How Planning Protects Your Peace 🌸

[@RachelleinTheory]

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[@gmommie2]

I appreciate the realness in your planning. Watching other creators focus so much on the stickers and the washi and making sure it’s “pretty,” and it’s so overwhelming. Yes, you have fun stuff, but you breakdown the guts of planning and sharing ideas that have and have not worked for you. Thank you, Rachelle!

[@JT1358]

I always say it's a tool not an art project!

[@Deboraha5903]

If you are using a paper-based planning system you should feel free to also use it as a creative outlet. I worked 35 years with all my time on a computer based planner. I’m happy using a paper planner now that does not fill my life including “my personal hours” up with meetings, conference calls because they were international”, and project deadlines. It’s my planner to use as I see fit.

[@gmommie2]

@@Deboraha5903 I’m a nurse and I took a 12 year break from patient care and did more corporate nursing and I had a digital calendar, but I also wrote all my meetings in my paper calendar. There’s just something about writing on paper that I like. Im back in the hospital working in surgery and have zero things. No meetings, no calls, no anything…just my yearly check up and 6 month dental cleaning! But, I have always wanted a hobonichi cousin, and I’m really excited to have the space in all one place to fill with whatever. Plus, I always have a retractable tape thingy, and love to keep little things that are a memory…receipt, actual ticket, a sticker from a piece of fruit…and that is what I envision the daily page being used for. Jotting about my day and also sticking things to it. I have kept all my planners, so it’s fun to look back at what I was doing.

[@RachelleinTheory]

Thank you so much!! I know a lot of people love the pretty set ups, but I've always been more fascinated by how their systems underneath the glam are actually working... so I just make videos like that 😄 Thank you for watching!

[@ReemTahir]

You are honestly the best planner KZbinr I have ever found. Imo the others focus on pretty pages, but you actually offer philosophy with practical life advice. You videos are soothing and so thought provoking. Thank you 🙏

[@RachelleinTheory]

Thank you so much 🥹

[@sejalheart]

Honestly more than this being a planning video i feel like i gained more insight about life in general! i really like the way you talked about tasks and doing tasks with people in terms of energy than time cause i could not set boundaries because of this exact reason! An hour long meet with my friend would not sound that bad to someone but it exhausts me so badly that i end up slacking the rest of the day, there have been many situations where i felt guilty for spending so less time in something but feeling exhausted later. This video is a literal gem!

[@OMGbananaphone]

I think you’re the only planning YT that actually helps me in real life like…girl you GET me!!!! ❤

[@bnationn]

love how this borderlines as a spiritual help video

[@OMGbananaphone]

canceling my therapy appt for this week cause I got it all here

[@RachelleinTheory]

@@OMGbananaphone 😂

[@CP-ew8uu]

Thank you for this video. I SUCK at boundary setting, I'm organised but I don't set boundaries with other people (work especially) and end up overwhelmed and stressed. Clear and practical advice, thank you!

[@laurencalhoun4088]

This is excellent advice. I find that my calendar is getting overrun with meetings that lead to More and more tasks. Beginning this month I'm setting meeting free hours in my Outlook so that I can devote the time I need to completing the actual work I'm responsible for.

[@RachelleinTheory]

Ugh this is SO good to do. Proud of you friend!!!

[@anarcisa]

You make me feel like I can do this and I love that.

[@RachelleinTheory]

You can!!! 🥹🥹

[@plan4life]

This was incredibly helpful. I now realise that I was setting unrealistic goals for myself where I actually set myself up for failure. This has been incredibly helpful and insightful!

[@RachelleinTheory]

oooooh the unrealistic goals thing is SUCH a snag and I ALWAYS hit it too! You are not alone!!! ty for the comment ♥

[@plan4life]

@@RachelleinTheory Would you consider do a video on your skincare and beauty routine? I know it’s not what your channel is about, but you always look so well ‘put together’ and fresh faced, plus you wear minimalistic but effective makeup, I would just love to know your secret lol!

[@bitsorceress]

Ooooh I see that lu celebration in there! Happy for a relatable planner 😊 Found your channel today and loving it!

[@deniseholmes7958]

Thank you so much for illustrating another practical way that planning can help a person be more centered, effective and also get things done. Love your approach! I learn something so cool every time. 🎉🎉🎉

[@chattychatmandoo]

Great video. I just want to add, for everyone, that the discussions of boundaries, overwhelm, and resentment in this video is drawn from the book by Nedra Glover Tawwab called Set Boundaries, Find Peace. I often find it helpful when you reference where you are drawing ideas from. It gives me source to check out for myself and I often appreciate it.

[@RachelleinTheory]

Actually this is fascinating because I have never read or heard of that book!! 😂 I will definitely give it a read though. Thank you!

[@Johanna_reads]

Rachelle, I've been watching several of your journaling/planning videos and find your content inspiring! These are great tips for navigating that combination of time, energy, and boundaries. Excellent video!

[@RachelleinTheory]

Thank you so much Johanna!!! ♥

[@funsizepanda]

Wow! Nice video :) This overall vibe and attitude towards planning and protecting my peace/time is what I have been doing subconsciously for a long time. Thank you for reaffirming and echoing that how I plan/what I am doing is a good thing. You were very good at getting to the point of each topic/subtopic!

[@Fclwilson]

This is great advice. I will put this topic on repeat.

[@claremiller9979]

You are such a goldmine, I'm so happy I found this channel. Also I need to go get some tab sticky notes, what a galaxy brain idea to use them for quickly moving things around to reschedule! I use a frixion pen but it still leaves icky marks.

[@RachelleinTheory]

sticky notes are honestly one of my favorite things for paper planning. Thank you for watching and commenting! ♥

[@estacadostudio]

Thanks for your excellent coaching on boundaries , goals and life management. Great info for going into 2024.!!!

[@HoneyBee-pc3xi]

This was brilliant! Thank you for so many very practical ways to navigate these situations. Good things to keep in mind as we plan for 2024. Much appreciated ❤

[@mzamilbr]

Wow thank so much. I learn a lot from this channel. My original intention is choosing a good planner for me turn out more than that.

[@embr9723]

It’s so not fair that we can’t like something more than once! This video did something weird to me…. I’m putting it in my rewatch list. Thank you so much!❤

[@RachelleinTheory]

🥲🥲 you’re so sweet. I’m glad you liked!!

[@janellerowe609]

This was sooo very good! Thank you!!!!😊

[@figureskater71889]

I've been dealing with some really intense family stuff since 2020 and I've lost what seems like all boundaries since then. It's hard trying to find them again. There's a couple that have stuck, but because of having to be the one who holds it all together for my spouse, I have lost almost all sense of me. And surprise surprise, been working through the resentment that it has all caused.

[@softsophisticate]

If your spouse is ill, mentally or physically and you are his carer, then yes, losing your sense of self is a common problem for carers. You need to allocate time for yourself regulalry. Call it "Me Time". French women apparently have Boudoir time where they go off to their bedrooms or bathrooms, lock the door and practise grooming /self-care - a long hot bath, manicure/pedicure, apply a face cream, defuzz, aromatherapy oils, try out new make-up styles, play in your wardrobe, trying out new outfit combos, light a scented candle and get into bed with a cup of tea and a good book. Maybe have a Me Day where you go to a spa, or get your haircut or brows done and a manicure or treat yourself to a healthy lunch in a restaurant on your own. Even going for a walk in nature on your own does you good. Get back in touch with yourself with Self Developement - where would you like to improve and learn how - assertiveness? setting boundaries? leadership skills? personal style? Hobbies and Interests - One night a week go to a class. It is a change of scenery and you get to meet new people and you have to "get back into yourself"as it is just you. Steven Covey in his book said we all have roles in life. At the minimum, yours are Self, Wife, Carer. Self care and development takes care of self, the Carer role is self explanatory and the Wife role may mean you need to make some time for romance with your husband. He may also have forgotten this side of your relationship if he now just sees you as his Carer. Wishing you good luck

[@ChantelleArts]

this is so important, such a good video ❤❤

[@Deboraha5903]

If you are using a paper-based planning system you should feel free to also use it as a creative outlet. I worked 35 years with all my time on a computer based planner. I’m happy using a paper planner now that does not fill my life including “my personal hours” up with meetings, conference calls because they were international”, and project deadlines. It’s my planner to use as I see fit. Yes to boundaries. The corporate world does not care if you give your life to them. They will not reward you for it.

[@toryevanss4512]

Boundaries are so important! But also, please keep posting at least once a week 😅

[@RachelleinTheory]

That's the plan! 😂

[@Consttantta]

Such a cool idea! Thank you!

[@slf0414]

You are spot on! Everything you said really resonated with me. I felt like you know my manager, friends/family, Lol

[@RachelleinTheory]

Hahah!

[@merelmarr]

Love this!

[@josepoquenma]

What is that weekly sticker that you use to track your journaling and work outs?

[@iamedualena]

Could you please share which model of the sterling ink planner this is? I can’t seem to find one that has both the monthly pages and weekly pages in it. Many thanks!

[@RachelleinTheory]

It’s the original b6 full year! To my knowledge her planners aren’t on sale right now (except maybe undated??) so I would keep her insta handy so you can be updated when there are sales.

[@mgb5170]

Great advise 👍. I enjoyed learning and hearing what you have to share... until the end when you called me a Guy. I'm against the erasure of girls and women. Calling me a guy is saying you only instruct men. Haven't we women had enough of our rights rolled back? Let's name every day - You, women, girls, ladies. And not organize our language and minds around the assumption a human, by default is male.

[@softsophisticate]

I live in England and it annoys me to, I see it as an American habit that has spread around the globe. It is very lazy. I hate going into a restaurant and being asked something like "What can I get you guys" Grrrr...............

[@KobieK]

You are too pretty not to have a ring on your finger. Any reason?

[@janiekcarney5482]

If it’s an imposition to do KZbin. Don’t do them. I’m unsubscribing now.

[@Chaos_and_Creativity]

Are you joking? I was literally discussing how I've never seen a rude comment on ANY planning page, ever... Until you. Watch the whole video... Yeah sometimes KZbin is an imposition to life... Because people will judge you for not doing enough, I'm sure you're one of those people too. We don't need negativity over this way, so long!