My Daily Planning Routine To Get Things Done

[@TheOrganizedMoney]

Hey! Today's video is my daily planning routine in 7 of my planners. This entire routine takes me about 20 minutes and it has been a game changer for my productivity and time management. What do you do within your daily planning routine?

[@theannamueller]

Dear Alaina, I really enjoy your soft and kind sounding voice. You speak in sentences that are easy to comprehend and you break down what you present into small 'chunks' that are relatable. I highly appreciate that you do not claim to have the ultimate system or demand people to follow your every step but offer solutions and explain how they work for you so that people can decide for themselves if and how they might want to incorporate them into their planning habits. Keep up the good work!

[@mariateresaradegonda-mccan3989]

I really love your post. Very well written. I feel the same way as well.

[@feliciafrancis8353]

Thank you for sharing your faith planner! I feel like you don’t see many people sharing faith on YT! Your videos are inspiring

[@HavaWM]

I get really horrible migraines (yay me!) and after I finally get rid of one, I’m stupid. Literally stupid. My brain doesn’t work right and I’m just in this awful fog. This will last at least the rest of that day, if not into the next day. I’ve always struggled with what to do with myself during this recovery period - I’m too brain dead to work (I’m a full-time romance author, and it takes brains and creativity to write, neither of which I have during my recovery periods!) I don’t really want to do projects around the house bc that’s physical, and I’m just exhausted. I can’t stand just sitting around and watching TV for hours - I’m not built for that. I finally hit upon the idea of decorating my planner. Instead of only decorating on Sundays, I’ll sit on the couch and decorate upcoming weeks - making them beautiful even when I’m incapable of much else. Even better, when I turn to a new week and already see a gorgeously decorated spread there waiting for me, it’s like a little present to myself. I love seeing the spread that I’d already forgotten that I’d made, haha. I now have spreads done up weeks and weeks in advance, and every week I get to see what a gorgeous job I did when I turn the page and see it for the first time post-brain fog. Anyone else who deals with chronic pain like I do, it’s just a suggestion on how to be productive even when your brain hates you, lol. Decorated spreads are beautiful spreads, and I’m MUCH more likely to use my planner if I like how it looks. So decorating is actually key for me using it. Others may think it’s dumb, but I don’t care. It works for me. ❤️

[@MandaPandaPlans]

I love this idea. I too understand that dog/exhaustion but not wanting to be unproductive.

[@tammmygraves4317]

I totally understand issues with headaches and migraines. I've had a serious issue with headaches lately. Hope you're getting better!!!

[@joshkoch8478]

@@tammmygraves4317 JOSHUAKOCH I LOVE YOU SO FO YOU

[@MartheBishopMcDonald]

I'm "newish" to Happy Planners, a new subscriber, and LOVE your videos! I've never found a system that would work the way my brain works until I found you. My life is very busy as a wife, homeschooling mom of 5 (18-4 yrs old), in school myself, running a home-based craft business, fitness, etc... I needed to get my life in order and your planner methods are helping tremendously.

[@TheOrganizedMoney]

You are so welcome!

[@kristymiller03]

I found your videos a couple of weeks ago and I have learned so much! I love planners and organization, however, I'm so scatter-brained, it's difficult for me to catch all my thoughts and contain them in one place. You've given me great ideas on how to do that! I haven't mastered planning yet, but I'm getting there! Thanks for all your help!

[@brandnewwineskins]

Hi. I’m fairly new to planning. I was mainly an iPhone/ write lists on scraps of paper type until I came across plum paper. I’m using clever fox right now, but you’re making me want to try happy planner. I am glad I came across your channel. I am learning a great deal. Be blessed.

[@Braillelady]

I learn something new almost every time I watch one of your videos. Today I added 2 of the books you mentioned to my possible read list. Would love for you to do a video each month or every couple of months on what you have been reading!

[@esmesal6006]

Thank you mama. I’m about to go to college next year . Great time to get organized !

[@joshkoch8478]

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[@fallondavis747]

Love love love your videos. Keep up the great work!

[@madameclark3453]

I admire your planning and sticking to it.

[@karlalockard4870]

Thank you Alaina, your videos have helped me to re- organize and plan new budgets during these trying times. Be careful and stay safe!❤️💃🏾😷🙏🏽🙏🏽🙏🏽

[@moraleskn]

Thank you so much for sharing! I'm hoping to build a proper frankenplanner one day and I really love how you've set yours up 😍

[@fitandfabulouswithcharleas7901]

I just found your channel today. I think you will help me better manage my home, online business and KZbin channel more effectively. I'll be binge watching you this weekend. I wish for you much success. New subscriber!!!

[@amywoolsey6591]

This was great. Thank you. I wasn't sure about the Franken plan concept, but this video made it so clear how you use it. Perfect! Thanks again.

[@TheOrganizedMoney]

You're so welcome!

[@michellehamilton6716]

Hello! I just discovered your channel today. I’ve watched a couple of your videos so far and am really enjoying watching how you use your planners. I have seen other people do this too. I have a few questions for you. 1. It looks like it could get costly to put together these planners. Do you have any tips on how to do it cost effectively? 2. When just starting out putting a planner together, how can you do it without being completely overwhelmed by it & not spending a ton of time trying to get it all organized? Or is it inevitable that it will take a good chunk of time in the beginning? 3. Do you save your used planners & what is your system on storing them? If you already have answered these questions in previous videos, can you please direct me to those? Thank you for sharing your ideas and routines to help your viewers.

[@pinkyheather]

I love the idea of a book planner.

[@sallyduke9775]

Thank you for sharing . I have been struggling on how to do mine. After watching you on the other ones , I have setup my planners with 3 planners in one. I just was struggling with how to actually be productive with it.

[@jenniferlynn1037]

Thanks for the inspiration!

[@CaritoBob]

Omg I really love your videos, plus your voice is so soothing to me! Thanks for all the info you put out!

[@sonyalambcomer1369]

Hi Alaina, I really like the functionality of your catch-all planner. The spread at the end really caught my attention. Do you do a spread featuring the notes or what you learned from the books you read?

[@TheOrganizedMoney]

Yes I do! I have a reading plan with me playlist: kzbin.info/aero/PLOllMwG3zaAdGiifhSr3dYEg1m0cWLdkM

[@bonnytiley3998]

Thanks for sharing! Where do you get your habit tracker stickers for your routines?

[@prettylittleinvestor]

Can you do a faith planner series? My church has gone virtual, and I am not really involved right now. But I do still want to be meditating on certain passages and practicing my faith

[@TheOrganizedMoney]

Hey! Check out my faith planning channel: kzbin.info/www/bejne/raK6p2SKmb54mrc

[@prettylittleinvestor]

@@TheOrganizedMoney thanks, I subscribed 🙏🙏

[@faitheason8403]

I love your videos so much! 💕

[@tammmygraves4317]

It seems like every time I plan a weekend or a project (like major overhaul of cleaning the house) it hits the fan!!! I was very sick most of this past weekend with super bad headaches so not much got done!!! I have had to depend on my husband to get things done!!! Sometimes you have to say NO to people who are gonna sidetrack your time!!!

[@thycklioness]

Step 7- minute ish 13. The trackers. Please tell me that classic half sheet is a printable in your shop!

[@jalilahabdul-ghani8259]

Thank you for sharing.

[@padfoots_paws]

God knows i need some organisation in my lifeeee

[@TheOrganizedMoney]

Hope this video helps!!

[@susanneriad2601]

Great... 🥰 But can you tell me what happened if you write a task in your calendar and then something happened and the date change what do you do?

[@TheOrganizedMoney]

I will draw a line through it and then write that it was rescheduled (usually I’ll also add the new date)

[@susanneriad2601]

@@TheOrganizedMoney ok but do you use another colour right? Thanks for your answer

[@AppleBloom21]

I love your videos. Do you have a video showing how you have everything in one book? Are the papers your designs or did they come with the book?

[@TheOrganizedMoney]

Hey! Yes! Here is the video: kzbin.info/www/bejne/d6LIiqRtprh1j5Y

[@thebossupacademy7261]

How do I get info about the money Monday class ?

[@bomag5629]

Hi, looked all through but could not find the link for the pen holder...?

[@beatacrochets]

Do you have a download for your reading tracker?

[@tomasitakaibetoney5267]

I like your work layout. What is it call and where do I get it? Thank you

[@ackid16]

Glad I found this channel! I’m getting back into planning. Do I detect a Jamaican accent? I’m listening to you speak and I can’t place it...🧐

[@TheOrganizedMoney]

Hey! I’m from New Orleans....🥰

[@ackid16]

@@TheOrganizedMoney ahh ok...way off. Lol my family (moms side) is from New Orleans...if it’s a Toussaint, we’re related lol. Keep making videos, I’m returning to Happy Planning after leaving for a year.

[@dedwards2385]

Do you plan to sell any digital planner templates? Love your setup but I prefer digital than paper. Thx!

[@summersky4237]

Not sure what video you included the free travel check list

[@danielleb6064]

I love the last item you showed - the habit/routine tracker! Where can I get that?

[@TheOrganizedMoney]

They are stickers that I sell in my shop... etsy.me/2NugGSL

[@dahnei76]

Is there a link for the pen holder?

[@TheOrganizedMoney]

Yes! It's under my Amazon Favorites: www.amazon.com/dp/B088LW38BV?ref=exp_theorganizedmoney_dp_vv_d

[@danthayliakeetso7773]

I love your set up- I want to set mine up similarly. However my downfall is that my personal planner is a classic size planner and my work planner is big planner. Ugh- what is a girl to do??

[@TheOrganizedMoney]

Maybe you can have two... one classic size one big...

[@loricrispin292]

Do you do any digital planning in combination with your paper planning?

[@TheOrganizedMoney]

I use google calendar for my appointments. But that's all. I'm mainly a paper gal.

[@loricrispin292]

@@TheOrganizedMoney Thank you!

[@LisaMarieBudgets]

I’ve never been this early!!! ❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️

[@TheOrganizedMoney]

Yay!!! 🥰

[@Mmo2718success]

Omg 7 ? I am using 3 and still get mumble jumble with all of those. Already gave up using 3 🤣🤣🤣 and use only one as my main planner.

[@MartaBrzozka]

Where can i get this leather planner? I saw inserts on easy but no cover

[@humorous2me]

She has the link for the planner she is using in the description. www.amazon.com/dp/B01GQS0OUU/?ref=exp_theorganizedmoney_dp_vv_d

[@TheOrganizedMoney]

Thank you!!

[@lindawoodfill503]

Awesome

[@AurorasJournals]

Do you take any of your planners with you when you’re out and about?

[@seasonalliving2881]

How are you able to read one book a week? Is it audiobooks? Well done! 🤓

[@TheOrganizedMoney]

Yes... 98% of the time it’s an audiobook. I listen to them throughout my day.... 🥰

[@Talkinglife]

Nice vids

[@mardwella]

💜💜💜💜💜

[@marijiabailey3473]

Are you still utilizing your second channel?

[@TheOrganizedMoney]

Hey! I’m currently not...but I was thinking of making it a vlog channel. I want to post more videos but I’m not sure what to post there?! 😫

[@Jan82-x7n]

How about DITL videos?

[@marijiabailey3473]

@@TheOrganizedMoney A vlog channel is a good idea if you keep up with it..you know how people can come for you on KZbin if you don’t keep up..lol..look forward to whatever you decide

[@alishaanthony2789]

New subscriber

[@aheilman6]

That is doing way too much. I use my planner for business and school but I am not a control freak, so I don't keep track of everything I eat and when I take a shit.