My Dirt Simple Weekly Reset

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Sometimes you need the easiest weekly setup possible and 👏🏼that’s 👏🏼okay
CHAPTERS:
00:00 intro
00:41 tools you will need
02:28 step one: the set up
06:20 mini bonus step
08:10 step 2: resolve (not review)
11:51 the third and final step
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IN THIS VIDEO:*
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Vertical weekly planner is a Sterling Ink Common Planner, info on her stuff here: sterling-ink.com/
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[@elisabeth2304]

for ME…this is a seriously needed video. You are honestly the only planner how-to creator that I can relate to and actually use what you teach! It’s also reaffirming to see how it works in good and rough times. Right now I’m in a phase of bigger life changes and challenges to my well being than regular times. Your acknowledgement of real life and realistic approach are motivating and this makes you unique in the creator world. Thank you!

[@RachelleinTheory]

Thank you so much for this comment ❤ I'm so happy that it helps!!

[@anjahose]

I really do appreciate seeing videos like this where people show their functional journals. I love seeing that you're also adding extra scraps of paper and sticky notes into the weekly spread as you're in progress on a week.

[@karenhendricks5196]

This is one of the best weekly planning videos. So simple, yet efficient. I struggle with weekly layouts. I thought I had to plan out every day of the week. But watching this, I can plan as I go. 🙂

[@RachelleinTheory]

Heck yeah you can :) I love that approach.

[@MrsThollo]

Did Rachelle say "out of spoons"!?❤

[@howlingkatteaco]

I actually finally figured out it's better for me to plan my next week on Wednesday. I'm more energetic and motivated. I do it on my lunch break during the work day so I am in work mode. Also it give me an idea going into our weekly staff meeting that happens on Wed what time I will be able to allocate to action items that will illuminate in the meeting.

[@horiiizons161]

Awesome! I’m in work/school full time. Wednesday is my break of the week since I work Monday/Tuesday/Thursday/Friday and the occasional Saturday with school in between. Wednesdays are the best!

[@lady_v_101]

Wow, thank you so much for mentioning being "low on spoons".. I appreciate that acknowledgement for us Spoonies so so much. I really enjoy your videos, thank you x

[@ryanbruns501]

The way you blend productivity with PWM is soooo great! Newer subscriber, been binging your videos for the last couple of weeks and I'm super excited to add some much needed structure back into my life through planning 🙌 (also time tracking........wow it's wild to see where I waste SO MUCH OF IT 😱)

[@RachelleinTheory]

OKAY YES TO TIME TRACKING. And also, welcome to the channel, so happy to have you and thank you for the nice words!!!

[@obduratekitti]

Girl, you are way too productive in a week for me to be watching your videos!!! 🤣🤣🤣 I wish I got half the stuff done that I set out to do each week!!! (I may also be an overachiever and not actually understand how time works. 🤣🤣🤣)

[@yestoplans]

I didn't think I needed permission to go ahead and plan before I "reviewed" the previous week (often the death of me), but I guess I DID! Thanks for another great vid.

[@RachelleinTheory]

Sometimes its just about breaking out of those little habits we don't realize we're holding on to!

[@natashag3450]

This is pure awesomeness! I have been looking for this exact guidance because I always get so stuck when it’s time to get my weekly planning started without dreading how long it’s going to take. You really gave me something concrete to work with. Thank you!!!

[@RachelleinTheory]

I knew I couldn't be alone in dreading that long stretch of planning ahead of me sometimes :') Thank you for the nice words!

[@ttmoore8750]

I've been struggling with weekly layouts but your method is a must!! and I know I'll be picking up my journals so much more.

[@blanchesplace]

I struggle with putting everything in one spiral notebook. Ideas, thought, ahas etc. However once I turn the page I forget what I wrote. I recently started following Tiago Forte and his 2nd Brain. I’ve been struggling between Notion and Trello. In fact last night I was looking for ways to create a paper trello board. It’s great to see a young person still use paper.

[@miharin]

I just genuinely like weekly planning! I really love how you break down things with clear explanations, I know this is probably supposed to be a supplement but I feel like just a weekly would work for me

[@iracheLLy]

you’ve helped me start planning; weekly planning was so daunting to me, and by breaking it down so well, planning no longer scares me! i’m setting an alert for a month from now, if i’m good with planning for 2 months straight, i will definitely be buying a hobonichi weeks for 2024 for myself. i would LOVE a video on your arsenal of post-it notes, planner accessories, etc. i’m a big post-it fan and i looooooove the stuff you’ve used in this video and in past videos. thank you for putting out such great (and useful!) content!

[@jazzjournal]

I love the simplicity of your planning. I have a tendency to get overwhelmed, and this breaks it down in easy bites, making me enjoy planning again. Thanks so much❤️

[@toriutina]

That's so amazing, thank you Rachelle! Its so simple but very insightful! For all who are in blank notebooks: you can help yourself and create all weeklies in advance for a month. Maybe even without deco, just the general layout. So you can really jump straight into planning even if you are tired

[@season.appreciation8102]

Thanks AGAIN ! - I always find something helpful and so useful in your videos. This one is no exception. I’ve just received my FIRST Hobonichi Weeks and I’m really looking forward to using it.😊 Your videos are a great starting point for future ideas.

[@joannc147]

Girl, you are a gifted presenter! Just happened upon this video in my feed.and was not expecting much. Ha - you delivered great info! Your voice and use of grammar, A+. No filler “um, you know, & like”. You are also the first person I’ve heard define Task Manager. I thank you for clearing that up in my brain👍🏻 well done! PS - great nails!

[@Shadowangel691]

RACHELLE THANK U i was literally looking through your videos this morning for something like this!! almost went into panic mode after an event today but this is helping so much edit: if you’re open to ideas, would you consider making a video on ways to use the memo side of the weekly spread?

[@katismith]

Again, I like hearing your thought process.

[@gabrielledemarco1151]

How did I miss this video last month?? Sooo helpful, thank you Rachelle! ❤❤

[@lisaliv2585]

this REALLY helped me plan my week on Monday mornings based on 1. last weeks to dos, 2. my brain bump notes, 3. my weekly tasks. BRILLIANT ❤

[@AlineSantos-hy1hq]

I like your videos even during the ads before the video starts. Thanks for all the helpful and easy to digest info, you're the best!!!❤

[@emilywilliams3237]

I've watched several of your videos, and I really like your approach. Especially the 'resolve last week' step is much more helpful to my way of thinking and moving through my days than a "weekly review" - thanks for your clarity in describing it.

[@jg1681]

This video popped up in my search results when looking to prepare for 2024 and oh my god.. your channel is amazing! You think about planners just like I do! I absolutely love your content. It is simple and intuitive and it makes planning seem a lot less daunting.

[@pointeplusplus]

I do something kinda similar. I write in all of my appointments and plans from my monthly (and double check that there aren’t any on my apple calendar that didn’t make it into the monthly) and then copy over any todos that I didn’t get done from the previous weekly. Most of my todos aren’t on my weekly so it usually doesn’t take too long 😊. The thing that gets me sometimes is if I haven’t printed the page yet so I try to make sure I always have extras already in my planner. Right now I’m going through a redesign so I don’t want to make too many extras because it’s getting adjustments many weeks so it’s been tougher than usual on Sunday 😅

[@christinedisneyqueen5746]

Love this! I use a vertical but I make my weekly a Sunday start. I usually plan Sunday night or after my coffee that day when I’m awake! 😊

[@screablue]

THIS VIDEO IS GODSEND omg 😍 my planning has been struggling. 😂

[@divatashi]

Just wanted to thank you for this video! The priorities tip really helped me to pick out what to do each day since I used to just stare at a long list of to dos I had! Work feels way less overwhelming now!

[@hannahpause2548]

Hi! Just adding to the community. My Monday list includes working out, starting to study for my final exam, and then journaling/planning for the next day!!!

[@uguubella]

First!! ✨ Loving your recent planner videos, been taking notes and feeling inspired to plan again so thank u for sharing all ur knowledge and methods 🙏

[@TheBlondeLioness]

Thanks Rachelle! This was what I needed. I'm late to the whole hobo weeks game and I just ordered my first. I was feeling a bit overwhelmed to begin with as a lot of people tend to go sticker crazy in them but your layout was spot on. Thanks again😊

[@gjsocialmediamanager]

This was a much needed video for me. You just saved a ton of time my time running around clueless😅😅😅. Thanks sista 😌

[@adelinerivero]

bestie you just saved my passion for planning ❤

[@RachelleinTheory]

happy to serve, bestie!! 🫡

[@saralynnb]

I tried Hobonichi in the past and could not get into it, buying the regular planner. Work has become a lot busier lately with more responsibilities so I am rethinking how I plan, and I found your channel and instantly subscribed! I ordered the Weeks for 2024 (cat version!) and am excited to implement some of the things you talk about here. Thank you for the inspo!

[@thatswhatisaid8908]

I am amazed at how much more attractive and inviting the planner looks with the stickers. Full disclosure, when you showed them, I wasn't interested at all. But the layout looks so clean and pretty! It's Tuesday and I hurt my back on Sunday, so no planning was done, but I do feel inspired now!

[@doodledragon2605]

Thanks for sharing your tips and reminding us to do what works for us! ❤✏️

[@sharelleshobbies]

This video is awesome! I’m saving it for future reference ❤

[@radbluerad]

Just found you in my feed. Loved your video. Totally going to implement this. For the sake of clarity with processes. How do you classify priorities and tasks? Are your priorities just the most important tasks for the week?

[@thestudentat101]

@8:25 Thanks, Rachel, for making the distinction between Resolving and Reviewing. Reviewing involves reflecting and deep thinking, which can be a slow, time-consuming process that is not action oriented. One can end up sitting with thoughts all day.

[@RachelleinTheory]

Yes, exactly! When I review any given period of time I need to have such a long time in front of me, but sometimes I’m busy and I just need to process things and move on! Thanks for watching and commenting.

[@grannyronna]

Great system. And I am wondering how many women need multiple planners? I was just in the Container Store and in Target, looking at physical planners. They include family planners (for activities), meal planners, self care planners, journals and that doesn't even include all the digital habit trackers, food and activity trackers...and more. This system is great -- and it feels like it works for women who have more control over their energy and time than many women I hear from. Genuinely want to learn from this community--Rachelle is so practical and smart I know all of you must be as well. How do you handle planning all the different parts of your life, and integrating that in something that doesn't become another job? ♥

[@hannahclark8313]

This video was SO helpful!

[@strll3048]

Brilliant! This is so helpful. Thank you.

[@danenastevens2356]

Hello! I love your channel and I'm really glad that I found you! I'm new to planning to this extent. Normally I would just use a planner from office depot, the pocket size. The only other planner I have is my budget planner. I would love to have a catch all planner and I think that the Hobonichi Weekly will be great for me. At the moment I'm still diving down the rabbit hole. But, my question for you is, what kind of marker you're using in this video? Thank you!

[@EKIppolito]

Great video. I was wondering if you are still using the bi-weekly planning as items from that were not mentioned…

[@BuddhiniKanchanaEkanayake]

Thank you very much. This is very helpful.

[@missemmajackson8199]

I just found your video it so helpful and it so good

[@RidetoEnglishwithDM]

Freaking love your videos! Thank youuuu! 🔥

[@Esti89dec]

Does it ever bother you to look at work tasks on the weekend? I struggle with putting work and personal together because I don’t want to think about those items when I’m not actually working. Maybe I’m too rigid on my boundaries.

[@jessicahudson3085]

I’m the same way. I can check my email from my phone but I’ve now learned to turn off notifications so work isn’t intruding into my personal life. I keep a work inbox list and a work monthly calendar in my planner in a separate section. That way, the big things are there and my tasks are there if I ever need a reference. I only look at it during work hours… usually first thing in the morning before I start my workday then edit when needed while working.

[@jennycobb6912]

Ahhh I love your videos! This is a good set up, i think i do mine very similar but Im going to attempt to involve my goal planning and next actionable step towards them etc. which is similar to the review but in a way that i focus on the goals more, not just day to day task if that makes sense :)

[@nisebiggs6572]

You are so understanding without being syrupy sweet ❤

[@k-diva1476]

Great video!👍

[@rhoadestraveled]

So helpful!

[@jessicai9976]

I initially used weekly planning but decided to go with a Hobonichi Original next year, because I always been using the weekly day by day anyways. The thing is - I work on an unregular schedule and I do time tracking so I need a timeline somewhere. I did once think a simpel bullet journal would be something for me but I do quite a lot of planning ahead and I don’t wanna draw out an entire quarter in one go, so I think that the original Hobonichi is a good fit, where I don’t need any extra weeklies, even though I do a regular weekly plan

[@SpxrklitMoon]

thank you for this!!

[@tamasteam-fz7pm]

Weekly planning is my holy grail for a productive week. This video shares a dirt-simple three-step routine that's been a game-changer for me. By the way, have you explored tools like Worksimplicity for organizing tasks? It's made my planning smoother! Thank you for this insightful content!"

[@kalieris]

I used to do a Monday list, but fell off. I think that would be useful for me to start back up.

[@21972012145525]

What electronic planning tools, specifically habit trackers, do you recommend that are free? I saw a good one on an insta ad that I thought I took a screenshot of but it cut off the name. It looked like the electronic version of what your habit tracker looks like . I don’t plan creatively, Definitely for function and I’m super austere about it, so it’s fun to watch these lol 😆 it’s nice to see my habits are what true planning professionals use. I do a monthly Brain dump and thought I only did that. The normalization of it makes me feel sane and not crazy 😊

[@lisagh1275]

@Rachelle - what marker/pen did you use to write the header tasks/priorities? I think it’s one I have but I think it bleeds thru or ghosts badly. I’ll have to go check. Thx!!

[@loriallred4727]

I thought you did bi-weekly planning. I started doing that after I saw your video and I really enjoy it and it is so nice when that second week is already filled in.

[@ryanbruns501]

Bi-weekly planning is for general life, weekly planning is for work, maybe? I couldn't bi-weekly plan at a granular enough level for work...too inflexible, except for holidays & vacations.

[@surehang]

I was actually wondering how you fill in your monthlies nowadays (after I failed using mine almost all month). Maybe a make-pretend monthly video where you don't have to spill all your personal tea?

[@khushig4625]

I was new to your video, I heard planner hygiene I smashed the subscribe button !!!!

[@JarodBillingslea]

This is like the ONLY video I could find that shows how to setup a weekly planner! It’s so frustrating to see how to do a weekly review or planning and then they whip out a daily planner. I need to spend less time planning and more time doing at this point. I don’t have time to do deep reviews and planning! Ugh!!! Anywho, my light in the dark has finally arrived 😮‍💨. My only question now is what is your workflow like each day after you’ve setup your planner and it’s time to use it to get things done. Do you start with the top tasks for the day or do you start with the priorities section? And how do you make time for tasks in the “tasks” section?

[@cynenergy]

do you do printables? this would be a great one 3 step week planning

[@imaginDaydream]

Can you do this video in the B6 common planner vertical planner. I can kinda move your points over but I was looking for ideas for the vertical planner. I only have that one planner and I’m looking for how. To have some memory and get things done and be productive. More the one book messes with me. The daily I was using as a journal. Anyway, thanks for answering and helping. Also…. Night shift ideas.. maybe lol Again, thanks

[@Rocknrollcutie]

What day and time do you weekly plan? Thanks

[@whiteflower8805]

What kind of journals you are using?

[@sameeralazawee7524]

Nice >>>>> Thank you .

[@phobedavis7014]

Habit trackers promote growth. They have been life changing for me.

[@lisalipkin4040]

What do you do when you not managed to get things done in the previous week and you are now swamped with way too much to do if you add last week's tasks and this week's tasks together?

[@mattieann5053]

I love this video. But I need to know.. is that washi tape on the top of your ‘Brain Dump’ page?! If so where did you find it?! That is a NEED 🙌🏾👌🏾

[@quartkneek3670]

I saw that Palm Springs and was all, WHA? Would be awesome to run into you somewhere - I live in PS year-round and I hope you enjoy our lil town.

[@AliceArnaud-zs8sq]

great video, thanks a lot! Good to see somebody with a real job do one of these, rather than somebody with an empty schedual bc they only do youtube :)

[@CombatCleric]

Yes i do wanna keep hanging out with you ! ❤

[@EnricoTurini]

Please make a video about content planning for youtube 🙏

[@brianna2278]

Very cool video! Do you know when this sticker sponsor was founded? Some of their layouts and designs are very very similar to the Coffee Monsterz Co designs, so that makes me hesitant.

[@Stormbrise]

Sleep will be the order of business. I have to submit my thesis electronically before 10 am local time.

[@solchau1]

The "Hobo" part I understand as I don't really do much planning on paper and just react to life out of instant gratification and random impulse buys throughout my day. As for the rest of it, "Nichi" - It's like finding your niche in business and making money; one must plan and organize each hour of the day so you set things in place for you to accomplish or someone else will determine your fate for you. Such an important lesson, but easily overlooked; but a lot of times life is just randomness and being able to enjoy the moment. I have no idea how people can plan so specifically what they exactly want to do each hour of the day and is it really THAT IMPORTANT to the individual? Well, don't be like me - Don't be a hobo; Get going and buy a Hobonichi today!

[@rocioperkins5130]

I dont review my last week as my first step for planning either 😊

[@karenrich9092]

My one Monday item is "Roll Call", checking with each of my customers and updating their content.

[@RainbowPyramid]

OMW, this seems to be overly complicated. I feel exhausted just thinking about spending all this time planning!

[@loganmahoney2284]

Tips for planning with your partner?

[@LampshadeLadEddie]

You look a little like Scarlett Johansson 😊 cute spread too!

[@tayhuzzahn]

This is the least relevant observation, but I am SO EXCITED to find another "Survivor" fan!!!!

[@tayhuzzahn]

Sorry, I just heard you say, "Now is the time to do so, " and I got excited all over again!! Okay, I'm done. :)

[@21972012145525]

What is your full time Job if you don’t mind me asking

[@asifmuniruniverse7732]

Please keep save your plan don't disclose to me that bye

[@marinamorales39]

What happened to BuJo?

[@niceclaup1]

Girl... this is not simple

[@vickiecrouch6041]

Profanity is never cute.

[@WeareClarkeNation]

Need a proper microphone when you are sitting away from the phone/ ipad otherwise some good weekly planner set up ideas thanks

[@rms5993]

Overwhelming! We don't need to know every detail of what you need to do at work.

[@biddelyboo1]

You need to buy a mic

[@paulinebirkner]

Lost me with the black nails

[@jeanjagodzinski5115]

It makes SO much sense to start with next week's planning! I get stuck on review, for sure. Also . . . I will never call it review again! Resolve is a much stronger action word. Thank you! I have subscribed.

[@songhajoo2248]

I found this great channel a few days ago!! There are a lot of very useful and interesting tips. Thank you for uploading the video Rachelle. I follow you on Instagram. 💗