Pocket notebook fixed my scrolling addiction

Hi! I've seen this viral thing where people were replacing their phone with pocket notebooks to minimize distraction. I've tested it for myself and, you know what, it works! I'be made quite unexpected discoveries along the way and I wanna share them with you!
Timestamps:
0:00 - Intro
0:25 - My mail goal
1:29 - What I can’t just chill
2:55 - Discovery 1
4:23 - Discovery 2
5:59 - My favorite
7:30 - Discovery 4
8:26 - Discovery 5
9:33 - Will I continue?
#pocketnotebook #notebook #jounral #productivity #focus #scrollingaddiction #morning #morningroutine #creative #creativegoals #todo #planning #planwithme

[@jennifermarea8011]

I realized that the reason I scroll is usually to look at aesthetic stuff (I have a huge Pinterest addiction) so in my notebook journal but I also do watercolor paintings, doodles, marker illustrations. Then the cool thing is that even when I don’t feel like writing I can still look back through old journal pages as entertainment instead of scrolling because they’re so aesthetically pleasing.

[@SevenUnwokenDreams]

That's a good idea. I'm addicted to Pinterest too, but I have a few creative journals I can look back through. I even have art books and coffee table books so I can look at others works!

[@loganmorford]

Pocket notebooks have absolutely changed my life. I love that there is so much discussion around these lately. Great thoughts here!

[@evrimpekaslan]

I am one those old people you mentioned 😅 When I was a student, mobile phones had not been invented yet and pocket notebooks were an indispensable part of me. Now young people are discovering them and this is beautiful! I don’t like the color black very much and a black notebook wouldn’t be able to attract my attention instead of my phone. That’s why I bought a neon orange pocket notebook (made of stone paper, eco-friendly) and it sits on my bedside table, just like yours. It attracts me with its candy color as soon as I wake up in the morning 😊I carry it around with me all the time and I recommend it to everyone, especially to young people… Love 💐💖

[@olgawithfreckles]

That’s so cool! Good tip on the color!

[@Karina00K]

i love the petting, literally jsut stayed to watch you talk and pet that cute kitty loool

[@jiaacice]

8:10 When you mentioned that sometimes you procrastinate bc someone might notice that you are putting in effort into something..... This was very relatable bc my dad had always put me down for being lazy and when I did do something "responsible" he would make condescending comments that I was "actually" doing something I "must want" something....so I hate doing anything in front of him or around him bc of the way it makes me feel when he makes comments about me.

[@olgawithfreckles]

Oh! I'm so glad you shared, thank you. I really understand what you mean!

[@greatwallofchina1234]

What is the name for this in psychology? I feel the exact same way where I don't do something for fear that someone will notice and make a comment.

[@olgawithfreckles]

@@greatwallofchina1234 I actually don't know, gotta ask my therapist next week 😆

[@bearclaire]

Similar to fear of failing, avoid doing it or do it bad on purpose so that you wont fail, in your case fail in others eyes?

[@darvinnlindao]

ok i have watched a lot of videos about pocket notebooks but you actually convinced me on getting one. great video

[@carolfurlotte3899]

I love this video. Of course, the irony is that I found it by scrolling KZbin. lol

[@jmcrowley]

You bring a freshness and natural style to this type of content. Very good. Keep it up.

[@jazk3992]

'Old people knew that crosswords are exciting'....

[@Izzy-bn8qm]

Kitty is the best expert!

[@itsmichellejenkins]

New to your channel. I’m watching while sitting in bed and drinking coffee - getting my day started much slower than I’d like. Listening to you, I realized that when I drink coffee in the morning I sit and scroll, etc. Perhaps I need to have a different start to my day so I don’t delay. I love the pocket notebook idea, and I’ll give it a try! Thank you!

[@richardsousa2625]

On weekends I make coffee in a french press as opposed to k cups.Two rules, drink water while I wait, and no sitting. Really helps.

[@olgawithfreckles]

Hope it works for you!

[@soapylulu]

My scrolling has just recently become a major problem and it's escalated exponentially. I've wanted to stop it and these are such great steps I'm definitely going to put to use. Thank you so much.

[@Ayub-i7i]

OLGA, thank you very much for the insightful video. Find it beneficial and practical. Keep up the good work

[@702desertmom]

Thank you for sharing this Olga! I scroll completely out of boredom and it’s so draining

[@LustyArgonianMaiden]

This was a great video! Super excited to see your future work!

[@sabresister]

You just inspired me to dig a little notebook out of my desk drawer and put it by my bed for tomorrow morning!!

[@olgawithfreckles]

Nice :) Start small and I'm sure it will work :)

[@ArielColmoreWilliams]

I have been thinking about doing this for some time now and I loved listening to your discoveries. I didn't think of all those added benefits! I can't wait to start!

[@olgawithfreckles]

Great! Have fun :)

[@jonihanna6449]

I just happened upon this video and loved it. I'm a new subscriber and look forward to learning more. So inspirational. Thank you!

[@claremiller9979]

This was really inspiring and insightful, thank you for sharing. I am going to try it right away. I definitely use scrolling to procrastinate or "take a break" but don't feel rested afterwards.

[@cilioakenshield7126]

Caught myself going to scroll while I was actively watching the video on my computer. My scrolling addiction might be worse then I thought

[@raneylee9617]

100% same

[@olgawithfreckles]

I used to do the same all the time, now I just put my phone in another room and try to forget about it!

[@akittensmeow]

Thank you for this video, I was glad to find a video on pocket journals from a woman’s point of view and I related so much more to this and loved how you explained everything. Now I need to get a journal! ❤

[@olgawithfreckles]

Good luck!

[@simonalexandero]

Love carrying a notebook wherever I go as a way to capture ideas, insights and reflections. Also - without it, chances are all those great thoughts of yours will be quickly forgotten! A habit like this has helped to provide me with information for content that can then be shared across my social media and newsletter. All without having to be glued to a screen while out and about.

[@olgawithfreckles]

Great! That sounds inspiring.

[@jessicaalyas]

It is amazing an video and profound insights. You have motivated me to try it out too. I do have my own notebook and I use it daily to make to-do lists but using it as a replacement for scrolling is a really cool idea and also getting to know yourself better. Thank you for sharing.

[@totorojoy]

Great tips! I’m going to try it ❤

[@ChristophFreiburger]

You reflected on the topic very wisely. I also waste an incredible amount of life, which I could use much better. Social media, but also the endless keeping of task lists in apps. I organise more than I do. Thank you for this impulse. Channels like yours are an enrichment!

[@olgawithfreckles]

Oh yeah, to-do lists can be a little addictive :)

[@gbojinov]

Very nice video and very good points!

[@rapunzelred9055]

I found reading a book ( a real book with pages, not a kindle) was something that I always did during breakfast, or it's something you may do during morning coffee. I don't drink coffee. Also, reading a book only takes one hand. Reading something works your brain, which is something you need after the drain of scrolling, and if you read a really good book, you can work up to harder books as your concentration gets better. Just a few minutes at a time even.

[@MathiasRat]

Thank you so musch - very usefull tips from your experience. I'm starting pick my (real) notebook right now!

[@ib2505]

wow that's me for sure, thanks for sharing 😊

[@jasonlang7144]

Excellent video. Definitely sticking around

[@jemyourday]

Hello, Olga! You are so inspiring and upbringing! I started the idea of creating my own channel on youtube in english, being basically Native russian speaker and you are literally such a joy and reassuringly calm about it. Thanks for a video too, gotta pick my own pocket notebook, to which i was introduced so long ago!

[@olgawithfreckles]

Yeeees! Let's go! You should do it. p.s. when i edit my videos I'm terrified by the amount of mistakes that I make, but them I'm like, well, I gotta be more attentive next time. So, fingers crossed, I hope we can improve this way.

[@friendly__drone9352]

Thanks to the KZbin algorithm. Great video so I'm subscribing :)

[@MonolithMike]

Great video, Olga! You inspired me to try my old fashioned, classic Moleskin again. Subbed!

[@tylerdurden92az]

Your video is very nice, and your style is super chill. I like it, subscribed!

[@olgawithfreckles]

Thanks for the sub!

[@deekshakataria7113]

Your cat is the sweeetest thing on this planet!😍, loads of love to both of you!🫶🏼

[@user-oh6ev7mj5q]

One scroll to seek answers but the internet doesnt work anymore to look for answers. Just missinformation, extremists,complainers and lots of ads. The cat is smart and enjoys life more than most humans.

[@olgawithfreckles]

Yes! You're right! Nothing can be trusted, everything can be proven wrong..

[@sivyh]

thanks for your video and for sharing your discoveries! many of them hit very close to my heart kind of thoughts on 'productivity' and boredom are very to the point, for example one thing to note here is... not to always note in lines, in horizontal lines. for me, it just cuts down on creativity and puts everything into a very narrow prism free handwriting, mind mapping, visual idea generation and many more - those are things that i'm exploring constantly and including into the OS i make. and, again, morning is a great time for that, just as you have mentioned.

[@olgawithfreckles]

So cool!

[@emgb89]

Loved this tips 🫶🏼

[@ImprovementPath]

Thanks for the video - I can relate so much

[@stephanmeuwsen5840]

Thank you for sharing your experienced benefits tha encourage to continue. I started bullet journalling myself a little time ago and enjoy it as well. I am not in the creative section yet but we will see. Bye

[@dreamer03__]

Thankyou, KZbin algorithm did a great job😅. Loved the Discovery 5✨> 4 > 2 🙌

[@tbayless8324]

It's good to get away from electronics for awhile. Get out in the fresh air -go take a walk, it costs only your time and possibly relieves the stress that everyone needs in this time. Keep the cat in the videos Please.!!! 😽😼😻😸

[@user-de4rh3zc3m]

These tips ‘re helpful for me

[@Blooable]

For awhile I would try reading before bed instead of using my phone but I was not always in the mood for a book & would end up scrolling anyway. I got myself a sudoku book when I found myself playing games on my phone as well as scrolling late a night. I am thinking about getting a crossword book too or seeing if I can find a general "activity book" for adults that has all kinds of games to try.

[@olgawithfreckles]

You should give it a try! Crosswords are awesome :)

[@marypaulinem6705]

I love this !

[@taiko7225]

Love your cat, soooo chill...

[@Cara19971]

Ironically found this by scrolling, but yes notebooks great. ❤

[@BarbaraDr2023]

Thank you 🎉

[@maria_2555]

great video 😊

[@bellachadwitch2108]

I'm so greatful I found your video! I also found out about the pocket notebook trend and was looking for a better way for me to journal, as my system then didn't satisfy me. I have been using a pocket notebook for the past 1.5 months, but I was still in the mental barrier of my old system in how I used it. I've tried breaking out of that barrier a week ago, and it improved, but still not enough. Like you said, youtube is a great source of inspiration, and it inspired me so much how you use it! I'm very excited how it'll turn out for me :]] Also, I have been trying out using a self made junk journal instead of a bought pocket notebook. I gather paper waste and sew it together, it helps me a lot to not be super perfectionistic (?) about everything.

[@olgawithfreckles]

Junk journal sounds awesome! You're right, sometimes blank spread in a journal makes me feel like it should be perfect from the bottom to the top, but if the journal is already chaotic that any chaotic writing will look good. Very nice point!

[@MsTuliplady]

Great video that made me think of something: maybe I procrastinate because, as a private person, I fear the spotlight that comes from success. Being somewhat successful can bring positive and negative attention and takes a special person to navigate. A lot easier to simple be an observer in life

[@olgawithfreckles]

Hey there. I think I know exactly what you're talking about. I am still trying to get out of my shell from time to time, and usually it pays off with new experiences.

[@xoxoinge]

Your cat is so precious ❤

[@richardsousa2625]

Pocket notebook was something I didn’t add to my edc for a while. But writing things down has helped me actually make lists of things I’ve always wanted to make lists for. And I recently got a leather bound pocket calendar. And that’s been nice. Just to get my week and month in full view and add things in. I used to have a double booking problem but I don’t plan to anymore

[@olgawithfreckles]

That's so cool! I always feel like maybe the calendars in notebooks are rather small and it's hard to fit in all the affairs. Do you struggle with that?

[@richardsousa2625]

@@olgawithfreckles yes. I use the notebook less for things I have to remember and more for things I just want to write down. Fleshing out thoughts or making brainstorms for shopping/projects. The calendar is all business. Bills, meetings, birthdays, etc.

[@1973sonvis]

I found this video by scrolling! 👍🏻

[@shruthiswaminathan2907]

I really needed to hear discovery 5! I tend to struggle a lot with that. Thanks for sharing your insights 🫶🏼

[@jasoncolap]

This channel going to blow up. Authentic, actionable, and very easy on the eyes 😉

[@cyana5867]

This is an Important video!

[@KyleKupersmith]

2:33 It never fails to tickle me how grumpy cats look.

[@olgawithfreckles]

😆

[@user-nx7op6bw4t]

I have a question for everybody who all goes to thrift stores like St Vincent de Paul or Goodwill? Did you know that people give away writing stuff like cool writing paper to write on or journals that are partially used or sometimes even journals that are really not used with all blank pages and people also donate pens and other writing paper and notebooks and journals? So what do you guys think about using journals and notebooks and other line paper and other writing material from a thrift store? It's not that expensive so that's one way to save money and save the writing stuff from going to the dump because I know that dumpst are starting to run out of room so I guess it's a way of like recycling if you think about it that way. The thing is if you get journals and notebooks from thrift stores you should at least take out the pages that are used and recycle those so that way you could fill it up with all your own things. It is fine going to thrift stores and hunting for writing things and sometimes you may find some other cool things to that you want to buy and thrift stores also have other things that you might like to add to a journal too. I love going to thrift stores and hunting for journaling things are things that are just writing related also if you check out the book section you may find some different books on different types of journals that you can use and these ones are like guided journals in a way so they give you ideas on what to do in those books and it's fun. So I would like to know how many people would use writing material from a thrift store? I don't see nothing wrong with using things that you find in a thrift store have fun craft things to do. Have fun searching for your writing things at thrift stores because when I go I have fun finding different items for writing and I see nothing wrong with it. What do you guys all think about getting writing materials and any kind of crafts items at a thrift store? Going to thrift stores what's saving money and you'll have fun hunting for those things. I really recommend that a lot of people do this to save the planet and so we don't have so much waste in the landfills. Also I think it's a good way of recycling if more people could look at it like that it's perfect for everyone. I suggest that people do a lot more shopping at thrift stores to find things to use for crafts are no books and journals. The Hunt is fun in a thrift store for all these different things.

[@olgawithfreckles]

Sounds nice! I never considered getting notebooks from the thrift shops. Maybe I will hunt for something.

[@pal1548]

Friendly help: when you bounce a video keep in mind of normalizing its audio, or in case you won't the volume of your video will be softer than others, and more important, than ads. So I can manage to turn up the volume but in the moment an ad start in the middle of your video my ears die, 'you know... haghghag Then, I don't know exactly what video software do you use, but search if it's possible to do so, it makes your audio feel also more professional. I hope it could help :)

[@olgawithfreckles]

Thank you so much! I'm using CapCut now and yeah, I struggle with audio. But I will try to find out how to make it better, thanks for the tips!

[@yowalker5956]

СПАСИБО!

[@MickV08]

Thanks for this video! What size is that notebook? 😊

[@olgawithfreckles]

It's A6 format. In centimeter 9×14.

[@coloredbymaia6476]

Get a coloring book ❤

[@olgawithfreckles]

Maybe I should :)

[@tommy605]

I keep multiple journals going at one time, but I have a system I use for scrolling, or for social media, mostly Facebook and Tiktok. KZbin I use for learning, and getting ideas, so I separate it from social media even though it is, but I use it for functionality. Anyway, my system is, one of my smaller notebooks, if I want to go on FB or TT, I have to write a full page in the journal. It doesn't matter what. My very first one was literally just outlining my system I was going to start, and now it's the very first page on my book. When this book is done, I'll write that out again on the first page. OK, so now I've completed my full page, I can log into FB, I give myself 30 minutes max at a time. If I want to go longer, I have to write another full page before doing that. If I lock my phone screen, another full page even if it's within the 30 minutes. The idea is, to put a barrier between myself and my time wasting habit. Kind of the opposite of things I do when trying to start a new good habit/routine, like go for more walks, I keep my jacket, shoes and ear phones in plain site taunting me to go. I remove the barrier of having to go into the closet to get my stuff, it's already out. So I do the opposite when I want to break a habit, I add barriers. I' going to start doing something similar for other bad habits or routines I do.

[@olgawithfreckles]

Oh wow! What a cool approach. Does it ever happen so that once you’re done writing, you don’t wanna open FB or TT anymore?

[@tommy605]

@@olgawithfreckles Yes, more so the longer I keep doing it. Sometimes I get on a roll writing that I write longer than I thought and things keep popping into my head that I want to capture on paper. I also will write in the journal without not wanting to go on FB or TT and kind of keep it like a credit for later (same day only) to go on if I want to. It has helped me minimize my doom-scroll on those platforms and really lower my screen time considerably.

[@MaggieBernard3]

I'm currently doing the same thing

[@olgawithfreckles]

And how is it going for you?

[@VereneLemieux]

6:48 so funny its relatable

[@kiervol]

Im old and have a massive bin of notebooks. I have no idea what to do with them or how to store them and im scared to start more!

[@olgawithfreckles]

I love that! When I was small I found my aunt's notebooks in the old country house and I enjoyed reading them (together with her), those are pure memories and unique experiences, I'm so happy she didn't throw it away.

[@scarlettrhettforever]

Cute grey cat. What is your cat name? Scrolling is a big problem. At the present signing out of social media that are not helping me.

[@olgawithfreckles]

His name is Grisha, he is a British shorthair Good good, signing out is a great tip

[@alimzhan2008]

But I found your video while scrolling the KZbin 😂

[@olgawithfreckles]

Lol :) Do you limit your scrolling in any sort of way?

[@elflakeador09]

I just use it for ranting and writing down my random ramblings

[@olgawithfreckles]

Yeah, that's great! I love doing this as well.

[@elflakeador09]

@@olgawithfreckles works surprisingly well for clearing my head, then I sleep better too!

[@endezeichengrimm]

You have to delete the social media apps and delete the passwords.

[@SusanElizabethJonesArt]

I'm having trouble hearing different parts of the video. Volume inconsistent. Adorable kitties, and good content.

[@olgawithfreckles]

Thank you! I'm trying to figure out why my editing app does this to the sound and trying to improve. Thanks for your comment, it helps identify problems.

[@esterwilson9931]

The caaaaaaat

[@vaclavjunek1997]

Just discovered this video thanks to scrolling.

[@728lulac]

What do you mean “ Scroll ?” Like in looking on google?? Define what you mean please.

[@johnwortham1595]

🤔

[@jito7377]

Cats!

[@xShadesx3]

Fyi, I was like this before I was diagnosed with ADHD (:

[@olgawithfreckles]

Oh wow! And after the diagnosis, how your life changed?

[@Yondainc]

Old people?

[@olgawithfreckles]

☺Well, in my life it was mostly grandma and grandgrandma who did crosswords, so that's why old people. Also, I don't see that many people doing crosswords nowadays at all.

[@zaizeleiful]

my two rocketbook notebooks were stolen :(

[@olgawithfreckles]

Oh no! Did you have any personal or sensitive information over there?

[@blondywanders3965]

I have a connection with my phone since i listen to affirmations and do meditation on it. I listen to podcasts, self development videos. I stopped scrolling, the only moment i’m scrolling is when i wanna share something on my ig story or facebook posts. Otherwise i’m busy educating myself all day. Or entertaining myself watching netflix

[@olgawithfreckles]

Sounds great! Good for you! Sometimes when one picks up the phone it can be hard to resist temptation to open good old degrading apps. Do you ever feel this way?

[@danylobielokon8347]

Olga, we need a video of you learning English! Спасибо, очень классное видео

[@olgawithfreckles]

As you can tell my the mistakes that I constantly make, I'm not learning anymore :) But maybe I should! Where are you from? :)

[@danylobielokon8347]

@@olgawithfreckles I meant your way of learning English) It would be interesting to know. I'm from Ukraine

[@danylobielokon8347]

The pronunciation is really cool

[@XOXO______]

🫶

[@gavenavichius]

therapist? why?

[@carina1603]

Why not?

[@gavenavichius]

It possible to talk with somebody for free - maybe. For example I also had bad days and when have zero people with who to talk about things. @@carina1603

[@olgawithfreckles]

I was struggling with my mental health and went into therapy and it is helping me a lot to feel like myself again.

[@norbert-gottlieb-courlander]

Russian accent?

[@olgawithfreckles]

Yup! You got it.

[@babyiva111]

thank you for this video 🤍 just ordered my pocket notebook

[@AlexSchwert]

Team Bushe 🥐🥐 ps you are amazing!