Planner Consumerism Trends in 2024

Mindful Consumption: Using Planners to Tame Consumerism!

1. Variety of Designs: Discussing the vast array of planner designs available in the market, catering to different tastes, styles, and functionalities.

2. Perfection Pressure: Exploring how the quest for a perfectly organized life through planners can lead to unrealistic expectations and added stress.

3. Social Media Influence: Highlighting the role of social media in perpetuating the obsession with planners through influencer culture, showcasing 'perfect' planner layouts.

4. Environmental Impact: Discussing the environmental consequences of constantly purchasing new planners, including paper waste and unsustainable production practices.

5. Psychological Effects: Examining the psychological impact of constantly seeking the 'perfect' planner and how it may affect productivity.

6. Conscious Consumption: Offer strategies for mindful and conscious consumption of planners, such as reusing or recycling ♻️ to reduce waste.

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[TheFinanciallyFitRN]

Such a great topic! I was caught up a couple of years ago things changed since i changed my mindset on consumerism and finances and became more content. I think the main problem overall is social media. These problems didn’t really exist until the birth of social media and influencers. I enjoyed your video on this topic

[JustScribble]

A lot of the planners that launched this year are from small businesses - one woman shops. And so the limited quantities and preorders have very little to do with marketing strategies and to do with the financial commitment to launching a planner. As someone that’s designing a planner to launch next year for 2025 I know to well the huge undertaking it is from a time and creativity standpoint to the financial aspect.

[kokeshikawaii]

I was feeling the exact same way.I've not stopped and focused on what I was purchasing and why I started planning. So next year I will be thinking about clarity and context in using the planners I've already purchased and the future planners i want to use.

[Dreblueskies]

Would love to see how you set up your scripture TN.

[meenakshi]

I’m thankful this video popped up on my feed. I especially loved your anecdote about planning as a child. I too have been trying to introspect about where my urges with planning as a habit originated . I also loved how you are not being too hard on yourself even when you’re trying to identify consumerism in your planning life, and rather approach the question with curiosity and calm reflection. Also you have a really calming way of speaking which was so nice to listen to.

[pontip]

Planner consumerism started around 2014 for me too! I also think that was when the planner community sky rocketed!

[Dreblueskies]

I definitely have changed a lot over the last couple years in regards to how many planners and planner covers I purchase. I was constantly changing things up and never being content and this year I will say for the first time I have forced myself to stick it out and I am so glad I have. I already have my planner chosen for 2024 and really intend on doing the same thing. The cost of things is way too high for me to allow myself to be fickle.

I really enjoy your videos 😊

[altruisticfallacies]

I don’t usually comment on vids but I happened across this video on my feed and I really appreciate it. Consumerism and FOMO is so real when buying planners and stationery. And I’ve been trying to be more conscious and realistic about the things I’ve been buying. Your points really resonated with me, so I’ll be trying to reuse my old notebooks and things that I’ve bought. Thank you for making a video about this topic because I think it’s really important to re-evaluate the way we buy into things that seem “practical” at the time but tend to feed into our rampant consumerism habits

[lkessler]

I love notebooks. I don’t feel as guilty over those because they are blank and I know I can use them for work or as a planner, but I certainly do not need to buy anymore. But, I allowed myself to get sucked in this year and I purchased more planners than I can use 🤦‍♀️. I will be selling some, and those that do not sell I must find a purpose for. 😭

[michellealdrich]

Great video - I especially enjoyed your intro/backstory. TFS 🤗

[cynthiaakacyndsmith]

Yes and AMEN darlin’. I keep all I write, I have about 5 feet of shelf space just in note books. I use a lot of travelers note books. They are better at a consistent size. I get mine from yellow paper house. I have for several years.. I have been doing notebooks for. Many many years. I started in college and I am now retired.. m LOL it has been a lifestyle and a have to. I have one leather TN that rotates out…. The note books.. it is a delight to me. Oh and I just subscribed to your channel . Thank you for all your work.

[WitNWhimsyWrites]

Thanks so much for sharing!! I did a stationary no buy in 2021 till 2022 and then this year just exploded with journal cover purchases and other stationary goodies. While I do not regret some of them, I also am taking a step back to ensure I can use what I have and not just fall blindly into consumption for consumption sake. I'm really happy the stationary community is being open about how consumerism affects this hobby and how these videos are becoming more common. I might make my own, but I find almost no joy in editing videos, so thank you again for sharing your experiences!

[rhoadestraveled]

I know what you mean I’ve bout 3 Hobonichi Weeks, 2 Hobonichi Techo, 1 Hobonichi 5 year, 1 Erin Condren Focused Teacher, 3 EC notebooks for 2024😩 I still can’t get the right home feeling

[cherylbalmas]

I left a long comment about my planner journey but since I voice recorded it and it was full of errors! So I deleted it. So now I’m just back to say that I really really enjoyed this video, especially the early part when you described your upbringing, your scheduled life and the various planners you used or were introduced to as a child and young adult. Thank you for sharing, that was really enjoyable! And I agree with everything you said in this video. It’s all FOMO, social media, rampant consumerism and I am right there with everyone else. Even though I’m in my mid-60s and I’ve been using calendars and planners since I was a child, I too got caught up in the past 10+ years with all the videos and planner companies. I’m sure I at one time had a planner by every single maker. If you can call out the name of a maker, I probably had one or have one. A great thing happened though in the last year or two. I feel like I’m over my FOMO. In fact now I just get anxiety when I see the over the top consumption of planners, stickers, etc. I’m not there 100% but I am slowly moving towards a smaller footprint. I don’t know that I will ever be down to one planner because I do a lot of research, I have a lot of hobbies and I will always have notebooks to contain that information as well as my planner. In 2024 I’m going to try a Roterfaden. It will hold my A5 planner, a reference Stalogy half year notebook, a scratch pad and a devotional or self care journal. I’ve been a long time user of notebooks, ringbound planners and travelers notebooks. I thought I’d give the metal clips a try with the goal of keeping everything, or almost everything, and one notebook. For my handbag I will have my hobo weeks and when I travel maybe a passport tn. A far cry from what I used to have!

[agirlfrommars]

I know travelers notebook inserts work for me. I use 1 traveler’s company cover and ordered what I know I’ll use. This year I also invested in the decorative stickers which I haven’t done in previous years. That’s my new little addition. My daughter is young and is great with time management and remembering things but she’s young and is a journal hardcover girl. ❤
I’m still watching the video but I love this format

[MrsG]

Loved this... honesty And hope to see more about saving money and using stash

[sujeyplans]

Thank you so much for sharing this! These pitfalls are important to be aware of!

[emilyinwhite]

I love this video! This year I narrowed my purchasing to what I actually use: the Hobonichi Weeks and AVEC for planning, and both TRCs for journaling. I still get pulled in when I see a beautiful new product, like the A6 botanical HON. I have to gift it because I never complete an A6! 😅

[denisegarcia]

So honestly true when watching videos you want to buy and waste a lot next year is a no spend as much .

[bernadettekotelman]

This is a great video!!! I love your back story and how your mother started you planning and scheduling all the things. The points you highlight are spot on - and how we get drawn in to purchase all the things. FOMO is real and I am working on smart buying. I have added a “conscious consumption” card in large bold letters in my planners. I am really going to make an effort in 2024 to stop “excessive consumerism”. I have many planners to repurpose. I like your idea of ink swatching but I already have one. I am trying to make a list of ideas for repurposing. If you have other thoughts/ideas I’d love to hear them. I am not one to redate though. Thank you for sharing your thoughts. I actually watched twice and took notes the second time. 😂