FIVE PLANNER HACKS TO MAKE ANY PLANNER MORE FUNCTIONAL

[@charlesoneal841]

This is one of the best videos on planners I have ever seen.

[@QzSuZie]

It's like the gift that keeps giving.... 5 years later and it's still helping! I just found this video for the first time and am SOOO grateful for it! I had no clue it was even 5 years old till after I watched it lol. It really is the most helpful video I've seen so far ! 🙏🥰

[@viviangouldthorpe8366]

My favorite was utilizing the unused boxes on a monthly spread! Great tips!

[@jamiewimer9170]

Great tips! I’m a Happy Planner user and thrive more on productivity tips that pretty spreads.

[@SeriouslySaving]

This is the best Planner video I've seen thank you 😊

[@Ellaodi]

These are always brilliant. Especially the sticky notes and master list. I got a new planner this year in a style I'm not used to so this is so helpful!

[@lisaliv2585]

I watched this twice it was so good! I know it's an older video but it didn't matter. Solid tips I can't wait to try. Thank you so much. 💓 Habit tracker was my favorite.

[@EmpathyShines]

Whenever I get stuck with either my planner or my goals I turn to your videos, ❤️👍

[@mariar7073]

THE BEST, I will follow up with your other hacks.

[@marcelak6800]

I agree with others...this is the best planner video I've seen! All of your hacks are so useful! Thank you for sharing!

[@CoolCraftyCreations]

As always, super helpful for a functional/hourly planner babe like me! Thanks Alexis!

[@frainnyberroa1373]

I loved this video! Thanks for this. I’ve been searching hacks like these and everyone is just writing stuff in their planners and all their planners are very complex planners. Finally someone had a video with generic planners and giving tips on how to actually use it!!

[@jassandhoney]

Right! Definitely going back to the basics! I picked up one of these planners from Target and feel like a weight has been lifted off my shoulders.

[@joanjoan28honey]

Thanks for sharing the planner hacks .. omg I love the meal planning, I have to add this to my planner. I also love to read so I will also incorporate a page for reading books tracker. Thanks again.

[@MissTrenchcoat]

Joan Johnson great idea! I use a project planning page to track my books but a notepage works too!

[@TheChubbyDoe]

Girl I just got a planner and I was sitting here having no idea how to make it work for me. Thank you SO MUCH for taking the time to put together this concise and clear video to walk me through what to do with this new thing called a planner!

[@KellysCreativeDreams]

Hi Alexis. The master monthly task list. You know, not like I've not heard you talk about this before but for some reason, tonight the idea clicked LOL. Thanks for being here! Happy Planning!

[@maritzaperez4640]

Loved the hacks. Thank you.

[@toniamahoney7625]

I LOVE the habit tracking!

[@toshspice]

As soon as I heard your voice I was like yes, I must subscribe!!! Love your vibe and energy

[@CodyDoll]

I love that did these with regular planners. Can’t wait to try them out.

[@sl4983]

I highly recommend the Day Designer Planner Notes at Target!

[@leslieupowell]

Thank you so much this was the best video for planning I have seen. You were direct and gave 5 great tips!! Thank you so much!

[@user-uh6jm6uh8h]

THIS WAS WONDERFUL ALL HACKS I NEED TO INCORPORATE .I JUST NEED TO STICK WITH THEM 😀

[@suburbohemian]

Thank you for the easy way to learn to menu plan! I've watched loads of other videos, but this was the simplest for me, the newbie cook, to follow. :)

[@christinagonzalez7125]

Thanks miss trench this very helpful get started on planning daily, weekly, monthly how stay organized in my life how u broke it down into sections won’t be so, over whelming thank for this video

[@debbieburgess6768]

Yessss. This is awesome.. I’ve just got back into planning after having a break.. I started by grabbing a notebook and combined everything I need.. after figuring out all I want I’ve gone ahead and ordered a EC planner ready to do just as you suggested tweak it to include everything I need.. two minds think alike lol

[@kitdubhran2968]

Lovely. The monthly and weekly goals/priority lists are super important. I need to incorporate those asap so I get more things done. ❤️ Thanks for posting!

[@MissTrenchcoat]

Kit DuBhran let me know how it works for you!

[@yvonnestyle1554]

Loved these ideas!! The habit tracker with the key is Fab! Thanks!

[@Cha-Llin]

I'm new to planning and this has helped me not feel so overwhelmed. I wasn't sure how to start or use some of the pages.

[@EdieBrown]

Thanks for your greatness. As a bullet journaler, this was very helpful. The weekly priority list is awesome. Now it's getting it to 3.

[@MissTrenchcoat]

Edie Brown You can do it!!

[@RuthSolomon9]

This video is so awesome!! I’ve been implementing hack #1 already. But Hacks 2-5 are genius!! I esp like the meal planner hack!

[@sl4983]

I LOOOVVVEEE the Day Designer Planner/Notes Planner at Target! Designed by Whitney English, it' the BEST!!!! It has helped me SO much! 64 pages of notes, along with the planner, it's awesome!!!! "DAY DESIGNER PLANNER/NOTES!" I don't even bother with the others!

[@mgnielsen707]

This is such a great video...I've rewatched it number of times since it first posted for inspiration and ideas. Thank you Alexis

[@calisongbird]

And just another way to implement these ideas: you can easily add extra, moveable pages to a spiral planner with just a piece of paper, a single hole puncher, and scissors. There are KZbin video tutorials on exactly that - it’s super easy. It essentially works like a discbound planner would, where you can lift pages out and move them around. Very handy. 😊

[@rydiecyj]

Great hacks for any planner. Thanks for sharing!!

[@jassandhoney]

This video is a game changer!! I love all these hacks and found this video in the right moment as I am setting up my 2020 spiral planner. Thank you!!

[@calisongbird]

And just another way to implement these ideas: you can easily add extra, moveable pages to a spiral planner with just a piece of paper, a single hole puncher, and scissors. There are KZbin video tutorials on exactly that - it’s super easy. It essentially works like a discbound planner would, where you can lift pages out and move them around. Very handy. 😊

[@Hannarosebaker]

This video was awesome!! Thanks so much! Defo the meal planner was the best idea :)

[@inchbyinch7564]

Love the Habit tracking!!

[@beachlover4413]

This was very helpful. As I struggle to use a planner, this adds to the value of a need to look at it daily which is my problem. I also share your battle with migraines and I wanted to let you know I started the monthly shots that were just released. While they don't eliminate the migraines, they do seem to cut the frequency. I have had no side effects. Thanks for these useful hacks and I look forward to more! :)

[@charlenejo2490]

Beach Lover I'm glad I came across this comment. My former co-worker suffers from chronic migraines.

[@karenmitchell8528]

Thank you so much for creating this video. I have so many planners that I have removed the pages I don't use and I end up throwing unused pages away. Now, from what I have learned from you is t those pages can be recycled for other purposes.

[@teresabell293]

Wow great hacks! Never thought of some of these checklists! Thank you!

[@daniellehohenhaus3680]

Wow. I’ve always struggled with generic planners. You make them work. I can’t wait to get started.

[@calisongbird]

And just another way to implement these ideas: you can easily add extra, moveable pages to a spiral planner with just a piece of paper, a single hole puncher, and scissors. There are KZbin video tutorials on exactly that - it’s super easy. It essentially works like a discbound planner would, where you can lift pages out and move them around. Very handy. 😊

[@VooDooSue]

Great hacks! These are all great and I will use them all. ❤

[@learntocrochet3952]

These are great hacks Alexis!

[@MissTrenchcoat]

Learnto Crochet Thank you for watching!

[@elianahebrew5683]

All of them were great but I especially like the weekly priority and habit tracker.

[@MissTrenchcoat]

Eliana Hebrew Excellent! Let me know how it goes integrating these tips in your planner ✔️

[@chandadesai2107]

Alexis thanks . Regards

[@flyaway2ak]

Love the Meal Planner

[@tabathajohnson3387]

Great information U can use these hacks with any planner & dont have to spend alot of money

[@lindaalberts8770]

So many great ideas. Thank you fr sharing.

[@memoir02]

This was AMAZING Alexis! I'm only 6 minutes in but I just had to comment and say thank you for putting the time into this. I use a discbound system now, but used to use the Blue Sky ones for years, but didn't really know how to make them work for me. I will definitely be implementing this in my current planning system!

[@MissTrenchcoat]

AngieR Crawley Let me know how you like the rest of the video as well 😘

[@leahf145]

Dang you're good!!! You can tell how long you've been in this business. You're definitely an expert on the subject of planning!

[@ChaoticCanvasAndCompany]

The weekly goal tracker was a great idea for the monthly! I'm gonna have to try that, thanks for the tips 😊

[@MissTrenchcoat]

Chaotic Canvas And Company let me know how it goes!

[@calisongbird]

Great ideas! And just another way to implement these ideas: you can easily add extra, moveable pages to a spiral planner with just a piece of paper, a single hole puncher, and scissors. There are KZbin video tutorials on exactly that - it’s super easy. It essentially works like a discbound planner would, where you can lift pages out and move them around. Very handy. 😊

[@Julie-tm5vy]

Hi have just watched your how to make dividers video it was awesome. I have been trying to make them for about a week now and was getting very frustrated. Now I’m a happy bunny. Thank you so much.

[@glendalymalave7569]

Great video! I will use these tips! Thanks!

[@shellibass6599]

Great content! My fav is the Master Mo thly Task List

[@MissTrenchcoat]

Shelli Bass Excellent! Hope the list helps you stay more focused with your task management!

[@LegacyofPretty]

I. LOVE. THIS. I have a happy planner but my ADHD has me so distracted with the stickers etc. Now I know what to do with this space. I am definitely going to hack my planner and make this work.

[@nemranaseem9536]

I loved each of the hacks

[@violetflame03]

Love this video! Very helpful. I use a happy planner, but still got some interesting ideas from this.

[@Averil07111]

Love it. I love the meal planning.

[@sl4983]

Right there at 3:59, second shelf slightly to the right. THE BEST PLANNER EVER!!!

[@havoveegandhi3947]

Super tips

[@kathrynciavone6624]

Those were great ideas!

[@alkiq00]

I like the idea of a monthly to do list. I’m going to add that to my planner in March.

[@charlenejo2490]

alkiq00 I've been doing that this year.

[@pkk639]

Target sounds like a fab shop. I wonder what the UK equivalent is or if the UK even has an equivalent?

[@PattyGardner170]

I loved all of these hacks. If I had to pick a favorite it would be the weekly goals on the monthly page. I never thought of doing that but it's a great idea. Thank you for sharing.

[@sl4983]

I like the meal planning hack.

[@pilyb28]

Thanks for the hacks!

[@itsacarolbthing5221]

It's when I see cos vlogs like this that I really, really wish I lived in the USA! ! Thanks for this, especially the meal planning and habit tracking xx

[@MissTrenchcoat]

Carol B 1412 Where are you from Carol?

[@itsacarolbthing5221]

@@MissTrenchcoat East Yorkshire in the UK. I've been an avid fan of yours since about 2015. I'm a devoted franklin covey user, but I like to see other planners and how people use them. Xx

[@stephaniem4612]

@@itsacarolbthing5221 Ha ha I know exactly what you mean! I'm from Lancashire and really wish we had the choice of planners that there is in the US. I've just got my first kikki k, but have used Happy Planners for the last few years.

[@justdaisy15]

Great video & very helpful! 😊

[@MissTrenchcoat]

Justine Rivera Thanks for joining me- hope to see you next week 🖤

[@mayadestyle]

Love this best planning tips I’ve heard in a long time

[@igitha..._]

Those sunnies look great on you! Thank you so much for sharing these tips with us!! Keep up the awesome work! Blessings

[@MissTrenchcoat]

igithΔ μ Thank you! 🕶

[@h.d.6342]

How would you recommend someone set up a planner that will include a full time job, small business side hustle and personal to dos?

[@j.s.188]

This is awesome. I particularly like the project tracker & the iconic habit tracker. Will definitely try using it in my journal. After watching your other videos & having used your toolbox kit, I have already started using your monthly master task list & weekly priorities hacks in my current journal. Thanks a ton for the inspiration.

[@MissTrenchcoat]

J. S. I like the sound of that ‘Iconic Habit Tracker’ LoL 😂 so glad these tips have been useful for you 🖤

[@charlenejo2490]

I do a version of hack #2, but it's more like a habit tracker. The tasks include things like Bible study.

[@kimberlytelford7235]

Loved these ideas!

[@aUNCtarheeel]

I looked everywhere for that BlueSky Daily/Monthly planner!!! Had to settle for the W/M

[@TariHuffaker]

wonderful!

[@vero1478]

Love all your videos already!!! New to the planner world and learning a lot from your videos....thanks a lot!! By the way I'm in love with your eyeglasses, would you mind telling me which one are so I can look for them?? I will appreciate it 😉

[@monica4158]

Hey veronica, they look like the Celine sunglasses, but there are very similar ones you can buy from Ebay for under $10, just type in the ebay search box 'Flat top sunglasses' and you should find them there :-) hope that helped

[@RobinEdwardsKent-LifeOnPaper]

Great tips! Great way to save on planners...they can get expensive especially if you really don’t know what will work best for life.

[@AddittiAgrawal]

these are some amazing hacks!!

[@MissTrenchcoat]

Study With Additti I’m so glad!

[@LauraNSasha]

The meal planner list seems like an easy thing to do with my current planner. And keeping it available in the front is a great idea.

[@georgettebest9408]

Question does your master planner have a budget and fitness section

[@alohahawaii_5624]

Just curious - since you are doing planner hacks - any inclination on going digital? You are quite IT savvy so I am just curious that your preference is towards paper planning rather than digital planner (with say iPad Pro and digital spread). Would love to hear your thoughts as I struggle btw paper and digital back and forth. Both have their merits and that made me really indecisive. Perhaps another video topic for you?

[@MissTrenchcoat]

Aloha Hawaii_ no plans whatsoever to switch to digital planning outside of how I already use my phone to supplement on the go notes and alerts, which I have shown in other videos.

[@karenl5980]

great tips on how to use the yearly and monthly pages!

[@lindaingram7934]

Brilliant hacks. Using the monthly index tab for my Monthly goals is a perfect use of that space. I am a new subscriber. Looking forward to more planning videos. ✍🏼

[@ExtendedStudent4Real]

Life changing hack, monthly to do list! Jeez. Duh. Why didn't I think of that! And then breaking it down from there for the week!

[@deniseharris6515]

I have never been able to find a good planner at target!!!

[@bonggirl0506]

😱😍 she has lost so much weight! I'm new here and started watching her old videos and can't stop binge watching. 😁

[@carolecarlson2569]

I'm curious why you wouldn't put your weekly prioritized list on the week;y pages instead of the monthly page? I'm much more likely to pay attention to something if its right in front of me!

[@MissTrenchcoat]

Carole Carlson I do but I also like to allocate tasks across the weeks of my month- this gives me the ability to see my priorities week over week and in a way gives me a sense of confidence that my projects are moving forward. It also helps me allocate so I ensure I am able to prioritize specific high priority tasks to get everything done over the course of the month. I hope that makes sense!

[@sezenylmaz8523]

I love those ideas, I update my agenda directly what you have adviced! Thank you! May be ı can also add one more weekly list ( like meal list) what to wear. It is too streesy for mornings :)

[@MissTrenchcoat]

Sezen Yılmaz That’s a great idea, especially for those who work outside the home!

[@curtislucas19854]

As of this day with credit to watching your videos I was able to secure gainful employment for two years which is a much but now have set up a nest egg financially begin a plan for furthering my education after setting out to obtain verification which isn't but it's a start valid as of this date 8-5-2020 after two years in the making I guess it did work thanks

[@Miss.ShirleyVehicleConfessions]

I would love to just hire you to design my planner of my desire.

[@bettyb8739]

Can you recommend a digital app for android? Tutorials would be good too.

[@courtneynelles1896]

For your weekly priorities, do you write these down at the beginning of the month or just before the week starts?

[@MissTrenchcoat]

Courtney Nelles I will usually set these at the start of the month to allocate when I will be working on key tasks. I do also reevaluate them at the start of the week as well, but the point is just to give yourself the time to map out when your key tasks will get done so you are almost preplanning the flow of your work. For me this also helps me see if I’ve put too much on my plate in a month because I know how much I can reasonably get done in a week and if everything doesn’t fit I need to adjust my expectations.

[@brandiejohnson3802]

when was the video to target shot? The target near me is dry of planner supplies and yours is like a goldmine!

[@MissTrenchcoat]

Brandie Johnson Earlier in the week

[@dara-renee]

I love this! Thank you so much. Did I see book launch or do my eyes deceive me?! 👀

[@MissTrenchcoat]

Dara Renee Oh goodness- I was using generic examples not anything personal! But maybe one day, stay tuned lol 🖤

[@v1oletcan929]

5:30

[@sophie3019]

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[@MsAmyrock]

I watch your videos and I am subscribed...and I’ve used quite a few of your tips and I love your videos!! Just wanted you to know that up front. LOL But two things really are starting to get under my skin. I have been subscribing since you used to call us your “strange and charmed ones”....then you switched to “my charmed ones” which was much nicer. But I’m not digging that we are “your” charmed ones....it almost sounds like “hello my little pets” or your “little pretties” like some kind of witch or something. Like we are “yours” and below you. Then there’s the Miss Trenchcoat thing....what on earth does that have to do with planning or productivity tools? And you’re known all over the internet as this? When I first heard it I was thinking you were a flasher or something. Maybe sometime you should give the story behind that name cuz it’s weird. Sorry to be so blunt but this was driving me nuts and I wanted to put it out there in case you’re open to feedback. If not keep doing what you’re doing - I love your videos and tips and I’ve been watching for a long time!

[@MissTrenchcoat]

MsAmyrock Hi Amy! I’m so happy to hear that my tips and videos have been helpful to you- that’s first and foremost the most important thing that you get value from my content. I’ve explained in the past that MissTrenchcoat was an old gamer handle I used that has just stuck with me- I’ve been on the net for quite a while. I realize it doesn’t make sense but everyone including family call me that! As for calling you ‘my’ Charmed ones, I think you might be reading into the word a bit much. You are friends, subscribers and the community of mine so I guess there is an informal possessive factor to that but it’s meant as a form of familiarity more than anything. Hope that all makes sense!

[@Love.Yourself.1976]

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