## Current Planner System - The current planner system is being shared, which includes a Sterling Inc A5 full year horizontal planner that was purchased at the start of the year, with the goal of using it as a brain dump without added stress [(00:00:01)](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=fBpIgXPytZw&t=1s). - The planner has horizontal pages, similar to the Hobonichi weeks, and includes blank pages in the back, as well as nice month pages, and is housed in a toasted marshmallow TN Style with a snap, which is very functional [(00:01:06)](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=fBpIgXPytZw&t=66s). - An extra notebook is included inside the planner for [[Paper | scratch paper]], which is considered ridiculous since the back of the planner already provides ample space for notes [(00:01:50)](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=fBpIgXPytZw&t=110s). - A zipper pouch is also included, although it is not fully utilized, and was difficult to find in A5 size [(00:02:41)](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=fBpIgXPytZw&t=161s). - The planner is used to track intentional miles walked, with a yearly tracker page, and also includes a page to keep track of birthdays of family and friends, as well as what was done to celebrate them [(00:02:57)](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=fBpIgXPytZw&t=177s). - The months are color-coded, and the planner was intended to be used for menu planning and grocery lists, but digital lists are often used instead, and the goal of tracking weekly grocery costs has not been well implemented [(00:03:47)](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=fBpIgXPytZw&t=227s). - The planner is considered great, but the system is not being fully utilized, with many blank pages and unused space, and the owner tends to make frequent, unplanned trips to the grocery store rather than sticking to a weekly schedule [(00:03:59)](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=fBpIgXPytZw&t=239s). ## Etsy Planner - A Lloyd Strom 2025 B6 plus planner was purchased to keep track of Etsy-related activities, but it was not used for that purpose, and instead, information from a habit tracker was transferred to it [(00:05:03)](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=fBpIgXPytZw&t=303s). - The planner has a monthly layout and the owner likes the color coding, with tabs and a piece of [[Washi]] tape added for decoration and functionality [(00:05:56)](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=fBpIgXPytZw&t=356s). - The owner would like to use the planner for journaling, but they journal more than one page a day, making it impractical, and instead, they might use the calendar pages for memory blurbs or regular calendar entries [(00:06:21)](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=fBpIgXPytZw&t=381s). ## Pen and Refill - A Quo Brass Sport pen is being used with a Uni Jetstream refill, which is a high-quality pen with a nice weight and heft, although it has a distinct metal smell [(00:06:52)](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=fBpIgXPytZw&t=412s). - The owner is considering getting a similar pen for their son, but they are attached to this one and want to continue using it, and they also plan to do a video about their fountain pens [(00:07:47)](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=fBpIgXPytZw&t=467s). - The Uni Jetstream refill is preferred for the planner because it does not smear and has a clean, crisp look, making it suitable for everyday use [(00:08:23)](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=fBpIgXPytZw&t=503s). ## Planner Usage and Philosophy - The owner plans to use the planner consistently for a month and switch between different sizes to avoid boredom and planner chaos [(00:08:37)](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=fBpIgXPytZw&t=517s). - Having a planner is essential to stay organized, but it's also important not to overcomplicate it, as this can lead to missed appointments, and a simple base planner can be referenced at any time [(00:09:04)](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=fBpIgXPytZw&t=544s). - A base planner serves as a foundation that can always be reverted to, allowing for easy referencing and minimizing the risk of missing important events [(00:09:06)](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=fBpIgXPytZw&t=546s). - The goal is to find a balance in planner usage, avoiding excessive complexity while maintaining a reliable system to stay on track with appointments and other commitments [(00:09:09)](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=fBpIgXPytZw&t=549s). ## Sources - [website](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=fBpIgXPytZw)