My Happy Planner Addiction

Customized planner cover

Every year as the new year approaches, I am on a quest for a new planner.  Since I went back to school full time, I would purchase an academic calendar for school and then my normal At-a-Glance for work. I would be excited with my purchases. I couldn’t wait for classes to begin so I could print my syllabus and write all my assignments, due dates, tests and quizzes. I would bring my new At-a-Glance to work and begin writing in my meetings, interviewees, etc. All this excitement lasted for about a month.  Unfortunately, I bore very easily and with work, school  household stuff, family stuff and then planning just was too much for me.  Eventually, it fizzled out and I added two more used planners to my stash.

When 2019 came around, I was determined to find my creative side.  I decided to try crafting.  I went to Michaels and I stumbled across the Happy Planner.  What actually caught my attention was the colors on the covers and the variety of planners which ranged from mini to large. I decided to purchase the planner, some fillers and a couple of sticker books. When I came home, I immediately opened my goodies and began organizing my planner.  There was nothing about my new planner that wowed me and I was afraid within a month, I would add this planner to my pile of used planners.

A couple of days later, I searched for some Happy Planner groups on Facebook.  That was like opening Pandora’s Box.  I virtually began conversing with thousands of Happy Planner addicts. Not only were these women addicted to their Happy Planners but they are fricken creative and full of information.  They suggested certain Youtube channels for “newbies.” Which then led me to Instagram for the hashtag “beforethepen.”  They had all these new sticker books come out and I was going to Hobby Lobby and Michaels everyday.  It was absolutely insane.  I think for a minute I became obsessed. I even found someone on Etsy and purchased a customized cover.  Since she was rude I decided not to hyperlink her page but there are plenty of Etsy stores that customize covers.  In the end, I have found my happy place with my Happy Planner. It’s fun and very relaxing and when I find myself stressed with school, work, family or just life, I grab my box full of goodies and start planning away.