Filofax Organization- August 2014

[@belleflores2745]

This video is still my ultimate favorite that I go back and watch whenever I start up and set up a new planner.

[@Shajarena]

I think I have watch your videos a billion times. As a Master degree student and someone who AD/HD I often suffer from missing deadlines or not being prepare and a lot of your organizational tips have been very helpful. I thank you for taking the time out of your busy schedule to make these types of videos. I cannot wait for your next upcoming videos.

[@racheldunaway3313]

Thank you so much Shajarena! My best advice is to check your planner every morning, during your lunch, when you get home, and before you go to bed. This ensures you keep your schedule & tasks at the top of your mind. This has helped me with anxiety and procrastination. I just posted 3 videos this weekend. I hope you check them out! TFW!!!

[@elleagenteggplant2662]

I'm really envious of your gorgeous handwriting! I would love to see a video from you about handwriting tips. :) You've got a wonderful system. TFS.

[@ambercatren3209]

Your planner is probably my favorite that I've seen so far! Fantastic job!

[@racheldunaway3313]

+Amber Catren Thank you Amber! Happy Holidays to you and your family!

[@36marilyn]

One of the best set up videos I have seen in a long time...thank you so much for sharing 😊

[@racheldunaway3313]

Thank you so much! :)

[@pray4ashleyb]

I loved your video so much I added it to my favorites and to watch later. i loved everything about your filofax. Thanks so much for sharing. Can't wait to see more of your videos.

[@racheldunaway3313]

Thank you! I can't wait to show you all more videos! lol Have a great day! TFW!!!

[@outibjorkman8945]

Hi Rachel! I love love love your setup and style! Seems so functional and fun, too! I cannot wait for your next video :) Your handwriting is lovely! Greetings from Finland

[@racheldunaway3313]

Thank you Outi! For me, function comes first, but it is always easier to use when it is pretty! I feel like my brain is all scrambled and disorganized, so it makes me feel better when my planner is neat and beautiful to look at. TFW!!!

[@purplepower2012]

The most beautiful organizer set up I've seen, gorgeous!

[@racheldunaway3313]

Wow! Thank you so much! I am so glad you liked my set-up. I'm changing it all the time though....seems like either a hobby, or an obsession, or maybe a little of both. :) lol

[@apoorvabudin1806]

Thank you very much for this video Rachel! I just started my first semester at law school and your videos gave me some great tips for my own organization. Great video!

[@racheldunaway3313]

+Apoorva Deshmukh Congrats on law school! The time will fly by, so try your best to enjoy the ride! Good luck to you and TFW!!!

[@PlanClutivateCreate]

Absolutely loved your set up video - you shared tons of great ideas, I am sure everyone will find something to inspire them in their own planning process. I also really like the way you use the white pen on kraft paper and on washi. Thanks for sharing, and I look forward to more videos!

[@racheldunaway3313]

@LadyKat528: I am so glad you enjoyed it! I have to admit I am a little obsessive over the white pen/ink. I use it whenever and wherever I can. :) @MeeshKapeesh, @Zimbot Clark: As you have all graciously requested, my next video will go over my study routine! TFW!!!

[@DesireeTV]

Love this! You have such great ideas! You inspired me to track more things than I thought to track!!! Lol TFS

[@racheldunaway3313]

I'm glad you've gotten some ideas from my video! I'm always thinking of things I can track, the trick is actually doing it. :) I'll let you know when I perfect that part. lol Have a great day!

[@mimiandthemuse]

Love the kraft paper idea as an insert for to do lists and the countdown idea! lots of useful things here, thank you!

[@racheldunaway3313]

You are welcome! I love kraft paper and writing on it with white pen. The thin kraft paper does have some show through on the other side, but for my lists, I don't find it to be much of a problem. TFW!!!

[@mimiandthemuse]

thanks Rachel, where do you get the kraft paper from?

[@rachelboggan740]

Thank you for sharing! This is one of the best set-up videos I've seen in a while. I took away lots of ideas for my own planning!

[@racheldunaway3313]

Hi Rachel (twinsies)! I am so glad you saw some new ideas in my video. I have a few more that I will be sharing in my updated setup video. Coming soon! TFW!!!

[@abetweene]

Your handwriting is A.mazing!!

[@racheldunaway3313]

Thank you so much! :)

[@beautyandcrafty]

Loved your Set up. Great job. Looking forward to watching more updates.

[@racheldunaway3313]

Thank you Genevieve! One will be posted soon! :) Have a great day!

[@mariasgardeli5423]

Let me tell you...I just love your handwriting!!!And your voice is so easy to listen to...Great!!!And just 2 videos?!!?!?I, personally, expect more from you, more ideas on your planning system which is already helpful..You gave me some really great ideas!Thanks!

[@racheldunaway3313]

lol! I know! I expect more from myself too, so.... I just made a new video! :) Thank you for the lovely comments and I am so glad you were able to use some of my ideas. Have a wonderful day Mary!

[@meeshkapeesh3679]

I love your setup!! Many great ideas I've yet to see!! Thanks for re-inspiring!! I would love to see your top loading envelope system in more detail :) it looks so darn pretty!!

[@CourtneyCantu]

One of the best filofax videos I've watched! I'm thinking of switching over to filofax and you just made me make up my mind. I would love to see a writing video- your penmanship is amazing Rachel!! Thanks for sharing :)

[@racheldunaway3313]

lol, I would say I am sorry to be an enabler....but I'm not really that sorry. ;) I never thought about doing that but it's going on my YT video idea list right now! Have a great day!

[@MollyBudgets]

Love your handwrting!!! It's very neat and pretty!

[@racheldunaway3313]

Thank you so much! I'll be doing a handwriting video soon! :)

[@nancyallen6049]

Love your video! You gave me tons of ideas. And your handwriting should be a font!!

[@racheldunaway3313]

Thank you Nancy! That is so nice of you to say because I never use to think I had beautiful handwriting. TFW!!!!

[@Nyobikocchi]

I looove your setup so much! I'm definitely picking up some ideas from this, watched your Study Routine setup too and will try it someday.

[@Nyobikocchi]

P.S. Your handwriting is awesome. :)

[@racheldunaway3313]

Nyobikocchi Thank you so much! :) I will continue making videos as long as I own filofaxes! TFW!

[@Birba28ILoveYou]

The best organizer I ever seen

[@yoojinazad4789]

Love your setup video!! Great ideas and a lot of inspiration. :D I'm in love with your super pretty handwriting!

[@racheldunaway3313]

Thank you so much! I'm working out how to do a handwriting video and will post it as soon as possible. :)

[@courtneyhunt8501]

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[@Pink-hi-top-adventuresBlogspot]

I agree about your handwriting - gorgeous! Looks like a font. I too am a student (undergrad) - nice to see your set-up.

[@racheldunaway3313]

Karen Clarke Thank you Karen!

[@ajkehs]

Love it! Really love your handwriting and use of your white pen. Hope you do more videos!

[@racheldunaway3313]

Hi Amy! I will be posting a new video this weekend! TFW!!!

[@rebeccafrazer6738]

First of all, you are probably my favorite Filofaxer I've ever found. And I've seen a LOT of youtube videos! Second of all, what brand of white pen do you use? I use a gelly roll and I can't seem to get it opaque enough for my liking on washi!

[@boulderdamcottage4926]

Hi Rachel, great video, thank you, Im starting to get myself organized again! This will help alot!

[@racheldunaway3313]

Kat, I am so glad it helped. :) I love helping others and if my OCD and organizational quirks can be of any assistance, it makes me happy. :) TFW!!!

[@boulderdamcottage4926]

yes I really enjoyed your video thanks again, Im still at "work in progress" but thats to be expected! :) Kat

[@caffeole1]

Not only a great set up and planning system, but you've managed to put more stuff in a compact Filofax that I've seen to date! :0)

[@racheldunaway3313]

LOL! I didn't realize I could put that much stuff in either! I have moved into my ochre malden and am loving how much I can put in there. I still want to utilize my compact for another purpose but it is holding unused inserts for now. I will continue to update everyone when I find new uses for all of my filofaxes! TFW!!!!

[@caffeole1]

Awesome...Looking forward to your updates!

[@ThisIsARubbishName]

AAAHHH!!!! SOMEONE ELSE WHO'S FILOFAXING AS A STUDENT!11 I FINALLY FOUND ONE!!!11 normally everyone's got several $100+ diaries for all the things - as a student I don't want seventy billion leathery diaries in my bag for 'cleaning' and 'food' and 'budget' - that's on my phone! THANK YOU THANK YOU THANKYOU!!!!1

[@racheldunaway3313]

lol you are so welcome! :) I'm glad you found what you were looking for. TFW!!!

[@weijourn1970]

I really enjoyed your video and hope to see more!

[@racheldunaway3313]

I will definitely be posting more videos. :) I already have a list of video ideas and will be recording as much as my schedule will allow. Have a wonderful day!

[@froschprinzessin14]

I love your filofax! All the pages are so cute! And i want to request all videos you suggested!

[@racheldunaway3313]

+Kleo Maier Thanks so much!

[@isadione1126]

Really love the idea with the mini task lists to tick off on the sides in your moleskine. I def have to find a way to get this into my filofax weekly pages somehow :) would be fun to see an update when school has started!

[@racheldunaway3313]

I have been using a new system since school started and it's going well. I have not been using the mini task list but I would like to incorporate it somehow. I'll be doing an updated setup video this weekend and if I figure something out after that, I will let everyone know! :)

[@briannab5296]

love the idea of using a hole punch to make small circle template, and am thinking of using a colored highliter to dab on the circle while the template is in place. Thanks for the inspiration.

[@briannab5296]

... btw, your pink nails are beautiful!

[@markhall3323]

Useful info and well presented thanks. I have the Filofax Malden Personal ochre i love it!

[@narelleworks8448]

Your writing is beautiful. I know this is an old video so I imagine you have moved on to different systems but I like how tidily you organise. I was alarmed to hear you put bleach in your washing machine. A washing machine repairman told me that bleach damages the machine. It won't hurt a steel drum, but anything plastic will disintegrate, similar to leaving it in the sun. He mentioned that the mechanics inside don't cope with it. Bleach on anything plastic turns yellow within a few applications and the disintegration process has begun. I suggest using Cleaning Vinegar instead. It will help to remove scum build up and disinfect your machine. Just one cup in your regular wash will do. Replace fabric softener with Cleaning Vinegar and you will do your clothes, machine and environment good.

[@racheldunaway3313]

+inr works (Narelle) Thanks for letting me know! Our apartment complex actually told us to do this once a month, so I will let them know so they don't have to keep replacing washing machines. lol Have a great day!

[@TracyReinhardt]

Rachael - I love this video and your handwriting is wonderful! I'd love to write like that Beautiful!

[@racheldunaway3313]

Thank you Tracy! I have always loved penmanship. :) I cannot draw beautiful pictures like you, so my art is my handwriting. Have a wonderful day!

[@nickygoldsmith6785]

You have lovely handwriting. Great video xx

[@racheldunaway3313]

Thank you so much Nicky!

[@lightwave66]

Brilliant video, as always. However, looking at your bullet journal - it looks like A LOT! Don't you get overwhelmed with the amount of things for morning, day, and evening?

[@Paperpetalsandpearls]

Would have never thought of punching my own sticker dots. Great idea!

[@racheldunaway3313]

Thank you! I have been drooling over the transparent stickers/dots from mochithings but haven't justified buying them yet. So, I just found another way! TFW!!!

[@Loly920]

Love the breakdown. TFS

[@racheldunaway3313]

Thank you so much!

[@stampincass]

Great information! You have lovely handwriting!

[@racheldunaway3313]

Thank you so much!

[@lavenderbirch3482]

Please come back!!!!!!

[@mmmbad]

Hi Rachel! Love your video - the detail and color is beautiful and gives me all kinds of inspiration for my planner. What kind of white marker did you use? I'll have to get one!

[@racheldunaway3313]

I use a Sakura Gelly Roll pen and my local Michael's sells these pens individually. You can also buy set/packs through Amazon. Hope that helps and TFW!!!!

[@mmmbad]

Thanks so much for your reply, Rachel! I'll definitely check out Michael's!

[@edithortega7766]

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[@edithortega7766]

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[@jamischlafer7804]

i use white pen, too! on black construction paper (i make my own post-its) b/c it really stands out. i use the uni-ball signo, but don't love it. do you recommend yours? also, good luck on law school - i finished two years ago. thanks!

[@calisongbird]

Jami, how do you make your own black post-its? I'm curious. Thx :)

[@jamischlafer7804]

+calisongbird hi! I cut up black construction paper into 3x3 pieces and use repositionable glue on end on one side of all the pieces. there are a few videos on KZbin on DIY page flags that are essentially the same thing.

[@calisongbird]

+Jami Schlafer oh interesting! I found them on Amazon, just fyi www.amazon.com/Post--Sticky-3-Inches-5-Pads-654-5SSSC/dp/B008PAIDDS/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1460819277&sr=8-1&keywords=Black+post-it

[@lila6773]

Hi Rachel! You planner is amazing and really inspirationnal! I have a question: how do you get those rounded angles on the corners of your pages? do you buy them like that or do you do it yourself?

[@jiaxintan2625]

Hi I just want to let you know that your videos are amazing! Looking forward for more.:) I think I heard you say midori? If there's one I would loveeee to see your setup using Midori Traveler's Notebook.:) Thank you for sharing!

[@racheldunaway3313]

I did say Midori! To be honest, I have not used it much lately because school has started. I was thinking I could go through my old MTN notebooks and setup in the meantime as I am not ready to do a true "set-up video" yet. What do you think? Let me know if you're interested in that I can post that in the next few weeks. :)

[@juliedoona7464]

Hi Rachel, did you ever do a video of your wallet and how you use each of the sections? I am after some inspiration!

[@racheldunaway3313]

+Jules T I have not done that video yet, but it's definitely on the list! I'll do my best to record it, just need to make the time. :) TFW!!!

[@michellek1641]

Hi Rachel! I love your videos. May I ask how you film? Your close ups and angles are so perfect!

[@racheldunaway3313]

+Organized Living Thank you! I film with an iPad mini that is in a stand-up case. In my other videos I use an acrylic stand and put a box underneath to prop it up for a better angle. I hope that helps and TFW!!!

[@TracysPlans]

Happy Anniversary! :)

[@racheldunaway3313]

Thank you SO much! :) so thoughtful.....

[@JuuC]

Sorry for the two separate comments but I forgot to ask you where did you bought those cards? They're beautiful!

[@racheldunaway3313]

The journaling cards I purchased from Target and I believe the brand is called We R Memory Keepers. They are available in a variety of sizes and have the cutest patterns, but are also effective planning tools! Hope this helps. TFW!!!

[@JuuC]

In your week on two pages you wrote "houston" with pink ink and I was wondering, is that your handwriting? Because it's beautiful!! I love the list section, I feel like "can I send you my Filofax for you to make it some decorations and then send it back to me?", lol. I loved this video :)

[@racheldunaway3313]

LOL! That would be a neat idea for a business, now wouldn't it?! If I could do that and make a living, I would be in heaven! :) I wrote "houston" freehand with a Staedtler triplus fineliner. I recently purchased these marker pens and love them for calligraphy and decorative writing. More videos to come soon! TFW July!!!!!

[@JuuC]

And you totally should, but I have to be the first on the list! lol Oh my god, your hand writing is beautiful!!! I would like to write like that!! You should do a video tutorial of handwriting. Once again thanks for uploading these videos, they are really, really helpful!!

[@kristenfiebig3102]

How in the world do you do your lettering... I love it!

[@racheldunaway3313]

I just free-hand my lettering. I doodle in class and in my daily diary/planner. I have actually been doing lettering my entire life. I love pretty handwriting and penmanship. I am working out how to do a handwriting video for everyone. Look for more videos soon! TFW!!!

[@kristenfiebig3102]

Rachel, where would I find the craft paper that you are using? Also, do you know if anyone sells it with lines printed on it? I really love using graph paper for my every day writing so if I could find some craft paper that has the graph lines on it, that would be outstanding for me!! Thanks ~ Kristen

[@racheldunaway3313]

That would be amazing! I have not found craft paper w/ graph lines on it, but if you search on Amazon for craft refills, there are some with pre-printed lines. I also use thin craft paper I found on Amazon from a store called Kikkerland (sp?). I hope that helps! TFW!!!

[@pa1attention]

Very impressive. What pen are you using when it looks like script font? Videos like this are why I chose to use a Filofax to begin with and not go digital with my planning.

[@racheldunaway3313]

Thank you! I have never had much success with digital planning, that's why I love my paper planners. :) I mostly use the Staedtler triplus fineliners when I am doing "calligraphy" type writing. TFW!!!!

[@SarieP4]

Great video! How did you learn to write like that?! I love it!

[@racheldunaway3313]

Lots and lots of practice! lol Since I can remember, I have practiced my handwriting and tried different techniques. I continue to look at pinterest and instagram for handwriting ideas/tips/techniques. Also, I always write slowly at first. When I am used to writing a certain way, then my speed picks up. :) Have a great day!

[@modernego]

You said you went to Houston and went to a Japanese pen/stationary store... What/where was that store? I live and Houston and would love to go!

[@racheldunaway3313]

It's called FitJapan. The address is 9889 Bellaire Blvd, #251-261, Houston, TX 77036. Hope that helps and have fun! :)

[@julieberry1683]

What nail polish color/brand are you wearing?

[@racheldunaway3313]

The brand is Wet 'n Wild and the color is "Tickled Pink" #402. :) TFW!!!!

[@heidijane8144]

i like your handwriting!!!

[@racheldunaway3313]

Thanks! :)

[@Iriination]

Where did you get your inserts? :) I love them ...

[@racheldunaway3313]

I get my inserts from a variety of places and some I make myself. The grid paper I use is from a Moleskine cahier, the WO2P for my schedules & tasks is from Filofax and the other WO2P is from the Barnes and Nobles Punctuate planner. I hope that helps! TFW!!!!

[@xDizzledaz]

I really love your organizor! Is this A5 format? Or is it smaller?

[@racheldunaway3313]

It is a personal size filofax. I have 2 A5s but they are currently not being used at the moment. Hope that helps! :)

[@calisongbird]

This is actually the compact size, which is smaller ring size than personal

[@pa1attention]

how much time during your week do you spend planning out your week? I find that to be the most challenging is sitting down to fill in my Filofax.

[@racheldunaway3313]

I spend approximately 15 minutes per day planning in my filofax. I have found myself grabbing a piece of paper during class and writing down tasks as I think of them. Then, when I get a break or at the end of the day, I transfer those into my filofax. In a week, I would guess it is probably a total of 2 hours. If I am decorating, making inserts, or rearranging things, that will add on extra time depending on how much I have to spare. Right now, I have not been doing anything extra; just the bare minimum and I am doing very well so far this semester. My trick is to just open up the planner! As long as I look at what I need to do, I have less of a chance of avoiding those things that I do not look forward to. Hope that helps! Maybe I should do another video on this......hmmmmm. lol

[@samsprrr3548]

I love filofaxs and ring bound planners i buy them used cheap from charity shops i use difones for different things .

[@lilytube4639]

Just earned yourself a sub!! ;)

[@racheldunaway3313]

+Lily Tube yay!!!

[@nva280]

Hi Rachel, This is the very first time that I finished watching a video regarding setting up a Filofax. I love your video. I hope I can find you in Instagram.

[@racheldunaway3313]

TFW! I am not currently on Instagram. I may be in the future though. ;)

[@thePebblePloy]

Great review!..Thank you for sharing..I really like your handwriting. :D

[@racheldunaway3313]

Thank you so much! :)

[@happythankyoumoreplease2810]

Great vid

[@racheldunaway3313]

Happy thank you more please Thank you so much! :)

[@willemijndekruif8039]

Hey can you make a agenda decoration video?

[@racheldunaway3313]

I decorate a little bit before the week, and then keep adding as the week goes on. I will put this on my YT video list and see how I can get this done for you! TFW!!! :)

[@hannahsophiasala]

Hi Rachel. To be honest, your video is the very first video I completely watched and finished and replayed. I hope I can find you in Instagram...

[@racheldunaway3313]

lol....well thank you! I do not post on instagram currently. I honestly don't take that many pics but I definitely should. hmmmm.....you may have convinced me. lol TFW!

[@nva280]

Because of u I got 2 Maldens. Lol, please let me know if any update on your IG. Do u have a new vid on mind?

[@racheldunaway3313]

I definitely have a list of video ideas, it's just finding the time to record & upload them! lol I also must apologize for enabling you to buy filofaxes. hehe However, this entire community has enabled me, but I don't regret it for a minute!

[@parisabi8771]

The video was great but no offence you talk too much in the beginning which made me lose my patience! but still great video I might subscribe!😞😞😭😍😉😒😱😜

[@racheldunaway3313]

+The Geeky chick No offense taken. :) TFW!!!