OCTOBER NOTEBOOK CHALLENGE | HB90 Digital Planner, Editorial Calendar, Gaming Notebooks

[@michellecobet]

Thanks, Sarra! I always look forward to these videos every month!

[@HeartBreathings]

Hi Michelle! You're the winner of the notebook challenge this month!! Please email me at [e-mail] and send your full name and mailing address so I can send this out. Congrats! (Let me know if you want the black EC or the striped HB)

[@hege_r80]

I use a notebook in the opposite way of a dream journal. I have a lot of vivid dreams and really don’t need more of my energy going to them. Unfortunately, because of how vivid my dreams get, the bad ones among the sometimes linger throughout the day. If I am getting ready for bed and last night’s dream is still taking space in my mind, I journal about that dream and its impact. It seems to be helping; it had been almost 3 months since the last time I wrote in the notebook when my latest bad dream stuck with me yesterday!

[@marybridgetperez9066]

Notebook challenge?!? My favorite time is the month!!! :)

[@rachellane2836]

I do not know how you fit all you do into the 24/7 timeframe!? It's mind-blowing to watch! Saving up to join the HB90 course in December, I seriously need to learn how you do it and to kick my arse into 2023 and try it myself!

[@karonmcgregor4753]

Yep, just thinking the same - what's the cost for the HB90 course? x

[@ttmoore8750]

40 minutes, what did we do to deserve this! I'm finally sitting down with all my planners trying to figure out what I want to do with them. We now have less than 100 days left until 2023. I'm also changing my schedule, so I have more time for hobbies during the week.

[@MariJadeWrites]

I also realized it's less than 100 days now left for this year and before 2023 starts. I did some journaling and planning today to see what i can catch up on and do until the end of the year and brainstormed my NaNo project 😊👍

[@msmwriter]

I'm getting excited to set up my book/reading journal for 2023. I bought this really cute notebook with an extra large coil and it fits perfectly in my Erin Condren Blush Vegan Leather Folio. My office is going to be ready by November. Can't wait to have all of my notebooks/journals all in one place so I can assess what I have. I've said this before, but really nice to know there are so many notebook lovers out there. Solidarity! ☺

[@knottyneedle]

I have my Hobonichi cousin and a mega weeks for 2023 and can't wait. I keep slapping a post-it note on the cover for things in 2023 to remember to add once I start using it - probably in December. After all, I need to HB90 for Q1 in December! I also have an A5 size 5 year this year as I am finishing up in the A6 size one I got the first year they offered them. I will be making my own cover since I quilt. Prep-Tober and NaNoWriMo will be working on my family cookbook/memoir. Right now I am going through 18 years of blog posts I have written to be sure I don't miss any recipes. Plus, in January, I will be taking a college class. At 65 I can now audit college courses for free! Hoping I can take a Creative Writing or Fiction Writing class as my first class at UNC-Charlotte.

[@mrsdudeandkids]

Always love the notebook challenge! The stripe design for the comp book is perfect with the HB logo!

[@kimbare7434]

I just received a new wellness journal for my bday, I think I'll be able to keep up with this one. I'm all over the place with my others. Have a blessed October. Love love love the composition with your logo. What a great idea for Christmas gifts. I could put whatever on the front and start writing my home recipes for the kids and grandkids. ♥️

[@paulomeedave1330]

I need to use some of my notebooks but they are too pretty 😭 but i am taking this challenge. Thank you

[@ravenandtheirbooks]

I love the idea of the 5 year journal. I also really like the black journal in the giveaway

[@lindaa1540]

A girl can't have too many notebooks! I am looking forward to all of October's happenings and plan to have a journal dedicated to October alone. My favorite time of year in so many ways!

[@Moosewrites]

Ahh I love these videos, and I’m psyched for Q4 after partaking in this most-recent HB90 course! Going to edit my book in Q4 for a 2023 publish goal.

[@LilacJream]

I’ve always had very vivid and detailed dreams since I was a very young child. Nine times out of ten I could remember them. I started keeping a dream journal back in my 20s and have done so every since. I know that if I go through a period where I’m not remembering my dreams like I usually do, something is off within me and I have to reset.

[@stephanie0311]

I journal everyday and I love the idea of the five year journal!

[@jenniferevelynhayes]

Loved it!! All the notebook feels!! These are still some of my favorite videos to watch every single month, Sarra. Thank you for continuing to provide them!

[@morningthaw7436]

I love these videos. I have started collecting my notebooks and planners for 2023 and you inspire me to sit down and organize I how I am going to use each one. I love anything stationary and and paper deco related so I tend to collect more than I can use! 😆

[@lexybaginsky]

What a happy surprise! Your notebooks are always so pretty

[@cherylfish8931]

I have done both Camp Nano's this year for the first time, and am so excited to give Nano a try. I have watched all your old preptober content and can't wait to see what it holds this year!! i hope you are enjoying your family weekend get away.

[@SaraLea]

Already !?! Where is time going???!

[@Cat-jn2fz]

Great video! I'm glad to hear I'm not the only one ready to start setting up 2023 planners. LOL

[@Reina623]

I think you're very artistic and creative. I like the striped composition notebook.

[@Zoe-uj2vu]

I love the notebook challenge ! I love seeing the various journals and notebooks you use each month. I love how open you are with your fans and community. That HB notebook is adorbs !

[@cocop5058]

Wow, you really are a worker bee! I don’t know how you do it all but the fact that you do is really inspiring. Love your monthly Notebook Challenge videos, as always - those new Halloween-themed covers for the HP are super cute. Look forward to Preptober. Have fun on vacation with the family!

[@chanelpayne4789]

Woohoo! Notebook challenge! I’m so excited! Let’s go!

[@lindaholbrook7447]

Ooooh, I would love the HB notebook! That would be so awesome! Thanks for this video, Sarra. I love the Notebook Challenges! They inspire me to go through all my stash!!!!

[@ghostyplans]

Your Stalogy is getting so nice and chunky!!!! It’ll be amazing!

[@silviavs24]

Love the notebook challenge video’s! Please keep doing what you’re doing and don’t let the negative people bring you down. They don’t know how to appreciate good notebooks! 😄😉 I love the EC notebook!

[@AkoeLiaPardede]

It's always interesting to watch your notebook challenge video! Wishing for Erin Condren notebook 😊😊😊

[@twistedrose9014]

I am hoping to do nanowrimo this year I have wanted to the last few years but I was pregnant then had a young child then pregnant again. I have a 2 year old and 9 month old (she will be 10 months Oct 11) so I hope I can this year. The hb notebook is cute. For the 5 year journal maybe once it's filled leave it for a few years and come back and reflect on it and journal on 5hose pages.

[@suzannamedeiros_author]

What you said about keeping a dream journal definitely worked for me when I was keeping one several years ago. I went from remembering one dream every few days to remembering 3-4 dreams per night. It was wild. I stopped doing it and went back to only remembering the odd dream here and there. I should take up the habit again!

[@AngelaHesterBooks]

What a cute, personalized notebook! And so exciting to see the HB90 in digital form.

[@emielou]

I cannot wait for Preptober. Love the notebook set up :) I always feel inspired after you seeing your videos.

[@CraftingVicky]

I really hope that your vacation week will be AMAZING and that you can totally recharge your battery. Thank you so very much for your giveaways!

[@jeanetteclintonridgegarden]

Planning to get most of my book completed in Q4, and I am planning to take your HB90 course also. I need to get my life organized. I have spent to much of my life worrying about "what other people will think". After spending 6 hrs in the ER a few weeks ago, its time to take my life back. Its about me now!!

[@joleehill5597]

Love the EC notebook... I've never had/tried EC!!!

[@xclairexbabeex]

Omg that heart breathings notebook is stunning xxc

[@tahliae]

This will be my first preptober and I’m so stoked! I’ve done nanowrimo before but didn’t really prep for it. Can’t wait to work through it with you!

[@stephanne3522]

what a line up! I've started using so many planners because of you and it feels really great! but I absolutely do want to start getting all my 2023 planners out and start using them! I'm transitioning to 5 planners for my daily use (1 per quarter, and 1 for the yearly stuff) which I'm excited to work out!

[@savvy_sharon]

I try to keep a dream Journal. I also use it to help dream recall, but for another reason. I am a tad obsessed with dreams and Lucid dreaming. My goal is to become lucid in a dream and meet my book characters! The dream journal does help with dream recall, i remember several dreams per night most mornings after journaling for several months. 🥰

[@augustinaiturra8037]

Thanks for so many inspirational ideas 🤗I've decided to get myself a 5 year journal to start on my birthday next month. I'd love to see an October planner set up video.

[@catherinelove2820]

Wicked wolves and Tangled Truths sounds good. Right now I'm reading Haunting Adeline by H.D. Carlton.

[@HarleyChristensenAuthor]

You are so right, Sarra...we need to stop being so "precious" about these beautiful notebooks and start using them. After all, the words, art, memories, etc. that we could be filling them with may end up being even MORE beautiful...💜

[@wendywainwright8917]

I love watching your notebook challenges and kniw it is ok to have multiple notebooks!

[@sallywestgard7328]

I look forward to these notebook challenges so much. Yep, already have my 2023 lineup ready but you tempted me with the large EC monthly to use as my budgeting/finances notebook. I use the Leuchterm 5 years, actually filling one out for my fiancé and am writing the nice things he does each day for me or just reasons why I love him and will give it to him on our wedding day. Thanks so much Sarra, love all videos you do.

[@loiscassels8966]

What a lovely gift for him.

[@sallywestgard7328]

@@loiscassels8966 thanks you.

[@janalewis3030]

Thank you! Looking forward to PrepTober!! Finishing a class now and plan to spend all of Oct. getting ready for NaNo!!

[@tinapullen6421]

Was happy to see the notebook challange video pop up on my phone. Always enjoy watching these videos!

[@MariJadeWrites]

I started a new small notebook for my NaNo project, and already started taking notes in it for the book I am going to write. I am looking forward to drafting the story. 😊👍 And am always doing regular journaling and am quickly filling it up.

[@k8mae656]

I purchased the book Chill and Prosper before this video was even over. I can't wait to see you speak. I'm super excited for the whole experience. Thank you for participating in it and for sharing it!

[@barbaralucas6915]

Ooo. Love the HB Notebook. It would be PERFECT for collecting my notes from Publish and Thrive and HB90 Bootcamp!

[@salomebeukes]

I love to watch what you do with all your notebooks Sarra. I would love to have multiple notebooks for my life (currently only have my planner and a A6 notebook as my story bible)... you are so inspiring with how you manage it all!

[@kathymercado505]

Always a fan of your notebook challenge. Full of great ideas!

[@KiraConnally]

I use a dream journal and it 100% is true, the more you write them down first thing, the more you start to remember over time. My advice: keep it simple. You are racing your consciousness in order to get those dreams written down before your feet hit the floor and you have to be you again. Make it so you can just find the next page and write. SImple, simple.

[@christinaward2978]

I am a fellow notebook addict. Your Erin Condren thick notebooks have me wanting one. They are so beautiful! 😍

[@WrestlingwithBooks]

Omg you’ve been quotes in a Hay House book!!! That is amazing!!!

[@HeartBreathings]

How cool is that? Right! Very exciting!

[@princesssimplicity5172]

You just inspired me to make a journal specific to a book I’m writing. Thank you so much!

[@cam632]

When I saw the notification for this video I was like "Wait, is it October already?!" Nevermind lol. Anyways, I've been using a dream journal for a while but I don't always write down every dream I've had. Only the ones I think might have significance or ones that's I've had multiple times. Is it weird to say that watching the notebook challenge every month is therapeutic 🤔❤️

[@debl3063]

I don't remember ever seeing the erin condren notebook with the color polka dots on it. I don't see it on the site either, so maybe it's gone? I know the idea is to use the notebooks you have, but I always want to buy new ones when I watch these videos. ;)

[@PinkHawk191]

I finished a journal this month. I like the HB composition notebook.I would use it for my writing class with my day program for adults with Autism on Zoom.

[@nixxiekitten]

I have different books for different projects, but my life all fits in one book.

[@leialohahumpherys]

Eek! I LOVE these notebook challenges and can't wait to see your Halloween setups!!! :D Thanks Sarra!!!

[@anacosta5635]

Thanks so much for this much awaited October notebook video! The May design cover with HB logo is stunning! Well chosen 😊

[@melanie98d]

So excited for Preptober. Love both giveaways, but I'd probably choose the smaller black one 🖤

[@ecr.7695]

I’m looking forward to how the next year will be in regards to notebooks. I may end up with using one notebook for next year but I still have to gather my 2023 planners up. The only ones that are continuing onward are my 5-yr journals, which I had been bad this year. Anyway, TFS!

[@melaniegant7273]

I just set up my October notebooks for my two goals, scheduling, & meal planning. I find this video super motivating as I set my notebooks as I listen to how you are using your planners/notebooks.

[@jaimejofreeman3544]

I just love these videos! Thanks for sharing with us Sarra. ❤️

[@rhbrand1]

I use to keep a dream journal and got away from it. I was really starting to remember more of my dreams. I really should get back to it.

[@cecekingskid]

I am not a content creator or anything but you seriously make me want to be one. I feel inspired!

[@donnatoole9834]

Yes! I LOVE the notebook challenge videos!❤️❤️

[@leighannekewley9120]

I journal every day i find it helps me mentally I like to write but don't even know where to start a story or even how it goes.

[@Nike8437]

Right now I have 9 notebooks 'around' me, all with a purpose, and I'm using all of them consistently...some of them more than others (like my daily notes and my BUJO are used every day, while my 'reference' or notes notebooks are only used when needed) and I'm so happy to see how much I'm using them instead of letting them collect dust somewhere.

[@nildam.bonilla5849]

I'm still looking for my 2023 planner, but everything is chaos here so I'm finding calm by making a junk journal and a 4 ring small notebook with the scraps. My goal is to finish th year with house a organized as possible, not looking for perfection just that things don't look messy, and to create "priorities and "to do list for each quarter in addition to weekly to do lists so that I stop falling into the "don't know what to do now" habit that leads to me not doing a thing

[@eileen1953]

New to the planner world like to thank you for taking the anxiety of it . Appreciate

[@maiagaskell4216]

I always love your nails! I'm also looking forward to the digital version of the HB90 planner as me and my mum will be doing the HB90 course in December which we both can't wait for!! 🥰

[@cate5029]

I am definitely collecting 2023 planners already and I am so excited to use them all. I am looking forward to Q4! So many goals to realize before the new year! Thanks for the diverse reads!

[@sarah_c_brody]

The digital planner looks fantastic. I'm terrible at digital planning, but I'm going to give it another shot with yours. I haven't purchased my '23 planners yet, but I have my list started. I was debating waiting for Black Friday, but I doubt I'll wait that long because I have EC Rewards points burning a hole in my pocket. Great Diverse Reads selections this month! I think I'll start with Daniela Romero. Thanks for another wonderful video!

[@jamiesnook6020]

Love them I'm a notebook collector Lol

[@valerie33]

love that ec softbound! currently working on my 30th daily journal!

[@stephanieflowers2783]

I love 💕 a long notebook challenge video!! I would love to have the HB branded notebook.

[@nicoleryan318]

Omg! I thought I was the only one who didn’t find the monthly EC dashboard functional!! I wish they would do a “retro” layout or something..I miss my circa 2015 planner from them. As usual I love this challenge and just love your positivity and the energy you radiate!! 💙💜💚

[@BrendaWVasquez]

Love it!

[@iralell]

Yay for the digital planner! 🎊🎉

[@jenniferdemerritt3955]

Where did you get those paper clips? Especially the witches brew???

[@HeartBreathings]

Todo Paper! Link in the description!

[@RachelDAdams]

You are really making me think I could be more organized if I separate my articles/website writing in a planner separate from my novel writing. I already have a dream journal. Great video and kind of a tutorial to be honest. I have several sketch books that I could definitely use for thse projects to keep them better organized. Thank you.

[@MarisaMcCall]

So excited for Preptober! Such a great stack this month, too! I love how you're using the TN insert for the game info. I might have to do that with my Story of Seasons playthrough. :)

[@jeanneadams3062]

Can't wait to see you on the Planathon! I participated last year on your recommendation and am excited to do it again! Also did BeccaCon this year - what a firehose of info! - whew! And will see you at RAM in November because yeah, #3 Learner. Snork! Love the notebooks, and as always, you're an inspiration!

[@abrandawilliams8397]

Both notebooks are beautiful. Would be honored to have a notebook from one my favorite KZbinr. Love your videos

[@jennilynn7782]

I don’t know how you find the time for all that you do. You inspire me to do more and be more. And I feel a little called out on my notebook collection 😂. I have an addiction to all things purple and when I see a notebook or pen that’s purple….it’s mine, much to my husbands dismay.

[@tblackthorne]

fun with journals!!! I love these vids

[@kimmartin633]

I love your notebook challenges! Drooling over all the gorgeous notebooks. I have set up 2 composition books one for 2021-2022, and the 2nd one will end at the end of 2022. Love both of the notebooks you showed in your giveaway, either one is such a awesome win. sighs I thought I was bad at collecting yarn, beads and buttons but so plan to add notebooks to my list as well~ 😁

[@ailismckinney1750]

I love the notebook challenge! So much fun

[@MrMrsfear]

I look forward to your videos every month, you are so inspiring! Also it's my birthday on October 1st so I have a serious love for October too!

[@pixypunkcraft]

Love the 9-year journal!

[@katendress6142]

I'm so excited for Q4, Preptober, NaNoWriMo, and 2023. I've already gotten my planner (Hobonichi Weeks Mega) for next year. I ordered it from Jet Pens as soon as it came out. In a bit of serendipity/unconscious connection, it coordinates with my newest and fanciest fountain pen, the one with the extra fine nib that will work with the tiny boxes. Besides my current Weeks, I have the HB90 yearly planner and my general-purpose journal (currently an A5 Rhodia webnotebook, but I've got an AmandaRachLee swirled notebook on deck) and I'm experimenting with writing a novel longhand so I've got a fancy letter-size notebook for that.

[@cheyennedealy809]

I love all of the spooky/Halloween decorations you are going to add in your planners.

[@Dawn-Bogart-Creates]

These look great. I love how you are able to keep up with them and keep them all straight. The Halloween cover is amazing. I love it. You are so inspirational and I need to get my motivation back. You are helping with that. 💙

[@ip3931]

Grateful for this!

[@annelyle5474]

I've started setting up my Spooky Q4 planner - I have a binder with moon phases on the cover, and lots of cute felt Halloween clips too! I'll mostly be editing my WiP in October, but I need to find a few corners of time to continue with NaNo prep as well - so much to do, so little time. Good thing I have HB90! ❤

[@Rpyari]

I'm so excited about the digital planner! Will it be available on your Etsy? Also those spooky notebook embellishments are gorgeous, I'd love to see you set up your October planner!

[@pattyellis5359]

Hi. Had to edit the message, I think there was something wrong with my earphones. Using a different pair to listen to this vlog. Truly sorry for saying it had no sound.