# One Planner for 2025  ## Initial Discussion and Background - Plans for 2025 are being discussed now that most planners have been released for next year and orders have been placed [(00:00:03)](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=rh7v8Ou4990&t=3s). - The goal is to decide on a system or systems to use for 2025, considering the various planners available [(00:00:29)](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=rh7v8Ou4990&t=29s). - The creator, Sam, has a channel focused on planners, stationery, and other related topics, and appreciates likes and subscriptions [(00:00:42)](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=rh7v8Ou4990&t=42s). - Sam had previously discussed plans for 2025 but ended up ordering more books than initially intended, including various types of Hobonichi planners [(00:01:10)](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=rh7v8Ou4990&t=70s). ## Decision to Use One Book - This year, Sam has decided to use only one book for 2025, a decision that may not be popular in the planner community but is right for them [(00:02:02)](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=rh7v8Ou4990&t=122s). - Sam has been using the Hobonichi Weeks exclusively for the past few months and has learned to appreciate its limitations [(00:02:39)](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=rh7v8Ou4990&t=159s). - Despite initial challenges, Sam has found a rhythm with the Hobonichi and is considering using it as their sole planner for 2025 [(00:04:17)](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=rh7v8Ou4990&t=257s). - The decision was made to stick with one planner for 2025, as it's the only one that will be kept on the shelf for the year, making things easier by staying in this book [(00:04:32)](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=rh7v8Ou4990&t=272s). - The planner works well, and the cons are outweighed by the pros, so it's best to stop fighting it and let it be the book that's needed [(00:05:22)](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=rh7v8Ou4990&t=322s). ## Choosing the Hobonichi Weeks - The idea of using a Hobonichi Cousin was let go of, as it wasn't being used daily for [[Bible]] study due to time constraints in the morning [(00:05:56)](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=rh7v8Ou4990&t=356s). - The Hobonichi Cousin was sold, along with the Hobonichi Weeks that weren't chosen for the year [(00:06:52)](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=rh7v8Ou4990&t=412s). - The chosen planner is the Hobonichi Weeks in the pistachio color, which is a nice earthy green with gold lettering [(00:07:04)](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=rh7v8Ou4990&t=424s). - The pistachio Hobonichi Weeks was initially unavailable due to the Hobonichi website issues, but it was eventually ordered through Yeka, and then the order was canceled in favor of purchasing from [[Amazon (company) | Amazon]] [(00:07:40)](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=rh7v8Ou4990&t=460s). - The experience taught a lesson about being patient and considering alternative purchasing options, such as Amazon, for next year [(00:08:27)](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=rh7v8Ou4990&t=507s). ## From Weeks to Mega Weeks - The decision has been made to sell the Snake toy English A6 Han journal and instead use the Hobonichi weeks, but the problem is that the regular weeks have been used for the last couple of years, and there's a concern about not journaling enough to not be stressed out about a dated book [(00:08:41)](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=rh7v8Ou4990&t=521s). - The Hobonichi weeks has been used as a micro journal and sometimes a regular journal, but with limited pages, and a review of past years' usage shows that a mega weeks might be a safer bet [(00:09:56)](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=rh7v8Ou4990&t=596s). - In the past, the Hobonichi weeks has been used with some journaling, and it seems that using a mega weeks instead of a regular weeks would be a better option, but the only mega weeks purchased was sold to someone else [(00:11:05)](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=rh7v8Ou4990&t=665s). - The regular weeks ordered from [[Amazon (company) | Amazon]] was exchanged for a mega weeks, and the plan for 2025 is to use the Hobonichi mega weeks [(00:11:33)](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=rh7v8Ou4990&t=693s). - There's still time for plans to change, but the current plan is to use the Hobonichi mega weeks, and there's a concern about the planner getting thicker and chunkier, but it's expected to be fine [(00:11:49)](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=rh7v8Ou4990&t=709s). - The Hobonichi mega weeks will be the one book to rule them all, and it's a surprising decision, but it seems to be the best option for now [(00:13:09)](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=rh7v8Ou4990&t=789s). ## Benefits of Using One Planner - The goal for 2025 is to simplify and pair down the planner system to just one book, eliminating the need to keep multiple, partially used planners [(00:13:16)](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=rh7v8Ou4990&t=796s). - The chosen planner is thin, lightweight, and easy to carry, making it a convenient option for daily use [(00:13:59)](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=rh7v8Ou4990&t=839s). - This planner will serve as the main planning tool, housing lists, long-term plans, journal entries, and memories, including ephemera and photos from trips [(00:14:20)](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=rh7v8Ou4990&t=860s). - A trip is already planned for next year, and the planner will be used to document the journey, including packing lists, journaling, and memories [(00:14:36)](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=rh7v8Ou4990&t=876s). - Having extra pages in one book is preferred over having multiple books and worrying about filling them up or wasting space [(00:15:02)](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=rh7v8Ou4990&t=902s). - The decision to use one book is also driven by the desire to avoid second-guessing and worrying about wasting stickers or other planner supplies [(00:15:47)](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=rh7v8Ou4990&t=947s). - Typically, only one book is taken on trips, along with additional supplies like stickers and washi tape, making it more convenient to have everything in one place [(00:15:59)](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=rh7v8Ou4990&t=959s). - The habit of always carrying the Hobonichi weeks planner suggests that having one book with all the necessary supplies will make it easier to use and maintain [(00:16:19)](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=rh7v8Ou4990&t=979s). - The tendency to hold onto partially used planners due to sentimental value or fear of wasting supplies is acknowledged, and the decision to use one book aims to alleviate this issue [(00:16:36)](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=rh7v8Ou4990&t=996s). - The idea is to have one planner for 2025 that serves multiple purposes, including planning, journaling, and memory-keeping, to avoid missing opportunities and reduce decision paralysis [(00:17:11)](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=rh7v8Ou4990&t=1031s). - Having a single book with different sections for planning, journaling, and memories helps to keep everything organized and easily accessible [(00:17:46)](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=rh7v8Ou4990&t=1066s). ## Features and Advantages of the Hobonichi Weeks - The hobonichi weeks planner has been a reliable choice in the past, with a strong track record of functionality and effectiveness [(00:18:47)](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=rh7v8Ou4990&t=1127s). - The hobonichi weeks planner offers a range of useful features, including a year-at-a-glance spread, monthly spreads, and a bookbound system that allows for free writing [(00:19:20)](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=rh7v8Ou4990&t=1160s). - The monthly spreads in the hobonichi weeks planner are functional and not too cramped, making it easy to write down appointments and important dates [(00:19:55)](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=rh7v8Ou4990&t=1195s). - The planner allows for customization, but also provides enough structure to avoid feeling overwhelmed, making it a good choice for those who want a balance between functionality and creativity [(00:20:37)](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=rh7v8Ou4990&t=1237s). - The hobonichi weeks planner is a workhorse that can be used for a variety of purposes, from tracking health and wellness to planning and journaling [(00:19:17)](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=rh7v8Ou4990&t=1157s). - The planner being used has multiple layouts that can be changed if it gets boring, allowing for flexibility and customization [(00:21:03)](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=rh7v8Ou4990&t=1263s). - The back of the planner can be used for various activities such as journaling, and it's not restrictive, offering many possibilities [(00:21:35)](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=rh7v8Ou4990&t=1295s). - The planner is preferred over a blank notebook or bullet journal because it saves time and effort in creating spreads and layouts [(00:22:11)](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=rh7v8Ou4990&t=1331s). - The planner is always ready to use, eliminating the need to worry about materials or time to set it up, making it suitable for a busy lifestyle [(00:22:42)](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=rh7v8Ou4990&t=1362s). - The planner has been consistently used throughout the year, and it's the most consistent planner use in a long time, providing a sense of peace and calm [(00:23:49)](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=rh7v8Ou4990&t=1429s). - There's no plan to switch to a new planner until the start of 2025, and setup for the new year will be done in advance, but the current planner will be used until the end of the year [(00:24:48)](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=rh7v8Ou4990&t=1488s). ## Commitment to One Planner for 2025 - The planner for 2025 is being considered, with the goal of using just one planner for the entire year, which would be a significant achievement [(00:25:02)](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=rh7v8Ou4990&t=1502s). - The current planner has been used successfully for the past three months, and there are no plans to change it for the last quarter of the year [(00:25:29)](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=rh7v8Ou4990&t=1529s). - The decision to stick with one planner is driven by the desire for consistency and the fact that it has become a stress-free part of daily life [(00:26:21)](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=rh7v8Ou4990&t=1581s). - The idea of having "one book to rule them all" is appealing, and the goal is to carry the same planner throughout 2025 [(00:26:36)](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=rh7v8Ou4990&t=1596s). - This approach is seen as a challenge rather than a rule, which is believed to be more effective for someone who tends to rebel against strict rules [(00:27:01)](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=rh7v8Ou4990&t=1621s). - The ultimate goal is to be consistent and use just one planner for the entire year, which would be a significant accomplishment [(00:27:19)](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=rh7v8Ou4990&t=1639s). - The idea of achieving this goal is exciting, and it would be a major step towards being more consistent in life [(00:27:47)](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=rh7v8Ou4990&t=1667s).