Choosing a planner (or journal) that is the size you like + has the type of paper you need.
- If you are like to collage, an inexpensive planner with lightweight paper is suitable.
- If you like using fountain pens or markers, look for paper that is 100gsm.
- I like to keep my journals and planner(s) in a stack 🧙♀️ (waiting and ready for me), so I prefer a 9″x 5″-ish planner.
Elements of my 2025 planner set-up:
- Because I liked the monthly and weekly features so much—I just purchased this planner for personal appointments/notes. 😊 (Even though I already had another planner …)
- This is my other weekly planner, used to track my writing projects and work online.
- I will also be compiling a personal log of monthly notes using this calendar.
- This practice is so affirming, and I love being able to see an entire year at a glance as a point of reference and reflection. 🔮
- Without notes (and review) we are often unable to realize the details our progress and growth (and all the 🪄 goodness) within our wild and precious lives.
- I use this site when I need to create dated calendar grids for varying number of weeks (to schedule projects/track progress with jotted notes).
- I will also be using the templates I share with my Ko-fi patrons. Here is a review of the various templates:
The difference between one-time and monthly access to Ko-fi resources.
Reminders:
Self-compassion and creative expression are the foundation for right brain planning.
Dear Braveheart, thank you kindly for your interest in right brain planning! ♥
❤️ Just in case you missed my video post: I hope you will join me via a new temporary 📱 Instagram account: @collageplanning
