How I stay organised
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I am not an organised person and this school year, I really want to try to be, so I bought an A4 notebook with the aim of making it into a planner. I wanted to get into bullet journalling, but I didn't think I would be able to keep up with it, so I decided that I would create my own format.A few months and a lot of googling later, I have created a planner that works for me and I thought I would share it with you.
My notebook was already split into 5 sections which I decided would be Monthly, Weekly, Lists, Blogging and notes.
For weekly, I also used a printable from the Organised Student. really recommend going to her website and having a look because there are some really useful printables. I use this to plan my week better and see what times I should do my homework etc.
I think the lists section is pretty self explanatory. In this section, I write down lists of what I need to do or buy, or what I want to acheive. I use the bullet journalling bullet point system to migrate tasks and see what I have completed.
In the blogging section, I plan out all my posts and the photos I need for them. I also draft posts out and write down ideas.
Quick DIY's
→ If, like me, you don't like the design of your notebook, cover the front page in a cute wrapping paper. I then added a small piece of paper to the front and wrote my name on it.
→ Originally, the dividers were green and clear which I didn't like so on the tabs that stuck out, I stuck paint swatches (the coloured cards you get from paint stores) onto the sticking out tabs and then wrote the names on the sections on them.
→ I also stuck post it notes on the inside cover so that if I am ever in a rush I can just quickly write it without worrying if it is neat. Sticky notes are also not permanent so I write reminders on them as well.
I hope you liked this post as it was kind of different to what I normally do, would you like to see more about planning and organising?
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10 comments
Lovely idea. I'd love to be more organised! X
ReplyDeleteYour cover is so cute, great idea☺ I have been trying to be more organised too! Leonie x
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I really need to start using a planner to get my life together, I love yours! x
ReplyDeleteKate// katerosexo1.blogspot.com
Your planner is so pretty! I can never bullet journal to. I just got a personalised one instead. Loved your post Laura xx
ReplyDeleteNajida | The Average Gurl x
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Lovely idea! Thank you for sharing, I never really 'got' bullet journals xo
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Great idea! I always find it hard to organise myself!
ReplyDeleteonmywayacqua.blogspot.com | Acqua xx
This is such a good idea thanks for sharing definitely going to be making one!!xo
ReplyDeleteSuper cute planner!
ReplyDeleteNabila // Hot Town Cool Girl
I am obsessed with planners. I love the way you organize yours. x
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I love the cover of your planner! I've tried bullet journaling but I just couldn't keep up with it so I might have to make a planner like yours! x
ReplyDeleteErin // Everything Erin
Thankyou for commenting, it means so much! Love Laura x