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The video centers around Rachel’s integration of a new "notebook purpose" dimension to her Planner Matrix system based on viewer insights. Originally, the Planner Matrix helped users identify their planning preferences by plotting them on a quadrant defined by an x-axis (planning style) and a y-axis (decorative style). The newly introduced z-axis represents the notebook’s purpose, distinguishing between forward-looking planners and backward-looking record keepers (journals). The adjusted system now visualizes planning styles in a 3D space, with the added depth of notebook function.
Rachel explains how one might navigate through this enhanced matrix, discussing her own planning and journaling practices. She contrasts her minimalistic, functional pocket bullet journal used for planning with her highly decorated, variable tarot journal that acts as a record keeper. Additionally, she describes her consistent, minimally decorated everyday carry planner, which melds planning and memory keeping.
Overall, the video emphasizes understanding personal planning styles more comprehensively through the new multi-dimensional Planner Matrix, encouraging viewers to consider their own habits and share their thoughts.
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In this segment of the video, Rachel announces the addition of a z-axis to her Planner Matrix system based on viewer feedback. The existing Planner Matrix includes an x-axis for planning style and a y-axis for decorative style. The new z-axis introduces the concept of “notebook purpose,” ranging from record-keeping (journaling) to planning for the future. She mentions that although this new axis isn’t yet part of the quiz associated with the Planner Matrix, it serves as a conceptual enhancement to the original idea. Rachel briefly recaps the existing Planner Matrix, explaining how individuals can identify their planner personality by plotting themselves on a quadrant that combines their functional style (either consistently structured or experimental) and their decorative style (maximalist or minimalist).
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In this part of the video, the speaker discusses the complexity of identifying oneself strictly as a maximalist, minimalist, scientist, or artist when it comes to planning. This prompted the introduction of a ‘hidden z-axis’ in the Planner Matrix, representing the purpose of a notebook, divided between being a planner (forward-looking) or a record keeper/journal (backward-looking). The speaker visualizes this concept as a 3D cube where the x-axis represents functionality, the y-axis represents decoration, and the z-axis represents purpose. They emphasize the importance of considering this z-axis to understand one’s planning style more comprehensively and explain how previous content related to finding one’s functional or decorative style is relevant to this new aspect. The idea is to help viewers navigate their planning preferences more effectively.
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In this part of the video, the speaker discusses their preference for minimalism in planning versus maximalism in journaling. They use a pocket bullet journal for planning with extremely minimal and functional layouts focused on to-do lists, priorities, and future planning, maintaining consistency week to week with no added decorations. In contrast, their tarot journal is highly decorative and serves as a record keeper. It includes pasted items, washi tape, photos, and various ephemeras, changing its format frequently and lacking daily consistency. This highlights a distinct difference in styles and purposes between their planner and journal.
00:09:00
In this segment of the video, the speaker discusses the flexible and constantly changing nature of their tarot journal, which serves as a catch-all for their tarot activities. They also describe their everyday carry planner, which is primarily used for forward planning, minimal decoration, and includes both planning and a little bit of memory keeping. The speaker emphasizes the consistency of their planning approach, which includes events, priorities, and occasional memory journaling. They explain how their planner fits into a minimalist category on the planner Matrix, with some artistic elements and decorations. The segment concludes with an explanation of how one can blend planning and record-keeping in a single planner while considering different styles on the planner Matrix.
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In this part of the video, the speaker discusses the Planner Matrix as a tool for analyzing personal tendencies towards minimalism or maximalism in planning and journaling. They reflect on their own habits, noting consistency in their planners but variability in their creative, spiritual record-keeping based on mood. The speaker emphasizes that not all journals are decorative and shares details about using a minimalistic A6 Hobonichi Techo notebook for personal entries. This personal journal is mainly pen and paper with occasional highlighter use, underscoring its minimalist nature. They invite viewers to share thoughts or questions in the comments and express appreciation for their audience’s support.