Planner stress is a very real issue for many… yes, I meant planner, not planning. While planning can be stressful for a great many, I think planner stress have far fewer victims. We are an elite niche group of people who stress about things like which binder to use, which size to use, which colour to use, washi tape / no washi tape, diary insert format, et cetera, et cetera.
We love fretting over these little things and deliberating over our choices, all the while getting encouragement and support from our lovely little community of bloggers.
Every few months I get the urge to change my planner. It’s not that I constantly crave change. On the contrary, I like being in my comfort zone. When I find something I like, I usually stick to it. But not in the case of planners. And when I get the urge, I start stressing out. It’s a weird feeling only few will understand. You’re not sure if you want to make the change, not sure if you can, not sure if you should.
This time around, I’m thinking of making a major change. I’m thinking of ditching the filofax / ring mechanism system! I’m using my favourite Personal size at the moment, and truthfully there’s nothing wrong with it. But, I just want to see if I can make the change. I ordered a really nice DPP Moleskine, the special edition ones and now longing / dreading for it to arrive next week. I really haven’t made up my mind yet!
Well, even though we count planner stress among our problems, to me it’s a great thing that I have a little world, full of wonderful people who share the same “stress” that I do.
Happy planning!
Reblogged this on HarsH ReaLiTy and commented:
I have a very ordered mind and lifestyle so I “get” this. Good luck breaking the mold! It isn’t easy! -OM
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Thanks, it’s work in progress! And thanks for the re-blog.
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No worries! 🙂
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how about colors? bg? type of paper?
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The color would have to be dark since i want to use it for work. And i love cream colored paper.
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Trouble is with changing your method of planning is having to transfer stuff to a new system. We all stress toooooo much don’t we 🙂
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Yes i agree. So what I’ve done to ease the transfer is kept the reference items in a zip lock pouch which i can easily transfer between filofaxes. Don’t know how I’m going to fit that in the Moleskine.
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Thanks!
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Thanks for awesome read!!!
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Love this! I spent weeks Googling for the best planner. I finally settled on one from Kate Spade and I absolutely love it.
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Thanks. I’m glad u found something u like. It really is fun to shop around.
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THIS! I’ve gone from compact personal, to pocket, to mini to fauxdori! now I’m looking at hobonichis and an a5 filofax! maybe once I’ve used them all it’ll be out of my system….!?
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I can totally relate. But don’t count of getting it out of your system that easily…. 🙂 somehow the urge to change just never goes away.
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I like changing my purse, but so far I have stuck with the same planner. I have been tempted to try a different size but so far the thought of completely switching everything over to a smaller size stops me! 🙂
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You should try it. It’s a bit difficult at first but eventually you’ll manage.
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“Every few months I get the urge to change my planner.” Just about every week!
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Ha ha… good one. 🙂
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I can stick to one planner for years. Purses, however, are a completely different matter.
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Yes, i switch purses all the time. It’s much easier than switching your planner. 🙂
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