Should you get a planner or journal? 📓🤔

[@JetPens]

We have a ton of 2023 planners available for purchase already, but more are on the way! Check them out here: to.jetpens.com/3yhQKOC

[@Floofy_3421]

Me who wants a midori md diary but im too broke to buy one even without shipping (I only have around 8$ on my card):PANIKKKK

[@jackieowen7717]

"One is for chaos and one is for structure." No truer words have ever been uttered. Thank you, Stephanie.

[@Wuckiii]

But i have always chaos in my brain. Even with an organizer 😢

[@tcconnection]

​@@Wuckiii That's being human, nothing should be perfect

[@ashmintyrina]

@@tcconnection such wisdom

[@geminigrrl66]

"One is for chaos and one is for structure." I feel seen 😉! Since I prefer chaos lol, journals have always served me well. Planners feel so limiting to me, and as someone who struggles with perfectionism, I'd be freaking out for not accomplishing everything.

[@dewdropsonaleaf]

6:08 "If its your chaos its you chaos and no one can judge you. Do whatever you want. Its your stationery. Full stop." - Stephanie

[@adelinerivero]

😂

[@marmeemarch7080]

This is pure gold.

[@fengengao]

the spreads featured in this video are so gorgeous! props to the team as usual for the relaxing vibe of these videos

[@bethtanner4481]

I'd love to see details on some of these spreads!!

[@Erni3K]

I started keeping a planner during the lockdown so I could feel I was accomplishing something for myself, also to chronicle what was happening. I used to be a journaler (for decades) and stopped because of depression, and a planner is just enough structure for a little chaos (and yes, thank you Stephanie). Lots of stamps and stickers and pens from Jetpens have made a tough day easier to write about.

[@AMiniki]

I feel the Stalogy don’t get enough love. But I love them. ❤ great paper.

[@Ink2Screen]

"One is for chaos, one is structure." /gets called out and then validated, thank you

[@JanuarieTimewalker13]

I absolutely LOVE the Hobo Cousin…it’s everything…monthly, weekly, daily…fulfills all my at-home planner/ journal needs and with the Weeks as my portable…I’ve reached planner/journal heaven💫

[@masonr1666]

There is another option, which is unavailable for purchase on your site: a 2 pages-per-day format, like in a Franklin Planner, or Day Timmer. Franklin Planner (classic or ~A5): The Day has two pages. □ The left page has a space for to do lists, and space for an appointments schedule. □ The right page is just lined paper. So it's two in one. If you have a tendency to be unorganized, it is the perfect planner/journal to use, since the page number is the date. It also has indexes to allow you to make a quick reference for finding information. The downside? A lot of paper, and these use almost a "copy paper," style of paper. [Note: you could always buy a notebook, with higher quality paper, and use the same set up, but you would have to prepare it yourself like a bullet journal.] The Kokuyo Days is close, but only has half the space. In general the benefit of a paper planner versus using your phone: you don't have to worry about battery life.

[@dangvy7022]

That dried flower midori journal just shot an arrow right through my heart! Would love to see more contents of it.

[@ShaunaStory]

I have a hybrid planner/journal set up in a Traveler's Notebook. Something modular like the TN really helps a hybrid work efficiently, since each insert can work at different time scales.

[@laynagilbert4450]

What inserts do you have in it ? I have a tn but no idea what to put in it

[@ShaunaStory]

@@laynagilbert4450 I have three notebook inserts. The first is for long term collections or trackers (things like future log, period tracker, recommendations/things to check out, notes from doing taxes). I use a dot grid insert, since I came from a typical A5 bullet journal setup and liked dot grid, and it's lasted me 3 years. The second is for current planning--monthly calendar/trackers, rolling weekly task list, and dailies. I use a square grid insert so my habit trackers are quick to draw out (I just outline a box with a height equal to number of days if that makes sense). My dailies are pretty irregular in length, so the number of months I fit can fluctuate...maybe 3-5 months in an insert. The third insert is for memory keeping. I keep it pretty loose, just whenever something interesting happens (go to a concert, do something with a friend, read an interesting book). I haven't been too consistent with this, but I've tried to be better this year and filled a kraft insert with Jan - Aug. I've switched to a blank insert for my current one. The big plus is not having to migrate stuff every 6 months or so, which is what I was doing in the hardcover journals. Hope the ideas help! It's hard to find more planner-oriented and less decorative-heavy TN setups out there.

[@annascully83]

I need both, planner for me schedule and Jounal for my thoughts so that is why I use the Kokuyo Jibun Techo. I love the Bizz version because have the best paper ever, but I got the clear cover, than I use the Idea book for my Journal. I have the A5slim size. Thank you Jetpens to make this amazing videos. 2022 was the firts time that I am using the Kokuyo system but I got my bizz refill for 2023 already ❤️❤️❤️❤️

[@ghostyplans]

I love the Hobonichi for the planner part and the daily I use for journaling! This year, I’m skipping it though, because I’m using up my stash! I’m so nervous!

[@Edo_Marinus]

2:37 Pretty solid review of _Howl’s Moving Castle_ . The book is indeed better. But I do think the magical bits were done extremely well.

[@dizzylbnt]

I'm so glad I watched the movie first as I avoided disappointment, but I've heard such good things about the book I have to read it!

[@caithenry8429]

I've been adding and removing planners from my cart for hours today trying to figure out if I wanted to continue trying to BuJo or get a weekly planner like the Hobonichi Techo Weeks I adore for my work planner. This video could not have come at a better time!

[@melaniescribbles]

I'm in a similar situation: I'm autistic and we often have trouble planning and organizing, so I'm just trying to manage my executive dysfunction on that one. I tried BuJo, and it worked for a while, but the method just didn't 'stick' in my routine, I guess? Like, I'd forget to do daily entries for a few days, and then bullet journalling just completely slipped my mind altogether. It would just start to feel overwhelming with all of the yearly and monthly goals. I think that weekly planning might help, but a lot of those weekly planner notebooks have the same monthly and yearly system. Like, I just never made my monthly goals with BuJo because a lot of unexpected stuff happened in a week that forced me to completely have to change ALL of my plans for one day. And then I'd look at those monthlies, and just feel bad for not achieving my goals despite all of the chaos in my life. Like my planner was actively shaming me, if that makes sense? This video kind of got me thinking of just maybe getting one of those weekly planner flipbook things instead of one of those planner notebooks, since that just sounds more manageable than BuJo. And it just sounds more flexible than BuJo in the grand scheme of things. But not sure if that method would even work for me on the long term. This video is a godsent, though, because I would've never come up with that idea otherwise.

[@caithenry8429]

@@melaniescribbles yup! I ended up moving away from the bujo for those exact reasons, and that it was a burden to create beautiful monthly spreads or write reflections. The Techo Weeks, in my opinion, is good at providing space for both work and idea jotting without the self induced stress of keeping a perfect planner

[@totally_not_a_bot]

​@@melaniescribblesOne neurodivergent to another, I find any more than 3 goals at once is overwhelming. The commonly stated number is 5 at most. Also, systems and processes, not objectives. So rather than "Read a book this month," try "Read for a few minutes every day this month." You'll probably finish the book in a month or three if you read for 5 minutes every evening anyway. I've heard that committing to 2 minutes is good for establishing habits. If you miss a day, you miss a day. This has been your goal-setting advice from a random stranger. Also, BuJo is supposed to be pretty dead simple and more of a goal achievement tool than a journalling tool. I recommend watching the original video or reading the book to see how it's intended to be used. If you're doing an art project every week, you have fallen prey to the journalling influencers who have fallen prey to each other.

[@tinytarakeet]

omg the spreads in these were GORGEOUS!! loved the little space and bird spread!!

[@InkyMD]

Am I the only person who wants a hobonichi day free WITH weekly layouts? That would be my dream planner.

[@ashley_smith]

Buy the weekly supplement and the Day Free. Then you have both.

[@prof.m.19]

I love jetpens and I love these videos.... but mostly.... I looooooooove love love the bloopers at the end. Please do not stop including them. 😁😁😍😍💕💕❤❤

[@LaLa_ArtGal]

Yay! "I validate you ..." Yippee!

[@laisprieto]

The only question I have since the beginning of the video is: what else can I buy for my stationary collection? 💸💸💸

[@jes6628]

Please don’t tell anyone, but sometimes I use my planters as journals and sometimes I use my journals as planners

[@iamwhatiam5091]

Good, you don’t need to be a conformist. I’m also planning to make a hybrid journal planner.

[@totally_not_a_bot]

I slapped a small habit tracker in my journal because I already pick it up every day and it only takes half a page, so why not? Like stated, ✨chaos✨

[@VeganDoris]

5:26 that’s perfect! Thank you!

[@Artsy_Bookworm]

I have a diary and I use it as a planner or just recording thoughts. I like it better because I drew out a few planner pages in it when I ever want to use those but otherwise I have other pages to write other things on my mind so it’s a mix of both.

[@treemerryweather]

I just ordered my Leuchtturm 1917 2023 planner in B5 this morning. Planner up front, journal in the back. And B5 is my favorite format. thanks JetPens ❣

[@sugarapplesweet]

My planner is for what I intend or need to do; my journal is for what I DID do that day.

[@Andrew-em7py]

I use a journal. I mostly have stories from work and dreams that I had. I want to have something that my niece and nephew might be entertained by when they read. I also write things about family that they might find interesting and inspiring.

[@yaruhojinsurmane2160]

i use my journal, its such an endless , joyful book! i literally share my crazy shower thoughst and look at them back. I love doodling in my journal is looks like a chaos! 😂 your right about one thing, anyways i love you videos keep it keep :)

[@hellotiffanyanne]

One is for structure and one is for chaos. That’s all I needed. That summed it up perfectly for me!

[@rcmrcm3370]

Plan your future 'after' recording and reflecting on your journey to you now.

[@riverAmazonNZ]

If your life is structured you need a little chaos, if your life is chaotic you need structure. Which explains why I have a planner but not a journal

[@mrcat3493]

I think that is why I like the Hobonichi techo, it is the best of both worlds and fills both roles beautifully.

[@saritawaghmale2471]

Wow! You are wonderful I will start journal

[@joannal47]

I would love a video comparing the German planners you carry.

[@michaelm7823]

Great breakdown. And, oh my goodness, the outakes at the end! Hilarious. Soooo funny.

[@mewmew852]

As someone who is chaotic structural i need both.

[@erlindacando68]

Please make a video in how to improve cursive

[@JetPens]

We have a video on this topic here: kzbin.info/www/bejne/pIWsYapoeLZsb7M

[@marymendez2974]

I think i am a planner person, when i have anxiety for all the stuff i have to do, i prefer to organize my time, also i love to plan monthly so i can see how to give everything its time and give ME my time

[@TessaOswin]

Non structured planners can be incredibly useful if your needs vary greatly month to month. I’ve used a dot grid ‘bujo’ for years now and have had a one day take up two page and a whole month only take 4. I would have wasted so much paper in a prep designed planner. I do make my really art as a self care activity but they 1000% don’t need to look up minimalist bullet journaling if you are scared but all the artistic masterpieces on instagram (I will say one cover paper took me the a good 12 hour work to do, I love it but it did kind of my my journal unusable for the month cos the paint was alway wet)

[@Abhinav-15yo]

I love jetpens because of their organizing and displaying manner

[@runtosaurus]

I use an Apica CD Premium Graph A5, and it's a journal in the front of the notebook, and a planner in the back.

[@henrybarson2486]

Definitely a daily planner with additional dot grid space for notes 🤗

[@Multi2794]

Journals and planners I love both equally lol

[@sameeralazawee7524]

Thank you

[@HelloNatta]

I need the clear boxes you used to store the journal/planner! do you have the link of the product?

[@JetPens]

Hi there! We get all our storage items from IKEA or The Container Store.

[@anabello7]

I stay for Stephanie's commentaries at the end 😂

[@Vikabro]

I do kinda use my planner more as a journal than actually using it as a planner.

[@hibahkhanofficial]

Am I The Only One Who Mixes Every Journal In To One Journal :D

[@angelkaye1982]

Uploaded 22 seconds ago. Niiice!

[@Stormbrise]

I used the JT for a weekly schedule and JT Days for daily tasks and notes. However, now there is an English Cousin by Hobonichi so I am making the switch this year. Plus I will not be working on my Masters Thesis anymore

[@arillusine]

“One is for chaos and one is for structure!” Or you can be true neutral, get a Hobonichi day free, and give yourself a page a day for planning and then extra pages for whatever else you need to journal for the day. Sure you need like two a year but there’s satisfaction in having everything in the same place 😂

[@arapaimagold8088]

How about buy the planner, then divide the page in half. Left is planner with timetable and right as journal.

[@kattspurr]

Thé last bit is the best 😂😂 thank you S 🙌🏻

[@TheLovelyMissBeans]

That semicolon joke was awesome!

[@FM-en5nv]

What was the fountain pen and ink @4:22?

[@JetPens]

Hi there! That's Colorverse Coffee Break Ink: www.jetpens.com/Colorverse-Coffee-Break-Ink-No.-79-Joy-in-the-Ordinary-Series-30-ml-Bottle/pd/28547

[@wannabeeverything]

Great video. Where did you get those clear boxes folding the planners/journals in the beginning? They are perfect for my desk.

[@JetPens]

Hi there! We get all our storage items at IKEA or The Container Store.

[@KrisNaks19]

2:11 I would hope monthly calendars are included in monthly planners, instead of "almost always"? lol

[@dizzylbnt]

Good catch! I'm sure she meant daily and weekly planners :)

[@staticfanatic6361]

It seems the manufacturers of planners and journals won't continue the same style year to year. So the 70 page spiral bound notebooks found in school supplys are always there, year after year, and you can buy them for 39¢ on sale each year, not $20 !

[@InkDiaries]

What cover is on the Hobonichi? It’s beautiful!💖

[@falselogic]

What is the binder at 5 min and 20 seconds into the video? Oh, and I use the Hobonichi Techo

[@sparklefulpaladin]

I'm personally not a fan of planners, even though I like the organization. The pre-organized schemes have never worked for me. I use my own variation on a bullet journal, as well as a calendar on the wall, with my most important notes written into my main notebook.

[@SunshineFL]

Awesome

[@Aegiey]

Realizing I definitely can't watch JetPens videos without hearing Weeekly & Daileee instead of Weekly and Daily anymore 🥲 I really like the point about daily planners being the most similar to journals. That helped me decide to get the Kokuyo days instead of a journal, because I should be able to accommodate enough space for everything I need like that. Thank you 😁 I won't overthink it anymore

[@karenrwalker]

Will you be stocking the Traveler's Company 2023 releases?

[@JetPens]

Yes we will!

[@FayeWind]

I like my week to start on Sunday. So far the majority of the ones I see start on Monday.😢

[@MrOscar5690]

I like to create my own structure, planners are too restrictive

[@sreejitasaha6319]

Can these be shipped to india??

[@Kim-iu6pg]

Do they have one that combines both?

[@adaezeobilom]

Font used for the thumbnail?

[@AliceBaker]

What would you all recommend as a good journal for a book journal?

[@JetPens]

Hi there! If you're looking for a book reading log, we recommend the Mark's EDiT Reading Notebook: www.jetpens.com/Mark-s-EDiT-Reading-Notebooks/ct/6515 For simple journaling about books you've read, notebooks like the Stalogy 365Days Notebook or Midori MD Notebook Journals are good options: www.jetpens.com/Stalogy-365Days-Notebooks/ct/3658 www.jetpens.com/Midori-MD-Notebook-Journals/ct/5601

[@AliceBaker]

@@JetPens thank you!

[@bartek4k174]

what is the difference between zebra sarasa dry and sarasa se?

[@TheHolisticHerbivore]

Hahahahaha the out takes 🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣

[@katieserrano9780]

Where is the clip at 5:20 from?

[@nikossiotas]

Hello, do you ship to Greece?

[@timelessly_ashk]

I use a hybrid planner cum journal, coz I am too lazy to maintain two notebooks 😂

[@WiseFamin]

"Try a semicolon!" 😆

[@randomthings9383]

Which is for structure and which is for chaos? I think the journal is for chaos.

[@sakurapablo671]

I’m more of a journal type person.

[@shfly2150]

i feel attacked

[@pianoin69]

Loud music in this video.

[@reery7067]

I have no reason to be this interested in everything this channel uploads

[@LaLa_ArtGal]

I know!! And yet, the videos are so compelling, right? 😂

[@GummyBear1972]

Please turn the music down in these videos. They are super distracting from the content.

[@sasukeuchiha998]

dang my handwriting is ass.

[@sahasra_loveyourself_]

Really informative and helpful video💗thanks for making it. I have been journaling since 2019 but still have so many doubts and I think all of them got solved through this video🤧🤍