Pocket Moleskine Weekly Planner

[@dotdavies5402]

I completely "get" your explanation about how overwhelming a planner can be when you are managing anxiety. I agree with your reasoning to just stick to what you actually need, so to simply have appointments on one side and to-do's on the other side is perfect, when your anxiety is high. I hope you enjoy your new set up and it meets your needs.

[@solascripturamjc9681]

Oh wow, do I relate!

[@samplans]

Thank you. I’ll be sharing soon how I’ve decided to give myself a few options depending on if my anxiety is high or not. 🧡

[@sassyinscrubs5206]

I love how you are not afraid to experiment...I look forward to your next change in about a month 😁

[@samplans]

Yep!

[@martys_musings]

I’ve stopped using my travelers notebook, and any other kind of journal/planner for the exact reasons you stated. I purchased this weekly moleskine for 2023. As you said, I also only need a planner for notes and appointments. Thank you for this video ✨

[@samplans]

I hope you love it!

[@Butterflies.and.Tulips]

I appreciate your honesty! Many of us go through all these same thought processes, but don’t know how to express them!

[@solascripturamjc9681]

Totally agree 🌷

[@samplans]

Thank you. 🧡

[@julesstone7990]

I use my moleskine pocket weekly in my de-ringed black holborn pocket and I have one string of elastic in the middle (where the ring holes are) which I put a passport TN zipper pocket in to hold papers etc and then the Moleskine trimmed down in the right side pocket and then I have personal size inserts like trackers and lists placed length ways in the big back pocket. It has worked for me x

[@samplans]

That actually sounds great!

[@lauramarcelaqs]

Wow, I had not related to a planning video so much until now. Being a person dealing with anxiety as well, weekly planners are the best thing. Daily planners/detailed planning are too overwhelming. I was about to move to a daily one in the past weeks for 2023, but I am happy I did not do it. I would be repeating items in the to-do list from day to day because it's too overwhelming for me to have long lists daily. Anyway... thank you so much for this video!

[@samplans]

Anxiety is no joke. People who don’t have it really don’t understand either. Thanks for watching. 🧡

[@stephanieh2863]

I love your planner cover!

[@itsacarolbthing5221]

Hi, Sam. I'm absolutely with you on the anxiety!! I love this set up!! Gorgeous.

[@samplans]

Hugs!

[@ThoughtsAlongLifesHighway]

Never apologize for doing what works for you!! It's YOUR planner! :) I hope it works for you - it looks super functional and just enough to get the job done. Sometimes simple is best!

[@samplans]

It is simple, and I do LOVE it! 🧡

[@veronicasalas2666]

Omgoodness I’m at 10:25 and I’m so you! It’s listening to all my issues. I do suffer from anxiety. (I actually take medication) I love planners and have quite a little collection. These are all the things I deal with!! Thank you! There is hope for one of the things I truly love 💕

[@samplans]

🧡🧡🧡

[@moniques.journal.corner]

All the love! I feel this video so much! I'm continually getting caught up in the "prettiness" of it all. My anxiety and ocd are not meshing... I'm currently doing a planner sketch assessment of what I need vs. what I want. I've realized all I "need" is appt, reminders, and to do's. Just do what works for you.

[@solascripturamjc9681]

I feel it, too.

[@samplans]

🧡

[@samplans]

Yes, that is all I “need” too. And this fits the bill. Will that be the end of it, I’ll almost guarantee not. Sigh. That anxiety/OCD clash is not cool. I feel your pain.

[@kloughman100]

Just be true to you Sam❤️❤️! I switched back to a pocket planner once school ended and I retired this year. I don’t see myself ever going back to anything else (I was in a B6 - for my personal planning - my school planner was a regular 8.5 x 11 paper). I feel bad when I don’t use my planner often but since I don’t need to pick it up every day …🤷🏻‍♀️! I just don’t want it to become a stressor in my life!

[@samplans]

If using it often causes you stress, it’s best not to use it often!

[@b.decamp7415]

I really think this planner could work for me! I like the layout and price point a lot! Love the way you’ve used it here!!!

[@samplans]

Thanks! Good luck!

[@b.decamp7415]

@@samplans appreciate it! Hey, by chance do they make a daily with a July 2022 start by chance?

[@samplans]

Not that I’ve seen. They do the academic, 18 month weekly but I’ve never seen the same in a daily. Maybe go undated?

[@ckeck402]

Totally understand what you are saying! I am using this planner now too it’s really been great. Love your cover!

[@samplans]

Thanks!

[@leesse]

I love that moleskin planner, it's my purse planner for everyday appts before it goes into my weeks and stalogy! Much easier to carry around that, than the big guys! Which reminds me I have to set up a new stalogy! I have 3 blank pages left! Not enough for the rest of the year! However I still love my setup and it's been over a year now so Yay Planner Peace! You'll get there too, And did I hear you right Gillio's!!! My Favorite! 1st in line :)

[@samplans]

Well I didn’t see this in time. Of course I highly regret selling the Rust and now of course the buyer loves it so I’ll have to wait for it to come back in stock…again! I LOVE this little planner though! So much fun. Glad you’ve found your planner peace!

[@rachelfrombefore]

I feel you on the tomoe river paper. I love it, but I totally spazzed out when I smeared ink like crazy on the august monthly in my hobo weeks. I abandoned it😂🥴

[@samplans]

I have totally ripped pages out after ink disasters.

[@lindahigham5317]

Good evening 👋😊 Sam 🌹you sold me as I love smaller hand bags etc and this is just what I have been looking for so I will be ordering it tomorrow morning stay safe and be careful 🙏✍️🖌️🎨💌🌹👋☺️ enjoy your week and find a moment for yourself ☺️🦄

[@samplans]

Hope you love it!

[@lindahigham5317]

@@samplans Thank you I really do it fits in my hip purse perfectly enjoy your weekend 🙏✍️🖌️🎨💌🌹👋☺️👍🦄

[@JT1358]

Yay! I fell for this 'week-on- one-with-notes' format last year in an A5 Leuchturm and am now using same in A5 Filofax, but it's not exactly portable in rings. The format works really well for me as I don't decorate or have loads of trackers etc and I think is my 'happy place'. Trackers are great and can be useful, but not if keeping up with them is increasing your anxiety! Much love from 🇬🇧

[@samplans]

Yes. I go between liking the structure and feeling trapped. A5 is something I would only use if I was keeping it at home. 😅

[@srivirao]

I am dealing with anxiety also. I understand every bit of this.

[@solascripturamjc9681]

Me too.

[@samplans]

It’s a lifelong struggle for me but the current world has mine in overdrive. I hope we all get some relief. 🧡🧡🧡

[@swede_pea]

My favorite little planner......peace. I'm so happy it is working out for you too Sam, and when it doesn't anymore, so what, move on ;) I love mine in my Pocket Filofax Malden, perfection!!

[@samplans]

That has been the perfect pairing. I hope to share it soon. Thanks for sharing yours!

[@lynnm.fenton471]

Girl… I so feel this!! I switched to Moleskine. And not looking back!

[@samplans]

It’s a fabulous little planner!

[@lynnm.fenton471]

@@samplans yes!!! I agree. I absolutely love mine.

[@whitney2280]

I’m not sure I must have missed it - what’s the name of the leather cover pocket size and do you have a link for it? And the travel notebooks and the credit card plastic insert? Thanks!

[@BiddyBop7]

Are you following the Hobonichi release? Do you think you might order this year? I am currently using the Moleskine large weekly planner and really enjoying it. It seems to be the most functional for me.

[@BiddyBop7]

Ah, sorry you answered my question in your video.

[@BiddyBop7]

I don't think I'll be ordering from Hobonichi either. My Moleskine is an 18 month and it goes until the end of next year, and it's working so there is really no need.

[@SuzWhat]

I always come back to Moleskine weekly too.

[@samplans]

I didn’t order. I think the Pocket Moleskine will serve as the need for a bound book to flip for the year.

[@laurie2553]

I just ordered one of these Pocket Moleskine's to try out. The only thing I'm not sure about is the paper; it's pretty thin, but I am not big on decorating, so it may be ok. Good luck to you, I think a more minimalistic approach is sometimes needed. A planner should either leave you with less stress, or not cause a change to your stress level, but certainly not add to it. It looks like the weeks inside, and I like that layout - daily on the left and to do on the right.

[@samplans]

I adore the Weeks in theory. It’s the PAPER! I don’t think I’m ready to give it up entirely, but mostly because I have some covers that I love. But I have something else that may compete with it as a “memory” planner for next year. I appreciate the Weeks most when I can sit down and write everything at once. The Moleskine paper is thin, but feels like butter and I love it.

[@loreedavis9592]

I use a pocket-sized, dated Moleskin in my Van der Spek pocket TN. So lightweight but can hold many other notebook-type thingies, too. I’m a minimalist as well, so don’t need much. But I could stuff it if I wanted too. No limits, lol!

[@samplans]

Is it a folio or did you take the rings out?

[@loreedavis9592]

@@samplans It’s a regular TN with four strings.

[@erica471]

I feel you on the Tomoe River paper. It’s beautiful paper but I hate the smearing. However I am using the Hobonichi Weeks because I hate drawing in calendars sooooo much. I guess I’m using it in spite of the TR paper, also I just use ballpoint. just recently switched over to an A6 Leuchtturm (which is actually smaller than a true A6 anyway )for my bullet journal and I couldn’t be happier. I would love to be all in one book, but I just don’t see it happening. There are some smaller Japanese Nolty calendars I’ve been eyeing, but may just stick with the weeks for 2022.

[@solascripturamjc9681]

You may already know, but Moleskine has monthly calendars. 🌷

[@samplans]

I think the Weeks is out for me for 2022. 👀😅

[@yvettecasey-hunter1504]

Not to add to your decisions, you could put the previous Sunday at the top slot of the week and use the entire bottom for Saturday. Whiteout to the rescue. At least for a week or two to see if that helps. Now if I can only resist the temptation to follow you in this new move, like I did in previous years with the Pear Lime pocket Filofax. LOL. Be blessed, hope this meets your needs and gives you peace.

[@samplans]

That’s a great idea actually. It’s a great little planner.

[@janecullen4125]

Hey Sam! I’ve tried other planners including the hobonichi but always end up coming back to my moleskine. Something about it just feels right to me. I’m currently in the 2021 pocket hard cover - I prefer the soft cover but I wanted a pink one and they only come in hard cover. Can’t wait to get one for 2022. Enjoy 😊

[@samplans]

I can see why. It’s a great planner with great paper!

[@MooncakePanda]

Totally agree with you about the limited pens for the hobo weeks. I like gel pens better, too. I left hobo products after a yr for the same reason.

[@samplans]

I hopefully will have found some replacements for 2022. We shall see. I will likely still buy a Weeks just in case. 🤦🏻‍♀️

[@MooncakePanda]

@@samplans haha! I am the same way!

[@littlemama4two]

Aw Sam, I'll be praying about your anxiousness. Nothing escapes our Father. In the meantime I'm glad you found something that helps lessen that anxiety...besides, who NEEDS to track all that stuff, right? Lol 🤗

[@samplans]

Exactly. Thank you. 🧡

[@Dreblueskies]

I have a love/hate relationship with TRP. It feels great and wears well but the smearing and long dry times are annoying. Love that you share your latest setup with us, you make me feel not alone in my fickle ways. Have you ever tried CBT for your anxiety?

[@samplans]

I’ve not heard of that for anxiety. And yes, there is beauty in the paper for sure. But the fickle nature of it makes me nuts.

[@cassiespaz1]

Also CBD helps me massively (in the heat of the moment lol)

[@Dreblueskies]

@@samplans It’s cognitive behavioral therapy and I think it works quite well, Worth checking out.

[@RRosing6744]

Can you use it even though it’s now the end of October getting into November? The thought of that much wasted pages gives ME anxiety….as dumb as that sounds

[@samplans]

At this point you may as well wait until 2022. That stresses me out too!

[@yvettecasey-hunter1504]

If you want to regain some pages in this planner, you can decide to cover the sheets you do not want to use, with other paper. Or you could decide not to use the whole 18 months and reclaim some of the later months for next year and use for other items you want to document. Be blessed not stressed.

[@samplans]

Again, all great ideas!

[@kmlynn19]

I love the not using the whole 18 months idea!!!! Never thought of that. Could use it as a 12 month, etc…

[@csikomas8910]

Hey Sam, I like that your channel explores many things, and we get the details of your decisions, but even if you stuck with something for a long, long time...that would be good too. PS, I like pocket size and I just get the Fillofax inserts and I use FF dot grid blank pages in between each week for my lists. For me this is the simplest. Also I use another pocket filofax just for lists, as sometimes I don't need to carry my calendar at all, and I just want my lists. I take my required list out of one calendar planner and stick it in my lists FF and maybe throw in my cards and away I go, but I like pocket and mini sizes and no longer carry anything bigger than that. :)

[@samplans]

I love the idea of that but am not sure I could commit to such small planners as my only system. 😅

[@marcyodell3373]

Ok this is too cute. Why do I feel like I need one? 😂

[@samplans]

I have one for next year too. Just in case. 😅

[@marcyodell3373]

@@samplans LOLOLOL I love it!

[@Blaqluiqi]

I have been back in Moleskine for a while now. The tomoe river paper was doin' way too much for me! Planning became a chore rather than something I loved to do!

[@samplans]

Yes! And it makes my heart sad because the layout and extras were perfect for me. But I am so over fighting with the paper!

[@maryw7972]

What a good idea!

[@samplans]

🧡

[@sairasairasaira757]

Hi! I’ve actually done the same, I just came across your video, I was tossing up between the hobo wks and this one and ending up buying this one due to the size its amazing! I take it everywhere as its not bulky and just easy to carry with soooo much room for everything I need it for, I absolutely love it, I ended up getting the hard cover so I can just toss it in my bag without a cover but your making me itch lol I may need to get one 😆 Also just wondering what type of pen is that, I’m so sorry if I missed it in the video, I binge on videos in silent mode as I have a newborn nearby and try to read the subtitles haha

[@samplans]

Sarasa Vintage! This one is the color Camel. I’m glad you love the planner, I adore the paper!

[@kathyshaull3220]

I moved out of everything Hobonichi after their Michael Jackson release preview. I just can’t. Won’t. Will not go back. And yes, I know they are “rethinking” those products. I found an old Jibun Techo and used stickers to redate it to finish the year. Cute cover! And nice article on the CS blog!

[@samplans]

I was honestly surprised about that decision as well. But I haven’t seen them in the lineup either. So maybe they got canned?? Thanks for reading the blog! I was honored to be asked!

[@planningbasics]

omg imagine my surprise while watching this when I heard my name called out! thank you so much for the shout out.

[@samplans]

Absolutely!!

[@Karelife]

Pocket Malden ochre says HI. Just so you know she loves it here with me. I like little minimum planners.

[@samplans]

I’m so glad!!

[@justmom6689]

I reall enjoy your cotent. :)

[@samplans]

Thank you.

[@AdzPower]

I really like moleskine journals so I'd use a planner like this in a heartbeat but I hate, hate, HATE ruled pages, if that side was literally anything else I'd grab one for next year over a hobonichi tbh.

[@samplans]

Oh that’s sad! I feel that way about dot grid though, so I get it.

[@cyana5867]

What is the spacing between the lines?

[@samplans]

I’m actually not sure. But the spacing feels nice!

[@cyana5867]

@@samplans very good!

[@luley8254]

Oooooooh! I really love this! 😍😍😍

[@roismireag]

I use the Moleskine weeks, and have for at least 3 years, I deringed my purple pocket Malden and I love it. Check out "Kent from Oz on you tube for an idea what to do about your Sunday. I was actually thinking that I would change to a full A5 bullet journal, but after seeing what you are doing, I am going to stay where I am. Thank you!

[@samplans]

I’ll look for that video, thanks!

[@reneallen8302]

Sam - just stop and breathe. Have a blessed day.

[@samplans]

Thank you. 🧡

[@agouti9735]

hello from french guiana

[@samplans]

Hi!

[@somethnaboutnothn4928]

Five minutes of tapping and the planner is still closed! Just wow! 🤡😂

[@samplans]

Did you know there was a fast forward button? 😂🙄