Happy December! Today’s episode is a special one — it’s a podcast ep AND my annual planner stack video in one!
This episode has a video component if you’d like to see the planners — the video is here!
Products mentioned:
- Hobonichi Cousin Avec
- Hobonichi Weeks (the one I have)
- Hobonichi Day Free
- Ashley Shelley x Amanda’s Favorites collab
- Erin Condren 18 month Monthly Planner (Japanese-Style softcover)
- Moleskine Cherry Blossom series
- Hobonichi 5-year Journal (2026 – 2030)
- My own Planning by Season + BLP Live Planners
Yes, it’s a lot. The only one I have my doubts about is the WEEKS!!! Everything else listed has a purpose that makes sense to me.
HAPPY DECEMBER!!!
PS: I’m gearing up to record the next few episodes including one or two Q&A eps, so please send your questions my way!!!
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The video is marked as private and can’t be viewed 🙁
It had some issues and my sound team is working to fix them ASAP!!!! I’m so sorry!!!
Right now, at 6:50 p.m. Mountain time on Monday, Dec. 1, I am definitely able to play this video, Dr. Sarah Hart-Unger.
I can see how you use different planners to overcome each other’s shortcomings now, Dr. Sarah Hart-Unger. It’s certainly helpful that you include notebooks that you yourself participated in designing as well. I also noticed how deliberately you put efforts into the subtitles of the video. And no, I did not notice any difference in audio quality even though you’re not recording in your closet.
I found a Hobonichi Weeks at a little stationery store today on vacation in Palm Springs, CA. I have been Hobonichi-curious since hearing you talk about them, but it seemed like such a project just to acquire one! So I’m excited but not sure how I’ll use it. So I came here for ideas and see that you are unsure as well! 😂 BUT I think I’m going to use it as what I call my “mind-body journal.” I’ve been keeping one of these for years but have more recently been using apps. They’re just not as satisfying as seeing things on paper, though I do like the data aspect of apps and will still use them for that. Anyway, I will use this to track my workouts, any other notable things connected to my health, etc. I think! I’m still working out my 2026 system, as I work my way through your book(!), so it could still change some.
Oh, here’s the stationery store. I spoke with the owner, who was so lovely and knowledgeable! https://bobodesignstudio.com/pages/bobo-palm-springs
I love that idea! I might put my fitness stuff in there, too. I had better commit soon!!! And, that store sounds delightful.