The Planning Techniques That Changed My Life

[@TheOrganizedMoney]

Hey Guys! Welcome back to my channel! Today we are talking about "The Planning Techniques That Changed My Life" These are 5 things that once I put into my planning system the game was officially CHANGED! And I can't wait to share them with you. Also, guess what!!? I have officially launched my "How To Start Planning Your Life" Course! We will start on September 1st and I hope you will join me! You can use the code "TOMSOCIAL" for $10 off. Here is the link to register: theorganizedmoney.teachable.com/p/howtostartplanningyourlife Hope to see you there!

[@Splash1dog]

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[@christinal.9309]

It may sound crazy but planning vertically instead of horizontal has changed my life. I knew planning was for me but I bought horizontal planners and they didn’t work for me and I was a hot mess. Once I realized I prefer vertical; it was a game changer.

[@annoyingbookworm]

For me, it was the opposite! I’ve been using my horizontal planner semi-consistently for months, whereas vertical planners got abandoned within a week.

[@beckiehubley5798]

@@annoyingbookworm yes! I use a dashboard planner now. A little more daily space would be nice, but I need the dashboard. And I bought daily sheets from an etsy shop that I use for busy days.

[@JT1358]

@@annoyingbookworm I can't even work out how to start with a vertical! Horizontal all the way for me.

[@VooDooSue]

Isn't that interesting? I'm the exact opposite and struggled with a vertical planner and found peace in a horizontal layout. Show that we each have a style. 😁

[@andreaplummer3841]

I really wish MAMBI offered a sample pack of undated layouts for this reason. So that new planners could try them all out and see which works for them. Would save so much frustration.

[@sistersofstyle]

Planning for me really helps my anxiety too, to know there is a time for everything and my thoughts are out of my head. Journaling too.

[@missnurseeri]

A video flip through of an old planner. That's a great idea. I was trying to figure out how to store these memories so to speak for future reference. Lol.

[@MultiMischiefMaker]

Thank you for al the ideas you give. I am still trying to get my life together. I am no where near even semi-organized at this point. But I am trying. I find you an inspiration and I always look forward to your videos.

[@JT1358]

My pre-planning only takes about 10 minutes once a week because I add things in as I go along - it's not pretty (white-out, random pens, and no deco) but it works for me!

[@mama-yael]

Oh I LOOVVEE the idea of a lifestyle audit!!! Fantastic video as always, thank you 😊!

[@vstations]

Love your channel and I always find inspiration and motivation with your videos. Just wanted to share... Planning as You Go is something I do with Frixion pens. I write down the task or idea on the specific day and I don't worry about having to edit because you can erase the note and transfer the task with the Frixion pen when you get more detailed with planning. These pens are an organizational life saver for me, just don't store them in a hot place and don't leave your planner under direct sunlight coz the ink disappears with the heat. 😁

[@lifewithlex4662]

I love how you have everything together I need that because writing in different notebooks aren’t working

[@jen-x-erplansstuff5407]

I am only two months into the functional/decorative planning game. I am finding I am changing things often because I am still trying to find what works for me. I felt bad about that, until I started following you and realized that is how it is supposed to work! Thank you!

[@WordWoman111]

Love the lifestyle audit. It’s why I like to use the same planner for a year. Planning has helped so much with my anxiety!

[@emilybrailsford6914]

I'm a filofax user but I'm starting to incorporate some of your tips into my filo . Thanks for another amazing video!!!! Xx

[@hallucinogen22]

I truly admire this level of planning organization... Ive always loved planners and bought many thinking “this is the year I use this daily” only to have to throw out a completely brand new planner the next year... it just doesn’t work for me but still, I’m subscribed to you for any tips that might help ☺️

[@crystalgroger7216]

I’m the same way and I don’t know why! I love planners and I “planner-hop” quite frequently! I know it’s a “it’s not you, it’s me” type issue but haven’t figured out my issue(-s) yet 🤷🏼‍♀️ I do love these videos though!

[@hallucinogen22]

@@crystalgroger7216 I’m sure there are many more out there like us! Lol

[@ChristysChannelYall]

I have tried every type of planner situation under the sun and realized that the plain old tiny 2 year monthly calendar planner is all that I’ll actually use. I only put appointments in there and bills and then check them off when they are paid. Beyond that, I can’t focus long enough to do more. I have really bad ADHD. I love how organized you are. It’s amazing to me. I also have a nice Moleskine notebook that I keep in my backpack and it’s literally a dump of anything and everything that I want to write down. There is no organization.

[@megangibson4331]

THANK YOU for sharing the reality of some anxiety in your life and your tools to manage - there are so many of us out there! Love the tips as always!

[@Wislytig]

What a BRILLIANT IDEA to capture old planners in video so they don't take up space IRL! I have two boxes of planners since middle school lmao!!! It'll be so cathartic to compost my old planner pages. Thank you for this.

[@MamaLoves22]

I'm in a stage where I am switching planner layouts. I tried multiple spreads, like yours, but it didn't work for me. I still want to have all aspects of my life in one page/spread. I like the idea of a wellness planner/tracker. I might incorporate that this September. Thank you for this instructional video. Make more, I love them! God bless.

[@jennifermaldonado1678]

Thank you so much for all the tips so helpful. Prayers are with you and your family as Hurricane Ida heads your way. Stay safe

[@ZoeysMusings]

The tabs tip is so practical. I need to get better with tracking my eating/health habits because it'll make me more accountable and remind me to do better. The lifestyle audit is brilliant because it's always motivating to see how far you've come and to celebrate those wins. Great video as usual, Alaina. 👏🏽

[@MagpieCrafter]

OMG! I never thought to just flip the dashboards upside down and have bottom tabs. That's genious! Thanks you Alaina.

[@sarahweigel4361]

i don't use a planner but i find these videos extremely relaxing!!

[@VenusNovember]

I love how you marked it off. I appreciate that. Loved you video. Very educational for me to save and organized my new planner.

[@ngonigriffith1491]

I like the lifestyle audit. I dumped a couple of planners without evaluating year by year how I was doing. I think I will try this out. Thanks for the video!

[@KelleaTibbs]

I'm so glad that someone else also writes in her planner before decorating! LOL. I also do that.

[@crestwoodberry9270]

OMGOSH‼️‼️ I absolutely love your ideas. My favorite one is the tabs, that get you exactly where you quickly want to be.👍🏾. Thank you so much for sharing 🥰🥰🥰

[@sharondorival8853]

This video towards organization and planning morally towards planning that change her life really gets my mind Focus within a life skill stage preference.

[@taylormade4414]

I have never been a planner type girl, but I would love to be. One point you made me think of on your third tip was, starting to write symptoms or discomfort I maybe having to keep records for my doctors. I hate going to an appointment and not being able to recall what I was doing or eating or even how long the issue has been going on that may have contributed to my issue or discomfort. Thank you for sharing.

[@justindavid8074]

My question is how do you get that many sections in your planner ?

[@Angel_Mukwevho]

Absolutely love the habits tracker idea💡 It can literally change your life. Awesome video, thanks for sharing💕💕💕

[@kenyapope952]

Thank you.I appreciate your ideas.You have a pleasant & calming voice.Keep doing positive videos.They are needed.I hope,pray & try to get organized & motivated.

[@anne-sophiebrossard9620]

Thank you so much for this video! I'm so happy that now, i understand why you use upper ans down tabs. I was wondering since i first discovered you 2 weeks ago. I've learnt a lot, again ❤ thanks sooo much !

[@phobedavis7014]

Purchasing a planner has changed my life. ✔

[@annamattos8627]

Bullet journaling and decorative planning have changed my life.

[@KrystalKlearIdeas]

I love what you track in your health planner. I honest need to track more of that in my fitness planner as well.

[@3Soliman]

Very useful, thank you so much 😍 From one look to your planners one can see how much organized are you, this is inspiring 🌸💌

[@AlohaSissi]

My planner manages my anxiety as well ! Thanks for sharing

[@Angela-ty4ic]

i love your videos!! very useful and makes me more productive

[@GinaRenaeRNBudgets]

I decorate around my spread first, write in what I know then the rest is as I go! It keeps me in it!

[@thisismoyosore]

Thank you for your videos, they are so helpful

[@luushari]

Great video & tips! You are changing my life, I thank God for you 🙏❤

[@ItsAMamasLife]

Can you please show a more in-depth explanation of your business planner?

[@robinzak5202]

This was a very helpful video - this will help me to be more functional in my planning! Thank you!

[@paulachapin7081]

This is amazing and the header and ideas are going to change my life, too!!!!! Thank you!

[@NursingHubPro]

Thank you, your tips are easy to follow! New subbie!

[@elegantgrannytv]

Great ideas! I especially love the 3 different ways you use the tabs. Appreciate this specific tip 🖤🧡

[@secretworldofalexmac]

I am starting to wonder if I need to not plan things ahead of time in as in much detail as I am,, because I'm often whiting out what I have each weekday. Thank you for normalizing planning as you go! And for the other tips, I've found your content super helpful! And also feel more comfortable in the community knowing my style is more functional than decorative - thank you for normalizing that too!!!

[@JT1358]

Me too - I don't decorate as my brain finds colour distracting (can't even cope with colour coding!) so mine is just whatever pen comes to hand. I don't really 'future-plan' either, just jot things down as I go along. My planner is a tool not an art project, and whatever works for you is just fine.

[@secretworldofalexmac]

@@JT1358 I'm glad you're doing what is best for you and your brain! I do enjoy decorating and color and flair, I just have shifted my focus to be more functional. I found that if I didn't decorate. I didn't use it as much. That's cool that you plan on the go too! I try a mix of both

[@lisamartens282]

So many great ideas!! Where did you get the top and bottom dividers? I need those!!

[@BayaBayati]

Hi there, I am new here, just found you and subscribed to your channel ! You are very inspiring ! I am trying to get my life together with organizing my life through planner but I get so overwhelmed ! I don’t even know how to start. I have only one planner and now that I see you, having multiple ones I wonder if I should start like that I am novice with planning and get quickly overwhelmed with all the different stuff I need to do in my daily life !! I try to feature my social media work, wellness journey, daily housework, kids activities, personal life & appointments into one calendar and I can’t make it work.. I got overwhelmed (again) and I barely do all the things I need to do.. Please help ! What would you recommend for a novice like me ? Should I start doing like you multiple planners ? Can you recommend me the videos I should watch from you to have a better clarity on how I should organize my day to day life as a beginner .. Many thx 🙏🏻 I hope you will see that comment and would be able to help me out 🙏🏻 x Baya

[@crestwoodberry9270]

Praying for you and families safety. 🙏🏽🙏🏽🙏🏽

[@TheOrganizedMoney]

Thank you so much. We are safe. Still out of town....hopefully we will be able to return soon...

[@missleigh9480]

I love this!!! So functional and has everything in it. I need to build me a planner like this.

[@shawncaselberry4282]

Thanks for sharing! Do you know where I can get side tabs (I didn't see any in your shop)?

[@AnitaandLucas]

Tabs is life! I love your planner! I'm adding planners into one, my Moterm A5 rings planner.

[@sharikajackson3700]

I need this!!!

[@KelleaTibbs]

Love the different tabs. Where did you get the top and bottom tabs?

[@melodyemcgroarty4058]

I have been binge watching all of your videos but now I am worried about you and your family with Hurricane Ida. Praying for you and your family.

[@TheOrganizedMoney]

Thank you so much. We did evacuate to my brother's home. Hoping to be able to return home by the end of the week. We will see (fingers crossed). Thank you so much for your prayers!

[@mariacristinaranauro2427]

I would like to plan but I fail not being consistent. I hope your tips will help me because I really need to find a way that works for me.

[@natashasteinmacher8627]

Wow! That is amazing that you lost 25 pounds because you wanted to write that you were eating healthier in your planner! So cool! Congrats! Thanks for the video.

[@DimiLu1458]

I am looking for a good daily hourly page. Do you have any suggestions?

[@autumnspring6624]

Do you think it a good idea if happy planner came out with larger rings/disks? Sometimes I think it would be better if they made larger disks so I could fit entire multiple planners.

[@christinas.8382]

Where did you get all of your dashboards? I love all of the top & bottom tabs.

[@lovemylifeflorida2641]

I want to know same thing. It doesn't appear that she responds to comments on here that I can see. She could link a lot of stuff and I would buy it.

[@melissawilson598]

Your videos are so satisfying and inspire me to get my life together. Where do you get the tabs though? I didn't see a link.

[@token787]

Another great video

[@jeanettemorales17]

I plan the same way 👍

[@darrahdayson9927]

Very helpful! Where do you get your full page clear tabs? Those seem life changing!

[@Takiyah303]

I came here looking to see if anyone asked (and if she answered) this same question. I love the clear tabs!

[@wendyhoward2699]

Thanks for another great video. So good. Blessings.

[@tarynkimwestover553]

How do you dispose of your old planners? My everyday planner has personal information and so does my budget planner.

[@TheOrganizedMoney]

I shred them. I have a small shredder in my office for the planners that have a lot of personal info (like my budget planner)

[@Ducartours]

@@TheOrganizedMoney Thank you.

[@AmbitiousHarley]

Great video. Thank you so much for sharing.

[@Ladylew122]

Very helpful

[@9smiths]

Top tab hack, genius! (3:00)

[@marshamiddleton5910]

This was really helpful. Thx!

[@kathyseebaum8886]

Love your videos!

[@audreyhaney2833]

Do you create your own planner?? I am needing a better planner I have 2 different ones and I want to combine those

[@marcelachicas5135]

LA SEGUNDA TECNICA, muy util

[@missemmajackson8199]

I ❤️your planner videos they really help me use my planner. I just have trouble in updating planning during the week. I only have one planning session which is a Sunday but I need to get better looking at my planner through the week. Do u have any ideas??

[@JT1358]

Keep it open and nearby all the time if you possibly can! Don't restrict yourself to just planning once a week, have it accessible all the time so you can jot stuff down as it comes up. It will make itself your best friend if you let it.

[@ladipunkin2671]

Love the set up, I pretty much do the same. Do you keep your budget planners for 2 years as well?

[@lissettemendez7618]

How big is your agenda? I bought the Tul letter size cover but I feel that it's not big enough and I don't have as much as you do. I would like one that is just a bit bigger, what do you recommend?

[@jennyrhodes476]

Love your videos

[@paulachapin7081]

Where did you buy your top and bottom tabs?

[@mstje6866]

Do you all carry the large planner with you or do you just plan at home? I have not been successful carrying a large planner.

[@TheOrganizedMoney]

I do. Mine is now the classic size. I carry a tote bag everywhere I go.

[@bigeneingers]

You must be related to Monica Geller, lol. Great job, by the way.

[@danijelakolgjeraj1835]

Where did u get that planner? :) Btw love your videos ❤

[@TheOrganizedMoney]

Hey! I created it. I sell it in my Etsy shop.

[@suburbohemian]

#1 = "OMG, using a planner for what it was intended for??!! actual planning as you go???" Yeah, the whole decorating your planner thing was a scrapbooker-got-a-hold-of-an-Erin-Condren-planner-back-in-the-day-and-went-nuts sort of thing that this Day-Timer Gal could never grasp...my planner is my planner, my diary is my diary, and my scrapbook is my scrapbook. I keep them distinct. I don't save planners. I don't want notes about grocery stores mixed in with precious memories...go figger...lol

[@elizabethgrosvenor153]

Do you use the side tabs, or just the top & bottom ones?

[@TheOrganizedMoney]

Mostly the top and bottom ones…

[@adriajohnson6999]

Where do you get your hourly planner?

[@TheOrganizedMoney]

Hey! I made it. I sell it in my Etsy shop. The link is in the description box

[@karenlumpp2257]

Where do you get the tabs?

[@v.mishrasart43]

Nice👍👍👍👍😊😊

[@royaleBlack]

Hi

[@TamikaCClark]

I don’t know if you can see this but how are you and your family doing?

[@TheOrganizedMoney]

Thank you so much. We did evacuate to my brother's home. Hoping to be able to return home by the end of the week. We will see (fingers crossed). Thank you so much for checking on us!

[@joshkoch8478]

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[@joshkoch8478]

JOSHUAKOCH I LOVE MY DIARY I LOVE YOU