Planner Prodigy | Unleash Your Planning Potential with This Newbie Tutorial

[@tarnishermack94]

I’ve watched so many planner videos and the seem to focus on decorating the planner and not how to use the effectively in organization. TFS this video!!

[@AtHomeWithNikki]

Hi Tarnisher! I am so happy the video was helpful to you my friend! Hugs and Love Nikki

[@lynnpalmer5030]

Right!!!!

[@wannaduckfin]

Amen! I don’t decorate at all!

[@PlzCa1mDown]

Omg right??? It looks great, but it takes forever to do and people (*cough cough*me) end up burning out on planning. Luckily I have recently found something that works better for me.

[@sallsamama]

Ohhhhh... I see you with your Louis Vuitton😍

[@lkhfun6575]

You bring sanity and peace through beauty and organization.

[@opchick0597]

She really does. She has a lovely tone of voice, very soothing.

[@AtHomeWithNikki]

That means so much to me! Thank you so much my friend! Hugs and Love Nikki

[@j.m.7056]

I have used a planner for at least 40 yrs. Began in graduate school and continued through retirement. You have done an excellent job of helping people to begin and sustain use of this valuable tool! I look forward to transitioning to French Tulip for 2020.

[@HomeCentsWithNell]

Hi Nikki. Haven't used a planner in years- since high school, so I really appreciate your tips. You look great, by the way!

[@AtHomeWithNikki]

Thank you so much Nell! I hope all is great your way! Hugs and Love Nikki

[@wendythomas3857]

Planners are my brain on paper!

[@lindseywells3639]

Mine too lol especially when I have a to-do list

[@Baileybooandecho]

I love my disc bound planners! I do decorate my pages to have a creative outlet as well. 💕

[@AtHomeWithNikki]

Awesome! Disc bounds work so great! That is wonderful! Hugs and Love Nikki

[@warabocangel9587]

Watching your videos make me relax and they are the perfect way to unwind from the week :)

[@alexreywils]

I use a Kate Spade ringbound as my wallet and for notes, but I use a regular A5 hardbound notebook as my bullet journal. While I LOVE planning and decorating, I've learned that I'm more function over design and end up making lists. Like you said, we get drawn to pretty things and end up getting lost.

[@ClutchingPearlz]

Happy planners are my go to planners, so much customization options and versatility.

[@joannebraun4720]

Love this Video Nikki! !! I do the 15 minutes each night, so I wake up with my day planned. Sleep better too cause it's on paper and out of my head. Learned this from Mary Kay, she taught us the six most important things list...so each night we do that list.

[@sorangelpadilla3]

This video was so helpful !!!!! I’ve always failed at planning because I tend to get motivated by the pretty planners, and don’t even use them after a week. But your method seems much doable , I love how you said to not plan your whole week at first, just day by day.. never would of thought of that Thanks 😊

[@SaltLightFamily]

Thank you! This is exactly what I needed. I have always loved planners but would become intimidated by all the inserts and overwhelmed, but your video has confirmed what I have been feeling. I really needed a daily plan on a page! Thank you for sharing.

[@keishanash9455]

I enjoy using my desk planner (for my at home needs) and purse-size planner (for my on-the-go needs). Thanks for sharing your useful tips!

[@creativelife9871]

Beautiful planner Nikki!! I use a letter size for my stay-at-home desk business and finance/budget planners, 7 x 9.25 size for my personal and work planners and a half letter for my on-the-go business planner. I custom designed them all and really enjoy using them.

[@blairwillis9199]

Thanks Nikki! I'm just starting to get the hang of using a planner. My husband was tired of all my random torn pieces of paper and sticky notes every where! You always inspire me. 😊

[@nicoleagostini9447]

OMG! Thank God for another of your wonderful videos Nikki!! I am struggling with taking the time to work/write on my planner. I have so many "tools" for my calendar. I always "LIKE" yout videos even before I see them, because I ALWAYS LOVE THEM! THANK YOU Nikki!!

[@cme6229]

Thank you for sharing. I always enjoy your planning videos.

[@yoonginavy4967]

Thank you for this video I needed it!!!! So far I've bought 5 planners and they've never been touched because I just don't know where to start or what to start with!!! 😂😂Plus I hate my handwriting!!! The once I have are box spaced and with no writing on! They suck!!

[@AtHomeWithNikki]

So very happy that I could share this! As far as your handwriting, try using a different pen. Some pens seem. to enhance my handwriting. Hugs and Love Nikki

[@priskruger314]

Also maybe play around with calligraphy to explore different kinds of letters just type the letter plus calligraphy in google search. The kids and I have lots of fun with that!

[@jeanwest-ackroyd3908]

Well that was very interesting Nikki, and one to watch again. Several things to keep in mind there, so thankyou for sharing !

[@SashaSteelQueenie]

I LOVED USING A PLANNER But I love the standard size professional size note book its easier to write in it I find as I have large handwriting , and I love adding stickers and for my clients its perfect , when I was home educating my son I used the A5 sized one for his needs

[@TheOnynca]

Thank you so much Nikki!!! I will invest in the A5. With love & blessings!

[@opchick0597]

You are my inspiration. Love everything you do.

[@suec440]

Great video! Very thorough and informative. I especially liked the way you discouraged newbies from jumping in and buying all the inserts right away. That could definitely be overwhelming and turn them off to the idea of using a planner.

[@stellaandion5553]

No es mi costumbre tener una agenda y anotar allí mis actividades,pero,lo intentaré para el próximo año😇muchas gracias Nikki por compartir su conocimiento, Bendiciones 🙏😘

[@LuxuryOrganizer]

Wow I love the your new video ending. How fabulous!

[@satorisplinter1922]

Love this video! I really don’t know where to start. Thank you Nikki!

[@sharonhenry8499]

Thank you Nikki! I was doing too much and losing interest, this makes so much sense for me.👍🏾😊

[@wandalorenz5762]

Great video! I am a planner, I use a desk size happy planner and a travelers notebook for on the go. Love your insert stationary line.

[@cocasio7190]

Hi. I use A5 size and prefer the disc bound. Thanks for sharing

[@reginaa4935]

Thanks making this tutorial detailed and simplistic. It helps me in getting motivated in using my planner. I can do this!!!

[@Cazia19]

This was extremely helpful!! Now I can breathe knowing that it is okay to plan a day at a time because I never stick with my planner when I try to plan a week or month in advance. I also LOVE your inserts!

[@minad6224]

Thank you Nikki! Going back to keeping it simple!!

[@armysoldier3398]

Ms. Nikki, you always put out a video that makes me ask, where was this two years ago before I fell down the rabbit hole, LOL. For 2020, I've decided to just simplify and have a functional system. While I watched the video, I pulled out my Recollections personal size planner that I've never used. I used a personal sized planner when I was in school and it was the best system for me. Three years ago when Michael's first came out with their Creative Year (EC dupe) planners, I used one that work really well for me too. So I'll just use the medium planner for home and the personal size for on the go. Thank you for another great video. I'm sure it helped many who are just starting out and don't know where to turn and semi-veterans like myself how just need to simplify. Have a great day!

[@pat9577]

What an exceptional video Nikki. So very useful! Thank you!!

[@risamiller7098]

I have been using the circa planners for at least 5 years- so helpful!! Love them!!

[@hehasrizenful]

Oh my word Nikki thank you so much because I didn't know what to do I have a planner never touched it kind of touched it thank you thank you and thank you and yes I will be interested in seeing more videos like this thank you so much

[@stephaniecasper7578]

Never get an at-a-glance ring bound planner. They look great, they're inexpensive, but they have one more ring than any other A5 planner so you can't use any inserts besides at-a-glance inserts and they have very few types of inserts to choose from.

[@goldchocolate13]

Nikkiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiii!!!! My bff and I speak about you as we speak to you often.I wish we had this video over a year ago but this still gave us some other things to consider. This is wonderful. First you introduced C&P to our lives and now this🤗🤗🤗🤗🤗

[@admatd1234]

Oh my goodness, THANK YOU! You created a happy monster will h the handbag organization but now I know that I can FINALLY get started with actual planning and keeping with it. I'm going to start small as this video suggested and work from there. Thank you so very much 😊

[@marysusa6985]

Nikki, I love your meticulous style. Thank you for sharing your experience and knowledge with us!

[@DogMomStephanie]

This was helpful! I just got a Franklin Covey planner to get organized and I’m definitely a planner rookie.

[@Meelany261095]

Thanks so much. I realized I need structure on paper I've tried so many methos just to realized no bullet no printable no colourful sheet would work. I just need boxes of everyday of the year and even if I have empty dead space I know that day I'll have it free and I get to see how many free days I have and not stress that much

[@dessibel8649]

I love planning 💖

[@dudswoo]

Leuchtturm makes separate pen loops. I attach one to a cardboard or plastic envelope-style divider (NEVER to the leather planner itself!) and it accommodates many sizes of pens.

[@icywhispers1]

I’m so looking forward to getting this planner. Well done and congratulations again, Nikki😍

[@einsteindarwin8756]

THE BEST KZbin channel for organizing and planning!

[@amberwolf1023]

Congrats on your beautiful planner if there’s anyone in the whole world who needs that planner it’s you my dear friend 👍🏼👍🏼👍🏼

[@sherryw7536]

Soo happy I found your video. I’ve planned in the past but got too overwhelmed and stopped. I’m starting to plan again and advise will help me a lot! Thank you!

[@zelmac3216]

Hi Nikki, what a useful video! I do not use a planner, but looking at your video makes me want to start using a planner. Maybe, I will do that in the coming year. Have a great weekend!

[@ceciliabecker5560]

Great video, Nikki! You make everything look so beautiful and organized. I cannot get enough of your videos!! Thank you for helping me over the last year stay focused, calm and neat.

[@lindacurtis589]

Hi Nikki, I have been using the A-5 size planner for several years now. It seems to work the best for my needs.

[@sophiadarlington3869]

This was motiving and helpful! Thank you!

[@citychicdoc1596]

Thanks for the great planner organization tips.

[@NaimaNaima-yf1cc]

Thank you so much dear for this vidéo i needed it with my love💓

[@770patricks]

Thank you for this! Keep it simple...This is key! 2020 here i come!

[@ariellek4789]

The way you explained it makes so much sense. I have always had trouble keeping up with planners though I love to write. I literally have notebooks all over my home with ideas and schedules and all sorts of notes but this is the first time that I actually understand how to properly use a planner. I believe not knowing how to really use it has been my problem all along.

[@301jules]

I watched your unveiling video of your new LV planner first, and you are so deserving of splurging on yourself, you’ve worked hard and long. Now I’m watching this video and I can’t pinpoint what you said but something you said made me realise I actually need two calendars and a ‘planner’: one for finances, one for the routine household, and a ‘planner’ for a weekly todo list of what needs to be done. I also just watched an older video of yours about having a home project management binder. Such a good idea, it was like a wake up slap in the face of where I’ve been going wrong. Wishing you lots of ongoing success and ideas

[@garlicgirl3149]

WOW! How helpful. I was looking for a video like this before I recently bought my planner. I will still take advice to just get used to using it though before indulging in the other enticing stickers, inserts and etc.

[@TheFactsofLife237]

Wow Tfs! I have a basic planner that works for me and I have kept me planning very simple! Great video, thanks!

[@indieloverstalker]

My new favorite youtuber! Feeling less overwhelmed already 🦄

[@bemechellebland3278]

Very helpful. Thank you so much for sharing.

[@rosiehelminiak2947]

This video is excellent!! I love how you explain things and talk about function. I'm new to planning and all I was seeing about planners was using stickers and making them pretty and I wad like....I JUST WANT TO GET ORGANIZED!! So THANK YOU for giving me what I needed! This is why I always come back to your channel...cause you're the queen!

[@icorchado25]

I’m loving your video with planners you are so organized.

[@divineintervention253]

Thank you so much for this video. Information very much needed.

[@Hischildhisqueen]

Thank you for this video! I was just telling my sister that next year I was going to start planning my day the night before.

[@pattie2day]

Great tutorial -- thanks!

[@EEN63]

Great tips for beginning planners! Starting slow until it becomes habit is key! Years ago I floundered at being consistent using a planner, until becoming self employed required me tracking and planning everything! I couldn’t afford to let things slip through the cracks in my inconsistent use of my planners. I also wasted a lot of money on planners that didn’t suit my needs and thus never made effective planning a habit. Franklin Covey planners saved me and I found the customizable inserts for my specific needs were fantastic! You are so wise to offer so many helpful inserts to let everyone choose what suits their individual life and organizational needs! Bravo, Nikki! Yet another thing you’ve done so well!

[@rebeccamesa7399]

Thank you for this video. I’m currently back in school for my masters, I have a family and my 83 year old mother moved in with us. So I have a lot of appointments and school work to keep up with. I did use a planner a few years ago but found myself procrastinating because I wanted to use all the pretty stickers. Really spent a lot on stickers. Now just basic but I do use a multicolored pen

[@chenoamorrison2951]

This was so helpful!! I have gotten so many planners with goals to use them but always end up not sticking to them. I really liked your tips in starting planning.

[@mandyeaddy0440]

Hi Nikki, I enjoy your kitchen organization videos very much and I actually revamped my spice drawer the way you did. I wanted to add that I have the half letter sized disc bound planner in a gorgeous leather bound cover from levenger that I’ve used for many year. Discbound is not just for notebook type planners

[@codicheers20]

Just found your channel during my search of planning for beginners. And I’m so glad I did! So informative! Thanks!

[@saimairfannasiri1211]

Wonderful information and guidance in this video

[@melissaglover2459]

Great tutorial. Lots of good information. I've tried planning in the past but never maintained for long. Well try again using your tips. A5 Thanks again

[@tinak6281]

Thank you so much. I'm not a complete beginner as I kept track of most of my appointments in the past in a calendar book. However I am a complete beginner in using a planner binder. I already bought one (A5) and am anxcious to use it.

[@evanlacquette7476]

I really enjoyed this video. I always just went to walmart n grabbed a planner n I always found they never had the space or etc for me. N when I did finally find one my planning was "write on any page, I open the book on" now I learn to just sit down,25-30 mins a day before I go to bed. I'll reflect on the day n prepare for the next. You're video is very informational. N at the same time helped me actually think about the type if planner I need. A5 was the top choice. Thank you so much

[@MsSassyMT]

This was very helpful.

[@venessiarandle4424]

Thank you Nikki this video helped me a lot on my new planner journey. I will definitely be using your shop in the future because you helped me so much.

[@Rmsimmons31]

Thanks for sharing Nikki! I’m the guilty one who has been wanting to plan for years and will buy a cute planner that ends up with a bunch of random sticky notes and papers with notes on them that I tuck inside with the intent to go back and enter them later and it usually never happens...also, I was not aware that you had a stationary line, I’ll definitely be checking that out! Thanks again!

[@starrybear4957]

Your so pretty!♥️ Thank you For this video! I needed help getting my life together so I thought a planner was the best way!

[@kamalpreetsinghania7938]

youre so soothing n inspiring to watch...makes me want to do great things at my home lol

[@DreamDear]

Wow this is very informative. I’ve tried to use planners before but I would get overwhelmed and give up. It really helps when you tell us when to use it, not only how to. I’m gonna try this method. Thank you so much!

[@sarahill4408]

Nikki! I have been waiting for this! ❤❤❤

[@annikiemabona9653]

So its June 2020 and I am getting a planner even though it's mid year already. I feel so inspired. Your channel is so amazing and your content is so relevant. Thank you for Sharing. I'm a new Subie from South African and I've been binge watching all weekend. I even organised my hand bag😊

[@wendynewton6762]

Not only are your video informative , your voice is exstreamly calmy and pleasing to listen to.

[@theyoungs100]

Very informative and helpful! Thanks! I will order!

[@KBlue728]

This was great! Thanks Nikki!💙

[@mafaldamarinho9438]

I´m so sorry you dont sell your planner pages outsider USA. I´m from Portugal, I´m a subscriber over seven years. Thank you for being just you. Love.

[@ValleyTwin22]

Love it and would love more planner videos!!!!

[@lindacull3447]

Thank you. That’s really helpful. I bought a Carpe Diem A5 Plain Black planner and have done nothing but look at it. I love to watch the videos, but honestly it looks like the women are playing!. Stickers! Haven’t used one since my kids were in grade school, Markers and such. It’s Fascinating and watching really makes me want to play too but I just keep thinking there must be something more practical to do with this planner then just have one monthly sheet that has my dentist appointment on it. You pointed out some good things. I’m gonna start small like you suggested. I do hope to add exercise/walking routine and Bible reading passages to mine once I pass the 30 days like you said and know I will adopt it as habit. thanks again!

[@thewoolverine4420]

I'm teaching my children and my husband how to plan. I can't tell you how much I appreciate this video! I'm one of those that planning is just natural, so teaching it is actually REALLY HARD to do haha. Thank you for such a beautiful. clean, concise and orderly video for actual beginners

[@daniellehermoso5336]

love it !

[@kathleencousins8229]

Great information... thank you for sharing 💕

[@ThePrincessWithin313]

This is very helpful. I will be conducting a planner 101 workshop tomorrow and I've found some other ideas from your video. Great video.

[@djmeowza1008]

AMAZING AND I LOVE IT !!

[@ShanenSoSassy]

Thank you for this 💕

[@princessel338]

Amazing video once again🙏

[@shraiyasharma3381]

Lovely !!! Awesome !!!!

[@familykavanaugh8217]

I love your channel and all these great videos!!!!

[@hephzibahosuji6512]

Thank you so much. This is really valuable and helpful for me. Thank you

[@lindabublitz5168]

Thank you for the best 101 on starting to use a planner... a task have been wanting to start. I went to your French Tulip web page and selected the start up items I want ( you could bundle them!) but there is no calendar insert! I am stalled until I find out how to get this. Please let us all know as I see several others are asking as well. I would love more direction and updates on using a planner, I think I have the basics from your video and am anxious to “jump right in”. Love your style and organizational brilliance. Please how do I get the calendar inserts!