HOW TO STAY CONSISTENT IN A PLANNER | My Top 3 Tips!

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In this video, I share my top 3 tips on how to stay consistent in a planner. I would love to hear your thoughts on this down in the comments, so please share! I hope you enjoy!
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00:00 Introduction
01:02 2024 Planner Lineup
01:34 Consistency Tip #1
03:35 Consistency Tip #2
05:32 Consistency Tip #3
07:57 Overview

[@HumbleVoyager]

Hi, Cat! I've used planners for over 40 years now. I started out with a Daytimer back in 1981. It was always about form and function for me, but the struggle I've always had is that pre-printed planners could never satisfy me all the time, because I'm always changing. Starting in 2014, I was into decoration, but even that became unfun as I kept having the nagging thought that I was wasting money, because I was eventually going to trash the planner. So, form, function and fun don't always happen together for me. That's why I'm using a notebook this year and not a printed planner. So far, it's working, but I miss certain aspects of a printed planner...maybe because I face a blank page every week...I don't know. Anyway, thanks for the video. I really enjoy watching.

[@planningcalm]

The key for any planner enthusiast is to do what feels right and works best for you. I’m glad you found something that works for you, and that’s all that matters😊

[@kimberly4120]

Hi Cat like that you mentioned having a planner that is light, yes that is my planner that goes with me on the go . Great teaching love this with the 3 Fs. Function is so important especially if you need to see what is coming up in the following month ahead if it is in the first week of the upcoming month. Fun that is something that I find is so important when I choose my planner , I have a planner with pretty flowers birds and seasonal with autumn winter pictures etc. Thanks love the teacher in you and planner plus the fun side.

[@planningcalm]

Thanks so much sweet friend! As much as I try to hide it, sometimes the teacher in me comes out😊

[@abbaschild2499]

Very clearly and beautifully presented post. I find that my consistency depends upon whether or not my planner is nearby, lol. Also, when I switch formats (pocket rings to discs, for example), I need to remember to migrate all of the important data. I've actually forgotten someone's birthday by missing that step😥.TFS!

[@planningcalm]

That’s happened to the best of us! We can all relate to that😊

[@TheBuffmusic]

Hey hey!! Lister here!! First time watching and new subscriber!! I love the simplicity and ease of how you use your planners. I actually do something very similar to the .50 calendar method but you made it look easier. 🙌🙌

[@planningcalm]

Welcome Lister!😁🙋🏾‍♀️ Thanks so much. I’m trying to live that calmer life without the stress of making things complicated.

[@Sailorette.Plans.]

Looooove these kinds of videos ! Thanks for the useful tips Cat !!

[@planningcalm]

Glad you like them! Thanks for watching my friend!!😊

[@misseducates8521]

Cat, this video was amazing!!! Such great tips as always

[@planningcalm]

Thanks so much!!😊

[@BrandiJanei]

I love when you do these videos.

[@planningcalm]

Thanks Sis!!😊❤️

[@lindsayscraftyplans]

I love the 3 Fs that you picked! I think they all help! I've been pretty consistent in my journaling every day this year! I know if I don't, I forget what I did that day. So that keeps me journaling every day. I love to make lists as well!

[@planningcalm]

I’m the same way Lindsay. Daily planning and journalling helps to keep me calm, and I love to make lists too😁

[@imrachel941]

Hi!😊 I love this video so much!! Such great ideas and inspiration! On a side note, I loved the cute little kitty pouch peeking at us from the corner! Adorable!🥰 I had to think about your question “how do I stay consistent?” And I think the biggest thing for me is being able to change how I decorate and setup the week. So I’m in a hobonichi weeks and I tend to have certain elements each week, my events, my most important to dos and maybe a tracker or two but each week looks different so it doesn’t get boring or repetitive. The second thing that helps me (personally) is the freedom of the notes pages. It can be a list or notes from a phone call or a random collection, whatever I need whenever I need it I’ve got blank pages right there in the back of my planner. And the last thing is having journals outside of my planner. I can bulk them up, glue things down and it lets me be creative and use my things which kind of cycles back and inspires more ideas for decorating and using my planner! Thanks for getting me thinking about something I hadn’t thought or realized and for sharing your awesome tips!! Thank you so much!❤❤

[@planningcalm]

Thank you for watching and being here!! I’m also a sucker for a good notes page. Gives me the opportunity to extend my thoughts etc on paper. ❤️😊

[@walkingexercise5375]

I agree, the cat pouch is so cute! Thanks for the great tips, your comments are so thoughtful. I have been trying to make habit trackers work for me. I saw on Mariane Cresp video A game changer habit trackers, she mentioned doing certain tasks at certain times of the day that works with your energy level. All these tips are very helpful with helping to find a productivity/planner system.

[@imrachel941]

@@walkingexercise5375 thank you!😊 I hope that you’re able to find a habit tracking system that works for you!❤️

[@planningcalm]

The cat pouch is cute and loved by my students when I pull it out of my bag lol!😊 I find habit trackers to be tricky because if I don’t get around to completing the tasks, I’m left racked with guilt and feels of being unaccomplished. Thanks for the recommendation on the video, and thank you again Rachel for always leaving such amazingly heartfelt comments on my videos. I truly admire and appreciate all of you for watching❤️😊

[@misseducates8521]

I love the 3 F. I’m going to try this with my planning routine

[@planningcalm]

You got this! Let me know how it works for you!😊

[@BudgetsWithELMA]

Thank you for sharing this, super awesome ❤😊

[@planningcalm]

Glad you enjoyed it. Thanks so much for watching!😊

[@walkingexercise5375]

Thanks for the great tips! Your videos always have a great presentation and good information! I really like the tip about using a smaller notebook! Seaweed kisses here KZbin did a video about using a cheap pen and gear pocket notebook, which gave me interest in smaller notebooks!

[@planningcalm]

You are so welcome! Glad you liked it😊

[@misseducates8521]

You have the best planner lineup this year. Such a variety😊

[@planningcalm]

Oh thank you!😊

[@businessbeauty_khala]

Love this video. What is the planner cover for the on the go planner

[@planningcalm]

Thanks! It’s the Moterm passport cover. I got it on Amazon😊

[@joycesieczkowski6235]

How can you use so many planners.

[@planningcalm]

Like a lot of planner enthusiasts, we tend to use different planners for different things. I like to share a number of ways one can plan to give people ideas and options. I guess I’m also use to it being a teacher for so long haha! I think most people simply need one planner and that’s enough to take care of their everyday planning needs.

[@ITALIAORIANA]

I love that on the go planner. Where did you get it?

[@planningcalm]

Amazon!😊