Reddit mentions: The best personal organizers

So I have two things to say about this:

• You have to be kinder to yourself when you don't do what you want. Like I know it sounds so ridiculously cheesy and cliche and whatnot but I'm serious, it helps. Also setting lower expectations helps too. Yeah, maybe if you're neurotypical and have all the time in the world, you list of deep cleaning your entire house, grocery shopping, working out, doing cleaning out your closets, returning those things that have been sitting in a bag on your floor for the last month, etc could all be doable.
  
  • But we are not neurotypical. We do not have the luxury of just being able to "do it" (Thanks Shia LaBeouf for the wonderful mental image every time anyone ever says that). So we just have to make due instead.
    
  • Instead of having a huge laundry list of stuff to do (likely including actual laundry), cut that list down into more achievable and smaller segments, and prioritize that shit. Instead of trying to deep clean your entire house, say you're going to clean your fridge and that's it. And if you still have energy/motivation, clean more in your kitchen. And hey, if you find yourself two hours later realizing you've been down the rabbit hole of what ingredients you can make with that random shit you found in your fridge, well at least you started trying to clean and you can try to pull yourself away from this random person's life story and how they had a life-changing journey and this led them to figure out onions taste good in soup and get up and start trying to clean again.
    
  • So back to what I was saying about being kinder to yourself, you have to remember that even though you want to hold yourself to higher standards for doing things, sometimes you just can't. And it's shitty and unfair but if you're worried about wasting time, moping about what you can't do is, unfortunately, a huge waste of time. This is coming from someone that realized I have cleaned every shelf and cabinet in my kitchen a few days ago when I had only wanted to throw away food that had expired. I wished I could have not just spent a ton of time doing something that really didn't actually need to be done, but there was no point dwelling on it.
    
    • You have to forgive yourself for the things you both do and don't do. Start with that and start with the little things. Oh, you forgot to buy that one thing at the grocery store because you got distracted by how many different types of artisinal cheese they have? Fine, put it on the list to get next time or plan another trip. Didn't get anything done on your to-do list because you played video games or went on reddit all day? Oh well, tomorrow's a new day and you can try again.
      
  • Also! I almost forgot! Routine is everything!! So whether you're in school or working or what, set aside a specific time to write your lists and whatnot. Like for me, my mind races so terribly before bed thinking about all the things I need to do. So I like to write out my tomorrow's to-do list the night before so my brain can take a break from thinking about it (if you haven't tried writing before bed and you have issues with a racing mind, highly recommend this). Or maybe you have time in the morning while eating breakfast. Just take 5 minutes to try to make your smaller and more comprehensive list. Also if remember to make that list in the first place is hard, set alarms! I'm constantly setting reminders on my phone to remind me to make lists, write emails, text people, do things, etc.
    
• Okay so about lists and journaling! I am so bad about remembering to write in things. I had planners all throughout my school life and I think if I had 150 days of class, I probably had 20 days of writing done. But my out of school self has loved this life planner I found. I wanted to make one myself but got bored halfway through trying to do some online designing stuff and just looked around a lot until I found one that I bought. I got the Phoenix Goals Planner from amazon. So it's pretty blank to start and goes in 12-week sections for 12-week goals. There are calendars you fill in and dates for weeks, etc so you can start it whenever you want. It's nice for me because it makes you write out the how and why of your goals (yay for SMART goals). And it has a breakdown for each week as well as each day. So like you'll have your goals for your week and places to write them down and how many days that week you want to do them and can check them off for having done them. And you can write little goals for each day as well as just use the space for to-do lists and whatnot. I forget to write in it all the time but it's nice when I actually remember to. I might also try bullet journaling at some point because I absolutely love doing hand-lettering stuff and I'd like the option to also have daily entries and whatever I feel like instead of a more rigid planner like the Phoenix planner.
  
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  Okie-dokie so that turned out way longer than I thought. It was just kind of a wall of text so I tried to format it for easier reading. Also u/Micro_Social this is for you too but I just ended up to the parent comment you also replied to instead of to you directly. But lol this was supposed to basically be: 1- Be kinder to yourself and learn to forgive yourself. 2-Look at this cool goals planner I found. But ended up being so much longer. Hope it's worth the read 😂

I'm a big advocate of planners and to do lists and goals. So I have a notebook dedicated to random thoughts/to do lists. I also have a Create 365 planner for my schedule for work, appointments, dates, birthdays, daily to do lists, goals for the week, goals for the month, etc. It helps keep my days from being incredibly overwhelming and let's me know the last time I did certain things. Not just work related, but in my personal life, too.

I recommend the app UFYH(Unfuck your Habitat) or the tumblr site. Those are more for like... Household organization/cleaning/etc. It's been inspiring and has a lot of good ideas for keeping yourself from looking at it and going "IT'S TOO MUCH!"

I like this in my kitchen and on my desk. I like everything having a certain place, y'know. Keeps things from getting too lost all the time. ;)

When it comes to your self esteem and self confidence, I recommend taking up a hobby! Learning something new can make you feel better about yourself, keep yourself entertained, and if you ever want to turn your brain off to what's going on, just go ahead and start looking in to something new. Develop a new skill.

Also, journaling. Even if you're just writing a sentence regarding something positive or small that made you happy with life or yourself, think about remembering it. Or the app Happier! I love that app.

And in regards to making you happy, here's a man proposing to his wife after a cochlear implant. I thought this was way too sweet to not share.

Edited to add :: /r/personalfinance /r/planner and /r/EatCheapAndHealthy are great reddits to hang out in for advice and tips

Hey fellow failed artist!!! I've been in almost exactly your shoes, with the exception that I wanted to be a musician (the next Primal Scream or Chemical Brothers) instead of an actor. It's equally tough.
The closest I got was a fairly decent project studio where I had paying customers (enough to keep me in new gear when I needed it) and an admin job within the music industry, which I "worked" at for 10 years.

If you're like me, then drugs are a no go. They just can't happen. They'll only fuck you up. So if you want to make any progress in life and you haven't stopped yet you need to stop taking drugs now, stop drinking too if need be; especially if that leads you on to drugs during the night, which in my case it usually did.

In my case that meant I needed to stop hanging around with my friends for more than six months, unless it was a drug/alcohol free event, which was never the case. And when I did start hanging with them again it was only if there was no weed being smoked (passive weed smoking is a great way to get drawn back in). Also if we were out for a beer and coke or speed arrived I'd finish my beer and make my way home.

Anyway, if drugs is still a thing in your life you need to stop it. Expect that process to take at least a year. If you fall off the wagon one night just climb back on again. If you don't stop with drugs, then yes, this is it for your life from now on, most likely.

Next - no one is going to change you life for you but you. Get that into your head, it doesn't matter how hard or easy your life has been, how wronged you've been or how many chances you did or didn't get in life - it's ENTIRELY on you, no one else.

Start thinking long term. If you want to change something, like move career to something more meaningful, you need to have a long hard think about that. Forget about fame, forget about getting rich, forget about easy street. Look for something you are interested enough in that you are willing to put in the work long term and start taking MEANINGFUL steps towards that goal. Does that mean going back to school? some other sort of training?? beginning as a hobby? joining local community groups or going to meetups maybe?? Start there.

If you're really hating your job right now, can you look for something even slightly more related to the field you're interested in to help you along the path then do it. How about joining a community drama group, and do acting as a hobby while you fix yourself?

Truth be told, when I was at where you are at now it took me almost 3 years to clean myself up (drugs, drink, paranoia and other fallout after nearly a decade of drug abuse) to the point where I felt confident enough to get a job I was interested in, then I worked that job for almost 10 years until I got bored and finally made the decision to go back to college at 35 years old. Now I couldn't be happier. Things are great.

But it's all down to planning, long term thinking, grit and determination.
Also, get proper sleep and exercise. Seriously, if you're not doing it already it'll make a massive difference.

I also would have been lost without this day planner. It helped me maintain the focus I need to get where I needed to get, check it out and give it a try. I still use one daily:

https://www.amazon.co.uk/Action-Day-2019-Management-Thread-Bound/dp/9935480569/ref=sr_1_5?s=officeproduct&ie=UTF8&qid=1549795962&sr=1-5&keywords=action+day+planner+2019

Read the instructions and philosophy of how to use it and get started.

Finally, as others have said, if you're trying to avoid drugs then working at a beach bar isn't ideal. But otherwise, working at a beach bar is fucking easy if that's all you want. Save a few grand for tickets, a few grand to get started and away you go. It's not rocket science. You could probably find a job before you leave if you really wanted to.

Edit: A quick edit for the "Hah, yeah, like it's so EASY to just get a few grand together" crowd - yeah it is, OP had no problem getting money together for drugs/alcohol/cigarettes, drop any one of those and save the money it'll add up quickly.

Just recently got this same deal too! I’m turning it into a budget planner for my mom and opted for this snap on pouch (I couldn’t find the link to it on the Michael’s website, but I found it in their store with the other regular priced Happy Planner stuff) It matches the pattern and the size really well and sits really nicely against the back, and felt like a better alternative to the stick-on pen loop I was gonna get for it, since you can use it for multiple, different items. They were having a 40% off sale on all planner stuff when I went last week, so it made the planner feel like even more of a steal.

I also picked up an awesome large list/ sticky note pad from that same section that I think acts as a good place to jot down notes without having to add too much weight and extra paper to the small rings.

& It also never hurts to add a dashboard to pop any cute sticky notes onto! here are some pictures I just took because I was too excited about this not to share! 😂

For what it's worth, I think the LT1917 has become a standard because the original Bullet Journal web page sells them under their brand.

As mentioned here, LT1917 is 80gsm, which is relatively thin and makes a lot of pens bleed through and ghost. For more information about bleeding, ghosting, and general comparison between notebooks I recommend watching Which Notebook is the Best for Bullet Journaling?! (skip to 11:00 to see the comparison chart). I prefer Scribbles That Matter which is thicker (100gsm) and feels smoother to write on. My next purchase will probably be a Midori with 120gsm or a Rhodia to try them out.

One of the core principals of Bullet Journalism is that there are no hard rules. While it comes with some guidelines, you are free to use it however you see fit. Which means that there are no predefined pages. So for the most part you are going to be drawing the layouts. And this is why a Dotted paper helps because you can use the dots to draw your own layouts. You can checkout Pinterest for inspiration. The community uses the term "spreads" to signify two-page layouts used for all sorts of things.

As for pens, many recommend the Sakura Pigma Micron for good reason. While I use them for more "serious" work, when it comes to EDC I would highly recommend the Muji 0.38mm Fine Point Gel Pens. Unlike the Microns, they are not felt tip (which is why I wouldn't use them for EDC) but very sharp ball point pen with great consistency. A lot of people swear by the Pilot G2 0.38mm Ultra Fine Point but personally I wasn't pleased with them.

Finally, regarding the things you want to track, as I mentioned earlier, you can simply define the layouts of each page and track whatever you wish. A lot of the spreads you see from the community are really intricate. You can find a variety of them from very crazy daily layouts to minimal ones. It's all up to you.

Having said that, if drawing your own layouts daily seems like a lot of work (a lot of people actually spend a few hours planning them beforehand), then you might want to consider a more traditional Planner instead. As mentioned ITT, the Nomadic Planner has good paper (125gsm), weekly and monthly pages as well as lined and blanks for notes and the rest.

There is a whole universe of things to consider (and I'm more than happy to geek out about it), but I'd say just start with whatever. Don't think about it too much. Most of the negatives are personal, so while LT1917 doesn't work for some, it might for you. You'll figure things out as you go.

Hi, I've gone through the same stuff, and sorry to break it to you but you never completely change, but you CAN put in a lot of structures around you to make it easier for you to follow through on what you want to do. Here are some tips that worked for me.

a) Don't schedule more than 5 small tasks for the day, just make sure they're 5 useful ones that'll get you started on whatever project it is. Try to setting out the things you need for the task ahead of time, like just putting your workout clothes out on your bed. Overplanning your day with a schedule of exactly what you're going to do (which you're likely to not follow anyway) is just a distraction from actually doing something.

b) Get yourself out of the house (which might be hard itself) and take JUST the things you need to work and go sit down somewhere your computer screen is visible [ like a cafe ] and then try to work in in 25 minute chunks of time (Pomodoro Technique : https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Pomodoro_Technique). If you can bring a friend along to chat with during those 5 minute breaks, that helps!

c) Try using this journal (https://www.amazon.com/Go-Journal-Cultivate-Gratitude-self-Reflection/dp/B01MY29EBA/ref=sr_1_39?keywords=90+day+journal&qid=1572460766&sr=8-39) so you don't have to spend that much energy setting things up, and also concretize goals and small actions you can take towards them. I recommend trying TINY actions for each day, such as just opening a textbook to the right page or drafting bullet points for an important e-mail rather than actually writing it & sending it out ( I get fear paralysis).

d) Watch this Ted Talk which provides a framework about what to do when you're procrastinating, I think you might relate to a lot of what this guy talks about: https://www.ted.com/talks/tim_urban_inside_the_mind_of_a_master_procrastinator

e) If you can afford it, try some apps/systems that make you lose money when you don't follow through on an action you had decided you would do, eg. my gym charges me $15 for each booked class I don't show up to, and that definitely gets me going.

f) The Power of Habit by Charles Duhigg is a really compelling read on how habits determine what we do & don't do, and how we can form new habits to change the way we live. You can try implementing a couple of those, and there's a lot more content on the topic out there.

e) The moment you have an impulse or any motivation to do something, drop everything else and MOVE to do it right away, don't just write it in your endless to do list.

Sorry this is a lot, and isn't all connected, but I hope it helps!

Have you seen the Scribbles That Matter Bullet Planner?

I’ll see if I can find a link. It was my plan if I found I couldn’t keep up with bujo at law school, but I find that I like my bujo even more now.

Personally I find the passion planner too claustrophobic but they are super popular. I have to say though that I’m excited to try their new daily version. The hibonachi cousin is pretty awesome too.

Edit: scribbles that matter bullet planner

You've gotten excellent advice on inks, and some on notebooks. You mentioned being overwhelmed by the choices, but wanting a sturdy notebook that can handle fountain pen ink. There are a few choices mentioned in here, but perhaps I can help summarize this. Key thing you will want is a high gsm (Grams per Square Meter), since a high gsm means thicker paper.

• Red and Black: 96 sheets, standard ruling, 90gsm, casebound, hardcover. Personally, no experience with this, but I've heard there's no bleed through with fountain pens.
  
  
• Seven Seas "WRITER" A5 Journal: 240 sheets, ruling is 7mm, 52 gsm Tomoe River paper, thread-bound for binding, cover is impregnated cloth (but you can buy a leather cover). Also no experience with this either.
  
  
• Leuchtturm1917 Medium Size Hardcover A5 Notebook: 125 sheets, ruling can be either lined/graph/dot grid, 70 gsm, thread-bound, hardcover with some sort of leather covering. I've been using these since 2013, and in my first notebook, my handwriting hasn't changed from the day I had written in it with Diamine Ancient Copper. You would still want sturdier ink than what I had used. The paper is cream colored, and smooth. Bleed through is rare.
  
  
• Rhodia Webnotebook A5: 80 sheets, ruling can be either lined/graph/dot grid, 90 gsm, thread bound, leatherette hard cover. I've always enjoyed Rhodia paper, and while I haven't used this particular product, the paper is much smoother than the Leuchtturm1917, and there's less ghosting. The paper also appears whiter to me than the Leuchtturm1917.
  
  
• Rhodia Goalbook A5: 112 sheets, ruling is dot grid, 90gsm, thread bound, leatherette hard cover. Throwing this in the options list, since you get a few more sheets. Also wanted to point out that the cover appears to be flexible.
  
  
• Scribbles That Matter, Pro: 100 sheets approx, ruling is dot grid, 100gsm, thread bound, vegan leather hard cover. The sheets are smooth, and a bit brighter than the Leuchtturm1917, but a bit more ivory than the Rhodia. Great paper, and the cover feels more durable and pleasant than the L1917. With fountain pens, I have yet to bleed through this paper, and the ghosting (seeing what is written on the other side of the sheet) is very minimal. If I push you towards any notebook, it'll be this one. It also comes with a penloop that is not useless, unlike the L1917.
  
  
• Lemome Thick Classic Notebook with Pen Loop A5: 90 sheets, ruling is either dot grid or lined, 90 sheets, 125 gsm, thread bound, leatherette cover. Just got this the other day, and the pages are thick and smooth so far. No bleed through or ghosting with fountain pen ink yet.
  
  
• Lemome Hardcover A5 with Pen Holder: 92 sheets, ruling is dot grid, 100g, thread bound, leather hardcover. Just an option to put in here, it has a pen loop, and the paper seems to be slightly less thick than the prior Lemome notebook.
  
  Wishing you and your daughter the best during these hard times.

I believe for the postcard exchange (and all other 0 credit exchanges) the $20 minimum is waived. But trust me, there are still ways. The shopaholic in me believes this to be true! Like:

For someone who says they have a large collection of postcards: https://www.amazon.com/Postcard-Classic-Hobbymaster-collection-expandable/dp/B002ER0I9A/ref=sr_1_7?ie=UTF8&qid=1474682310&sr=8-7&keywords=postcard+book

For the Disney lover: https://www.amazon.com/Art-Disney-Golden-Age-1937-1961/dp/1452122296/ref=sr_1_3?ie=UTF8&qid=1474682310&sr=8-3&keywords=postcard+book

For the psychology student: https://www.amazon.com/PostSecret-Extraordinary-Confessions-Ordinary-Lives/dp/0060899190/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1474682439&sr=8-1&keywords=post+secret

From the one who dreams of going to NYC someday: https://www.amazon.com/3dRose-Greetings-Scenic-Postcard-Reproduction/dp/B016YHAFNO/ref=sr_1_16?ie=UTF8&qid=1474682761&sr=8-16&keywords=postcards+fabric+greetings+from (plus a pillow for that)

For me, these exchanges are about creativity. I love playing off the theme, finding something that really suits the person and thinking outside the box about it all. But that might just be me.

Reading your goals every day is something recommended by a lot of people. It's not something I personally do though.

You can get a goal tracker. One I've used in the past is by Zig Ziglar. You can check it out here. At the top of each two page spread you put the four goals you're working on for the week and the progress you made toward each goal every day. If you did nothing that day you write "nothing" in red. Then it's easy to look back during a weekly review and see three, four, seven! red marks for a goal and it can help kick you into gear for the next week.

This year I'm using a different planner. I'm going to try the Panda Planner which is a little less specific goal tracking and has more with wins and learnings for the day as well as a gratitude section. I'm trying to step up my gratitude game this year and this seemed like a good planner to use rather than trying to shove other things into the Ziglar one.

scribbles that matter on amazon is only $20! the pages are white and 160gsm. It's the same thickness as archer and olive, but there's free shipping through prime and $10 cheaper! highly recommend, i love mine. if you get it from a different website, make sure you get the pro version, since that's the one with the thick pages

https://www.amazon.com/dp/B072LL2W46/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_apa_i_GDetDb4Y9PQE0

I don't have any mech mods but I do have a 100W Sigelei, a 20W Istick, MVP 2 and a few other cheaper mods....I'm using the Maxpedition Beefy and it's an AMAZING bag.

Has plenty of Velcro holders for my juices, batteries, mods, etc...a large internal zip pocket, outside Velcro pocket and an internal sleeve type pocket. Best price I found it for was on Amazon [CLICK HERE] (http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B00AQ6E5XQ/ref=oh_aui_detailpage_o09_s00?ie=UTF8&psc=1)

Hope this helps
Xnavyguy

Okay, I bought a blank bullet journal (just dotted) and that was a fail. BUT THEN I bought this one that has pretty printed non-dated week and month pages and it's awesome! I love it. Sorry for formatting I'm on my phone.

https://www.amazon.com/Bullet-Journal-Undated-Planner-Productive/dp/B078GZ6SLL?ref_=bl_dp_s_mw_14960085011

It's an Oxford Black n Red.....soft cover, ruled with numbered pages. It's very nice, but I'd love if they done a dotted version
https://www.amazon.co.uk/dp/B00PFWX50K/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_apa_i_vN8HDb2YK5N0G

It matches my original plan to have a simple black and red theme throughout......when I get a proper dotted journal, it'll be a black one with a red pen loop lol

I can definitely recommend Scribbles That Matter! They ghost a little bit too, but not as bad as the Leuchtturm. I love the cover with doodles on it, but they have plain covers too :)

I bought this one and LOVE IT!! It came with 2 notebooks, a pen clip, travel stickers, a clear pouch for cards, papers, and whatnot that has a zipper pouch side. Its already set up with a spare elastic. I bought it for $19 USD but it was also on prime then. The leather is nice and really thick. If you want pictures look at the reviews. They are very accurate.

Some people complain about scuffs in the leather but I saw a tutorial (can't find it now) where you rub the scuff with your finger in different directions - up, down, left, right - and it will clear it up. (Like a konami code for leather.) Mine arrived scuff free but has gotten a few threw daily use. This trick worked every time.

Items listed below with links in case anybody is interested:

Persol Sunglasses https://amzn.to/2H6piK2

Leuchtturm1917 Hardcover Dotted Journal https://amzn.to/2EAFcL8 (I try to journal daily)

Distilunion Card Minimalist Card Wallet https://amzn.to/2XqUc5z (This is probably the best slim card wallet i've every had. Hard to beat)

Seiko SKX013 https://amzn.to/2Ube5vt

Parker Ink Pen https://amzn.to/2ECKvK6

Leather Journal Cover https://amzn.to/2Xrsg1w (I love the smell of this thing! ha)

Explore Notebook https://amzn.to/2EBETje (This notebook is more of a to-do list v my daily journal. Helps me stay organized)

Leatherman Squirt https://amzn.to/2H708eu (This thing always comes in handy)

Mophie Powerstation https://amzn.to/2T8dqP7

Kershaw Clash https://amzn.to/2SvSbkV

iPad Air 2 https://amzn.to/2UbA99j

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Speck iPhone 7Plus Case https://amzn.to/2H7YEAj

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I'm gonna throw this out there, but try a Panda Planner weekly. Like you, I'm an ex-bullet-journaler, and this physical planner has solved all my problems. It's undated, but goes a whole year so you can get it whenever. I love literally everything about it: the weekly review, the monthly habit, the lists functions, the gratitude, the Top 3 priorities... If you are thinking of digital this isn't for you, but the last two months have been nothing short of amazing for me using this planner.

https://www.amazon.com/dp/B01IIK698K/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_apa_EPTYzb1AWZ4VZ

The nice thing is that they are spiral-bound so it could easily be unbound and rebound with tougher covers.

Or if you don't want to deal with binding, a leather wrap could work (something like https://www.amazon.com/Leather-Journal-Writing-Notebook-Handmade/dp/B07FS3SPCV?psc=1&SubscriptionId=AKIAILSHYYTFIVPWUY6Q&tag=duckduckgo-brave-20&linkCode=xm2&camp=2025&creative=165953&creativeASIN=B07FS3SPCV)

If you get creative, it could be themed to the games you play.

Organize harder! More compartments! More containers! Put a compartment into a container!

(This is something that I said to my mom when she was drooling over a Container Store catalog one day.) :D

/u/jahinfrance, there are a few good planners out there that aren't just "To Do Lists" and dates. I haven't used this one, but I've heard good things from others. Not sure what motivates you, but there are a bunch of different types of the same concept. (Not sure if this particular brand is too cheesy for your tastes, but I like that they have different inserts for different goals.)

https://www.amazon.com/dp/B07CGCLFG9/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_apa_i_RTFsDbMZ4RT9Y

Here's the one I got. Got a couple holders for cards and could def store some cash. It also has a little loop that fits the space pen great. Fits in all my back pockets pretty well.

Quality is pretty great considering the price, I'd say. The cover of mine has a bit of wear, but I sit on it and toss it around all the time. I'd def recommend this one.

Absolutely! Good quality paper doesn't need to be horrendously expensive.

For example, I search out 90gsm optik paper and I've found it in Oxford Black n' Red notebooks.

They're fabulous for fountain pens and excellent value for money.

https://www.amazon.co.uk/gp/product/B00PFWX50K/ref=ppx_yo_dt_b_asin_title_o07_s00?ie=UTF8&psc=1

Dingbats sells 100gsm paper with page numbers which are fountain pen friendly!
Scribbles that Matter also have 100gsm, fountain pen friendly paper that also have page numbers. Scribbles that Matters has different cover types, which range from your generic solid colours to “creative” ones with little doodles imprinted into the covers as well.

• Bag: Hazard4 Messenger of Doom (M.O.D.)
  
• Pouch 1: Voodoo Tactical Men's Enlarged EMT Pouch has a mini first-aid kit removeable for smaller bag carry
  
• Pouch 2: Maxpedition Gear Beefy Pocket Organizer for charging cables, cubes, A/V cables, etc.
  
• Pouch 3: Maxpedition Micro Pocket Organizer for BT Mouse and small USB cables, flash drives.
  
• Pouch 4: Bushnell Equinox Z Night Vision Monocular
  
• External: Two "Yisbow Tactical MOLLE cellphone pouches" to carry an external speaker and iPhone 6 Plus with battery case.
  
• External: Hazard4 Launchpad-Mini Sleeve
  
• Miscellaneous Pens, Pencil, Pocket Notepad, Leatherman Wave, Flashlights, Batteries, Velcro Patches...
  
  Again, I'll photo the load tonight but I'm hoping this will help my post stay up and not be deleted until I can. Thanks!

https://www.amazon.de/dp/B07M71M2MY/ref=cm_sw_r_other_apa_i_CQ9GDb8VXGTCW

There it is. I don't get the bad reviews though. I am super happy with it.

I'd highly recommend the size B5 if you want something bigger than A5, it's not quite as big as A4. Some brands which sell B5 in dot grid are scribbles that matter (also highly recommend) and I've seen moleskin ones too!

Dotted Journal by Scribbles That Matter - No Bleed Dotted Notebook with Inner Pocket - B5 (Charcoal) https://www.amazon.co.uk/dp/B07M71M2MY/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_apa_i_t-83CbKNQ6ZB4

This is the scribbles that matter one from amazon 😊

I think your best bet is to get whatever bag you want and then fill it with smaller pouches & organizers.

This in particular looks amazing & I’m going to get it for a new bag I just got:

Hynes Eagle Universal Backpack Insert Organizer Travel Bag Slip Gadget Organization Kit Military Green

https://www.amazon.com/dp/B072R2514J/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_tai_g3QzDbDE74PWF


As for organizers & pouches, Maxpedition is one of my favorite brands:
Maxpedition Gear Beefy Pocket Organizer, Black https://www.amazon.com/dp/B00AQ6E5XQ/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_tai_G4QzDbPXV2RMZ


Overall, I think you’ll find it much easier to carry multiple little pouches / bags / organizers inside of your main bag.

That way it gives you the ability to do what you want, which is carry whatever bag you want but still be organized.

Maxpedition Organizers:

• Extra Small
  
• Small
  
• Medium
  
• Large
  
• Extra Large
  
  There are tons of videos on YouTube showcasing size and items most people like to put in them. This would be worth looking into. Some other reputable brands I have seen are Vanquest and Condor. Personally, I use the EDC organizer from Maxpedition in my 5.11 Rush 12 backpack. I highly recommend it.

When I got the MBP with USB-C, I had to get multiple dongles to connect. A friend turned me onto this bag:
https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B00AQ6E5XQ/ref=ppx_yo_dt_b_search_asin_title?ie=UTF8&psc=1

Great bag for small cables, dongles, flash drives, etc. Very roomy.

These two YT videos were really helpful in my decision making:

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=kDT1A4OasJQ

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=eAxlrUf05ok

The hosts did a really good job of breaking down the assessment into requirements and showing off each type of notebook. I ended up going with a "Scribbles That Matter A5 Pro" notebook. (https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B07GWMZZGW/ref=ppx_yo_dt_b_asin_title_o02_s00?ie=UTF8&psc=1)

Scribbles That Matter. $19 on amazon, amazing quality: https://www.amazon.com/Dotted-Journal-Scribbles-That-Matter/dp/B072LL2W46/ref=sr_1_3?keywords=scribbles+that+matter&qid=1554743827&s=gateway&sr=8-3 No bleeding, very little ghosting, fountain pen and watercolor friendly. Pre-numbered, included index and key. And the paper is actually 115g now (the description says 100).

https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B07FS3SPCV/ref=oh_aui_detailpage_o01_s00?ie=UTF8&psc=1 enjoy my friend

• Flint Shoelaces
  
• Power Bank (I've got this one and I'm happy with it)
  
• Dashcam. Not typically considered a 'tactical' object but boy can they come in handy. Probably above your price point though. Ask around on /r/dashcam if the idea seems promising.
  
• Something like this to organize all the prepper stuff he already has.
  
• Compact keyholder
  
• Ballistic-grade Sunglasses
  
• Freeze dried food?

I want to see this too!!

My own ring is a smidge too big, and I'm almost afraid to get it resized since it's white topaz and not a fancy cut diamond. I bought a pack of ring adjusters - basically a plastic mini-slinky to loop around the ring. They've been a huge help!

Thanks for the video, Doug. Have you thought about getting a Hobonichi Cousin, which is a little larger A5 size? You can get it directly from Hobonichi in Japan, or from Amazon. I really like my Cousin.

I really like this idea. I actually just purchased a Scribbles That Matter Bullet Planner because I've found that I have less time to spend on my bullet journal lately. It's still open ended in terms of designing pages and decorating spreads, just with a bit more structure, and I'm really excited to see how it works out!

Sounds like then she doesn't need anything too thick. Anything from 80 gsm to 100 gsm should be fine.

I'd recommend this dotted journal: Scribbles That Matter.

Hope this helps!

The Leuchtturm1917-
Leuchtturm1917 Medium A5 Dotted Hardcover Notebook (Black) - 249 Numbered Pages https://www.amazon.com/dp/B002TSIMW4/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_api_i_lRZnDbD4Q1V4V

Scribbles that Matter-
A5 Dotted Journal by Scribbles That Matter - Bullet Dot Grid Notebook - No Bleed Thick Fountain Pens Friendly Paper - Hardcover with Large Inner Pocket - Pro Version - Teal https://www.amazon.com/dp/B072LL2W46/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_api_i_kSZnDb365QNXR

Archer and Olive-
https://www.archerandolive.com/collections/signature-dot-grid-journals

It sounds like the Panda Planner weekly would be perfect for you. It's A4, all in English. The downside is it's undated.

https://www.amazon.com/Panda-Planner-Weekly-Productivity-All/dp/B01IIK698K

This is what I use, the paper is great, it's dotted, and there is a scribble page in the back so make sure you don't have bleeding or smearing

https://www.amazon.com/dp/B072LL2W46/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_awdb_t1_bOH9AbSW2JJEF

Travelers notebook that she can personalize and take with her everywhere
PASSION Vintage Handmade Refillable Leather Travelers Journals Diary geniune leather notebook diary notepad notebook handmade Traveler's Notebook travels (12*21cm) https://www.amazon.com/dp/B014EPHH52/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_api_DRUBybMYQY7R7

Whoa, more details on the soup please!

Also, amazon has little ring things you can wrap around the base to avoid getting them resized. Like this:

https://www.amazon.com/Adjuster-Jewelry-Polishing-Cloth-Perfect/dp/B06XC669Q5/ref=pd_lpo_vtph_261_lp_t_2/143-1671059-1008413?_encoding=UTF8&psc=1&refRID=2GH9Z8MMEMM9F8HV92CN

This is the planner I use, happy planner. they are pretty decorative and can be cluttered for some. I know staples has something that are much more similar in looks to yours pictured. That planner I linked is the monthly then weekly spreads, I buy a separate daily docket from the same brand that I stick in for days I feel I need the whole day planned, it's this one- here.

I really like the Scribbles That Matter brand on amazon, the kind without dumb glyphs embossed on the cover. Roughly $20, good paper thickness, nice colors, pen holder.

I tried the Leuchturm once, but found the pages to be too thin, and missed the pen loop.

https://www.amazon.com/dp/B072LL2W46/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_api_i_3-xEDbSRVBBAV

US Amazon still has it here: https://www.amazon.com/Hobonichi-Techo-Cousin-Notebook-January/dp/B01LKZLC78/

The Canadian Amazon only had one listed for resale at over CA$200+

Fair warning, buying from Amazon is kind of hit or miss on whether or not you get the extras.

Scribbles That Matter has a notebook with heavy 160 gms paper nowadays, same weight as the Olive & Archer books. Might be worth a try.

https://www.amazon.com/Bullet-Journal-Scribbles-That-Matter/dp/B01N63VX52

Here . It says shipping to Australia is available but when I log in to actually buy it Amazon says third parties can’t ship to Australia :(

Amazon. I'll see if I can find a link

Thought it would take me longer, here you go -

Leather Journal Cover for Field Notes, Moleskine Cahier Cover, Handmade Vintage Leather Cover for 3.5" x 5.5" Notebooks, Coffee https://www.amazon.com/dp/B07CGCLFG9/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_api_i_d96WCb44RY323

https://www.amazon.com/dp/B07FS3SPCV/

Try this link

Seems to match the item description from the post there OP !!

Here are some smaller options:

http://www.amazon.com/dp/B00Q2V7S6K

http://www.amazon.com/dp/B002VPE1QG

http://www.amazon.com/dp/B00AQ6E5XQ

https://www.amazon.com/Leather-Journal-Writing-Notebook-Handmade/dp/B07FS3SPCV/ref=asc_df_B07FS3SPCV/?tag=hyprod-20&linkCode=df0&hvadid=242067829616&hvpos=1o3&hvnetw=g&hvrand=10549943939905371919&hvpone=&hvptwo=&hvqmt=&hvdev=m&hvdvcmdl=&hvlocint=&hvlocphy=9011803&hvtargid=pla-485857283920&psc=1

Wallet: Remington 12 GA wallet

Knife: Leatherman rebar

Watch: Casio F91W

pen: Fisher space pen

Notebook: you already know

Notebook case: https://www.amazon.com/dp/B07CGCLFG9/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_apa_i_-WaHDbZV1188C

Headphones: some cheap Skullcandy ones

Sunglasses: optic nerve one mashup #18014

Maybe a Maxpedition pocket organizer. They have a lot of internal loops and straps for organizing the small stuff. MX266B-BRK Beefy Pocket https://www.amazon.com/dp/B00AQ6E5XQ/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_apa_tLtLAbCJSTDB8

This is the one I have right now, works so well for me! https://www.amazon.co.uk/dp/B01N63VX52/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_apa_i_zncyDbK7BCH7K

Have you tried those ring snuggles? https://www.amazon.com/gp/aw/d/B06XC669Q5/ref=pd_aw_lpo_201_img_2?ie=UTF8&psc=1&refRID=PZVMJ5G4NV80R68PZ5JN

I have a friend whose ring was getting loose because she was losing weight but didn't want to permanently resize it just yet so she uses these.