I hear ya! lol. I was just out shopping, I started heading to the stationary section, then thought, “dumb ass”. 😂. I’m on a stationary no spend for a while. Btw, I’ve been using your, “hell yes” for foods you want to eat. I really think it’s saving me hundreds of unneeded calories I would have regretted.
OMG girl, I hear you! I totally had a notebook on order already from EC when I filmed this planner regrets. And I was like whhhyyyyy did I purchase another notebook?!!? LOL oh well! Maybe someday I will use them all 🤣🤣 That's so good about the hell yes principle! I could also apply to planners. It really does help curb my cravings and curb that "oh that looks good" mindless eating.
I love this video. I think it's very brave. I only buy 2 planners a year and only on Black Friday. A few months before Black Friday, I watched numerous videos, drew several different formats on paper, brainstormed how I would use each section and then made my decisions from there. At first I thought I was being obsessive, but doing that really helped me make a decision. Maybe you could try that? I think my weakness is clothes so that probably helps me stick with 2 planners per year too.
Most of my clothes now come from the Peloton referrals so that def isn't a huge weakness of mine. But I totally get it. I feel like most people probably have something. I don't spend a lot on clothes, salons/spa/beauty treatments (except my hair this past year), shoes, handbags, etc. My big spender category is crafty/planners. Thanks for letting me put it in perspective like that. What a great thoughtful comment!
This was a good video for deinfluencing. I went through this phase of my planner journey about 10 years ago and it's so frustrating to spend the money.
I went through this last year. For 2024, I brainstormed what I need in a planner system and chose my planners based on my needs. For 2024, I’m keeping it simple.
Love that you are keeping it simple. My productivity/actual planning life is the simple part. The playing around for fun and tracking randomness parts are the complicated part. We shall see how it goes ha ha.
I love this video so much! It’s so honest and I think you covered all the kinds of pitfalls us planner lovers can get caught up in. I so agreed with your assessment of golden coil. I was a big GC fan but the price point is way high to keep using them and I found that my perfect layout required two books and even more money! I was done. In addition to this, my big planner fail was thinking I wouldn’t mind carrying around an A5 leather 35mm rings planner as my main carry especially with a job that has location bound days in an office. It is helping inform me of what my style is but regardless they are regrets. Thank you again for sharing!
OMG TWO of them?!? I am glad you came around and decided to find something that worked for you. I feel like each year I learn a little more from doing this video ha ha.
I was going along with what you said until it came to notebooks. Blasphemy! 😉 I think notebooks are what got us all started in the first place.😊 I appreciate the feedback. Keep on sharing so we all can evaluate before we make the purchases.🧐
I decided last year to start using the planners that I bought and didn’t use. I am now buying stickers and re dating them. I don’t need a planner for like 5 or 6 years 😂
Ha ha, I totally get it. What a great alternative to use what you already have. If I didn't run this channel, I probably would try to do that as well eventually.
I don't think they do as good of a job as lay flat as other booklets because of how they are scored in two places to make it look like there is a spine vs just being folded right at the stapled line.
I understand that desire to want to find something shinier and better. I am glad that EC works so well for you. I have been in the EC hourly half the year and LOVE IT.
Based on your comment for the grid size of the Take a Note planner, I would just want to warn you against the Yamamoto Ro-biki notebooks that are gridded. The covers are so beautiful and enticing. But the grid is IMPOSSIBLE, even for me with such small handwriting and a user of extra fine nibs. It is TOO SMALL.
Aw man, that stinks! I haven't even heard of this one so thanks for letting me know. I really wish the TAN used a bigger grid. It's such a neat layout.
I just answered you on a different comment, but it's a good time to buy them from their site. They are on sale for Black Friday and I have a coupon code for them too SAMISSWEETLIFE for 10% off. Not sure it can be used on the sale. Hope that helps! www.hemlockandoak.com/pages/_go_?ref=8195:651204&discount=SAMISSWEETLIFE (that's my affiliate link with the discount code).
I hear ya! lol. I was just out shopping, I started heading to the stationary section, then thought, “dumb ass”. 😂. I’m on a stationary no spend for a while. Btw, I’ve been using your, “hell yes” for foods you want to eat. I really think it’s saving me hundreds of unneeded calories I would have regretted.
OMG girl, I hear you! I totally had a notebook on order already from EC when I filmed this planner regrets. And I was like whhhyyyyy did I purchase another notebook?!!? LOL oh well! Maybe someday I will use them all 🤣🤣
That's so good about the hell yes principle! I could also apply to planners. It really does help curb my cravings and curb that "oh that looks good" mindless eating.
I love this video. I think it's very brave. I only buy 2 planners a year and only on Black Friday. A few months before Black Friday, I watched numerous videos, drew several different formats on paper, brainstormed how I would use each section and then made my decisions from there. At first I thought I was being obsessive, but doing that really helped me make a decision. Maybe you could try that? I think my weakness is clothes so that probably helps me stick with 2 planners per year too.
Most of my clothes now come from the Peloton referrals so that def isn't a huge weakness of mine. But I totally get it. I feel like most people probably have something. I don't spend a lot on clothes, salons/spa/beauty treatments (except my hair this past year), shoes, handbags, etc. My big spender category is crafty/planners. Thanks for letting me put it in perspective like that. What a great thoughtful comment!
This was a good video for deinfluencing. I went through this phase of my planner journey about 10 years ago and it's so frustrating to spend the money.
deinfluencing, copy that.. LOL
Thank you so much for your kind comment! I love that term deinfluencing! So true. This is a story of what not to do ha ha.
Thanks for sharing! I had been curious about take a note but those grids are tinnnyyyyyy. Definitely learning from your regrets!
Ughhhhh... it's just so close to being the one... yet so far! I really wanted to love and use it.
I went through this last year. For 2024, I brainstormed what I need in a planner system and chose my planners based on my needs. For 2024, I’m keeping it simple.
Love that you are keeping it simple. My productivity/actual planning life is the simple part. The playing around for fun and tracking randomness parts are the complicated part. We shall see how it goes ha ha.
I love this video so much! It’s so honest and I think you covered all the kinds of pitfalls us planner lovers can get caught up in. I so agreed with your assessment of golden coil. I was a big GC fan but the price point is way high to keep using them and I found that my perfect layout required two books and even more money! I was done. In addition to this, my big planner fail was thinking I wouldn’t mind carrying around an A5 leather 35mm rings planner as my main carry especially with a job that has location bound days in an office. It is helping inform me of what my style is but regardless they are regrets. Thank you again for sharing!
OMG TWO of them?!? I am glad you came around and decided to find something that worked for you. I feel like each year I learn a little more from doing this video ha ha.
I was going along with what you said until it came to notebooks. Blasphemy! 😉 I think notebooks are what got us all started in the first place.😊
I appreciate the feedback. Keep on sharing so we all can evaluate before we make the purchases.🧐
You are so right!! I am such a sucker for cute notebooks and stationery!!
Good luck finding planner peace ✌🏽
Thank you!
I decided last year to start using the planners that I bought and didn’t use. I am now buying stickers and re dating them. I don’t need a planner for like 5 or 6 years 😂
Ha ha, I totally get it. What a great alternative to use what you already have. If I didn't run this channel, I probably would try to do that as well eventually.
Pretty and shiny gets me everytime too!!! 😂😂😂
You are my kind of people! Pretty and shiny and I am totally buying ha ha.
@@SamisSweetLife 🙌🙌🙌🥰🥰🥰
I have planner regret also. LOL 😂 Great video!
Thank you! Yeah I feel like there are a lot of us out there buying too many planner goodies 🤣🤣
Can I have your hemlock planner? It's so beautiful and I prefer undated. Thanks for sharing!
Also, stapled vs sewn - does the stapled not lay flat?
I have one of the Hemlock & Oaks in my Vlogmas giveaways and I am hanging onto the other one.
I don't think they do as good of a job as lay flat as other booklets because of how they are scored in two places to make it look like there is a spine vs just being folded right at the stapled line.
There needs to be a support group for this problem. Can I join?
Ha ha ha! I think we totally need a club!
I just need to accept the fact that EC vertical is what meets my needs and I need to stop trying other brands as I always come back to EC.
I understand that desire to want to find something shinier and better. I am glad that EC works so well for you. I have been in the EC hourly half the year and LOVE IT.
We have sooo little choice in the UK - I just love notebooks
Oh that stinks! I ordered a few things from Germany and this shipping rate was insane!! I feel for ya!
I decided that if i used a.simple planner that cost under $30 all year...then i would spring for an expensive one.
That's a great rule!! After having to edit this one, I have a few rules in place for the following year. Which expensive planner are you eyeing?
@@SamisSweetLife I was thinking about maksie life. I like the goal planning aspect of it.
Oh boy! That was an investment $$$
Yep! 🙈 🙈 I know some of it was for this channel, but it's just way overboard. Every year this is my planner shame video 🤣🤣
Based on your comment for the grid size of the Take a Note planner, I would just want to warn you against the Yamamoto Ro-biki notebooks that are gridded. The covers are so beautiful and enticing. But the grid is IMPOSSIBLE, even for me with such small handwriting and a user of extra fine nibs. It is TOO SMALL.
Aw man, that stinks! I haven't even heard of this one so thanks for letting me know. I really wish the TAN used a bigger grid. It's such a neat layout.
Are you selling the hemlock and oak
Is there any where I can direct message you
I just answered you on a different comment, but it's a good time to buy them from their site. They are on sale for Black Friday and I have a coupon code for them too SAMISSWEETLIFE for 10% off. Not sure it can be used on the sale. Hope that helps! www.hemlockandoak.com/pages/_go_?ref=8195:651204&discount=SAMISSWEETLIFE (that's my affiliate link with the discount code).
Are you doing a giveaway
I actually will be having some giveaways for Vlogmas this year! I will have a video Dec 1st talking about my Vlogmas plans so stay tuned.