Filofax A5 Norfolk: The Most Functional Planner Ever?

[@d_l_s_smith]

I have this same planner and love it to keep at home on my desk. With the larger rings, it holds everything for the year and then some. I also have the Filofax Osterly in the A5; it’s a beautiful planner, too. I noticed some of your inserts are Cloth and Paper, but wondered about your top tabs, dashboard and contents from your Osterly. Do you have a shop?

[@Wendaful]

Nice! Two beautiful planners!! I created the dashboard just by printing it on vellum paper, and most of the dividers and labels are from amazon here: amzn.to/3X1Tbk3 I do have a shop but it's all printables only: shop.wendaful.com

[@DAISEYLEETHE1ANDONLY]

So pretty I regret not getting that color soooo beautiful

[@Wendaful]

What color did you get instead?

[@DAISEYLEETHE1ANDONLY]

@@Wendaful I was able to get a pocket espresso, but I’m still waiting for it. I missed the first day of the sale

[@Ashley-d1m]

I want to do this so bad as I have been very back and forth because of digital planning but I’m not sure where to start

[@Wendaful]

Hey! Thanks so much for your patience-I wanted to give you a solid answer before I got back to you. I totally get the back and forth between digital and paper planning-I’ve been there! But I’ve learned that sticking with something trendy doesn’t always help with productivity. The key is finding what works for you. If it’s working, stick with it, but don’t hesitate to tweak things if it stops being effective. Here are some tips to get started with Paper planning: 1. Start with your priorities: Focus on the areas that need the most structure (work, home, or personal goals) so you’re not overwhelmed. That’s the beauty of paper planning-you can create different sections and change them up as needed. 2. Combine systems: You don’t have to choose just one! Use paper for daily tasks and a digital planner (like ClickUp or Google Calendar) for long-term projects. You get the best of both worlds. (Check out my hybrid system video for more on this!) 3. Keep it simple: Start with a basic setup (monthly, weekly, and one project section), then add more as you go. Your planner doesn’t have to be perfect right away-adjust as you find what works best for you. 4. Pick Your Planner Size: Choose a size that fits your lifestyle-consider portability vs. writing space. 5. Set Up Sections: Organize your planner into sections like calendar, goals, and tasks with dividers. 6. Create a Routine: Set aside time weekly to update your planner. For more tips, check out my blog post: Getting Started with Planners & Filofaxes: www.wendaful.com/2014/09/getting-started-with-planners-filofaxes/ Also, I’m dropping a video tomorrow on a beginner-friendly planner bundle from Cloth & Paper-stay tuned!

[@Ashley-d1m]

@@Wendaful thank you so very much! All of this helps:) I did go with an a5 Moterm and I’m very excited, decided to get some fun things to inspire me as well (being that is one of my favorite things with digital, all the ways you can do things) but that was just it, it was like on the iPad it had to be “something” pretty! It’s driving me nuts! I made the decision to go with Crossbow Planner Co 2025 inserts for monthly and weekly. I’ll hit up the iPad for cute daily planner (just daily) and still be able to vision board and do reading journal digital. There’s just some things I like about having that tactile side is why I’m excited about my upcoming setup. I even did November and December to start sooner. For long term, the digital left me distracted but I think this way may help a lot. I can at least check off small daily things while in office at work on my 11in tablet as I work in very small work space

[@wendyhopkins2902]

Great video , try not to pull ur rings apart from the rings , use the mechanisms top and bottom , it will last longer 😊

[@Wendaful]

Thanks for the tip! Such a bad habit of mine!!

[@Ashley-d1m]

Where do I start for 2025?