I've never thought to using it this way! I have a five-year journal with pre-printed layout similar to what you are doing here. So far I've just been throwing random thoughts and events there without thinking much. It's fun to see the random stuffs I wrote a year ago, but it would be more interesting to have a dedicated use for those pages. It's also inspiring to see that we can totally do this in a regular notebook. Makes me think that I probably don't need all those fancy planners actually.
This made me think of the 5 year diary I had a kid. But as an adult, this would've been so helpful to use as a personal tracker. It is analog version of the 'timeline' that our phones feed us in photos app! Great idea.
@@Patricia.R. Yes, a simple analogue solution that so far is holding up for me as I've completed it every day since this video. I am looking forward to when I am on the next year(s) and can look back at my previous entry at the same date. I hope to see some progress....!
How interesting, yes, my entries so far are more than 4-5 lines, so I'll struggle to fit more than four years across the double page spread, but I can see how this could be enough to give a flavour of thoughts at that time. I am about to finish my first Rhodia notebook so I've just ordered another!
Hi! I really enjoy your videos. I have been thinking about creating a type of 5 year journal as well. You have a great idea with the larger journal -- I will think about how to create something similar to your setup. Thanks again for the video.
Hi there. I have been a digital person for years and think I have tried all the apps on the market spending a fortune. Over the last few weeks I have seen some posts on here from hardy digital users going back to paper. It got me thinking. So I have dug out my journals and refreshed myself to how I used to do it. Taking on some ideas I think I found how I want to set out my notes and tasks plus use a good old diary. Obviously digital forces you a little to add content and notes so do you ideas that you’re happy to share on building my journaling habit. Oh nothing better than ink on your fingers lol. Many thanks
@@KarlPerry yes Karl, I've been around the houses with digital. I was one of the first in the queue for the first Apple ipad! Tried the Remarkable. List goes on... Nothing beats pen and paper. Enjoy revisiting your journals and notes
ink stains...on your fingers is considered a sign of regal or royalty even...back in the day...only a certain class of people could have ink on their hands...not everyone was educated or could read and write...so a person who wrote was considered very cool...so...Stain away my dear friend...
@@mylifepart2 never knew or thought of it this way. Now I suppose it's a sign of prestige to have the latest smart phone in your hand. What a shame! They'll soon see the light and return to analogue (and ink stained fingers!). Appreciate your comment 🙏
I've never thought to using it this way! I have a five-year journal with pre-printed layout similar to what you are doing here. So far I've just been throwing random thoughts and events there without thinking much. It's fun to see the random stuffs I wrote a year ago, but it would be more interesting to have a dedicated use for those pages.
It's also inspiring to see that we can totally do this in a regular notebook. Makes me think that I probably don't need all those fancy planners actually.
@@DL-idk yes, simple's often best. I don't know why I hadn't thought of it earlier as I've got loads of fancy pre-prihted planners too!
This made me think of the 5 year diary I had a kid. But as an adult, this would've been so helpful to use as a personal tracker. It is analog version of the 'timeline' that our phones feed us in photos app! Great idea.
@@Patricia.R. Yes, a simple analogue solution that so far is holding up for me as I've completed it every day since this video.
I am looking forward to when I am on the next year(s) and can look back at my previous entry at the same date. I hope to see some progress....!
What a great idea. I implemented it as I am a believer of analogue as well. Thank you for sharing. Love it.
@@Jose-hw1ks Pleased you like it! Thank you for your comment 🙏
So happy to see a new video from you :)
@@K-pbnyh Appreciate the kind comment. I will become more consistent 🙏
@@justpenpaper No pressure to produce more content. Your channel has a certain appeal for me because it’s low key good :)
@@K-pbnyh I'll try to keep it that way. Low key is the analogue way, right?
I have seen a similar journal preprinted from the early 1900s. It was a small journal with 4-5 lines for each year on one page.
How interesting, yes, my entries so far are more than 4-5 lines, so I'll struggle to fit more than four years across the double page spread, but I can see how this could be enough to give a flavour of thoughts at that time. I am about to finish my first Rhodia notebook so I've just ordered another!
Hi! I really enjoy your videos. I have been thinking about creating a type of 5 year journal as well. You have a great idea with the larger journal -- I will think about how to create something similar to your setup. Thanks again for the video.
@@a.nelson29 Go for it and let me know how you get on. Thank you for your comment 🙏
This sounds like a great idea. I don’t think it matters if it’s spread over several notebooks.
@@rolandstravels thanks for your comment, I think it should work out okay. Looking forward to looking back in future years
@@justpenpaper maybe you can update us each year? That’s 3 more videos you can make 😀
@@rolandstravels haha, yes, future content for sure! 😂😂😂
I love this idea! Do you maintain a standard daily journal as well?
@@scottallen2190 no, this is it. Although another daily journal is quite tempting...
Hi there. I have been a digital person for years and think I have tried all the apps on the market spending a fortune. Over the last few weeks I have seen some posts on here from hardy digital users going back to paper. It got me thinking. So I have dug out my journals and refreshed myself to how I used to do it. Taking on some ideas I think I found how I want to set out my notes and tasks plus use a good old diary. Obviously digital forces you a little to add content and notes so do you ideas that you’re happy to share on building my journaling habit.
Oh nothing better than ink on your fingers lol.
Many thanks
@@KarlPerry yes Karl, I've been around the houses with digital. I was one of the first in the queue for the first Apple ipad! Tried the Remarkable. List goes on...
Nothing beats pen and paper. Enjoy revisiting your journals and notes
ink stains...on your fingers is considered a sign of regal or royalty even...back in the day...only a certain class of people could have ink on their hands...not everyone was educated or could read and write...so a person who wrote was considered very cool...so...Stain away my dear friend...
@@mylifepart2 never knew or thought of it this way. Now I suppose it's a sign of prestige to have the latest smart phone in your hand. What a shame! They'll soon see the light and return to analogue (and ink stained fingers!). Appreciate your comment 🙏