank you for sharing your content, its super inspiring 💜

[@elliescorner2019]

If you ever decide to create an account, I’d love to follow! Only if you’re comfortable though. This community is one of the loveliest and most supportive I’ve ever come across. And thank you - your kind words and comments are always appreciated.💛

[@myview6852]

Do you draw the lines for your monthly calendar yourself. I have been gifted with a bundle of different size Stalogy notebooks and would love to use them as planners with monthly and weekly pages. Any help would be welcome as I am horrible at making the right grids.

[@elliescorner2019]

Hi! Yes, I do draw the lines myself. I actually got the dimensions for this calendar from @saricastudio, so I didn’t actually have to do any of the math myself. 😂 I’ve done so in my pocket size and it’s a bit of trial and error. I always mark where the lines start and stop with pencil and then erase it after. I’ve also learned that I like my calendar lines to be light enough to fade into the background, but dark enough to clearly see. The warm grey Tombow (N89) I use in this setup is one of my favourites! If you have any specific questions, please feel free to ask!! And if you’re looking for Stalogy inspiration, @daksina has a wonderful setup in her B6 Stalogy. She prints off monthly calendars and glues them in, which is a great option too. 😊 Thank you for watching!!

[@myview6852]

Ellie’s Corner Thank you for the tips. I will get the grey Marker and do the same. Hadn’t thought of it, but it’s brilliant and I prefer it to dark black lines.

[@elliescorner2019]

I hope you enjoy it! I find that it makes a huge difference. 😊

[@MISSladyleo1986XXXX]

This has made me want to leave rings again... Great video

[@elliescorner2019]

Ahhh the temptation of so many amazing planner systems!! I’ve been looking at rings lately even though I’m totally happy in the standard. 🙈😅 Thank you so much for watching!

[@DianeThompsonGouchie]

Thanks for sharing, love your colours etc. As far as brain games, have you tried lumosity? I have it on my ipad and I try to do a workout every morning. It offers five different brain games with each session and keeps score of your ability. There is a small annual fee.

[@elliescorner2019]

Thank you for the suggestion! I tried a free trial of Lumosity a while ago and I forgot how much I enjoyed it! Doing it in the morning sounds like a great way to start the day - I’m definitely going to try that again. 😊 Thank you for watching!!

[@karenrosser]

Have you tried The Room, it’s a puzzle game and will get your brain going 😀

[@elliescorner2019]

No, I haven’t heard of it! I’ve just looked it up and I’m intrigued. Do you play on your computer?? And thank you for watching! ☺️

[@karenrosser]

Ellie’s Corner I play on my iPad, it’s a really good game.

[@elliescorner2019]

Can’t wait to try it! Thanks you! 🤗

[@dobby1D]

I love how your august TN cover came together, it's definitely going to be my inspiration for my next planner cover. Also congratulations on being accepted in KZbin Partner Program, you deserve it! the content on your channel is wonderful :)

[@elliescorner2019]

Thank you so much for the kind words, I truly appreciate it!! 💛 I had so much fun putting this cover together and I love how it came out. I’m happy to hear you found some inspiration in it too.✨⚡️

[@janicebaer4636]

I love this video! I have been using a TN for many years but have never used one insert per month. I am going to try that for a August. Thanks for the inspiration. Just curious if you have filled or imagining filling the whole insert for July? And hooray for you making KZbin money! I love all your videos!

[@elliescorner2019]

Thank you so much, Janice!! I think I’ll be pretty close to filling up one insert by the end of July. I’ll definitely end up doing a flip through once the month is over, so we’ll see how close I get. Since I use one day per page it does fill up pretty quickly, and I like having an entire month contained in one insert. (I’d also love to try a thicker insert in the standard size eventually!) Thank you so much for watching and your support! 🥰

[@DianeLeifer]

Check out the Jigsaw HD app. I love it!

[@elliescorner2019]

Thank you for the recommendation and for watching! ☺️ I’ll definitely check it out!!

[@wiredbarbs9065]

Hey, I really enjoyed seeing this setup and have really enjoyed all of your videos for the past year or so! I was a little surprised by how much Harry Potter content you've been sharing recently without mentioning JKR's recent manifestos. Do you have any particular thoughts about them? Unfortunately the whole brand feels a little bit like a terf dogwhistle at this point, but hopefully I'm reading way too much into it! Just wanted to let you know you have at least one trans viewer who's hoping you don't share those particular beliefs!

[@elliescorner2019]

Thank you so much for reaching out. I'm sorry that I haven't made my opinion on J.K. Rowling clear from the outset and I would like to do so now: I was deeply disappointed and appalled to read Rowling's harmful comments about the transgender community. *Trans rights are human rights.* I'm sorry that this wasn't addressed when I started including Harry Potter content in my planning and I will be sure to explicitly state this in the future (likely in a video and in my video descriptions). I am still learning and always welcome feedback and conversation, and I appreciate you bringing this up. Feel free to send me a private message, here or on IG. Thank you so much for watching and raising this topic in a kind and thoughtful way. 💛

[@wiredbarbs9065]

@@elliescorner2019 thank you! That makes a lot of sense! It's obviously new ground for all of us, and I'm also! Really sorry that the brand now has this connotation. I'm really glad to hear your position as I've always really enjoyed your videos. 😊

[@elliescorner2019]

I appreciate you allowing me the opportunity to clarify my thoughts and feelings, and taking the time to engage in this conversation with me! I’m disappointed that, for me, Harry Potter feels tainted in many ways now. HP means a lot to me (the books, the characters, the fandom) AND, at the same time, JKR’s opinions and comments are harmful and appalling. Both things are true and navigating that is a learning experience. Thank you again, and I hope you’re keeping well! 💛