JUNE NOTEBOOK CHALLENGE 📖✨Ideas for using your blank notebooks and planners

[@HeartBreathings]

Happy June!!! How are your notebooks going? Let me know what you've been using and if you like to fill them up completely or if you just use lots of different ones!

[@justkitinc]

Your videos are such an inspiration to me. I've found over months of catching up on your old videos, that our life stories are eerily similar, and it gives me hope that maybe one day I will be as successful as you!

[@cindykline9379]

I have a notebook I keep in my desk that I call my "rememberall" where I make notes of when we did stuff. Such as, bought a new refrigerator, got the sump tank cleaned, purchased a new dishwasher, etc. Those are things I never remember, and so I refer to that notebook when I need to remember something. Works great!

[@marquisdehoto1638]

Do you also put "met John for coffee" or just the "organization" stuff? And how detailed?

[@ourcreativebeehive]

I love this idea! As someone with ADHD I usually only have one journal but this one is perfect because this would be for my husband. I can also add in business cards and prices. For example, we get out trees trimmed professionally because we have 5 very tall palm trees. Thanks for the idea.

[@scaweaver]

Thank you for being so upbeat in this video... it has helped to motivate me a bit more. I also used a variety of notebooks for different reasons and I enjoy seeing what others do with theirs. I fell out of the planning and journaling habit when my mom died. I tried a couple of times to restart the journaling, but it was not the right time yet. Planning things will be a bit longer of a break. I am still in the process of grief, and a planner full of broken plans very difficult to face. Ending on an upbeat note... I love the Hello Kitty notebook. I also have a varied collection of Hello Kitty items 😍

[@marylundholm]

Yes, I would love to see how you set up to plan your project Phoenix. How to breakdown a large project into parts is always welcome!

[@HeartBreathings]

Oh good, I'm so glad to hear this! I'll be sure to record the process as it evolves!

[@faithsieting652]

I love hanging out with you and sipping my morning coffee while you go through your notebooks. These videos are wonderful! I look forward to them every month. And congrats to Dawn Thibodeaux!

[@lana-l-b]

I love your notebook challenge videos; I look forward to them every month. My brain works like yours--the more notebooks, and the more segmented my ideas, the better. I think most of us who watch your channel feel the same way about the multiple notebooks and planners. And you know what? You don't need to apologize for, or qualify, the things that you love! God made you who you are. Your life experiences and personal strength helped shape you to become the wonderful person you are today. And, there are so many of us that care for you and watch your channel because of all things that make you Sarra. Be Sarra. Without apology (even for the notebooks!). You are very inspiring in so many ways. Also, I would love to see how you use the project planner, and more plan with me videos. 👍🏻

[@HeartBreathings]

Thank you!

[@joannalewis9441]

Love all of these! Please do more “plan with me” videos and keep us updated on how you use them all 💜

[@msmwriter]

Once again, shaking my head at people who can't just live and let live. Everyone has their way of doing things. There is no right or wrong way. Loving all the notebook goodness! Sounds like you have a great summer ahead. 💜

[@bethtanner4481]

I love the idea of the 'household book'! It would be helpful to keep track of maintenance, chores, etc.

[@tonyaroche7733]

I’m obsessed with journals, planners and notebooks. I’m one of those that have multiple planners and journals going all at the same time. 🙂

[@HeartBreathings]

🙌🙌

[@gintzudai2979]

Love your notebook challenges, Sarra! (Not gonna lie, I live vicariously through your notebook obsession - you always find the BEST notebooks to share with us.😍) Also, never apologize for your passions, girl. The world needs MORE passionate people and FEWER "haters." I'm looking forward to your next video, whatever it is.❤ Thanks for doing this!🙏

[@therealannataylor]

I *love* that I have HB90 for *forever*. I’ve been in a similar boat with my writing, and I feel like it’s all finally moving forward again. I think I’ll jump into this round of the class to make sure I’m using the next couple months the best way I can.

[@HeartBreathings]

Yes!! Come jump in with us!

[@emielou]

I love these videos, they always give me such inspiration on what do do with my 700000 million notebooks and planners. It's not daft, or silly. We have to take joy whereever we can find it these days! and I am with you:D

[@momplans2read]

Art for kids is a great channel for learning how to sketch all sorts of things with your kids.

[@marissas9642]

I always enjoy these monthly notebook videos. I would love to see more of that project planner. What a great idea to set aside time with your family to be creative. I love that!

[@TMReese]

The project planner looks amazing- I’ll definitely put that in my splurge pile or as a reward for something. Can’t wait for HB90 to start! Got a brand new A5 binder for the class 😊 Also I’m going to try splitting planners like you said and create my novel notes notebook to keep me inspired.

[@olivialeann7963]

Your right that the heavy energy is lifting. This month is going to be super productive for us all. I can feel it. I´ve been thinking of planning in a B6 Stalogy like you for a while now. I look forward to your new plan with mes.

[@tinabrown6892]

I love hearing the excitement in your voice. Its contagious! It makes me want to go through my notebook inventory and dive in. In excited that you will be doing more plan with me videos. I love your setup videos too! Have a great summer!

[@inkyplanners4005]

I always find these notebook videos of yours so inspiring

[@laurlovesliterature]

your excitement and passion is always infectious 💖🫶🏻

[@Vanessa-sg6lk]

Watching your monthly notebook challenges always inspires me. I used to have blank notebooks as well but after watching your notebook challenges, they have all been filled.

[@nikki2424]

I absolutely adore Jessica Hearts sticker kits… they’re always so beautiful and vibrant ❤️❤️❤️

[@cassettetape7643]

The people who make fun of you are just jealous they can't be as cool & well-organized as you. Seriously tho, your journaling system has been instrumental to me in helping develop my own system of organizing my life. My ND brain & I have nothing but gratitude for this beautiful channel you've created❤

[@HeartBreathings]

😂😂 I imagine it's probably because it genuinely annoys them, but it's all good! I'm happy to be annoying to a few if it brings so many of us joy!

[@cassettetape7643]

@@HeartBreathings Meh, there are poopers at every party. We will continue to forge ahead!!!🤺

[@cocop5058]

I’ve watched every one of your monthly notebook challenges at least twice. Lol. I’ve gotten so many great ideas from you. And the obvious joy you get from your notebooks, markers and stickers is infectious.

[@christielrich]

I would love to see your phoenix setup. The phoenix also has great meaning for me. Wishing you all the best!🪄

[@tammy2830]

I'm glad you shared the travelers notebooks today and that you feel like you need to remove the notebooks to actually write in them. I have a gorgeous orange one I think I'm going to take off my shelf and see if I can assign a job for it for the summer. I'm a teacher, so you hit the nail on the head regarding unbalanced quarters. I'm looking forward to that video!

[@E.M.MeyersWrites]

For your son, since he is similar in age to mine.... my son is 12..... I put together a course for him with KZbin videos on how to draw his favorite Pokemon. The artist was amazing at describing the how and then he would transfer that over to other Pokemon characters. I also found artists drawing characters like those from Wings of Fire and Wingfeather Series. I'll look up what I used and send them to you.

[@HeartBreathings]

That's so cool!! Thank you.

[@c.e.higgins2609]

I always have to get back into the swing of things when my family gets sick. This was a perfect reminder to pull out my notebooks ❤

[@leighh7742]

I love the idea of having a different, permanent notebook for each course or story. I tend to use removable pages in a single planner, and your comments made me realize that I'm not as focused because too many ideas from different projects were overwhelming my brain. Thanks!

[@JaniceMaisondieuLaforge]

How fun was this video! Your excitement is contagious! Thank you for taking the time to put all of your videos together. Happy June! :)

[@jessicanadodson8793]

Don't forget to include a health and wellness section of your Family Admin notebook. :) I used to keep a migraine/headache log in mine that was designed to look like a Tetris game (different shaped pieces for different types headaches or triggers with spaces for dates and medicines taken). Right now, with so much chaos in my life, I've had to cut back on my notebooks and planners to the bare minimum. I have four notebooks I use regularly, plus a planner I'd like to use more often, but just don't have the time and creative energy for. Notebook one is just for scratch--a place to quickly jot or puzzle something on paper that can be ripped out and tossed later. Notebook two is my "currently open tabs" notebook--a place to keep long-term, ongoing projects, shipping reminders, gift ideas, etc. (Anything and everything that is random that might need to be added to or referenced later.) Notebook three is a "perpetual to-do list" where the pages have bullet points and I add things that I need to remember to do. There are no due dates, there is no order of completion, it's just stuff that needs to get done. (This one took a lot of pressure off my already full plate and mind.) Notebook four is my WIP notebook, where I'm keeping track of word counts, writing stage deadlines, personal progress reports, reminders, etc. Some seasons of our lives allot for more creative energy and time, which means pretty notebooks, decorated pages, themed doodads all to bring us joy and peace. And sometimes, joy and peace can be found in three plain old spiral notebooks bought two decades ago and a cheap bullet journal. I look forward to the day when I can pull out all my pretties again and be able to have them lined up on a shelf near my desk. Until then, doodles, random stickers from my three-year-old, and a little (a lot of) personal grace goes a long way towards maintaining joy, keeping that well filled, and keeping life organized.

[@HeartBreathings]

That's such a good idea about the health and wellness section! Thank you!

[@SIMulatedSara]

Love that you're doing art with the kids this summer, what a fun activity to do together! And way to go Andrew for wanting to get into cartoon illustration, how cool! I could never keep up with as many notebooks as you, but like you said, we're all different. We use our notebooks in different ways, and however you use yours, is right for you :) I have my Hobo Cousin that is my catch-all, and then each different novel I work on gets it's own Leuchtturm A5 notebook. I love seeing all my Leuchtturms lined up on my bookshelf in my office! I would love to see setup of your project planner!

[@cate5029]

I am so excited for HB90 this month. I watched this video twice because it is full of awesome energy! I love watching the planning videos of The Organized Money - Alaina is awesome at the life management planner systems. Looking forward to seeing all your setups. You know we love that!

[@HeartBreathings]

Love her channel!

[@ruthrice1152]

I always love watching your videos! You're an amazing woman, mom, and writer ❤ wishing you many happy days and lots of words every time you sit down to write 📚📝🥰

[@HeartBreathings]

This is so kind thank you!

[@h4r4s4r4]

I use up my notebooks quickly - writing makes me happy, so I do it often. This notebook is on my wish list!

[@HeartBreathings]

That must be so satisfying!!

[@tyresseferguson2462]

I love watching your notebook challenge videos to see all the notebooks you have purchased over the years and how you plan on using them. I just purchased 5 more B6 Stalogy notebooks yesterday 😂😂😂. I will be pairing them with my undated SI common planners. However, you can never have too many notebooks that you love and use 😊.

[@donnathompson9100]

I love all of your videos. I am new and have been spending many happy hours watching all of your videos.

[@evelynatcraneshearth]

Having a dedicated notebook/planner section for things like oil changes, registration renewals, etc is a must if you have more than one vehicle. It takes a lot of stress out of the equation I find. Also, love those stickers. Gonna have to check those out.

[@TheKoffeeVerse]

I'm so jealous of all your Hello Kitty themed stuff!! I've started using a travelers notebook for my daily us planner, it fits so nicely in my purse and keeps me organized!

[@BloomwithEvaw]

Happy June! Sweet planners! My favorite planner is the 52 Lists planner.

[@WaxWithNikki]

Hi Sarra! I’ve been low key obsessed with all of your content on this channel since the beginning of this year and a fan of your books for even longer! You’ve been such an inspiration to me to tackle my own health issues & make my dreams come true! Can’t wait for this round of HB90! Truly thank you from the bottom of my heart. 💜💜💜

[@HeartBreathings]

This is so sweet Nikki! I'm excited to be able to support you on your journey!

[@WaxWithNikki]

@@HeartBreathings 🤩 you’re so awesome, I can’t wait to see where your journey continues to take you! Thank you so much! You made my day! 💜

[@BrekkeEl]

What a fun line up! I would love to hear more about your manifestation journal - what you put in it and how you approach it. ❤

[@Pharm2be]

I still have my notebooks from highschool and I’m glad I kept them. I enjoy getting to see how what inspires me evolves in some ways and stays the same in others

[@traceym6733]

Your videos are always such a safe place! Thanks for being brave enough to keep at it even when there's plenty of people who put down cause they feel down. I'd love to try that style of notebook!

[@barbaralucas6915]

It's always a good day when it's a Notebook Challenge Day!!!

[@jeanelarson]

The manifest journal is such a great idea! Also, I'm excited for you to use your dragonfly journal for art! Yay, art!

[@retrotomato]

That summer one was so pretty! As well as that big blue one with I believe the feathers! I need to organize mine I have so many notebooks and journals I don’t use and I have the problem of just collecting pretty journals/notebooks, lol 😂

[@paula2461]

I love the idea of having several stories planned in the same notebook, with time you'll be able to even see how your planning process evolves.

[@HeartBreathings]

I'm so excited for that! I can imagine myself five years from now looking at my shelf of notebooks and being able to see how far I've come.

[@sarahfults4057]

Yes please to more plan with me videos especially the life admin notebook! Your videos are so inspirational to me and will get me to plan along!! ❤❤

[@EBFoster]

I travel frequently and relocate every few years, so I try and keep a limited number of notebooks. But I do love them and enjoy seeing the joy you get from using them. If I ever settle, I will have a notebook closet 😂 and use as many different notebooks as I can.

[@janemmafernandez7842]

Archer and Olive sketchbook 😍 Great video - you're inspiring me to go through my notebook collection for the summer. Like you, I like to have separate books for different things!

[@katjevanloon]

I totally get not being able to have everything in ONE notebook. My brain screams! My notebooks have been sadly neglected of late...too much stress, not any space to have my notebooks set up and really work on them. Also going between two towns constantly, which makes packing...difficult! Hoping for some relief soon and the ability to really spend time on what matters to me.

[@glennamaynard]

Thanks for sharing all the cool notebooks and setups. After your videos I always feel inspired to tackle all the things.

[@augustinaiturra8037]

This makes me so excited for summer! If you wanted to make a video setting up your household planner, I would definitely watch it. I think I might need one in my life. Thanks for another great video 💕

[@HeartBreathings]

Thank you! I'm excited to get it set up. Oh the joy of waiting for fun planner stuff in the mail!

[@miajay64]

I started a bill breakdown on one of my Happy Planners, but didn't keep up with it consistently. Every once in a while I find it sorting thru my many journals and jot down the latest budget. It's one of my favorites since I get to see how far I've come and there's no pressure to fill out every month. My little snapshot in time ❤. You've inspired me to try a journal next to my bed and start using what I have.

[@annad3842]

It’s always fun to see how you plan to use your notebooks and planners. Thanks for sharing !

[@Cardenio2012]

This month’s notebook challenge video was extra fun because your joy and excitement were real and contagious. Me too, I feel like I finally grasped what works for me in order to achieve my 2023 New Year’s resolutions, after many trials and errors. Looking forward to your mid-year planner lineup and all the planning videos!

[@HeartBreathings]

Thank you! I've been feeling so good lately! It means a lot that it's coming through.

[@brendaplans1992]

Notebooks for everything are my life. The recent video you shared on using partially-used and abandoned journals and notebooks was ultra helpful. ❤

[@dollyscrumptious6257]

Always enjoy your notebook challenge videos! 🥰

[@eeveequeen25]

My own notebook/organisation system is much simpler, but I love watching these videos! Your enthusiasm is so infectious and you always give me ideas of new things to do with my notebooks ❤

[@dlmarsh1916]

I am fairly new to planning and journaling. But it is a new hobby that I greatly enjoy. I have watched many of your videos. I must say I can definitely hear the energy in your voice and the renewed motivation. I look forward to your next video.

[@lauralesko1255]

I loved this month's video, just to see all of the opportunities that we can have for our notebooks! I always look forward to your videos and this one didn't disappoint! Thanks for sharing! 💜💜

[@meghandahl1470]

Love watching the notebook and planner videos - I always get new ideas and inspiration from you. 😊 I've been doing HB90 for over a year and I LOVE it and it's really starting to work wonders for me now. I'm feeling that positive fresh start energy for Q3 already. 💓

[@nicoleryan318]

I can’t wait for plan with me videos!! As usual this is my fave but I love so many of your videos and your positivity!! ❤❤❤

[@authorchristinabutrum]

I miss seeing your plan with me videos! I'm all for seeing you do them again!

[@LilacJream]

I've been enjoying and following your writing journey about the Secret Life of Vanessa Shaw. I hope I got that title right. And I very much enjoy your monthly notebook challenge videos. It makes my stationery lovers heart so happy. I also compartmentalize evrything so I have a ton of different journals and planners, all for seperate purposes. So I get it. I know where to find whatever I'm looking for because it's separated. Hope your editing goes smoothly!

[@myartpixie]

I so enjoy your videos! I have so many notebooks. I can completely relate to how you compartmentalize your tasks by notebooks.💜🥰

[@kimmartin633]

Love your notebook challenges. I have been using a composition book for now but I love all your beautiful notebooks! And what awesome ideas for their uses. The gratitude one especially. like another viewer said we live vicariously through you~ 😁😍your planning process is just awesome.

[@Igivita10]

Ooooh B6 Giveaway yay!! Thank you for sharing your beautiful notebooks! I have started using my notebooks more because of you!!

[@mariatoftelundgjerde1397]

Yes- another notebook challenge 💜 we are looking into and forward to a great summer ✨☀️

[@cocop5058]

I have a Designs by Planner Perfect A5 sized Monthly Planner that I use for the house & family events. That’s where I put down doctors appts, when the sheets were changed, when the dog got groomed, date nights, yoga class, dinner party menus, etc. It sits inside an Erin Condren TN on the kitchen counter and everyone has access to it. It has a cute design on the front that you can choose, and each month of the year is followed by 4 pages of plain paper. The paper quality is fantastic - it takes ink beautifully as well as watercolors and paints. I find it’s just the right amount of space and the perfect size for our needs.

[@legalgirl1313]

Just signed up for the HB90 boot camp and super excited! I would LOVE to see more plan with me videos. Like you ,I use multiple notebooks and planners.💓💓💓

[@andreaorourke]

You had me at planner cart… Then at…”Would you like to see more plan with me’s”…Then you had me at B6 Stalogy giveaway. Yes please 😊😊 Love all your videos. Both channels.

[@beccaplans]

I'm so excited for summer! I've been on a healing journey from trauma, and I'm looking for a notebook to write my personal thoughts down in and keep for myself as a secret journal. ❤ I love these notebook challenges!

[@HeartBreathings]

Sending you gentle hugs and healing vibes.

[@aedynbrooks6900]

So many great ideas. I also need to have a separate notebook for each class I take. It just helps me keep all the notes for that subject in one place.

[@lizziestarr]

Loving how your excitement just flows! It helps me smile. I've been slack with my notebooks and planners lately so your encouragement is so very timely. Happy summer and 💜to you and yours.

[@momokeen]

I've said this a thousand times but HB90 seriously changed my life. Thank you, Sarra for all you do! LOVE THESE NOTEBOOK CHALLENGES!

[@Moosewrites]

I love the idea of a manifesting journal! I have so many unused notebooks on my shelves, I think it's time to break one out and manifest!

[@cheyennedealy809]

I love the stalogy notebooks. They are some of my favorite and I get them all the time. I love watching your notebook challenge videos. I am notebook obsessed so these videos are always so much fun. Thanks!

[@JessiMosley]

I love the idea of building momentum over the summer! Thanks as always for the notebook inspiration!

[@martiemary7569]

Micheals art store has kid friendly classes. And they offer them online too.

[@martiemary7569]

I forgot to mention that Michaels KZbin (Michaels store) has their online classes uploaded on there as well. So, this way you don’t always have to do a class when it’s live if you don’t want to. I’ll post the links here for you too. Sorry I didn’t do that yesterday.

[@jenniferellenburg4974]

Notebook challenge videos are inspiring and my favorite!!

[@MelissaFransaw]

My oldest is super interested in making his own comics, too, I'd love to hear about anything you find! I'm on the hunt for a course/program for him to do this summer :)

[@HeartBreathings]

Love this! I'll be sure to share anything that seems cool!

[@tammychin3362]

I really enjoyed this notebook challenge. Seeing new to me notebooks is always so much fun. would love a new B6 stalogy. Sounds like you have a great summer planned.😀

[@asiancat87]

I’m so happy you’re going to do some planning videos, I love seeing your setups! 🤗

[@nikkijoy597]

Your notebook set ups are always so pretty! 💕

[@michele_author]

I love watching your notebook videos! I use a few myself, and each has their own use. I love the B6 Stalogy and am using one right now to do 6 months 4 life. I hope I win this one because I’ll need to buy one for July if I don’t! 😊

[@funscorp]

I live for these monthly notebook challenges! I’ve been using an Ottergami notebook for my personal journal. 150gsm, nice and toothy.

[@jessicar4402]

Can’t wait to see the rest of your notebooks setups trying to get myself organized this summer and back on track.

[@Vialait]

Great to see your progress! I've been feeling pretty directionless recently which adds to my anxiety (even though I'm better at having it under my control) and this video gave me some ideas how to keep myself in check and how to progress. Especially the project planner, it made me realise that perhaps a project is what I need to focus on! Thank you Sarra, your challenge videos are always such encouragement to use my stuff:)

[@beccaplans]

Cindy Guentert-Baldo has some doodling and lettering books you can buy for instruction on how-to doodle.

[@HeartBreathings]

Thank you! I have one of them, but I need to go looking for more!

[@drciaraconway6022]

Happy June indeed! My birthday month and loving the notebooks!

[@HeartBreathings]

Wooohooo happy birthday!

[@BRose_Zamarron]

Oooo 😮 so many cool notebooks this month giving me inspiration for my own collection 😊

[@reneeg9507]

This is month number 6 for consistently using my notebooks! HB90 last year was the game changer that helped me with this. Can't wait for the kick-off!

[@HalcyoneV]

it's so lovely to hear your excitement and joy returning. thanks for sharing your notebooks! i would love to try that stalogy!

[@BAGnitall]

Love the idea of using a Stalogy for a book project. Thanks for sharing. I’m ready to start dreaming and planning!

[@IreneLPynn]

I’m really starting to see the appeal of B6, so I’m definitely jumping on that train with everybody. 🚂 Thank you for sharing these notebook challenge videos; I look forward to them each month! 🎉

[@assassingirl0273]

I'm just getting back to writing after a year (or longer) break. Found your channel and videos and have gotten so much inspiration and motivation to relaunch my author career. Getting ideas for my notebooks too.

[@bleeharvey]

As always, love your videos! That project planner looks amazing, never seen one like that before. And wow, 🤞🤞🤞 for the notebook, I have always wanted to try a stalogy

[@rhondahouston7743]

I been using planners since April. I use a couple of them as Journals. Thanks for being a good inspiration on KZbin. I have been using Happy Planners. Have a great June!