(Part 2) Best personal organizers according to redditors

So I have two things to say about this:

• You have to be kinder to yourself when you don't do what you want. Like I know it sounds so ridiculously cheesy and cliche and whatnot but I'm serious, it helps. Also setting lower expectations helps too. Yeah, maybe if you're neurotypical and have all the time in the world, you list of deep cleaning your entire house, grocery shopping, working out, doing cleaning out your closets, returning those things that have been sitting in a bag on your floor for the last month, etc could all be doable.
  
  • But we are not neurotypical. We do not have the luxury of just being able to "do it" (Thanks Shia LaBeouf for the wonderful mental image every time anyone ever says that). So we just have to make due instead.
    
  • Instead of having a huge laundry list of stuff to do (likely including actual laundry), cut that list down into more achievable and smaller segments, and prioritize that shit. Instead of trying to deep clean your entire house, say you're going to clean your fridge and that's it. And if you still have energy/motivation, clean more in your kitchen. And hey, if you find yourself two hours later realizing you've been down the rabbit hole of what ingredients you can make with that random shit you found in your fridge, well at least you started trying to clean and you can try to pull yourself away from this random person's life story and how they had a life-changing journey and this led them to figure out onions taste good in soup and get up and start trying to clean again.
    
  • So back to what I was saying about being kinder to yourself, you have to remember that even though you want to hold yourself to higher standards for doing things, sometimes you just can't. And it's shitty and unfair but if you're worried about wasting time, moping about what you can't do is, unfortunately, a huge waste of time. This is coming from someone that realized I have cleaned every shelf and cabinet in my kitchen a few days ago when I had only wanted to throw away food that had expired. I wished I could have not just spent a ton of time doing something that really didn't actually need to be done, but there was no point dwelling on it.
    
    • You have to forgive yourself for the things you both do and don't do. Start with that and start with the little things. Oh, you forgot to buy that one thing at the grocery store because you got distracted by how many different types of artisinal cheese they have? Fine, put it on the list to get next time or plan another trip. Didn't get anything done on your to-do list because you played video games or went on reddit all day? Oh well, tomorrow's a new day and you can try again.
      
  • Also! I almost forgot! Routine is everything!! So whether you're in school or working or what, set aside a specific time to write your lists and whatnot. Like for me, my mind races so terribly before bed thinking about all the things I need to do. So I like to write out my tomorrow's to-do list the night before so my brain can take a break from thinking about it (if you haven't tried writing before bed and you have issues with a racing mind, highly recommend this). Or maybe you have time in the morning while eating breakfast. Just take 5 minutes to try to make your smaller and more comprehensive list. Also if remember to make that list in the first place is hard, set alarms! I'm constantly setting reminders on my phone to remind me to make lists, write emails, text people, do things, etc.
    
• Okay so about lists and journaling! I am so bad about remembering to write in things. I had planners all throughout my school life and I think if I had 150 days of class, I probably had 20 days of writing done. But my out of school self has loved this life planner I found. I wanted to make one myself but got bored halfway through trying to do some online designing stuff and just looked around a lot until I found one that I bought. I got the Phoenix Goals Planner from amazon. So it's pretty blank to start and goes in 12-week sections for 12-week goals. There are calendars you fill in and dates for weeks, etc so you can start it whenever you want. It's nice for me because it makes you write out the how and why of your goals (yay for SMART goals). And it has a breakdown for each week as well as each day. So like you'll have your goals for your week and places to write them down and how many days that week you want to do them and can check them off for having done them. And you can write little goals for each day as well as just use the space for to-do lists and whatnot. I forget to write in it all the time but it's nice when I actually remember to. I might also try bullet journaling at some point because I absolutely love doing hand-lettering stuff and I'd like the option to also have daily entries and whatever I feel like instead of a more rigid planner like the Phoenix planner.
  
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  Okie-dokie so that turned out way longer than I thought. It was just kind of a wall of text so I tried to format it for easier reading. Also u/Micro_Social this is for you too but I just ended up to the parent comment you also replied to instead of to you directly. But lol this was supposed to basically be: 1- Be kinder to yourself and learn to forgive yourself. 2-Look at this cool goals planner I found. But ended up being so much longer. Hope it's worth the read 😂

This is where I got mine and there’s a Gemini option! They pretty much all have the same design, just with the correct constellation for each sign

>Leuchtturm Leuchtkraft edition

Amazon: https://www.amazon.com/LEUCHTTURM1917-358164-Notebook-Leuchtkraft-Wanderlust/dp/B07DFT43D5/ref=sr_1_1?keywords=leuchtturm1917+wanderlust&qid=1573250004&s=office-products&sr=1-1

There are other words too.

They don't have colors for the B5 version, but I looooooove Scribbles that Matter

I can definitely recommend Scribbles That Matter! They ghost a little bit too, but not as bad as the Leuchtturm. I love the cover with doodles on it, but they have plain covers too :)

I like the soft cover. It feels nice on my hands. I'm not super careful with it, but I also don't mind much if it gets worn or even a little stained. I estimate it'll take me about 6 months to fill, (from when I started it in January), so it probably won't be in too awful shape by then.

I like the designs on the cover ok. It would be cooler if I could design my own cover—but realistically, I'm never going to get around to doing that. I'm not that arts&craftsy, and it just isn't a priority. I do like blank covers, too; the minimalism appeals to me. But it's nice sometimes to have pre-generated artwork on the cover for me. I see a few icons I like, or one of my kids will point out a shape they like or something.

Also, for the record, if you don't want the designs on the cover, STM makes journals without them. They call the plain cover ones the "Pro" version instead of the "iconic" version.

Promptly Journals - Compact Travel Journal, Elegant Minimalist Design, Linen Wrapped, Prompts to Track Your Travels, Keepsakes, Photos (Dusty Rose) https://www.amazon.com/dp/B07DRTH99C/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_api_i_FZbBDbYEKFJ9E

& there’s more colours available

I can't bring myself to spend the money on the more popular leather covers like CS and Foxy Fix, so my "upgrades" are in utility and aesthetics rather than quality. My current favorite is my Webster's Pages TN cover in Diamond White. (Amazon link) Pockets in the front and back, and wide enough for those who like having more than a few inserts. It comes punched with two holes on each end, strung with 4 elastics. I improved it - added a third hole to each end and then mounted grommets on the holes, and then strung it with six elastics. I'm actually surprised by how much I love this thing.

I also have this leather cover, which is really good quality for the price. Unfortunately, I messed up the leather and until I do something with that, it's out of commission. Currently, I'm considering Angelus leather paint as an option for salvaging it. I grommetized that one too. Ever since I got my little grommet kit, I just grommet anything I can. LOL

One area where I've definitely upgraded is my inserts. In addition to using Midori inserts for my weekly and monthly calendars (I used to just print my own), I've been getting Tomoe River inserts on Etsy. So far I've gotten them from Paper Penguin Co. and I've got in order in transit from GoodInkpressions. I've switched to using fountain pens almost exclusively, so good FP-friendly paper has become essential.

Leather Field Notes Cover, Wallet Case, (3.5 x 5.5 in.) Journal Cover Cards Slot/Refillable Travelers Pocket Notebook Handmade by Hide & Drink :: Bourbon Brown https://www.amazon.com/dp/B07F227GK2/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_api_i_5TaADbBBX12T9 I got this one it’s not too thick in my opinion but I haven’t had it very long. Comes a bit distressed looking when you get it. I have the front cover in the slot as well

Got it on Amazon.

Personal Organizer,A5 Spiral Binder,Agenda Planner,Harphia-A5 9.06 x 7.28'',Pink https://www.amazon.com/dp/B076VVHW9K/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_api_i_VMBvDbECXFCQY

& thank you!

A bullet journal is great if it works for you.

Sadly, it did not for me for the following reasons:

• I couldn't very well plan too far ahead
  
• I spent far too much time on creating the pages, thereby procrastinating on the actual tasks
  
• you have to know how much space you're going to need. either you're wasting paper or you're cramming in stuff
  
  
  Instead I got myself an actual calendar. It's DIN A5, and has
  
• a yearly overview over two consecutive pages (2018 +2019)
  
• a monthy overview with two months per page (column) (2018+2019)
  
• one week over two pages. The left page is divided into 7 days and the right is blank for notes
  
• and it has a few empty pages in the back for further random notes
  This worked best for me to be honest, as I could plan far enough ahead and write on the side should something take up more room than expected.
  
  (This is the calendar I use, sorry that the link is in German
  
  https://www.amazon.de/Idena-11207-FSC-Mix-Innentasche-Schwarz/dp/B07DPXBTN1/ref=mp_s_a_1_1?__mk_de_DE=ÅMÅZÕÑ&qid=1535126155&sr=8-1&pi=AC_SX236_SY340_QL65&keywords=idena+kalender+2019 )

Really confused by the question. The Bullet Journal has an official website.

As to where I find notebooks, for myself, I like amazon.com and jetpens.com to find notebooks and pens.

• You can buy the official bullet journal notebook from the offical website
  
• Here is the official bulletjournal leuchtturm1917 from Amazon
  
• I prefer Scribbles That Matter myself.
  
• Others like Dingbats, Nuuna, Lemome. All available on Amazon and presumably from the seller's pages.
  
• For a smaller budget, Amazon's Essentials, Minimalism Art, Michael's $5 notebooks, and other non-dotted notebooks are popular.
  
  Edit: Rearranged text for clarity.

https://www.amazon.com/Growth-Book-Encourage-Increasing-Productivity/dp/B07BM9CP1Y

What a cute idea!

I instantly thought of a DIY passport of sorts...like this: Hike Passport

They also have a National Parks Passport (same company)

But there's actually an official National Parks passport (and apparently you can get stamps at all of the National Parks?!)

You could put a picture of you two from each hike...dedicate pages to hikes you plan on taking...and passports are small enough where you could make and collect multiple “passports” as the years go by (New England passport, Southwest passport, Chile passport...wherever!)

Good luck! And let us know what you decide to do!

>Full Focus Planner

it is by Michael Hyatt

https://www.amazon.com/Full-Focus-Planner-Michael-Hyatt/dp/B0797FKZ7M/ref=asc_df_B0797FKZ7M/?tag=hyprod-20&linkCode=df0&hvadid=312169642753&hvpos=1o2&hvnetw=g&hvrand=1949782406194200146&hvpone=&hvptwo=&hvqmt=&hvdev=c&hvdvcmdl=&hvlocint=&hvlocphy=9017486&hvtargid=pla-524292066886&psc=1

Thank you! I use this binder: A5 Binder Personal Organizer A5... https://www.amazon.com/dp/B078K3V413?ref=yo_pop_ma_swf

Exactly! I bought this kit from Amazon and have loved it. It has everything you need and I’ve been having so much on Pinterest finding new templates! Additionally, it’s actually helped me a lot to get organized and slowly check things off my To Do as well as prep for baby to come, track goals, and keep my appointments organized

Get creative and have fun!

https://www.amazon.com/Essential-Monthly-Weekly-Planner-Easy/dp/B0759T84HT/ref=sr_1_17?keywords=planner&qid=1565896030&s=gateway&sr=8-17

used that when i was in grad school. i like how there's a huge section for the schedule and also a huge blank section that i could fill up with tasks/assignments due, etc. also it's pretty cheap and comes in a variety of sizes. and i liked keeping the dots in there because i had been bullet journaling too but couldn't keep it up during thesis writing.

I've been using the A5 Tekukor and am quite happy with it for build quality, 3 ribbons, pocket, wide elastic band. Tekukor also makes an A6 size which I'm considering.

A6 Tekukor - Amazon Link

I went through the same search last month and landed on this notebook from Scribbles That Matter

I've been very happy with it so far. I use it for my on-the-go bullet journaling and list making needs. It fits perfectly in my purse and comes with a built-in pen loop.