How To Actually Use Your Planner

Hey Guys! Today's video is on how to actually use your planner. If you are new to the planner world or just struggling with using your planner on a daily basis, here are some tips that will help you add your planner to your daily routine. If you have any additional tips, make sure you leave them in the comments below!
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[@TheOrganizedMoney]

Hey Guys! Today's video is on how to actually use your planner. If you are new to the planner world or just struggling with using your planner on a daily basis, here are some tips that will help you add your planner to your daily routine. If you have any additional tips, make sure you leave them in the comments below!

[@audralorenzo]

Amen! When I first got into planning I was soooo overwhelmed! Went on KZbin and thought oh wow! So much creativity. Where do I write? Sticker galore! Love the fact of keeping it simple to be more productive. I feel as tho I’m already growing out of HAppy Planners. Thinking of EC now. Love your video! Thank you for sharing.

[@darukingdom2592]

Hi your point are great but they are over used tips are copied and don’t get me wrong but this video every point has the same thing Meghna can you clarify

[@sharonmitchel1377]

@@audralorenzo I hear you! Too many stickers defeat the purpose!

[@filippina13]

Off topic Where the board in the background with sticky notes and the organizer with pens?

[@rachachable]

"a messy planner is better than a blank one." - Oh I needed to hear that. Love the video!

[@DishWithDina]

Yes! I caught that, too. So true!

[@StaceyySayys]

That is honestly the best advice and encouragment!

[@thekingsdaughter4233]

Yes please and thank you. My planner will never look cute or scrapbook-y. I'm just not the type. But useful... now _that_...! ;-)

[@cmildoc3831]

Yessss. So true i have many EMPTY planners and journals just because of the fact that i want it to look perfect... which will never happen 🤣. Great Advice

[@midwestvegan2787]

same! 😂🙌🏻

[@SheilaNorthcutt]

You look stunning in the video.

[@TheOrganizedMoney]

Thank you so much!!

[@danidah]

Yes! For fear of messing it up or bad handwriting I don’t write in it and keep everything in my head. Adds stress and disappointing that I’m wasting the planner!

[@ronnimartin7033]

Go for it anyway! In time you'll just feel good about having the habit. You can do it!!

[@lesliedelmonico4730]

@ danidah It’s a real thing right? Remind yourself, every page you leave blank is $$ you spent but threw away unused. I strongly dislike wasting anything, so saying “used imperfectly is still SO MUCH BETTER than wasted perfectly” is a big incentive for me. Grab a pen in your favorite color and just start jotting down any old thing that comes to mind. Big and little, print and cursive, scrawled and sloppy, just get it onto the paper! Good enough IS GOOD ENOUGH. 🤩 As you finish tasks, cross them out with another color. At the end of the week, pat yourself on the back for all those checked off tasks and enjoy your abstract artwork. You’re gonna love that planner! 💜

[@kellikentros3462]

What's the point of a planner if you are afraid of using it? Life is not neat and organized all the time, why should your planner be? 😉

[@iyamom4]

Use an erasible pen or a pencil so you can correct if you made a mistake. You cant hold it all in your head. There are times that I mess up too. It shows me I am not perfect. 😊

[@juliel7794]

I have a on the go planner that's written in all over, plans, notes, very little decorating (mini. Then I have a memory/journaling one (classic) that is very decorative. I write what I did that day. On the monthly view I put my plans. If I didn't have plans I use a motivational sticker or 1 that spoke to the day or theme. On the daily pages, I will journal about the day...this one is not "messy" and you use the mini to keep track in case you don't feel like journaling or decorating that day/week. Sounds like a lot, but it's actual relaxing.

[@kh-c8453]

I have dropped planning channels because their “plan with me” was actually “decorate with me” and no actual planning happened. I love that you always keep it so practical!

[@Devilsadvocate2325]

Yeah like from an art perspective watching something like amandarachlee works but i agree these ytrs don't actually show themselves using it

[@Sarah-vl4mq]

Girl, I could not have said this better !! Just a bunch of stickers and washi tape and more stickers...

[@doyletronic]

actually what I needed to hear, why are other people's videos like 40 minutes long? if I had 40 minutes I would not need a planner.

[@jessicahope1180]

"A messy planner is better than a blank one!" Love that!

[@TheOrganizedMoney]

Thank you!

[@gracedalit3092]

I do too.That’s why I liked it 😀

[@leahimhoff9460]

This was very helpful. My toxic trait is getting anew cute planner, trying to make it lovely and colorful, then messing it up a few weeks in then buying a new one and start over. 😂

[@lavenderlovelifeuk]

I would love a video about how you use that wall calendar with sticky notes behind you.

[@TheOrganizedMoney]

Yes! I have that on my list to film.... 🥰

[@thekingsdaughter4233]

@@TheOrganizedMoney yes please! :-)

[@yourwildlifecoaching429]

Me too!

[@tiffanylamar9441]

Yes! I couldn’t stop looking at the calendar in the background.

[@alanacasement2850]

@@tiffanylamar9441 Me too!

[@michellestewart173]

“Do the hard tasks first” that is a great tip I need to remember.

[@mamuchaexpress]

This is the first time I see a "how to use your planner" video that is actually helpful! I am binge watching all your videos. Thank you!

[@TheOrganizedMoney]

Thank you so much!!

[@rebeccaofpollywogflatts8976]

Ditto!

[@LadyDewinter]

Hello, I just wanted to take a moment to let you know you have changed my life in a good way! Im a retired 62 year old lady with some memory problems. Your suggestions for planner tabs and how to use your planner has really helped me so very much. Im not forgetting things anymore thanks to my new routines! Also your budget advice has helped me learn how to do all my budgeting ( which I had to learn how to do since my husband passed away) so thank you so very much, your videos are so helpful and informative. Some stuff on senior budgeting on a set income would be good too. But you have really helped me so much and for that I thank you.

[@dobbiejoyner8110]

I’m a Senior too and this has been life changing for me as well. I love the idea of Senior Budgeting help that’s definitely user friendly. Thank You for sharing LadyDeWinter 👍🏾👍🏾👏🏾🙏🏾

[@myawalker5614]

i'm so glad i finally found a Black youtuber who talks about planning

[@erikabaker3827]

Same. I just type “black women” after all my searches lol

[@peacheskong2245]

@@erikabaker3827 Oh really? I watch planners as a hobby, lol and YTwill show the videos by Black women by itself. Like, I never add "black woman" in the search bar and there plenty of them on YT. I don't subscribe to all... But I'll try to remember to make a list and post it here

[@tenillemcwatters3625]

Love her!!!

[@thisagain100]

@Ney vlogs It isn't, but it's nice to be represented :)

[@Tfolife528]

Me too!

[@pamelam4]

This is such a helpful video. So many "influencers" are more concerned with aesthetics than practicality on youtube and it's frustrating when you just want to use your planner to be productive and not to be a sticker book. Thank you for these tips, I love the idea of using your side bar to plan the next week or month. That's definitely a tip I am going to use since I always end up not really using my side bars.

[@MalitaJones]

pamelam4 YES! I need a planner not a coloring book or scrapbooking book!!!

[@jasminejohnson2678]

Omg. I needed this. I have been trying to do too much like people on KZbin and got burnt out on decorating.

[@Valerie-ik4qb]

You’re eyes are so mesmerizing! I had to keen rewinding so I can focus on your words 😂 Great tips! I’m one of those women that sticks my planner in my bag and forgets to plan.

[@TheOrganizedMoney]

🤣🤣 thank you so much!!

[@TheOrganizedMoney]

🤣🤣 thank you so much!!

[@TheOrganizedMoney]

🤣🤣 thank you so much!!

[@bambiren5920]

I have been experimenting A LOT with organization in the past years: I've finally found the perfect strategy for me and here's what I've came to 1) I have a school agenda where I keep track of all of my school things; this one contains monthly calendars which are extended to every part of my life 2) I keep daily lists prepared the day before and comprehensive of everything I'm going to do down to the detail in a notebook. I'm currently going through random notebooks I've never used so i don't waste anything. This one pretty much serves as a bullet journal since I keep lists of all sorts in it such as projects and things that need to be put in a schedule & stuff 3) to unleash my artsy side I use an actual bullet journal not for planning but as a journal: I write my thoughts, feelings and memories in it almost daily and I decorate the pages with stickers, drawings and nice, curated titles :)

[@danief929]

Oh wow! This sounds good. Sounds like this could work for me

[@knottykay4795]

"I don't give a sip" - best mug ever!!!

[@TheBlueskyson]

'A messy planner is better than a blank one' oh i'm so down wit that! ty

[@leahacowell7989]

"A messy planner is better than a blank one." Love this!! This is definitely my problem

[@MaryChrapliwy]

I am definitely guilty of decoration my planner, then leaving it closed in a basket near my desk; out of sight out of mind; needed this video, thanks for posting it

[@carolperdue7534]

I wish I had seen your video before I watched all of those decorative planner channels. I got so bogged down with decorating that it became a hassle to pull out the planner. I like your saying "A messy planner is better than a blank one!".

[@bamboladystardust9600]

Love her! “A messy planner is better than no planner at all”. Thanks I needed that 🍬

[@KorettaJane]

Such good tips! Especially not getting caught up on everyone's band wagon with their planner designs.

[@TheOrganizedMoney]

Thank you!!

[@TheOrganizedMoney]

Thank you!!

[@neyerlinrodriguez144]

Great tips!!! Thank you! I used to write so many repetitive task on my planner daily and it used to be so overwhelming. Now I just write a daily to do list on the side bar and jot down 2-3 tasks the most that are priority for the day. I feel more productive throughout the week that way.

[@DoctorSelassie]

I love "a messy planner is better than a blank planner." -- Words to live by!

[@SoulShineLiveMichele]

I have been doing a split planning period. Before bed, I'm putting my for sure things in my day. In the morning, I finish up with my power word & gratitude, things I missed, and a simple drawing. I draw for my health. I am the kind of person that likes to write my list multiple times so I write in my weekly and my daily because it works for me.

[@TheOrganizedMoney]

That’s a great idea! I love writing things multiple times too

[@alanacasement2850]

Thank you for the tip about splitting up your daily planning. That might just help me a lot!

[@tgsseveryflavourbeans4904]

I didn't use my planner cause I *didn't how to* use it! I received my 2021 diary as a Farewell present from our teachers... It's really beautiful... And so I don't want to make the planner pages look messy and all... This helped! Thanks a lot!🤠

[@willowwillow1969]

Thanks for the advice. I spent a silly amount of money on all the HP stuff last year. I never got the hang of it and felt like an uncreative loser. New year, let's try again. I am keeping it simple. Your video was encouraging. Thank you for sharing.

[@mayaurbano-aly2768]

Finally I find a video about how to really use a planner without all the crazy decorating. Great tips. Thank you.

[@jacquiambrose]

I totally agree. I want to be able to prioritize my day without any distractions....I do love stickers but keep that for journaling.

[@MiriamWambui]

I can’t be the only one that has noticed her gorgeous earrings 😍 I left my planner in the office for 3 weeks & for sure the fact that I wasn’t visible really threw me off. I was winging it for 3 weeks & I’m definitely not doing that again 😅

[@TheOrganizedMoney]

Thank you!! Winging it for 3 weeks... I know that was driving you crazy! lol.

[@Liz-vd4lj]

Love your hair... wish mine could look like that, it’s so straight and limp

[@MargaretMargaretMargaret]

"To actually be productive." I loved that!

[@katribenjamin8943]

I just came across your video.. I love it.. what I have been doing the last two years is buy a new planner doing the end of they year to get a clearance planner to try it out for at least a month or two...

[@lizziebkennedy7505]

So glad to have found you! So real, and practical, and you are a joy to listen to. Many thanks ❤️🙏

[@g18lu]

I used to think I was the only black girl who was into planners and journals. So happy I stumbled upon your channel!

[@latithelatte]

I only realized having planner out makes me use it more recently. I'm definitely using some of these tips! I never thought to leave a section for next month

[@TheTauxffer]

I love the sound of your voice. It’s so pleasant sounding, it’s such a friendly big sister tone.

[@jenniferfisher1721]

So glad KZbin recommenced this video! It is so helpful. I always feel overwhelmed when my planner doesn’t look super decorative and I feel like I’m not doing it right.

[@valpaldz7597]

I love the idea of having it visible. As well as setting a day to plan for next week. All your tips are extremely helpful. Thanks 🥰

[@priscillachavez6466]

I appreciate you sharing, this will definitely help!!! You look really good, hair makeup etc... 😊🤗😎

[@TheOrganizedMoney]

Thank you so much!!

[@ceeleereed]

Agreed. Absolutely beautiful.

[@WellBalancedWallet]

Can we talk about your handwriting? Lol it’s so neat! These are great tips and I plan to start implementing them today.

[@e.lenahwilson4344]

This is so great! I am struggling to find planner peace right now and find myself not really using my planners. I get caught up in the pretty and forget about function until I realize this pretty planner doesn't work for me! I love the tip about having the planner waiting on my desk and having a specific time to plan my day! TFS!

[@TheOrganizedMoney]

My pleasure... 🥰

[@highhillshomestead7641]

A messy planner is better than a blank planner - writing that down in my planner! I love it!

[@blackbinauralbeats]

I love the side bar tip. And your daily to do, bigger tasks first.

[@myfibroshoes]

I love this. I stumbled on it when I googled another planning topic. I’ve been planning since kindergarten so I’m a lot more into the functionality of a planner. I’m glad to see you push actual planning vs decorative planning. So many people are falling into the marketing trap of stickers, but don’t realize they’re doing nothing else but putting them down on pages. I started with stickers many, many, MANY years ago, but it was more for reference. About four years ago, I was sucked into all of this other stuff. I found that I was wasting money on all of that, yet, NOTHING was getting done. But, yes, thank you. I love your perspective!

[@graceandmagic1970]

I’m reassessing my planner use and this video feels like extra the reminders I needed - especially love the idea of working with my planner while enjoying my first cup of coffee so I can get my day started with intention. Thank you.

[@lolgriffin3243]

I am absolutely more productive when my planner is out and in front of me. Excellent tips! Greetings f r om Australia!

[@onetallgirl1369]

I'm glad you said set out time to plan your week and your day. This is so important! If y'all are considering a planner to use. Try the passion planner. This planner has literally changed my life.

[@elizabethkim1558]

YES! Love the practicality of the tips!

[@Vanep89]

Thank you! I loved listening to you explain!

[@janinepatterson9569]

I love the message you send in this video - thank you!

[@taematcha9778]

Hands down one of the highlights already in the month, discovering your channel!! Need to get productive and my current planner ran out of months, so waiting for it to deliver. Your channel is getting me excited for myself to get some things going 🙂🙂👍❤

[@mzimsosupadope8961]

❤this, I haven't planned since I moved like 3-4 years ago 🤦🏽‍♀️ I tried & couldn't get back into it. I was hoping to plan out my weekend this Sunday, so glad this video popped up😊

[@juliathomas2185]

This is one of the only videos I could actually find to help with how the heck to actually make sure I USE my planner! Thank you!

[@lifeasqueline]

This was a good time for this video! Definitely needed to hear a lot of this! Thanks for sharing great tips!

[@PlansbyRochelle]

I just found you through this video and THANK YOU SO MUCH! I can see myself coming back to this video frequently as a reminder of how to use my planner. These are FANTASTIC tips and I have found myself caught up in the decorative side and this was a great reminder for how to plan as I move into my new planner for July! 💖 AMAZING VIDEO!

[@sydneyborsellino8291]

this is the first vid i’ve seen on your channel and you’re already one of my favorite planning youtubers!!! i love how clear your vid is and how organized!!! keep it up 😊

[@AprilThriftArt]

I so needed this. Thank you very much. I cannot express how much I appreciate you!!

[@victoriacarter2537]

This had to be a divine appointment! I just stumbled across this video. This is so timely as I just looked at my new planner for 2021. I love "A messy planner is better than a blank one"! I am subscribing and planning some binge watch time. Thank you!

[@brooklynsanders5609]

Love this!!! I need to get me a new planner. And you are stunning!!😍

[@TheOrganizedMoney]

You should! Thank you so much!!

[@daughteroftheKing123]

Thank you for sharing your experience with us!

[@megha7243]

Wow ...this video is actually practical and easier to maintain

[@SadiaAnikaHasan]

i love your wall calendar! So cool

[@hannahwalker7221]

Perfect! I bought my first planner on a shopping whim because it was 70% off, now I’m a new sub! This video is perfect!

[@simplystarshine]

This was so helpful, thank you! Excited to watch your other videos.

[@FallTheGal]

I just started watching your channel and your videos are really helpful, been wanting to fix my routines and my planning - you make it simple and easy for me to follow and understand. Thank you, I will be sure to use your tips for my planner, planning, and organization.

[@thefrostedworld]

Ooo super helpful!!! Thank you for making this!!! 😊

[@Btd8008]

Loved this! Great video!

[@canttouchthis5735]

Love this. So simple. Especially love the to-do check list. Very practical.

[@raquelclayton3287]

These tips are so simple, yet so profound. You’ve broken this down to a science. Great video. Thank you!!

[@TeKeyaKrystal]

this is my first time ever coming across your channel & im under 30 seconds in , but i immediately picked up a south Louisiana accent

[@aude8518]

Thank you! Loved it!

[@iamDonareen]

Such a great video!!! Thank you for this video!!!

[@michellereynolds6999]

Omg lol I needed this video! Spot on! Great channel ❤

[@lillylottchen2506]

These tipps are so helpful.thank you

[@katerufener2712]

THANK you for this!! I needed something process-driven. Great tips & awesomeness

[@plannerchrissy8069]

I love these ideas! It’s so helpful.

[@LininUpDucks]

Excellent! I have gotten out of my routine so much with my 4 kiddos being home. It’s time to pick it back up again!

[@AbundantAcresHomestead]

I’m a planner person myself (just set my cleaning schedule for 2021). Picking the perfect planner is such a important pick. I went with the Living Well Planner this year, but I love seeing other planners. ❤️

[@Bee-cn7hw]

this isn’t my first video, but i’ve been going through your channel and this is the first time i’ve seen your ABSOLUTELY BEAUTIFUL FACE! this content is amazing!! 💕

[@heartquaked]

Thank you for this! So many great ideas

[@ladycavie94]

OBSESSED with your handwriting!! Also adore you and your personality and tips here

[@marcoinvesting5339]

Great video! So inspiring! 💓

[@jenniferadam2258]

This is a great video! Thanks! I am so bad at starting planners but then never finishing them because I fall out of the habit. But I really need to keep some projects organized this year so I am determined to keep up with my planner this time! Your tips will definitely help!!!

[@dicozart4323]

What a fantastic video! Your style is what I have looked for.

[@JoyTerryLee]

Love this thank you!

[@onealb]

Your video was super inspirational! Thanks for sharing ❤

[@tanavpreetkaur6653]

Really needed this video Thank u so much

[@breharrington8558]

I stumbled across your channel and loved it! Thanks so much for this video. I'm a mom of 2 and now I work fulltime. I always bought planners and never felt like it worked. I got a new one coming today!! I'm now putting my planner in my work bag 🙂 also your so professional explaining everything.

[@user-dy2lw4sp4f]

This video was SO well-done. It was to the point, and you actually gave advice I was needing to hear!! Definitely gained a subscriber here

[@EliseRoseCrochet]

This is the absolute best video I have seen about how to use your planner!! Thank you for making it simple and clear!!! 🌻

[@speciallypurposed]

This video was such a great help! Thank you for sharing advice so much!

[@kettleghost3721]

Best video yet. much love

[@leilaaaaa]

thank you so much this is actually making me excited for the new semester

[@syreetachever289]

This makes sense. Thank you for the video

[@Dianalynn62]

Oh my goodness...you are SO beautiful!!!...and you have the sweetest, kind personality...I am not new to having a planner...just need to learn what I do and don't need in planning...I was getting overwhelmed with what everyone is doing...your video answered all my questions!! Amazing... Thank you!!

[@TheOrganizedMoney]

Thank you soooo much!!! ❤️❤️

[@katherinecabrera4218]

This is literally the video I didn’t know I need it, thnk you!

[@kathyt6973]

My new planner just arrived today. I needed to see this, lots of useful tips! Thank you !!

[@kfeedy5569]

Love your channel. Very helpful. Thank you ❤️

[@kelleyfisher6932]

Absolutely love your hair!