Creative Journaling for Beginners | Classic Vertical Happy Planner | Tips and Ideas + After The Pen

Today I talk all about creative journaling in my classic vertical Happy Planner. I give you suggestions on what to write, how to format things and where to start!

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[launaford]

I started mine today! One of my quotes is, "What is laid on the paper stays on the paper!" Because I am trying to be less critical of myself. I peel up way too many stickers in my other planners. This is a place I will learn to embrace my imperfections.

[PlanningwithPeggy]

This was such a wonderful video to watch. Today is my moms second heavenly birthday and I have been lost. Got up early And I wish that I had just stayed in bed. I did pause a couple times when bumble was barking because I thought that there was a loose dog around here. LOL and I went around looking outside for the dog. Thank you so much for helping me through one of the hardest days.

[kristina]

Your daughter must be really intelligent. Vet school is more competitive and more difficult than med school.You must be so proud. Congratulations!!!

[kelil]

This video was one of the top 5!!! More like this please!!

[EGFChandler]

As always, Mary Ellen, it's your genuine spirit that makes your videos so good to watch... no toxic positivity, no 'super mom' bs... you are you with all your lovely traits and foibles and when you share that authenticity, you inspire others.

[raquel]

I bought a classic vertical planner at the beginning of this year for work (it was my first HP). After a few months, I bought a dashboard planner and discovered the dashboard works better for me at work; but, I wanted to use my classic vertical for journaling. I'm so grateful that you posted this video with spreads and ideas. Thank you!!

[StevieJDesigns]

I think it's DELIGHTFUL that you talk to yourself -- I do too!

[Rikkatika]

I am so grateful for you and appreciate all you share! I needed this breakdown on how to do this.

[amandahill]

Love your comment about not taking things for granted because no one knows what might happen. So true. I lost my leg in a car wreck 8 years ago. Never would have imagined this would be my life, having to relearn to walk with a prosthetic and figure out everything in life. Being grateful for having both arms and legs is wonderful and doesn't sound silly at all 💜 love this spread BTW!

[freeshadow]

I am waiting for my first Happy Planner order and so glad I found your channel. Thank for all the ideas and inspiration.

[nicolemullicane]

You are incredible, creative and so authentic. I love your tips and tricks. I also love your sense of humor. You are the best.

[gkids]

I really appreciate this video! I’m an over thinker and hearing you talk and explain as you’re doing it helps me!

[JOURNALJOTANDJIVE]

I love this!!! I loved the "get a good cart!" There is nothing like a good cart! Gratitude is so grounding and rewarding.

[heidiricks]

Thank you for all you do for us. You brighten my day! I truly look forward to each video you bring us. 💙

[RosemaryOBrien]

I absolutely love the color choices for each week. Beautiful.

[melissalopez]

You're seriously a life coach through your planning videos! I love watching your videos for inspiration in both my planner and my life. You break it all down so simply and gracefully. I never thought to have a gratitude area and definitely need to do that so I can recognize to be grateful for the little things that is often taken for granted. Thank you

[carolhutner]

Congratulations on your daughter’s graduation. What an accomplishment! I found this video inspirational. I’ve started to journal a bit in my planner but this has given me the push to expand how I’m journaling. Thank you!👍🌻

[sydneydowdle]

I really love how you’re using this for creative journaling. I’d love to do this too but I’ve always felt like I never have the time for journaling

[darcyfriday-barbati]

You are my favorite planner Mary Ellen. I love your honesty. I love watching you plan. Thank you!!

[cathystinar]

This is a great video. Very real talk, which is awesome. You were one of my first planners that I ever watched!!! Great job!!!