how i use my notebooks (update!) | hobonichi weeks, commonplace ✸

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I've never heard someone else talking about loosing time and memory while having gaps in their notebooks, that really struck me. I always felt really weird and almost insane for experiencing that same thing and hearing you talk about it made me feel so much less alone. Thank you, from the bottom of my heart, for being so honest in your videos. - a fellow autistic person

As a fellow autistic, finding a journalling system that works for my needs is hard. This is such an informative video on how to simply keep track of life, so thank you!

I’m really grateful that I’ve found a content creator that I can relate to, it’s hard finding people who struggle with the same issues!

As someone with ADHD, I absolutely love watching people's videos about how they use their notebooks and organisation tools but, more importantly, how they tailor them to suit their needs and demands in life. It was great hearing about how you use the stickers to catalogue information you've learned and want to reference about autism. I keep a digital database of advice and research I've done on ADHD both for personal and medical reference. Thank you so much for taking the time to explain everything and I hope you have fun with your new system over the next few months!

I was so surprised when I read ‘शुभ यात्रा’ / Happy Journey in my language. For a second, I felt as if I’m hallucinating or something. A decade of watching journalling videos and it’s my first time looking at stuff representing my motherland😁 The little train ticket from Bombay (Mumbai, India) is sooo cute! 😵‍💫💕 sorry for the overreaction hehe…

I always feel so frustrated when a system doesn't work for me anymore and I have to figure out what to change but I love seeing other people find a new method that works for them. Seeing others get excited about a new system is the best 👏

Finally someone who understands the concept of "loosing time" without planners, I'm still trying to find a system that works for me but your video really inspired me <3

Idk if anyone else has comfort videos but this is my most recent one and I cannot stop watching it. It makes me feel so calm and peaceful while also inspiring my own book keeping. Can’t get enough, thanks for the awesome video 🫶🏼

Megan seems to have a very systematic organization method. It’s just satisfying to see everything aligned. We all hope to see more content like this. May God bless her and this channel in particular.

I wanted to drop a line to say that I absolutely love the way you format and use your common place books. I’ve begun using this format and I’ve drawn a LOT of inspiration from your spreads. I find it so interesting how we all use common place books for different things and they are all valid. Thank you for sharing this, Megan!

Totally Charming! You really come alive describing your perfect 'system' and I get how that feels. It's THE best when it all comes together. As a fellow Sherlockian I am so curious about your A.S.H so the tentative thought of a 'zine is very exciting. I love how S.H. lives on and on and evolves in the minds of other creatives. You even kinda got a sideways Pylon check in via the Field Notes overview 😀. Bonus Hidden Content 😎

Not a regular viewer but this was such a delightful walk through and I did love all of your talking and watched until the end! I just purchased my first Hobonichi Weeks (newly in English version with a beautiful "Milk Tea" soft cover, I couldn't resist!) so I have been voraciously consuming videos of different set ups to develop a sense of how to start using mine on November 28th. This was a very lovely explanation of your use, your thought process for the system and the Field Notes for a commonplace. I look forward to seeing how this system continues to be used by you!

Bullet journaling is my special interest! Though I too loose time and have spaces missing in my journal because I have ADHD. But its not so much about consistency for me as it is to record moments in my life (I also have a bad memory) and to be able to look back and see big events and/or small moments that touch my life. That's why I keep journaling~ Its also so nice to have everything in one place. I have monthly and weekly spreads that I designed myself (I just have a blank dotted notebook), journaling pages, and then I can add anything I want at any time~ Its honestly such a beautiful hobby that I've been able to stick to for years now. It has no restrictions and you can truly design it to your needs! Your video was so lovely! Very relaxing and I love seeing other peoples journaling/notebook methods. Thank you for showing us!!

Your planner updates give me so much joy! I am currently watching this a second time.

Self dx, at 59, AuDHD, and I really appreciate your channel. Journaling and writing has helped me immensely. Gratitude.

This is legitimately the most aesthetic set up I have ever seen. Thanks for sharing!!

I've never seen the commonplace system before, will definitely consider implementing that into my journal! I also massively appreciate you being open about not being productive and struggling to take of yourself sometimes. I struggle with the same things (in my case because of ADHD and depression) and it is so nice to see someone else using journaling not to become some kind of productivity machine but to actually just manage day-to-day life

Great notes Meghan! It's odly satisfying to see how small you write and how beautiful it looks!

i love the new setup. i’m so excited to start journaling, planning, and commonplacing for 2023