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System Techo vs. Bullet Journal: My 2025 Productivity Planner-img

System Techo vs. Bullet Journal: My 2025 Productivity Planner

...System techo vs. bullet journal (aka Bujo) is a common debate among those looking for a customizable planning system. A bullet journal is a highly flexible system where users create layouts from scratch, allowing for full creative control over planning and organization. In contrast, a system techo is a modular, ring-bound planner system that allows […]

Analog Journaling 101: Types, Benefits & Best Tips-img

Analog Journaling 101: Types, Benefits & Best Tips

...Welcome to the wonderful world of analog journaling! If you’re seeking a more personal and immersive journaling experience, you’re in the right place. I’ve kept analog journals for years—from simple daily logs to travel and gratitude entries—and they’ve helped me stay grounded, creative, and present. There’s something timeless about putting pen to paper, especially in […]

Digital Journaling 101: Best Apps, Benefits, Tips and More-img

Digital Journaling 101: Best Apps, Benefits, Tips and More

...I love analog journaling—writing on paper, decorating pages, and slowing down. But if someone asked whether I could replace all my digital journals with analog ones, my answer would be no. Certain features in digital apps are essential to how I stay productive. For anything that needs frequent editing, automation, or better organization, I always […]

Hobonichi Weeks 2025: Why I’m Skipping It, Pros, and Cons-img

Hobonichi Weeks 2025: Why I’m Skipping It, Pros, and Cons

...Hobonichi recently announced their 2025 lineup, and all the new products are now available online. This year’s collection brings a variety of fresh cover designs, planner sizes, and accessories that cater to different tastes and planning styles. From bold and colorful to sleek and minimalist, the variety is broader than ever. After carefully considering my […]

Best Planners 2025: Customizable & Fountain Pen-Friendly Picks-img

Best Planners 2025: Customizable & Fountain Pen-Friendly Picks

...Looking for the best planner for 2025? Every year around this time, I rethink which planner fits my needs best. For 2025, I reviewed and compared popular brands—some I’ve used for years, and some I’ve recently discovered. Each brand has its own charm, and I’ve grown to appreciate different features depending on how I plan. […]

Hobonichi Weeks Mega Review: Is It Worth The Type?-img

Hobonichi Weeks Mega Review: Is It Worth The Type?

...Every year, I’d buy a fancy planner with the hope of becoming more organized and reaching my goals. But each time, I lost interest because the big monthly sections felt overwhelming, and I couldn’t fill them up. Bullet journaling crossed my mind, but the idea of setting everything up seemed like too much work. That’s […]

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