The Art of the Planner: Personalizing, Prioritizing, and Adapting

In this episode, artists Rachel, Julie, and Stephanie as we chat about what we do for planning and how we've gone down rabbit holes of planning!  If you have a question you'd like us to discuss, feel free to email us at hello@artistssoar.com.

Key Talking Points

• Here are the key talking points:

  - Planners as Comfort Tools: Planners help manage life's chaos, offering stability and organization.
    
  - Different Planner Preferences: Stephanie prefers "The Happy Planner" for analog planning, while Julie favors "Mole Skins," using washi tape for color coding, as she remembers visually.

  - Keeping Old Planners: Julie and Rachel value old planners as records for reflection and insight, especially with busy schedules.

  - Regular Evaluation: They continuously assess and refine their planning methods to stay effective, adapting as needed.

  - Customization & Personalization: They enjoy personalizing planners with washi tape, stickers, and themes, adding a creative touch to organization.

  - Family Planning Ritual: Sunday planning is a family event, involving meal prep and assigning cooking responsibilities, teaching kids about planning and responsibility.

  - Handling Schedule Changes: Flexibility is key; tools like white-out tape and added notes help manage unexpected changes.

  - Monthly Themes: Some are drawn to organizing by monthly themes with consistent colors or washi tape, keeping things cohesive and easy to track.

  - Balancing White Space: Preferences vary, with some valuing white space for clarity and others enjoying decoration.

  - Fear of Missing Out (FOMO): They acknowledge the pressure to follow planner trends but strive to find and stick with what truly works for them. 

  - Adaptability Over Perfection: Ultimately, they emphasize adapting plans to fit their needs, letting go of trends that don't serve them.

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