how i use my filofax (personal) | planning, commonplacing ✸
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✸ products/people mentioned:
peanutsplannerco: peanutsplan...
mio im: cochlea1313...
tarot cards: www.landofzos.com/product/mio...
filofax cover: filofax.com/products/norfolk-...
paper i use for printing: www.amazon.co.uk/dp/B0006L012...
my holepunch: www.amazon.co.uk/dp/B0995LVJK...
zig dot markers: www.amazon.co.uk/dp/B09SPWS7J...
stalogy index dots: www.thejournalshop.com/produc...
my pen: www.amazon.co.uk/Pilot-Frixio...
vellum paper: www.amazon.co.uk/dp/B0857K4H2...
my printer is an old epson inkjet (model 235) that i've had for 7 years. it's no longer sold and barely works 😎
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www.megan-rhiannon.com/shop
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twitter & ig: @petite_gloom
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✸ contact: meganrhiannonillustration@gmail.com
megan, i love how you are not afraid to use different planners depending on what your needs and interests are! i bullet journaled for five years before i discovered the hobonichi and your channel. your hobonichi method is one i had adapted to suit my own needs and it really picks up where my bullet journaling had started to lack. and recently i was inspired to try my media journaling in a filofax, using the pages you have available on your shop. it's a super weird coincidence that you have created new pages for your own media tracking. anyway, i just wanted to say thank you for sharing all your different planners and journals!!! i hope you've been feeling better and resting lots ♡
I fully had a feeling you’d get on board with a personal size! I’ve been through A5, A4, pocket, personal….everything 😂! My ‘pile of shame planners’ are sat staring me in the face whilst I watch this video….but….I think that’s the beauty of journaling and planning, you’re forever developing your systems! Totally agree the narrowness of the filofax pages personally offend me and that’s why I couldn’t get on with the personal size….if you’re gonna be making these pages available for us for the personal size I may give it another go mind 👀😜
As someone whose failed at more than 55 purchases of a variety of journals (filled, lined, blank,dotted,squared,cheap, expensive) in the last 5 years alone, this comment makes me feel so much better about my journey!
I want to try the Filofax but my ability to change and commit to anything is...poor
Who says you need to commit to it? Most Filofax users have an entire planner collection that they switch between constantly 😂
I can relate. I have two A5 Filofaxes and several journals on the go: daily planning for real estate work, planner for writing, to do journal, art journal, etc.
portability is exactly why i started carrying around a pocket size rings 🌸 i know you mentioned that you could never plan in something so small, and i thought the same too, but its surprisingly handy. if youre used to the size of the field notes its kind of like that. i also have my personal rings for when i need a little more space so im so glad youre coming out with that size! 💗
i also love how much you jump around notebooks because i do the same and it normalizes it a bit i think. why stick to something if it doesnt work out for you? you can always go back too so its not a big deal.
I love the new format of trackers for music and books. I'd love to see these added to the shop! I can't wait for you to make these personal pages available :)
It's fun to watch you and your two faithful companions -- Wednesday and your pen -- on this planner journey.
I'm so impressed that you manage to switch from planner to planner I always feel this guilt that I have to finish the book I chose for the year
I think that guilt is the ghost of our parents and grandparents about not being wasteful😅
@@thegoatgirlcrwhich makes total sense, plus all the money you spent
@@barbar4t178 isn't that purchase regret or some similar term?
I love watching your journaling systems evolve. You’re such an inspiration!❤
its so so comforting to watch you talk about this! hope you feel better soon❤️🩹 i also take my books everywhere(so the portability is a big factor!), even if i don't often journal out and about it makes my autistic brain feel more at ease.🌿
Love this video!🖤 I recently developed a new planning system with large note cards and mini pockets in folders I created. All inside a travelers notebook I made myself so I am pretty proud. I love your filofax and your handwriting is amazing. It looks typed!! Your stalogy index dots are inspiring me to apply this to my system. Thank you for the video 🖤✨
Honestly seeing you jump around planners and sizes just makes me feel better about my own planner switching habits 🫣 I’ve been working in a personal size for a few weeks after swearing I’d never use a rings, but I discovered Plotter which has 11mm size rings and for me it is peak and I’m living. I haven’t had this much fun in a planner for a long time, so I totally get it. I love seeing the pages you’ve made and how you’ve set everything up!
I love watching your systems, I started using the weeks about 6 weeks ago after seeing your vid on it and it’s such an amazing system for my AuDHD, only problem is that it’s reigniting the stationary hyperfixation 😂
Same! But I've been doing it for three months already. The amount of stickers I got is ungodly
Lovely start to my morning to see your planner chat! I’m also newly switching to the Filofax system after planning hopping and making my own previously. I love seeing your switch from A5 to personal!
i really like the new format for books and music-your making me want to get a filofox for next year
So glad to hear you have an appointment with a sleep clinic! I hope they’re able to provide you with answers. I bookmarked the article you mentioned as I’m always trying to collect info on narcolepsy. The napping at Starbucks is so relatable! I could probably make a spread on odd places I’ve fallen asleep in public. 😅
I wish I could get into rings. They look so versatile and I love the inserts you’ve created. Your videos definitely tempt me to try them, but I’m also attached to my Hobonichi Weeks. I wish you the best of luck in your endeavor to stick with the rings for the rest of the year!
See I was going to play the "why did she switch" game but instead I read the comments so I know why already. 😆😆😆In any event, I've enjoyed watching the journey of you playing around with a new planner and all the twists and turns it's taken. Its quite delightful actually. Makes me feel like I'm not alone with how much I bounce around with things, planners, ideas, etc.
I have the Norfolk in pocket and the one loop is awkward even with the correct pages. It bends up the dividers and pages. So I don’t use it when it’s closed. I love the espresso cover. It’s exciting to see you excited about it!
I love the music tracker!!! I would add something for my favorite lyrics
I’m not a fan of hoops because I’m always afraid I’ll accidentally rip pages or something, but I do like that you can reorganize stuff
I’m so glad you’re back, now I’m inspired to go back and try to fix my system.
I’m currently one week into my vacation and I already had 3 breakdowns, my system stopped working and I feel exhausted, but thanks to you I keep my motivation to try and figure things out ❤
@phoxxy2516 I’ll look them up, thank you!!!
I honestly wish I could do this. I LOVE the idea of having this perfect daily record to look back on. I've been thinking about getting the Hobonichi Weeks since I started watching your videos, but my brain is just not capable of writing things down regularly. :(
I love the smaller-size planner!
I am a filofax girl (mostly...) with the Original my absolute favourite - simple design and amazing chunky leather. Took me a very long time to make peace with the personal size but now I use it alongside A5. Both are way too big to carry around, so they stay at home and if I need to carry I have a compact Calypso with 15mm rings which is great for just the current calendar pages and some notes paper.
I feel a little bit evil for telling you this 😬 but if you step away from Filofax there is a whole world of ring planner sizes. I feel like Personal Wide would be your dream 😅 There are so many gorgeous planner brands but I’ll avoid mentioning them in case you want to avoid the additional rabbit hole. ❤
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I would be too.
I had to move out of my Malden A5 to a Lockwood Personal Zip for the same reason as you. I started this year in the Personal after over 8 years in an A5, and it has been difficult at times, but quite quickly I have found I adapted to the new size.
I don't write down the albums I've listened to in my journal, but I do something similar with books. I record what books I have read each year. I also record how many pages they have, the authors, which were my favourites, and also a short review.
Love this❣️Discovered the same rings & inserts combo through Peanuts Planner Co as well.😍This system pairs nicely with my B6 Kokuyo notebook (commonplace). I am currently using the Holborn she recommended. I like the feeling of carrying around my own personal “book”. The Filofax Original line does well with this insert size too.
Lovely set up and neat filling. i know what you mean about having a filofax to carry as a comfort 😊 x
i currently use an a5 and while i love it it is HUGE. the pages may be a5, but the filofax itself is like a b5, so it takes up so much space in my bag. i'm seriously considering switching down to personal, but i can't find inserts that i like (i also dislike the narrow page style). i would be really interested to see like a full video of how you make your own inserts, because i've been wanting to make my own, but can't get my head around how to do it
came for the update because i'm trying to figure out how to organize my messy brain and remember things (so i find your videos helpful)
but commenting because that tarot deck is beautiful T_T
sometimes i impulse buy special interest items but i'm working on that so i'm going to just add the deck to my "one day / later" list with the rest of my "i don't need this now, but boy do i want it" things xD
Okay not to influence you to switch AGAIN but i recently switched from rings to discs and i think you would realllly like it. Can still move pages around, fit lots of pages, you can stick into leather cover or pull the book out and use without cover. You can also fold the book in half to help write which is my favorite part. Love seeing your journey through books and it has inspired me to experiment more!
hi Megan love all your videos just wondering if you have a special hole punch for the Filofax holes when you make your own pages?
With your new size of pages, do you think you'll still upload A5 sizing to your shop? I've only just figured out the perfect printing options to fit my clipbook properly and I would love to update it with new pages in the future!
Once my financial situation allows, I will invest in my first Filofax.
I'd love to see a tarot card insert for daily card pulls. I can't wait until these are available.
Ooo I’d love to see this too! Wonderful idea!
Yes!!
I used a personal filofax for years, they're really satisfying! And yeah, personal is WAY easier to carry than A5. Respect to you for figuring out the printing!
Is the pen still unwieldy if you hook the pen clip into the loop rather than the barrel?
I LOVE YOUR ACCENT.
I love your inserts. Where did you get them? What font did you use to print them
Hi Megan, When you're using personal commonplacing (like personal notes but not articles printed out), how do you use the thinner column versus the wider column?
Totally ot question: where are the beautiful wrist bands from? They look amazing on you.
There are B6 ring planners and accessories too, they're very similar to the wide personal size you're using! Do you take the pages out to write on them? Big rings look like they'd make it uncomfortable to write on the left side.
I was wondering the same thing. 😉
i've been looking forever for a b6 ring binder and i cannot find one!! do you know where i might be able to get one?
@@sagramoure2 I have seen them on Etsy! And I think Moterm carries them too. I've found some affordable Santoro ones in my area as well, but I live in Europe.
I am so excited for a recipe page.
For a suggestion of a page to make, could you make one for an art craft project? So I’m thinking it would be similar to recipe page but instead of ingredients, you could list the art supplies you’re using to make the project (so knitting needle size and yarn information or paint and ink colors or whatever) and then you could have a place to write out your notes and sketches for the project. This could even extend beyond art to just any project.
my guess is that you got hit with the “oooo shiny 🥰” of a new size and got inspired lmao, i’ve definitely done thag
Great video. Can I just ask, how do you print your pages and size them up? I assume you have a specific 6 hole puncher?
Have you tried printing/copying images on the vellum? I'd be interested in seeing how those turn out if you have :)
New subscriber here! After some advice please. I recently purchased a Lyndhurst Filofax Mini Zip Organiser, but cannot find the Inserts anywhere. It's a 5 Ring as you probably already know. I haven't the facilities to print off Inserts etc, just need to purchase the Inserts directly. Any advice would be appreciated. I've searched everywhere! Thankyou! ❤
can you give me the list of cd's you rotate? such s good idea!!
i know youve moved on from the filofax but i thought id say this anyway: for the back of the tarot card pages you could put the meaning of the card and how you wanna implement that meaning into your daily life :0 or your thoughts on the card!!
been binging your videos a lot lately and youve reignited my love for stationery and journals, hoping to start doing something similar to your system soon ✨✨
The book review/music review/recipes would be really cool all printed in a Traveler’s Notebook sized book.
(I am aware this is not the point of a FiloFax but TN is my current obsession 😂)
My pre video guess is that it's easier to carry.
Binders are tempting- but Tomoe River paper doesn’t work well with em and my favorite size is B6 lol
Why do you say it doesn't work well? That's basically what I've been using for two years now though I admit the page size is smaller than a6. Maybe it's different for the bigger size?
Omg I totally forgot about filofax
This video made me want to use filofax , but then I realized how much I hate all notebooks with this type of bound and how uncomfortable they are for me to write in. so probably i am not getting one(((
Filofax is still a thing? 🤯🤯🤯 I even remember the funfax bc I’m prehistoric.
Funfax was the BEST!!! The little sticker sheets ❤️
Missed you last week, but you certainly deserve time off. Why We Sleep by Matthew Walker, PhD is an outstanding book, if you haven’t read/listened to it.
That is a great book!!!
I think you switched because the a5 was too heavy to carry around!
Do you do your nails yourself?
hope it's okay that I answer: nope, she goes to the nail salon ⭐
This is beautiful Ilove it! The pages are wonderful This is a great size insert and Filofax!,the content of the book is super!
Trim the ruler! That would annoy the sh*t out of me, too.
I think the A5 size, which is half of the A4 size, is better because there are no paper Easter and because it's bigger... You might want to try it out... ❤❤❤❤