August 1st marks a special day in the hearts of planner enthusiasts around the world - National Planner Day. It is a day to celebrate the beauty of organization, creativity, and the joy of decorative planning. As someone who is pretty passionate about this art form, I am excited to share why I love decorative planning and how it has enriched my life.
Aesthetic Delight: Turning Planning Into Art
There's something magical about transforming a plain, ordinary planner into a canvas of colors, designs, and stickers. Decorative planning is more than just pretty colors and organization; it's a way to express your unique personality. For me, the appeal of decorative planning lies in its ability to help me both organize my thoughts and creative ideas, while also giving me a chance to be creative and have fun with my planners. I love finding new ways to decorate my planners, whether it's with washi tape, stickers, or pretty handwriting. Decorative planning is also a great way to add a personal touch to your planning routine. It's a way to make your planners reflect your personality and style. Whether you prefer a minimalist approach or you like your planners to be full of colorful stickers, the possibilities are endless. If you're new to decorative planning, I encourage you to give it a try. It's a great way to add a little bit of personality to your planning routine. And who knows, you might just find that it helps you to be more organized and creative.
Decorative Planning Helps You Show Off Your Creative Skills
National Planner Day is the perfect opportunity to show off your skills and celebrate your love of planning. Whether you are a professional planner or just someone who loves to be organized, this day is for you. There are many ways to show off your planning skills on National Planner Day. One way is to decorate your planner with beautiful stickers, washi tape, and other embellishments. This is a great way to personalize your planner and make it unique to you. another way to show off your skills is to share your favorite planning tips and tricks with others. This can be done by posting on social media, writing a blog post, or even just talking to your friends about it. No matter how you choose to celebrate, National Planner Day is a great day to show off your love of planning. So get out there and celebrate!
There are so many different ways to decorate your planner; the possibilities are endless!
There are a lot of different ways that you can spruce up your planner to make it look a bit nicer and more fun. One way is to use washi tape as a decorative border around the edges of the pages. You can also find stickers that match the theme of your planner and use them to decorate the pages. If you want to get really creative, you can even draw your own pictures or designs on the pages! Another way to make your planner more fun is to use colored pencils or markers to write in it. This can help make the pages pop and make it more visually interesting to look at. You can also use highlighters to color code different parts of your planner or to make important notes stand out. There are tons of different ways to decorate your planner; it really just depends on what you’re into and what you think will look nice. You can even find some inspiration by looking at other people’s planners online. So go ahead and get creative with it!
Memory Keeping and Journaling
Decorative planning is not limited to just daily schedules and to-do lists. It also opens the door to memory keeping and journaling. We can preserve cherished moments, mementos, and experiences alongside our plans. As the years pass, our planners become a treasure trove of memories that we can revisit, bringing smiles to our faces and nostalgia to our hearts.
Decorative Planning Helps with Stress Relief and Mindfulness
Planning, especially when done creatively, can be a therapeutic activity. The process of carefully selecting decorative elements and arranging them in our planners can be calming and meditative. In a fast-paced world, spending time with our planners allows us to slow down, focus on the present, and become more mindful of our tasks and goals. I talk a little bit more about how I find peace in planning in this blog post.
Community and Inspiration
The decorative planning community is vibrant and supportive. Being part of this community offers a sense of belonging, as we connect with like-minded individuals who share the same passion for organization and creativity. Through social media, online forums, and planner meetups, we exchange ideas, get inspired by others' layouts, and share tips and tricks that enrich our decorative planning journey.
Goal Setting and Motivation
Decorative planning isn't just about aesthetics; it's also a powerful tool for goal setting and motivation. By embellishing our goals and achievements with colorful markers and stickers, we reinforce positive reinforcement and track our progress more effectively. Each time we open our planner and see our aspirations come to life, it ignites the determination to keep pushing forward.