MY PLANNER SYSTEM :: HOW TO ORGANIZE YOUR PLANNER SECTIONS FOR MAXIMUM PRODUCTIVITY & EFFICIENCY

[@merandasomnolentgamer8323]

I revisit this video a lot as I continue to refine my Happy Planner setup. What a gem!

[@squairdplans]

I'm so glad! Happy planning! 👍

[@catiejohnson7910]

Yassss. Im a one planner girl. She is bulky but I cannot have multiple. It makes me too scattered

[@squairdplans]

Yes, exactly. The less chaotic I can make planning, the more organized I feel. One planner is where it is at! 😁📒

[@catiejohnson7910]

@@squairdplans yes. I had more than one at one time and I just couldn’t keep it all together. I need one that combines everything esp to do and schedule- my things just overlap too much. And she goes everywhere lol

[@smmb324]

This is just the video I needed. I have been struggling how to get the most out of my planner and this is a great example of how I can maximize my planning system. Also, it is really nice to see that you are actually using what you decorate. Thanks for sharing!

[@squairdplans]

Glad it was helpful! Happy to share!

[@memoir02]

This is one of the best videos I've seen on organizing sections in your planner! Really needed this as I was trying to figure out how to best order my tabs/sections 😀

[@squairdplans]

So glad it was helpful!

[@frederiquelong785]

Hi Stephanie, I must say that your video left me speachless as I would never have time to build such an elaborate and great system. All your sections with subtile decoration and with practicality are quite amazing. My main struggle being time (I am a MD), I regularly watch your videos for my own pleasure, knowing full well that I will never be able to reach such an amazing result. Congratulations 🎉

[@squairdplans]

Hi Frédérique! If I was a MD, I would NOT have the time for planning that I do, so give yourself some grace. Remember you don’t have to do all things. You can still have a cute and organized planner with a lot less in it. My planner sometimes feels overwhelming even to me, so take what parts work with your life and schedule and leave the rest. Hope that helps. Happy planning! ☺️

[@kendraa398]

Watching again to review for setting up 2025. Love this video and how you organize your planner ❤️

[@squairdplans]

So glad it's helpful for your 2025 setup!

[@astablebeginning]

Goals! Your planner set up is what I strive for, yet I fall short each year. I think I need to take the time to get fully set up before the new year so that I am not scrambling to make it all work during our busy travel season with my kids sports. Thanks for all the inspiration each week!

[@squairdplans]

Happy 2024 planning!

[@CDR_creations]

I couldn’t tell you how many times I’ve watched this video! I’ve bought some things from your shop and am planning on setting up 2025 planner your way! Working early tho starting with Nov. This video was sooooo helpful. Thank you a million times❤

[@squairdplans]

So glad you found it helpful! Happy to share! 🙂

[@ritahertzberg5762]

Most excellent!

[@squairdplans]

Thank you!

[@michellederoche-johnson9977]

I have watched and rewatched this video multiple times...can I be you when I grow up??!! LOL I love the organization for this system, but I'm wondering what do you use for an on-the-go planner?

[@squairdplans]

😆 I have my “adulting” moments but usually I am just working things out, as well. 😜 As for my EDC, I don’t have more than a glorified notebook, where I put shopping lists or errands to run. When I used to commute to work, I’d bring my HP classic planner with me everyday. I need everything together in one planner. That is just how I function best. Plus I hate writing things multiple times…I am not a big fan of redundancy. 😅

[@cynthiaakacyndsmith6539]

Wow!! What’s scheduling and detail!! I am amazed. Then the non dated pages wow that is all perfect. Thank you for sharing! It reminds me of making an outline each thought has a section and purposes. I only use one planner and I could use some of these ideas. How wonderful. Your handwriting is lovely as well. Thank you for sharing.

[@squairdplans]

Thank you so much! Happy to share!

[@polishedandpoisedplanner]

I think I am going back to one planner so I am taking notea

[@squairdplans]

Nice! Hope this helps!

[@gigi4874-w3w]

🥰 I am catching up on planning videos! Bravo!!

[@squairdplans]

Have fun! ☺️📒👍

[@iamjustmiranda]

This is impressive! I would love to use one planner… one day…

[@squairdplans]

Baby steps! You CAN organize your life. You got this! 😀👍

[@alias065]

This is very helpful! Thanks for all the DIY suggestions.

[@squairdplans]

Glad it was helpful!

[@donnaanne_plans]

This is one of the most helpful videos I've seen. Thank you so much for doing this. I will be referencing this often! :)

[@squairdplans]

So glad it was helpful! Happy planning!

[@natashashealthyliving]

Thank you so much for this! I continue to struggle with so many tabs and dividers in my planner, yet finding things is difficult and I forget to fill out the trackers and pages that are important to me. This showed me a whole new way to think about using my dividers! I’m excited to try this out in December so I can hone my system in my 2024 planner. Thank you!!

[@squairdplans]

So glad it was helpful!

[@kimikobuford]

Thanks for sharing. ❤

[@squairdplans]

Thanks for watching!

[@UnicornRocks]

I am definitely overwhelmed with the creation phase of my over all planner so I am excited for this video!!

[@squairdplans]

Hope you enjoyed it!

[@brendanesslar7676]

Very helpful. I love great organization. Thank you.

[@squairdplans]

Glad it was helpful!

[@cathystaples2490]

Thank you Stephanie ❤

[@squairdplans]

You are so welcome! Hope you found the info useful!

[@heidiswerdfager341]

Beautiful system! ❤

[@squairdplans]

Thank you! 😊

[@cynthiaakacyndsmith6539]

By the way I just subscribed, thank you I am looking forward to more!

[@squairdplans]

Thanks for subbing! Welcome aboard!

[@vanlifebayou]

This is Boss!!! Can I send u mine and u get me all organized lol❤❤❤❤

[@squairdplans]

😂 You got this!

[@Honeybee-iu2gx]

Thanks for this video. The information was very helpful. I’m still setting up my 2024 planners, a big & a classic.

[@squairdplans]

Hope you found some tips to use in your setup!

[@Honeybee-iu2gx]

@@squairdplans Definitely yes, I have some of your printouts & clear tab dividers I’m using. Thank you for the in-depth explanation on what to do & how. 😊

[@wendyhoward2699]

Great video and so helpful! Blessings.

[@squairdplans]

Thank you! Glad you found the info helpful!

[@kimholt317]

So helpful! At last I can find things in my planner. Printed out your lovely autumn leaf dividers and added overviews to each section and an index at the front. Everything has a sensible location now!😊

[@squairdplans]

Wonderful! Sounds like you are on your way to planner peace! ☺️📒

[@celestejohnson1972]

This is the video I didn't know I needed until now! Newish subbie! Love this video!

[@squairdplans]

So glad to hear it! 👍 Thanks for subbing!

[@la-quandanorwood5158]

Great video. This will help me a lot setting up my planners for 2024.

[@squairdplans]

I'm so glad! Happy planning!

[@CedarSam]

What an amazing system, and a great video that gets straight to the point. I was all ready to skip the 2-10 minute intro but it was like 20 seconds. 😆 It's just like your system, efficient and organized. My life is relatively simple so I can get away with two A5 weekly Legend Planners for faith and everything else. They come with great yearly/quarterly/monthly/weekly goal planning and review sections, and notes pages at the back for reference items. I add repositionable tabs to flip to the active spreads and I'm good to go. Maybe there's a journal case that could fit both of them but I mostly use them around the house so it's fine that they're separate. I have their wellness planner too but don't use it all the time. I also carry a pocket notebook to brain dump throughout the day and then process that in the evening to wrap up the day. Works for me, but your mega happy whole life planner is a thing of beauty!

[@squairdplans]

TFS! Glad you have a system that works for you! That is the most important part, for sure.

[@RoxaneViau]

Love your videos I learn a lot thank you

[@squairdplans]

Glad to hear it! Thanks for watching!

[@ChristineSaraultOnline]

I really like the not only creative & beautiful but “fonctionnelle”. All in one combine❤❤. Couple years ago you had a pushups challenge - I reach 40 - could not do more on my toes. You reach 50. !🎉 Good work 👍 Like your layouts; thanks for your inspirations. Christine

[@squairdplans]

That push challenge was QUITE a while ago. 😅 I’d be lucky if I could do 1 good one these days, so 40 is no small achievement! Congrats to you!

[@isabelleforget9445]

I loovvveee it!

[@squairdplans]

Glad to hear!

[@marquettadavis2990]

Hello Stephanie, Thanks for sharing this. Can you tell me where to purchase the dividers?

[@squairdplans]

All the info is in the description but here are the links to the clear dividers: ▪ 6 Clear Plastic Dividers for HP Classic: amzn.to/3SbIpmS ▪ 4 Clear Plastic Dashboards for HP Classic: amzn.to/3Tzm7fJ

[@TheMaribel1981]

Hello! You have some amazing ideas!!!! Can I ask you where you got the supplement and medication log?

[@squairdplans]

It is a slight customization of a habit tracker I carry in my shop: squairdplans.etsy.com/listing/930365217 Reach out to me on Etsy if you would like the customization.

[@jeaninehaack1459]

Stephanie, your planner is so highly organized! I only wish I had more planners so that I could replicate this! Thanks for a great video!

[@squairdplans]

You are so welcome! Happy to share!

[@blossom30x4]

This is very helpful to see but I assume this stays home at all times. Do you have something that you carry outside and if so how do you coordinate all of it? Thanks for sharing.

[@squairdplans]

Yes I do…sorta. I don’t need a planner that often on the go, but when I do go out and want to remember a list of items or my errand schedule I use my pocket planner/wallet. I did a setup video on it if you want know more. 😁👍

[@Dreblueskies]

Is this 8.5”X11” paper? You are incredibly neat and organized, love it!

[@squairdplans]

I use happy classic sized planner inserts (7” x 9.25”). The size is big enough for all the things without feeling too big. 😁👍

[@vanlifebayou]

@@squairdplansthe perfect size! See Circa now has a Midway size too! Thx love the video❤

[@sharonmitchel1377]

I LOVE that future log. Did you create it?

[@squairdplans]

I did! It’s available in my Etsy shop: squairdplans.Etsy.com

[@kimberlywilliams2651]

Awesome video… but what layout is your faith planner for October

[@squairdplans]

All the links are in the description but the name of the faith layout is the quadrant layout.

[@brendacooper7944]

Your planner is so neat & functional while being beautiful. I like seeing white space. I have seen some filled to the brim. To distracting for my brain.

[@squairdplans]

I like it both ways, but do find white space more “functional” for me. It is nice to give the eyes a rest. 😉👍

[@CrystalClearLife]

I love your set up and organization. But I love your cover and divider pages the most! 😮The red leaves 🍂 are gorgeous. The autumn quotes are perfect. Bravo. 🙌 did you make those in Canva?

[@squairdplans]

The cover I did make in Canva straight from a premade template. The quotes I made myself on my computer but they could easily be done in Canva as well. The images behind them are all free pics that I grabbed from free stock photo sites. Links to the specific ones I used can be found in the video description of last years fall refresh video. Hope that helps! ☺️👍

[@CrystalClearLife]

Thank you - Even thought I am a digital planner, Girl, I love your style!!! Thanks again and happy fall!! @@squairdplans

[@CrystalClearLife]

@@squairdplans Thank you so much. I appreciate it!!! 😀

[@heathercarpenter5793]

What do you label the tabs with? A label maker?

[@squairdplans]

I have been using full page label sheets and printing my tabs the last couple years. I’ve also used a thermal label printer and a label maker. Each has their pros and cons.

[@blackwell6064]

what type of planner did you use? I know it was the Happy Planner but which one? Thank you!

[@squairdplans]

I mostly use printables from my etsy shop along with various happy planner accessories. Check the description in the video for full details and links.

[@sharonmitchel1377]

Beautiful! Just beautiful! I can see why GTD works for you! Do you sell the dividers? I’ve wanted to track multiple things in my classic happy planner which seems woefully incomplete. What weight paper do you use? I really want to print my own, but will likely take them to office depot for printing and cutting. Do you know if they seem to do a good job at a reasonable price?

[@squairdplans]

The fall leaf/book themed dividers are available as downloads in my Etsy shop: etsy.me/3LnAMZY As for paper, I use is HP Printer Paper Premium 32lb, 8.5x11: amzn.to/2rKM19o It’s very bright and thick enough for double sided printing, however any 100-120gsm paper should work just fine. Hope this helps! I have had items produced by Fed Ex / Kinkos in the past with good results, but I haven't tried Office Depot myself.

[@sharonmitchel1377]

@@squairdplans thanks! I took a look at their pricing last night. Sadly, what I want to do, I think (?) I would be better off using pre-printed pages.

[@squairdplans]

Do whatever works best for you! Happy planning!

[@marcietownsend3635]

I admire your advanced organizational abilities but admit to feeling overwhelmed. Organizing for Dummies is more my speed.

[@squairdplans]

Understandable. Hopefully, you did get something from the video that will help with your planner setup.

[@joannacrews7294]

How did you create your clear labels? Did you use your Phomemo or a labeler? Or Word? I heard you say some people use Dymo.

[@squairdplans]

I have used a Dymo labeler, Phomemo thermal printer, and most recently my computer. I typed out a full page of labels to print on a clear label sheet on my laser printer.

[@Nikeeta1]

I loved how your organized your planner, one question, with the reverse tabs how are the words not reversed too? Are the words stickers, if yes did you make them, they were amazing ❤

[@squairdplans]

Yes, I do my own labels on my tabs. I don't like to be boxed into categories. :)

[@Nikeeta1]

@@squairdplans they are wonderful and i loveee the words you chose

[@llzelenack]

Do you have a video on what you have in your daily overview?

[@squairdplans]

I show and discuss all my completed pages in my monthly flipthroughs. You can jump to the daily planner using the chapter markers. Here is the latest video: kzbin.info-KAB37EoRJM?si=DlurZg8Mlb6W3u8S

[@ashleybustillo2694]

My ADHD requires me to be able to view everything related to that month or week in one spread but I love your idea of a decorative seasonal bucket list! I also keep note paper and extra sections for notes/projects. Are the dividers made from the Dollar Tree cutting boards?

[@squairdplans]

Not the ones I have currently in my planner, but they could easily be created from Dollar Tree cutting mats if you want to DIY. They are about the same material and weight as the ones I purchased.

[@bethseward6773]

At the beginning (minute 3ish), you have a year calendar with the month on the top of the page with lines under each month. Did you make that calendar? I really like it. Plus this video is awesome

[@squairdplans]

I did. It is in my Etsy shop under future log monthly planner. 👍

[@Heatherverran]

So do you have the expansion disc

[@Heatherverran]

Lol nevermind I just needed to finish watching 😂

[@squairdplans]

LOL! Yes, I do. ;)

[@valeriehart4634]

OK. Am I just being obtuse ? You told us the font and size used for your labels - but what about the labels ? Are you printing them off a sheet of labels through a desktop printer - or are you using a labeling machine, and if so which one ?

[@squairdplans]

I have used a Dymo labeler, Phomemo thermal printer, and most recently my computer. For these labels, I typed out a full page of labels which I printed on a clear label sheet on my laser printer.

[@janetleblanc4016]

Hi, I'm confused. What is "planmas"? Christmas stands for Christ's Mass (Christ/mas) , Mass refers to attending a Roman Catholic Mass on the feast day of Christ's birth. The words plan and Mass put together don't make any sense. I couldn't get pas this confusing phrase to be able to focus on the rest of what your were saying.

[@squairdplans]

It is a phrase to denote daily videos that are posted specifically during the Christmas holiday season. It came from the original term KZbin term "vlogmas".

[@bbaslp]

Too much

[@squairdplans]

It is definitely not for everyone but the ideas could work for any sized planner.