Tips for Making Planning a HABIT in the New Year

[@naomibonilla7605]

I have been using a planner (with stickers and the works), since 2018. You were the first person I happen to tune into regarding weekly preplanning. I wanted to imitate everything you did cause you are artistic and have an eye for color coordination, dimension and theme concept. I DO NOT! And when I did it exactly as you did, it didn't look right. But you have inspired me to be myself and do it how I see it for me. Thank you and will continue to be inspired by you and a small select others in the planner community in 2020. Have a blessed and happy new year.

[@jacquelynraftery6180]

haha! I am dying at the "tell me you have never made a checklist of stuff you have already done so you can check the boxes". Totally me!!!

[@kellofaplan]

hahahaha I think we are all guilty of this!

[@dkollar4791]

I love your new ideas the most.

[@sandygarcia7435]

Hello Heather, I have been a subscriber on my phone but finally now on my tablet...I also started using a paper planner back in junior high it was the pocket planner that fit in my purse...always used them until around ten years ago, when job ended I stopped using planners, except of course everything has always been written down on my wall calendar...then I saw the happy planner here on KZbin then went right out n got one, this is my third year, 2020, that I will be using the happy planner...bought one that I really don't like the color but it was the best one that was left...so haven't started using it yet...I love decorating my planner...love all your tips...great ideas...Tfs...blessings...have a Merry Xmas n happy new year...🎄🎄🎄...

[@saramanningmichelle1]

I am so happy I found you! i'm binge watching your videos haha!! Trying to start planning, I've had planners, start and never follow through. Appreciate you and your videos!!!

[@Azurastar1]

I have almost watched every one.. I have been going backwards. but you must watch when Heather goes through her old planners-- a total riot.. i couldn't stop laughing.. Also Valentine's set up--- total blast to watch...

[@saramanningmichelle1]

@@Azurastar1 haha ok thats awesome, i will watch those!!!

[@kellofaplan]

hahahaha I just start laughing whenever I even think about flipping through my first planner lol

[@pamrosenberry7575]

Me too. She makes me so excited to plan.

[@CoolCraftyCreations]

I can remember when I purchased my first Happy Planner (2016)!!! However, prior to that my old job made us plan by having Stephen Covey come to our job and he introduced me to my first ring bound planner The Franklin Covey back in 1996! Whew! Fast forward to December 2018, I have (3) Franklin Covey ring bounds, (2) Daytimers, (5) Travelers Notebooks, (1) Recollections ring bound, and (2) mini Happy Planners, and lastly (5) Classic sized Happy Planners!!! However looking at your shelving, you my dear have surpassed us all!!! Love all of your videos! Happy New Year, and Happy Planning!

[@105pretty]

Cool Crafty Creations Oh my gosh my company did the same with Covey! I was with Hibernia National Bank in New Orleans in 1996 and Covey was all the rave. Covey came with a huge day long presentation and I bought everything as well!

[@kellofaplan]

HAHAHAHA The Happy Planner sends me a LOT of planners. Several on my shelves are unused. Some are sticker books, some are notebooks, some are old planners that I used in the past.... not all of them are planners that I actively use lol!

[@CoolCraftyCreations]

Heather Kell So Healther, you want to send a few of those unused planners my way? Just saying, I don’t have the socialite, or the wellness planner. Just saying.

[@moniquegrier8865]

Thank you so much for this video! I have been looking for someone who could guide me as a beginner. I get so overwhelmed by all the intense decorating by people that I feel like I am not “doing it right”. I look forward to your videos. 😊

[@kellofaplan]

Thank you so much for watching! My biggest tip is to do what works for you! look at other planners stuff for inspiration, but then do YOU!

[@dianabullock4909]

I’m new to your KZbin, I’m so impressed with your planner information and all of the creativity you come up with, such as your Christmas card book. I have years and years of Christmas cards, because I have so many from special people in my life that has passed. I think this will be one thing I’d like to do. Thank you so much for that. You are leaving such a journey for your loved ones to go back through all your life! Well done! You make me smile, there were so many days when I worked that I would go back at end of day and write what I’d done so I could check them off!

[@meraki5431]

Love your video..... So relatable.... I m getting my mini happy planner at the mid of February...... But i watch n follow you ever since......

[@iluvgarbear]

Been watching alot of your vids because I am waiting for my first planner to be delivered so as you know I am super excited. You have GREAT advice and I really enjoy watching your vids. I am absorbing all you tips and tricks

[@rhondahood2968]

Very helpful. Thank you. I bought a beautiful happy planner 2 years ago. I’m going to start using it for my life and weight loss goals.

[@sherryegermeier3421]

I have been using a calendar/planner for as far back as I can remember. Can't imagine people who do not keep track of their lives with a planner. Your information was right on track. Minimum is to check the calendar/planner morning and evening. I have my everything planner, a journal, a budget extension frankenplanned, then a separate Faith planner. Never thought I would use all of these but kept them filled this last year. Love your videos, they have been lots of help to me.

[@plannerheart8341]

Thank you so much for this video. I been in planning in HP for just 3mths and this new year I'm so excited to use it the full 12mths of 2019. I needed these tips also...

[@jesspace5211]

Thank you for this one!! I have so many half used planners. I always have great intentions but the follow through is the worst. That's one of my goals this year, going to make a vision board as well.

[@downsyndromemama]

Set a daily alarm on your phone to use it!

[@kellofaplan]

Make it a priority to make it a habit! It has changed my life !

[@tinaharrison3502]

I love to craft, scripture writing, journaling, scripture study. I also have doctor appointments. I love color pencils and pens. I don’t have to work so I have all these things I love. And I love color. I research color and meanings in life and scripture

[@dianecats9466]

Heather, I really liked this video on the Tips to make planning a habit. I took notes and plan to implement them in my planner so that I am more productive on a daily basis and I am more organized in my life which is one of my main goals. I have watched a few other videos about decorating a planner for the first time and the must haves for setting up a planner I have a Happy planner, stickers, washi, and some pens. I am ready to get started. Thank you, Diane

[@rebeccaclarke9985]

Thank you for such a great video, I have been planning for some time but usually end up getting overwhelmed, not using it enough or over decorating and then not know what the hell to do.

[@emilyrogers3271]

First time planner adding stickers and washi. Just subscribed. Excited! Thanks for sharing your tips.

[@erinhockaday62]

Ugh now I’m wanting a tour of your craft room 😍

[@emilytavera7013]

She filmed a tour! kzbin.info/www/bejne/l5DNYWiYjbFgoZY

[@kellofaplan]

There is one posted already!

[@Anuhealehua1]

I was thinking the same!!! I’m so OCD & such a visual person!!! Love the way your selves look!!!

[@vhill5993]

These were some good tips. I would start planning and then stop. Then I would feel intimidated by it, but you are giving me hope that I can plan and get more organized. I need to be more organized. Thank you for the vid.

[@kellofaplan]

You can do it!!!

[@yureliplans]

“Decorate it... but don’t go crazy” 🤣👍🏽👍🏽you’re awesome, thank you!

[@kellofaplan]

Thanks for watching!

[@ebriggs3498]

Great words of advice. Not having a plan is planning to fail. I’m not sure who said that but I really like it. Wayne Gretzky said, you always miss 100% of the shots that you never take! Words to live bye! Gofor it.

[@12bgoofy]

Love you, your vibe, your video's and your Rockefeller!

[@tomsgirl37]

Awesome video!! Especially for ppl like me starting planning my first year. 💜👏🏻

[@steppy3736]

Welcome to the community!!

[@kellofaplan]

Welcome to happy planning!

[@jenonica10]

I just want to say how awesome you are! I’ve always been a planner, and after discovering you and been watching your videos, made me LOVE planning even more! thank you for all these great tips...and looking forward to an awesome 2019... can’t wait!😊❤️

[@kellofaplan]

Aw thank you!!

[@michelehammond8095]

Thank you so much for this video. I am a newbie to this. Started to watch your videos last night and you made some great points.

[@framlam]

Heather: (To decorate your planner) You don’t have to have 90 sticker books like I do. My Husband: Tell my wife that.

[@PlasmaSpeedos]

Iris Match hahahahaha I feel like this was to me 🤣

[@terilynn8826]

I may have a sticker book obsession 😐😒

[@rayettepeltier4318]

😂😂😂

[@kellofaplan]

Hahahahahahaha

[@ashleyhaskins8618]

Thank you for making this video ❤️ I enjoy watching your videos.. I am a high school student and I look at my happy planner daily and plan once a week.

[@Jenny_FromDaBlock]

I’ve really only been planning since September so I consider myself a newbie. Heather has been my inspiration and my favorite all time KZbinr. We have similar styles of planning. I’ve copied spread ideas but made them my own! My planner works for me and that’s the main thing that Heather stresses. I’ve gotten pretty good at this if I say so my damn self! Thank you Heather, thank you, thank you, thank you!!

[@kellofaplan]

Yay! Im so glad that you love your planner and that I have been able to help! I appreciate you watching!

[@laurielyon1892]

I totally hear you about the checklist! I have had a list made out and then realized I didn’t have something written down that I did. So... I had to write it down so that I could check it off! Lol! I’ve been using the Happy Planner system for about a year and a half now. Will not chat to any other system!

[@lolaannwells8309]

Awesome video, thank you for the suggestions and helpful ideas. Yes I'm new to this planner world and I'm determined to make this work.

[@idontbakeidecorate]

2019 would be my second year and yes I was that girl that would forget about it. So hopefully this coming year I could stick to it. Thanks for the great tips.

[@christinaruiz4183]

Your "Things to track in your planner" video is my all time favorite video ever! (btw, the link isn't listed. And it's definitely a must watch for the new year)

[@danielleharris4520]

I just found your channel. I bought my first Happy Planner. I an so excited to try this and hoping it helps me stay organized.

[@kishashares2732]

She said don’t make your planner a big sticker book.😂😂

[@aboutmygirls]

Great ideas! Great video!

[@jennifernatalie4213]

Great video, even for those of us that have been planning for a while. We get caught up in “all the things” and forget the purpose of the planner.

[@kellofaplan]

SO true!!

[@KellyVWeber]

You are an excellent teacher, thank you for all the great videos!

[@kellofaplan]

Thank you! Teaching has always been a passion of mine. I was blessed to do public education for 9 years, and I still can't believe that now I get to teach about planning! So fun!

[@lori2719]

I'm planning twice a week. One page at a time. My husband's schedule can get wacky and I hate having to correct things halfway through the week. :) it works.

[@GirlwithDrive]

Lori Dennison that’s smart!

[@lori2719]

@@GirlwithDrive thank you! It's really helped a lot with my perfectionism. I hate using white out. Lol

[@sgtducky312]

In another video she recommends using the sticky notes. It’s helped me a ton.

[@lori2719]

@@sgtducky312 I also use sticky notes. However they tend to pile up. Lol

[@tinahailer-monsewicz9037]

Happy new year 🎊🎈 I Love your channel. I appreciate your guidance in my own planning. Keep up the great work.

[@Azurastar1]

Hi Heather-- Well, I am almost set up and ready for 2019.. ! I can't wait!!!

[@yvonnestyle1554]

I LOVED this video! Thank you! I’m implementing these tips!

[@SweetDreamsofParis]

LOVED this video..so many great ideas to stay on track! Also loved you standing and teaching us!! :)

[@kellofaplan]

Haha thanks! I thought it would be a fun topic to show my face for instead of just my hands!

[@abzster]

Really liked this style of video. I've always looked forward to your videos (helpful, clear, inspiring). Now that I'm working full time I'm planning on getting a mini planner for an on the go planner. I like to leave my classic at home. So, I'll be watching your mini mania Mondays more regularly!

[@fionadeshotel5119]

I’m glad I found your channel! 💕

[@mariecorona09]

Love you post.. just subscribed. Love what you do.. thank you

[@EverythingKalita]

This was a great reminder. Im addicted to collecting planners, but fell behind on planning after graduating college 😓

[@aleshaarreguin4358]

Great tips! Beautiful shirt.👍👌

[@WendysKitties14]

Love the advice and your videos. I'm super new. Don't even have one yet - Still trying to track down a mermaid big! lol Anyways. Thank you!!

[@altaneri6980]

Mew Happy Planner here and am excited to start!

[@Bbyren333]

can you make planner videos using the horizontal planner styles?? it’s so hard to get inspiration when everyone has the vertical!

[@rayettepeltier4318]

The Happy Planner KZbin channel has some!

[@downsyndromemama]

A lot of people hate the horizontal planners unless you use it for just one small thing and minimalistically there's not enough room for anything

[@Bbyren333]

Lori Ann Hood this is the first time i’ve purchased a happy planner and i wish i would’ve realized they had two versions😭 i might have to go back and get a new one lol

[@downsyndromemama]

@@Bbyren333 girl i so would. The horizontal leaves a lot to be desired. Are you in the states

[@Bbyren333]

Lori Ann Hood yes i am, & i will thank you!!

[@vasquez501]

You are so adorable! Love your videos. Keep them coming!

[@kellofaplan]

Aw thank you!

[@brookelyn80]

Heather, I watch all of your videos & get so many great ideas from you. I have a video idea if you’d be willing to make one. I’d love help on setting up a mini planning area/station. I have so many sticker books & accessories (thanks MAMBI 🙄😂) that I keep in my craft room away from my toddler. I’m thinking it would be beneficial for me to set up a small planning station with the most used stickers & necessities to keep in the living room in a small bin or tote. This way I could plan while still being in the room with my child. I have the planner cart & it’s fully stocked, but I rarely roll it into the living room. I can’t be the only one who would benefit from a video like this. Thank you for all your ideas & inspiration!

[@kellofaplan]

That would be a great video, but it's not something I really do. Since I have an office for planning, I rarely move it outside of my office!

[@The419co]

So many great tips! Thank you for sharing

[@lisawalters5482]

Great video. Tfs. I’m a fairly newbie and this really helps.

[@nancypayne5667]

You are a great teacher. Thanks for all the tips. Roll Tide!

[@kellofaplan]

That's so sweet of you! Roll tide!

[@shirleyjackson3893]

Very helpful and great timing. Thank you.

[@shelleytaylor5410]

Interactive! Great idea!!!

[@lolymolina7]

Love all your videos your awesome 👏

[@HBkaleecee]

Super video, thx for sharing! Great ideas you have that I needed help with.

[@hopehanson9600]

Loved seei ng you and this new video. It was great!

[@gailure212]

Just love your channel which I have been watching since the end of November and have been inspired to buy myself a happy planner, and join the planning community. You are so good at explaining everything and very motivational. Thanks for inspiring me. X

[@kellofaplan]

Thank you so much for your kind words and for watching my channel!

[@ashleylane1xo]

The main reason I started planning was to keep track of bills but now I put everything in it. Lol

[@kellofaplan]

Isn't planning the best?? I just love it!

[@ashleyschwartz2935]

Great video! I'm actually was going to buy a new planner tomorrow. Perfect tips! Thank you!

[@hollypeterson6178]

Awesome video!!! This is my 2nd year of planning; can't wait to continue in 2019.

[@sabrinainthesity]

Heather, you are so hilarious in this video! Love it and love you ❤

[@kellofaplan]

hahaha just being real! ;-)

[@memoir02]

This should be a TED talk lol. Great job Heather! Loved your delivery here 👏👌

[@kellofaplan]

Ha, thanks!

[@sgtducky312]

Thank you!! I struggled in past years cause I thought I had to no white space plan and I failed cause I didn’t do it! It’s not a sticker book, it’s a planner.

[@cho7974]

❤조혜인

[@ktk1964]

1st comment. Thanks for this information, I’m only budgeting with the Happy Planner extension packs. I hope eventually get into planning my days, but don’t want to get overwhelmed since it my first time. TFS!!📒😃👍🏽

[@kajmylove4434]

love your channel!!! I am new to the planner community, this channel has really given me loads of inspiration and direction. I think i will continue to watch, as your style of planning is similar to what i want. pretty and practical. where did you get your wall unit if i may ask.

[@lataciahughes5520]

Sorry to comment on an old video but I am kinda a newbie......my question is, when does Happy Planner come out with new planners and accessories? It seems like that is what I can’t figure out. Any information on this would be appreciated. Also, I am loving your Planner 101 videos.....very helpful!

[@c67997]

Love you Heather! ❤️❤️❤️

[@reneebarrette4514]

GREAT video Heather!

[@CrystalChristianStore]

Can you make a video how to use your cricut for happy planner please 😊

[@BlackDogDesigns]

Great video! I love all your videos, I become a huge fan and I watch all your content as soon as you upload it. Thank you for all your hard work and Happy New Year🎉

[@kellofaplan]

Thank you so much for watching!

[@Kimster2422]

Awesome video. Thanks for sharing

[@wandabradford5100]

Do you have a video of the whole setup of your canon selfy? I just got one for Christmas and I need some help, I’ve been using a Sprocket for the last year. Also love your book shelves behind you.

[@kellofaplan]

I dont have a video of setting it up, but I have a video reviewing it! And thank you! They were built in to the house when we moved in, but we just painted them white this year and now I LOVE THEM!

[@dorothymacdougall4022]

Heather great video. If it’s ok I will be referring to you. I’m starting a KZbin channel. One of the things will be Happy Planner. I have learned so much from you and to be truthful you inspired me to start a channel. I will be doing other things on the channel too. Hope you had happy holiday.

[@kellofaplan]

Good luck with your channel!!!

[@saracosme1646]

You're awesome!!!

[@Blaqluiqi]

It was great to see your face Heather! Great tips! 👍🏾

[@marianrussom631]

Heather what is your motto for using planners and not comparing?? Thanks, Marian

[@MissAmandaAkaDramaMama]

I LOVE YOUR SHELVES!!! 😍😍😍 What are the shelves or shelf behind you?

[@kellofaplan]

Amanda Ventura they are built ins :) they were here when we bought the house but I just painted them white this year!

[@MissAmandaAkaDramaMama]

@@kellofaplan I love them!!!

[@originaldiva15]

I like this format of video! Love seeing your face!

[@kellofaplan]

Thanks!! I know, mostly it's just my hands lol! I need to do more of me on screen!

[@planwithkellye2926]

You’re a Kell of a teacher!

[@kellofaplan]

aw thank you ;-)

[@MissAmandaAkaDramaMama]

Do you have a video showing your entire planner collection? If you don't, you should. 😉

[@jessicafoster7274]

Hi heather! Just wondering what are your plans for memory keeping in the new year? Will you continue it?

[@kellofaplan]

I will continue it, but I HAVE to sit down and catch up on the end of 2018 first lol

[@karacusick8459]

Ty! Needed to see this!!!!

[@brooklynlady13]

which size happy planner do you carry with you

[@allthingsalecia]

Great video!

[@Sneadwoman]

THIS!!!! So much THIS!

[@kellofaplan]

WOOO~

[@shaedenee]

“I’m a crazy person” lol 😂

[@anolty]

Heather, I love your videos! This one will be perfect for my mom (she has trouble sticking with it). Do you think you will ever make a video about what to do when you don’t have a busy week? I’m a college student and when I’m on break I don’t have anything to put in my planner 😔

[@aprilmitchell1408]

Layton You could use it for daily to do lists and add extra decor or you could use it as a faith planner. I have a separate faith journal/ sermon notes Happy planner and I love it. Hope this helps and have a wonderful 2019 school year!

[@lissagarcia1646]

I teach, so there are periods where there may not be a lot going on. I fill space with quotes from shows I'm watching or books I'm reading.

[@PlasmaSpeedos]

I agree, it’s hard when I have nothing to schedule. I feel like I’m just wasting my time. I decided this year I’m going to use my planner as a planner but then also keep it as a scrap book. So adding photos and memories about how the weather is and what’s been heavy on my mind.. then transition it at the end of each week/month/year into more of a memory keeper! So because I’ve basically got most of my memories kept from planning, it’ll be easy to reference it to make it into a scrapbook. Just an idea. I’m right there with you on dull weeks!

[@PlasmaSpeedos]

Oh! Also, there’s some lists on Pinterest! If you search on Pinterest for things to put in your planner there are great lists from cleaning to fitness, to-do lists and goals ❤️❤️

[@lindat3895]

Take pictures of what you do during your break and add them to your planner. Take pictures on campus and add those to your planner, so you’ll have pictures of where you study, live, hang out ...

[@ajwellsshares]

Love this video!

[@channonwashington6498]

I love that cover on your planner. Where can I find it?

[@evawirebaugh4980]

Its found at Joanns it the Girl Gang Planner for 2019. I love mine it's so cute

[@channonwashington6498]

Thank you.

[@Charyl]

Thx for the video

[@phunt8551]

Could you please do a plan with 2 colors using the box stickers book only.? My eyes glaze over when too many colors...

[@Frauhammie75]

Awesome video! My only concern is if I add everything to my planner (which I would love to do!), it’s going to get too heavy and bulky?

[@kellofaplan]

The beauty of the Happy Planner is you don't have to carry all the months with you. If it gets too heavy, take past months out!

[@adrianaflores714]

I only carry 3 months at a time. And once I’m done with a month I remove it and add another. I do add sticky notes to the year at a glance since I don’t carry all months with me. And I add things that are further spread out like my P.O. Box renewal, dentist f/u, car registration, Monster Jam etc. and that helps me with the planning process.

[@evawirebaugh4980]

Started with Happy Planner in November, but I am a long time scheduler of my life. I like to know what's coming and when. Just a silly question when did date books become Planners? P.S. super cute stuff and I Love Your Videos

[@bellepepperxx]

Awesome..tfs