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On a more lighthearted note than usual (since writing about emotional topics requires me to dig deep and be naked in my vulnerability), I wanted to share something that has been contributing to my days in a positive way. By now, you may know that I love journals. I don’t journal as intensely anymore as I did when I was a teenager, but I still try to write in one whenever I can. I’ve three journals, in fact, all for different writing intentions. The first exclusively focuses on the many things I did or experienced that brought me some form of happiness, the second journal is for ranting, descriptions of situations, and important notes about (the improvement of) my mental health. The third journal, the one I am sharing with you today, is actually a planner for my daily/weekly to-do lists.
Goodbye to the days of hundreds notes on my phone or random to-do scribbles, and hello to the 52 Lists Planner!
The journal was brought to my attention by Jas from Jas Being Jas during one of our weekly writing sessions. She showed me her planner, and it looked so pretty, so colorful. It instantly had my attention. Turns out it’s also really useful! I like winning. The 52 Lists Planner is undated, ready to use whenever so you’re not stuck with the start of a school or calendar year. It’s made with monthly, weekly, and daily planning in mind. But before you get to the planning, there’s a section on intention setting and having realistic goals, which was a great reminder for me to be kind to myself in the expectations I create for myself.
Then, each section or month opens with a “month at a glance” where you can highlight important days of the month, with enough space to write whatever you need. Next up is “the week ahead” where you write down your tasks and intentions, followed by a daily overview with 3 top priorities, and a to-do list or schedule. There’s always a blank space at the end of the section for additional writing.
That’s the practical stuff.
The planner also encourages you to be mindful by asking you to reflect on your month (with prompts), on your week (by checking your mood), and on your day (with questions). You’ll also find a nice little treat at the back of the planner, where there’s space for projects. You can write down the project name, the starting date, the due date, there’s space to brainstorm, and to list all the steps you want to take. Plus, the option to scrap or check off the steps.
This is my kinda planner. I love the mindset that it was made with (i.e. one step at a time, focus on intentions not goals). Not only that, the rich colors and pretty art throughout make me happier too. Having said that, I’m used to spending max. €5 on pretty notebooks and using them as a journal, so when I saw the price of the planner I had to think about it for a minute. Would it be worth the investment? I’ve been using it for over two months now, and I consistently write in it, so yes. For me, it was.
It’s full and more diverse. It creates space and quiet in my head, which I need. I could do with less thinking sometimes. I’ve already told all my friends about my planner, and now I’m sharing this tool of growth and organization on the blog, because maybe it could be useful for you too.
Ever so often, I’m going to write more about lighthearted topics, because there’s so much I love that I’d like to share with you, and I wouldn’t want my blog to solely be about my pain. This is a place of healing, a place of moving forward. This is how I do that, planner included.
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