Another Monday, another BLP!
I will be back tomorrow to talk a bit more about our weekend trip, which was really restorative and lovely for Josh + me as a couple as well as individuals. We already have our next one planned out (January!). While away, I helped him plan / revamp his old to do lists which sounds super lame but was fun.
Fall Planner Releases Mentioned:
Agendio now has 120 gsm paper! Amazing for those who want to customize everything to have a luxurious paper option.
Kitlife just had their launch! They made some small tweaks that look excellent, and I will take a deeper dives into their 2022 releases in a future ep. I now have a coupon – THESHUBOX for $5 off their already reasonable prices. Affiliate note: Please note, I receive a small commission if this coupon is used.
Cultivate What Matters — my 2022 PowerSheets arrived. The bright teal is so striking in person, I love it.
CURRENTLY USING:
ECLP (continuing July – December, but planning to switch to Hobonichi in 2022). Their Focused collection just came out, and it looks really well done. One highlight they included is a lay-flat softbound planner that is great for those that like to avoid rings!
Full Focus Planner (affiliate link – I earn a small commission if this link is used!) – My workhorse for Q4! Something about FFP really helps me to feel in control of life. I may continue to use this as a work planner next year . . . I hate to let it go and it has so much great note taking space for meetings.
I also have a coupon code – use SARAHFALL10 for $10 off!
Q&A Topics:
1- Recommendation for a health journal with monthly spreads to see patterns –> Ashley Shelly 2022 Monthly Notebooks
2- Request for a deep dive into paper sizes! Reference used: Papersizes.org!
3- Audio question – ways to combine multiple domains of life into one book. Ideas: Plum Paper, Wonderland 222, Hobonichi Weeks Mega, Inkwell Press
4- Ways to divide weekly tasks – I use WORK / LIFE / HOME / BLOG+POD; this listener uses 9 categories: phone calls, errands, computer, to do, to buy, notes, pending, important, talk to spouse about.
Please keep the Q&A coming! You can submit via the blog, my email, or audio (here!).
8 Comments
I never knew the logic behind the various A and B sizes so thank you for that! I’ve been an A5 user since I switched the bullet journals in 2017 so I went with the A5 W222. I like the small, compact size. It feels so tiny compared to the old Erin Condren planners I used to get back in the day!
I’m right handed and yet I HATE rings!! I guess from when I write on the left side of the planner? I don’t like butting up against the ring. And I don’t like the bulkiness so that is one of the reasons I went with the W222.
Just listened- great episode! And I love love LOVE your idea for a planning your year follow along episode. I’ve never heard of that before but it sounds super useful and like a lot of people would enjoy it. I hope you decide to do it! Thanks as always for your podcasts and blog 🙂
Also love the idea of a “guided planning” episode!
I just ordered a Sprouted Planner after seeing it on Amanda’s Favorites. I like a weekly layout but use electronic calendars for all of my timed appointments, so what I really needed was more space for tracking weekly to-dos and taking notes. It should be here this week!
For the question about combining multiple domains of life into one, I do that with an Agendio planner that I designed so that there is room for three main domains—work, home, and writing/study. For a couple of years, I had just a week at a glance with seven days plus an eighth section divided by domains. I tended to run out of room so this year added a daily with the same domains. I use the weekly to put down my main goals for the week, menus, and appointments and meetings, which gives me an idea of when I can schedule deeper work. Then the daily is where I add the detail. I also have my tracking in this one each week so I can check things off when I plan my day in the morning.
I like having all of my life in one place because if I’m working deep in one area, I can schedule less demanding things for the others that day so I don’t burn out. Also, the weekly can stay at my desk while the daily goes with me. I use discbound so I can add note pages if I want but she wouldn’t have to.
Love the idea of a guided planning episode .
The guided planning episode would be so good Sarah.
I will do it !!! Brainstorming already 🙂 <3