Real Time Plan With Me: An Ordinary Week | Hobonichi Cousin

[@TheBohemianStyle]

Helen, when I was your age, I read a lot of self-help books. I was still living at home, feeling trapped because I couldn’t get a real job after school and living with an abusive mother. Life is about surviving and remember to enjoy life. Life is good.

[@music2lokyan]

Saying no is hard, but it’s also telling people that you have a vision and have set boundaries for your business and your team. The challenge is how do you convey that in a respectful manner, but also demonstrating that you are confident in the direction you are going . It also tell clients and customers not to cross those boundaries and being unrealistic about their requests, which can turn into unsolicited advice. I think you’re doing a great job on saying no, and that practice takes time! You’re a great business woman, and it shows in such a giant clientele that you have :) Have a great day! - Bella

[@TheCoffeeMonsterzCo]

This comment means a lot, thank you so much Bella! I appreciate your advice and encouragement

[@rociopoehlmann8904]

They say “No” is the hardest word to say. I’m glad you are putting yourself first more now. Wonderful vlog!

[@TheCoffeeMonsterzCo]

Thank you so much Rocio

[@airwreckaaaaaaaa]

I have legit researched and written down polite ways to say no 😂😂😂 it’s been a game changer. I have to say no a lot for work.

[@TheCoffeeMonsterzCo]

Omg I need to do that LOL

[@nekopug]

I can't plan in a Cousin, but I love watching you do it. It's my favorite part of my Sunday schedule.

[@TheCoffeeMonsterzCo]

Aww this means a lot!! What planner do you use?

[@nekopug]

@TheCoffeeMonsterzCo I have decided to try out the Hobonichi Weeks this year and am really loving it. I also have a new TN that I use for mind mapping and visioning and a separate planner for a more expanded monthly and weekly view.

[@bruin_tea_et_ecriture]

OM GOSH... brilliant.. I never noticed you moved the page over when you do sunday's to keep your wrist on the page. This is a brilliant trick!! I use my cell phone or another notebook under my hand for the bottom of the pages.. never thought about the side! Going to have to try that out.

[@TheCoffeeMonsterzCo]

Yesss iti's the only way I can write properly haha. I used to find a notebook of a similar width to rest my wrist on but it kept on sliding around >.

[@discoverwithsarah]

Even if it may just be an ordinary week for you, your planning is so calming and aesthetically pleasing as always! In my opinion, I prefer watching the weekly Hobonichi Cousin planning videos, so please upload more of these! ❤

[@TheCoffeeMonsterzCo]

Omg thank you Sarah

[@margaritathurman5007]

Helen- I am soooo glad to hear you are saying NO. I remember when I learned NO was a complete sentence and how healthy it is to use it! Like you said - not bratty - just healthy use 😊 Also- so EXCITED that we share the same birthday month 🥰

[@CC-rz5nb]

I love that, No is a complete sentence. 😊

[@TheCoffeeMonsterzCo]

Thank you so much Margarita!! Your'e always cheering me on. And yayyyy August bdays are awesome!

[@jordynwebbeking1119]

Love love love your videos. Glad to hear you’ve been dealing with life a bit better 🌸

[@TheCoffeeMonsterzCo]

Thank you so much Jordyn

[@Angel6_]

I honestly love hearing this! Prioritizing yourself is so so important & I’m so happy that you’re doing better. I think this spread turned out super cute and functional. ❤

[@TheCoffeeMonsterzCo]

Thank you Angel!!!!!!!!!!

[@walkingexercise5375]

Glad you mentioned taking care of yourself. That is such a great message! Love you running sticker and that you love running. I find walking works best for me, but that would be a fun sticker for power walking. Your plan with me videos are motivational, love how you can plan by the hour. I am finding that hourly schedules, daily lists, and time-blocking might not work for me. Some other methods I have seen on KZbin , for example, on Living Like Leila channel she did a video called a week of pomodoros, PetuniaRose has a video called building a routine am and pm tasks, where around 7 minutes into the video she talks about am and pm tasks and theme days, JashiiCorrin has a self-care bingo video. I have seen people use a weekly list with different categories of tasks. Maybe some people are just not planners and only need a monthly calendar. Marie Poulin has a video called Notion for journaling and tracking where she mentions having a win the week or win the day task. I am trying to find a productivity method or planner that will work for me.

[@TheCoffeeMonsterzCo]

Thank you for your comment and for all of your recommendations! A few on your list are favourites of mine, and a few I definitely need to check out. Thanks again!

[@chickybro_]

Love the real time plan with me videos! These and the journaling vlogs are my favorite. I'm glad you're trying to get more sleep too because when you said you wake up at 5:45 am and go to sleep past 1 am regularly, I got worried for you! Glad you're emphasizing working on yourself. Hope you're doing well! Enjoy your week and see ya next time!

[@TheCoffeeMonsterzCo]

Thank you so much Cassandra!!! Hahaha definitely trying to take sleep more seriously ugh!

[@ctrinidad5581]

Saying “No” is your right, assertive way to define boundaries. This is part of your own personal growth. Pat yourself on the back for this 😊

[@TheCoffeeMonsterzCo]

Thank you so much

[@gojenn0927]

I enjoy the calm and purpose you always have in your videos. I'm already looking forward to your birthday sale!

[@deniseholmes7958]

So happy to hear this was an easier week for you! Saying no is not easy, but is so so necessary for one's health. I am often astonished at how many requests for products appear in the posts. It must feel a bit overwhelming. Please do whatever you need to do to maintain your sanity and your creativity. Not only do you need to feel comfortable saying something is not possible at the moment, but we all need to be ok hearing you say it! 🤗❤🤗

[@tracya8007]

As I was watching the first two day all I could think is your need more sleep! So thankful that on the 3rd day you yourself noticed that you need more sleep. Love your videos and so happy your working on putting yourself first and your own needs ❤

[@TheCoffeeMonsterzCo]

Thank you so much Tracy!!! Learning little by little

[@coilykidscreations]

Saying no is definitely hard. Thanks for the reminder that sometime we have to say no in our business to protect our sanity!❤

[@hitsujiyume]

haven't even finished watching the video yet but i'm proud of you for setting boundaries! there's nothing bratty about it, and it's healthy. saying "i'm sorry but that request would take too much of my time" is a good thing - are you being paid for this time with the money the customer has spent? or would this be "unpaid" work? don't feel guilty for prioritizing yourself sometimes!

[@TheCoffeeMonsterzCo]

Thank you so much!!! I have a catastrophic mindset so when I feel like I say "no" to a customer, I jump to the conclusion that my business will fail completely.... so trying to get out of that haha. Of course will always go the extra mile but setting boundaries too!

[@CourtneyG1015]

I love watching your videos and am in awe of your ability to letter and doodle. I wish I was half as talented as you are. I was very happy to hear that you have been able to say no to more things lately and it sound like doing so has been good for you. You are coming across in your video as happier and lighter. I hope that things continue to be well for you as you set boundaries for work/customer related things and spend more time doing things for you and your self care needs.

[@shelbseroo]

Re; the office, sometimes when you 'stop' actively looking or shift your tactics it happens! Happened to us with looking for an office for our work (had gone into receivership but then it all worked out) and also with buying our house!

[@TheCoffeeMonsterzCo]

So true!!! It's like love bahaha

[@lisalotta99]

Wish I had these adorable stickers for my digital journal *-* I really love your handwriting! 💕

[@mydogsmom9206]

Another delightful video Helen! Love❤your new stickers! Hope you have a great week!

[@TheCoffeeMonsterzCo]

Thank you so so much!! Hope you have a great week as well!

[@BrittanyBWrites]

This was very cozy and alos really nice. I'm happy and proud of you for setting boundaries and it's not bratty about it all. Sometimes you need that time to relax and take care of yourself before you go back to work.

[@adavis2189]

Paper alone is hard on hands. Cardboard is worse. Gloves help. Also, hempz lotion or a jojoba/hemp oil blend is really hydrating. It’s what I use on my hands after handling shipments at work. Have a good week, Helen!

[@MandyInMelbs]

No one would ever think setting personal boundaries and saying no is bratty when it’s you Helen. I was so excited to hear that you know you need to do this and put yourself and your well-being first for once. SO HAPPY !! The spread is so cute 👏🏻👏🏻. I still don’t know how you function on such little sleep and no full days off to just chill or do all the things you love. As always, thanks for sharing x

[@utkarshachaudhari871]

So soothing to watch your plan with me videos 😌

[@cherrry_gypsy]

Hi, im from singapore, turning 25 in few days time. I just started to find out about you & followed you here & also instagram! Love how calm it is and therapeutic to watch your vids ❤ Please continue to do it if you feel unmotivated. Because im sure people out there loves seeing your updates 🤍☁️ stay safe & takecare!

[@karenc.8622]

Hey Helen! Thank you so much for sharing this PWM. Hope you have an amazing week 🤩🥰😘

[@TheCoffeeMonsterzCo]

Thank you lovely Karen!!! Have an awesome week as well!!

[@missEllenSaturnino]

The topic about saying No to some things resonated with me. It took me a while to realize I can't always say yes to everyone's request and you know what, people can be reasonable & understanding too even when we say no. There's only so much time in a day, you deserve time off for you too.

[@kimikobuford]

Happy Sunday Helen❤

[@TheCoffeeMonsterzCo]

Happy Sunday Kimiko!!

[@MsSclera]

I cannot wait for the subs so I can plan my cousin using it ❤ love you Helen

[@TheCoffeeMonsterzCo]

Love you more Rosalin!!!!!!

[@cheryldailey5310]

I'm feeling so old...😅. I remember watching you when you were in high school. *hugs* I keep seeing people using the cousin and weeks, so I'm tempted to test the Hobonichi waters. I'm a people pleaser and I have a hard time saying no. *big hugs* I hope you are sleeping more. ❤

[@TheCoffeeMonsterzCo]

Thank you for your continued support Cheryl!!!! Haha if you do decide to try it, I hope you love it!!

[@brandonseerattan9452]

❤ Well accomplished sweetheart. I appreciated how you rectified the fallacy with a sticker. So considerably upkeep your periodical like me. Correspondingly, fondness the chamber for advancement. ❤

[@TheCoffeeMonsterzCo]

Thank you so much Brandon!!

[@Planningwithprosecco]

I always enjoy your plan with me videos!

[@TheCoffeeMonsterzCo]

Thank you so much Sherry!!

[@BHernandez64]

It’s always so strange to see your sheets with beans still attached 😆 obviously you don’t need them, but debeaning is my favorite part of receiving an order so they fly off my sheets immediately! Thank you for the relaxing time, I so look forward to your videos!

[@CreatingWonderland]

Great video! So glad you are taking more time for “me time” amidst the storm. No is a complete sentence and as a fellow people pleaser it’s a journey to get to that thought process 🤣 I love running too and often watch your videos while I run. So excited for the birthday sale and June preorder 🎉

[@SC-hd7et]

so cute makes work more tolerable but im at home with the kids its my job im everything from a nurse to coo to teacher to babysitter lol love your products

[@raycuriel]

I thought it was funny that you called it your 23th birthday event, haha! Love your videos!

[@TheCoffeeMonsterzCo]

Hahaha oops!!!

[@ZoeyRedbird]

I have also gotten horrible cuts from cardboard. They are awful. We also used the same washi this week!

[@TheCoffeeMonsterzCo]

Hahaha worse than papercuts!

[@precisionshooters]

It took me a long time to realize that it's ok to say "NO!" I, like you would always want to make everyone else happy and forget about the one person that mattered and that was me. So I would end up doing more than normal because I thought i was doing the right thing. WELL, I was NOT! So now, if it's NO its NO! People had a hard time getting used to me telling them NO. But for my own mental health, TOO BAD. Like you say, not in a mean way but in a necessary way!

[@michelleibarra8060]

Love your stickers 😍😍

[@TheCoffeeMonsterzCo]

Thank you Michelle!!

[@HazyAbigail]

Hi Hellen , does your weeks always go as planned ? If not what does your weeks look like? Or what do you do? Eg, schedule was moved in a latter hour. Or canceled ?

[@marzettik]

Always enjoyed your videos! ❤

[@TheCoffeeMonsterzCo]

Thank you Kara!!

[@Gdghjkbcsagikhvnkg]

it is soooo satisfying...🙂

[@SugaKookieMon]

Cardboard is the devil. Get gloves. You'll thank me for it.

[@PurplEcl0uds]

I was just gonna comment this!

[@TheCoffeeMonsterzCo]

Omg how have I never thought of this??? There must be gloves for this sort of thing!

[@abbylynn8872]

@@TheCoffeeMonsterzCo pick up the garden type gloves from Dollar Tree, Dollarama, Daiso or Canadian Tire. Pick up several pair. That's were I buy mine. Until you pick some up put on a thicker type lotion on your hands. Wait a few minutes then you can put on regular nitrile gloves. Your hands will feel a little sweaty but this will help prevent the nicks you get. Cardboard and paper dry your hands out. If you have access... by the Avon silicone gloves lotion. Nothing beats it. I used this when I worked as a medical assistant and in food services to protect my hands Glad to hear you are practicing No. Just remember No is a full sentence. It requires no explanation. Self preservation is important💕 Being from the Northwest here, Nordstroms the customer is always right never sat well with me. It wasn't until my 40s that I learned to say No.

[@sophiahodgson85]

I get attacked by cardboard boxes too (I have cats so I keep a few, but the rest I break down to fit in my recycling bin)

[@nqobilemgazi]

Favorite notification ❤

[@TheCoffeeMonsterzCo]

Thank you for watching!

[@lampoon2057]

Hey can i have a vid about how you hold your pen? Please that will help me alot

[@happyhearts9463]

Don’t worry love; Your hands make mine look terrible 😂❤

[@janeo14]

ohhh this washi is sooooo cute!!! is your phiippine supplier selling these??

I'm sorry for being ignorant but what's the name of the highlighter you're using?😅

[@Angel6_]

She’s using the tombow dual brush pens for the colors. She showed them in the beginning of the video & you can find other items she uses/ used in the description box.

[@TheCoffeeMonsterzCo]

no need to be sorry! Tombow dual brush pens ^_^

[@eringaston9761]

Does anyone know what sheet or size the frog sticky note is? ❤

[@Cafe_Scribbles]

“I just love running”… I’ve never heard that phrase before, not in my vocabulary… do you have a translation 😜😂😅

[@tatianavelasco1335]

how was the incline walk?

[@TheCoffeeMonsterzCo]

Felt great!!!

[@planwithmarisol]

🫂 Hugs Helen!

[@TheCoffeeMonsterzCo]

[@karinaymejia]

girl same i always get cut by cardboard😭

[@cherie.23]

I hope you get to take some days off soon

[@euteacherlindsay]

wouldn’t it be 23rd event instead of 23th?

[@deSeriosa]

How do you be so productive? In my hourly I would have large stretches of time where I just lay down and mindlessly use my phone... Watch KZbin.. etc. Not only you got so much work done, consistently everyday, but its also back to back to back. Any advice is helpful

[@겨울잠-d5i]

방안 사이즈가 5mm면 완벽 다이어리인데... 한글쓰기엔 3.7mm눈 너무 애매함 ㅠ

[@sparklydust3550]

Something that you should definitely incorporate into your life is a cutoff time for work. It seems like you only sleep 4-6 hours a night consistently. Making an effort to not work past 6pm and not stay up past 10pm-12am would be healthy habits to incorporate. No amount of money and success is worth sacrificing your health and life for. At this point in life, it seems like you live and exist for TCMC. It should be the other way around.