Day 11 - April Filofax Photo a Day Challenge

Spring in NC means pollen is everywhere. :( (your day)

Day 10 - April Filofax Photo a Day Challenge

On top of something (my hand)

Day 9 - April Filofax Photo a Day Challenge

Peek-a-boo!

Day 8 - April Filofax Photo a Day Challenge

Fanned/opened

Happy Anniversary to Me!

Today marks the one-year anniversary of my gastric bypass surgery.  Woohoo!

The decision to have surgery was a scary one for me (you can read more about why I did it here), but with the support and encouragement from my family, I went through with it, and it was one of the best decisions I have ever made.

Before the surgery I was almost 250 lbs., now I am 61 pounds lighter.  I still have 30 pounds to lose before I reach my goal weight, but already I am happy with where I am.

I'm looking forward to the next year ahead, and am ready to take on the next batch of challenges, and celebrate the next batch of accomplishments!

Growing My YouTube Channel. This Blog is Next!

When I started uploading videos to my YouTube channel a few months ago, I really had only one motivation:  to share my opinions about using my Filofax, and maybe a review here and there on a beauty product or two.  I had been watching so many videos on those subjects, and I just wanted to share my knowledge and join in on the fun!

Little did I know that in those few short months I would become part of a community filled with awesome people who were actually interested in what I had to say!  Who knew!  Before I knew it, the number of people subscribing to my channel grew and grew, and I passed 100!

I am still getting the hang of filming and editing (and getting used to seeing myself on camera!), but I'm having a lot of fun.  I only have a handful of videos posted right now, but I have a ton of ideas for videos to come.

To celebrate reaching a milestone of 100 subscribers, I'm hosting a giveaway on my channel.  I've embedded the video below, but I encourage you to head on over there to check out the rest of my videos.  And you should subscribe, too!



My plan is to hold a similar giveaway here on my blog, once I reach 100 subscribers.  Let's make that happen!  :)

Do you have a YouTube channel, or any favorite YouTubers?  Please share in the comments!

How To: Weekly Planning in My Filofax

jakebourna

Hi there!

Not long ago I posted a YouTube video on my weekly planning process in my Filofax.  Since then, several folks have asked for the list of my weekly planning steps.

So, here's the list of things I do for my weekly planning each Sunday:

• Add important events of the week to the monthly index page.
• Clean out my planner and move old items to the archive.
• Review goals, update the status and schedule the next steps.
• Journaling:  Where am I in my goals?  What new ideas have come up?  What decisions need to be made?
• Write out tasks for the coming week.
• Review the past week to be sure no tasks have been left unaddressed.
• Review monthly list of things to do and schedule one or more for the coming week.
• Review planner setup things to do and schedule for the coming week.
• Review master task list and schedule one or more for the coming week.
• Add appointments in my Filofax to my Google Calendar so my husband can see them.  Put a check mark next to the appointment in the Filofax to show that it was added to Google Calendar.

There you have it.  It seems like a lot, but it really doesn't take too long.  I probably spend about an hour on my weekly planning each Sunday.  I think that's a small price to pay to make sure that I'm organized for the coming week.

Do you have a ritual for your weekly planning?