TLDR;
In this video, the author discusses her decision to split her planning and journaling system into two Travelers notebooks due to the weight and bulk of her original "everything" notebook. She shares how she divided her inserts between the two notebooks, her reservations about the new system, and her plans to re-evaluate it in the future. She also asks viewers about their own notebook systems and how they manage their planning and journaling.
- Splitting the original notebook due to weight and bending inserts.
- The second notebook is dedicated to planning, while the first remains an "everything" notebook.
- Re-evaluation of the system is planned for the end of the year to optimize functionality.
Why a Second Notebook? [0:00]
The author explains why she purchased a second Travelers notebook. Her original notebook had become too heavy (1.5 pounds) and bulky, causing the inserts to bend and making it difficult to close. Instead of minimizing the contents of her original notebook, she decided to buy a second notebook while visiting a Travelers notebook partner store in Boulder, Colorado.
Splitting the System [1:34]
The author details how she divided her inserts between the two notebooks. The second Travelers notebook became her planner, housing her content calendar (for YouTube and Substack) and both the first and second six-month horizontal weekly planners. Her original Travelers notebook remains her "everything" notebook, but without the calendar inserts. It now contains a plain notebook for notes, to-do lists, content ideas, and quotes, a daily planner used as a visual journal for tracking daily activities and moods, and a written journal for working through personal issues.
Misgivings About the New Format [3:53]
The author expresses some reservations about splitting her system into two notebooks. She often has to carry both notebooks when she needs to access her calendar, which defeats the purpose of reducing weight. She also dislikes having multiple items when she prefers a minimalist approach. Additionally, she questions whether she has split the notebooks in the most efficient way and whether she needs all the paper she is currently using.
Future Evaluation and Call to Action [5:13]
Despite her reservations, the author currently likes both notebooks and doesn't regret her purchase. She plans to re-evaluate her system at the end of the year to see if it's working for her and make any necessary updates. She concludes by asking viewers about their own notebook systems, how they use their notebooks for work and personal use, and how they manage their inserts.