https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/answer-how-i-used-wardrobe-planning-to-plan-other-parts-of-my-life Style Advice for Fashion Lovers en-US Tue, 21 Apr 2026 06:18:22 +0000 http://bbpress.org/?v=1.0.2 q https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/search.php https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/answer-how-i-used-wardrobe-planning-to-plan-other-parts-of-my-life#post-1892905 Thu, 22 Feb 2018 16:52:35 +0000 Jenn 1892905@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Sal, my system is <i>really</i> close to yours. </p> <p>I have a <i></i><b>Moleskine weekly planner</b><i></i> that I use as my carry-around notebook. It's a calendar/notebook hybrid that I use mostly for work/life planning. I plan out 3-4 meals a week in it (also usually on Sunday afternoons), write down a few pieces I'd like to wear in the coming week, and plan out work goals (sometimes day-by-day, and sometimes just bigger picture, depending on how busy the week is). It also has yearly goals in the front, and I use space in the back to track my clothing purchases and wishlists. There's also room for just general notes from meetings or trip planning, and I track my workouts in the calendar part.</p> <p>I also use <b>iCal</b> for appointments, and especially for things that affect the whole family. We have a shared family calendar that shows up on all our phones, which helps to keep everyone on the same page.</p> <p>&nbsp;My husband and I just started using the&nbsp;<b>Anylist&nbsp;</b>app for a shared grocery/errands list. It's great, because we can add things to it, and whoever is at a particular store can pick items up and mark them off the list. It even has a function that allows me (mostly) to take a picture of packaging, so he's sure to get the right thing. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/answer-how-i-used-wardrobe-planning-to-plan-other-parts-of-my-life#post-1891840 Tue, 20 Feb 2018 00:47:56 +0000 Rambling Ann 1891840@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I'm a huge fan of the Bullet Journal process, but I rely on Ical for its ability to trigger reminders AND to put stuff on DH's calendar. I am also a David Allen/GTD fangirl, and do my weekly review almost without fail.<div><br /></div><div>A few things I've added to the mix: when I do my weekly review, I write down things I want to remember from the past week, as well as what worked and what didn't. Those are great to see again when I review over longer periods. I start each week with my "top three" goals. They don't always get done, but it's good for me to focus on important over urgent. And when I start the new week, I copy forward all the things still undone from the previous week in its own group. If they keep getting moved without completion, maybe there's something deeper that needs thinking about.</div><div><br /></div><div>I like Sal's idea to focus on how I want to feel as well as what I need to accomplish, and I want to add that to my system.</div> </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/answer-how-i-used-wardrobe-planning-to-plan-other-parts-of-my-life#post-1890734 Sat, 17 Feb 2018 06:59:38 +0000 Barbara Diane 1890734@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I’ll come back to this-lots of ideas to ponder. How to remember? I’ll email myself so I’ll see it tomorrow. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/answer-how-i-used-wardrobe-planning-to-plan-other-parts-of-my-life#post-1889788 Thu, 15 Feb 2018 02:04:10 +0000 Sal 1889788@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Thanks all - it is good to get some ideas.</p> <p>Sara - your menu planning system sounds similar to mine - I can only plan three to four days out...&nbsp; And sometimes freezer meals are just what is needed.</p> <p>Janet - thanks for your ideas.&nbsp; Setting aside for thinking and planning can be the hardest part - especially for those in self employment.&nbsp; I struggle to prioritise this even when I have the time.&nbsp; And I love the feeling when I do progress a task (such as decluttering) that I have being putting off.</p> <p>Sterling - I like online tools too but I did find myself missing things.&nbsp; I like Suz's system and will be referring back to it.</p> <p>Suz - I am going to look again at Ical - I think I could be getting more out of it.&nbsp; I like the idea of checking in with a friend regularly for accountability...</p> <p>Angie - thanks:)</p> <p>Stylefan - yes writing and drawing can be therapeutic and compelling.&nbsp; I think we just need to all work out what works for us.&nbsp; I am trying to plan some colours for our living room and finding it a challenge in my mind - as soon as I see them I know what I like though!</p> <p>Rachy - I never had a FiloFax and occasionally see them around still.&nbsp; Suddenly everyone moved to Ical or outlook.&nbsp;&nbsp; </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/answer-how-i-used-wardrobe-planning-to-plan-other-parts-of-my-life#post-1889638 Wed, 14 Feb 2018 18:55:55 +0000 Sara L. 1889638@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Lisap - I'm terrible at meal planning too.&nbsp; It's not good since DH and I both work full time and I have 3 kids with loads of activities.&nbsp; I have some work arounds though and maybe this will help you.&nbsp; I've finally accepted that I'm never going to be good at meal planning.&nbsp; I'll plan a couple days out and that's as far as I get.&nbsp; So I pack my freezer with big bags of chicken, fish, shrimp from Sam's Club, I have a harvest box delivered every 2 weeks with fresh veggies, and I assemble crock pot meals every 3-4 months (this website <a rel="nofollow" href="https://newleafwellness.biz/">https://newleafwellness.biz/</a>&nbsp;is great for crockpot freezer meals).&nbsp; I can wing it with these tools.&nbsp; It's quick and easy to steam some fresh veggies while I saute fish in garlic and lemon juice.&nbsp; Luckily, everyone in my family will eat fish, even the picky 4-year old.</p> <p>This week is a classic example - I had meals planned for Monday and Tuesday, realized I had nothing for dinner when I was in the shower this morning so pulled out frozen crockpot black bean soup that I plopped in the crockpot, will probably make fish or chicken tomorrow and uh... that's as far as I can think.&nbsp; Not sure what will happen on Friday. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/answer-how-i-used-wardrobe-planning-to-plan-other-parts-of-my-life#post-1889502 Wed, 14 Feb 2018 14:22:13 +0000 Janet 1889502@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>What a great system. And Suz, I am in awe of your calendar skills. I use iCal but not that extensively.&nbsp;</p> <p>I really like the idea of one or two distinct areas of focus for the week, Sal. I end up sort of doing this by nature, but I think it is so much more likely to be successful if one is mindful about that intention at the start of the week. </p> <p>It's funny, I kind of had this in mind for this week, when I had a big organizing/cleaning/closing open loops kind of weekend (it was rainy and gross here, so I didn't really feel like leaving the house). I had a couple of work things wrap up last week so it was a good time to take a breather and focus on some personal projects. I've since taken a very full carload of stuff to various donation places, and a big bag of returns from some online shopping. I got to chip away at some home projects, and it's been really satisfying to ease some of my mental clutter along with the physical stuff. I even bought us new dining room chairs, which I've been wanting to do for a couple of years! And I also tackled one big hurdle -- I went through one of the boxes of stuff I'd brought home from my mom's house after her death nine years ago. I found some treasures and it was a relief to have part of that process accomplished. Still more boxes to go... anybody know someone who would like about a half dozen vintage Barbie dolls??&nbsp;</p> <p>I had been working on some long-term planning and goal-setting for a couple of weeks leading up to this, so it felt good to take a break from that and get some other, smaller things out of the way. I'm also more a fan of written lists and planning. Somehow I don't internalize these things as well with online tools. But I ALWAYS have a least one written list going on! I've started carrying a very small notebook with me again to help me write down all kinds of things, from my current to-do and shopping lists, to books and music I want to check out, to ideas and inspirations that hit me while I'm out and about.&nbsp; </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/answer-how-i-used-wardrobe-planning-to-plan-other-parts-of-my-life#post-1889464 Wed, 14 Feb 2018 11:46:24 +0000 Anonymous 1889464@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>WOW.&nbsp; I am awe.&nbsp; I am so much in awe that I am reconsidering my entire system.&nbsp; Like Suz, electronic tools suit me better than paper (I see the power of both though).&nbsp; Perhaps I need to expand and grow into those electronic tools.&nbsp; THANK YOU so much for the inspiration to take a look at my system.&nbsp; I needed this today.&nbsp;&nbsp; </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/answer-how-i-used-wardrobe-planning-to-plan-other-parts-of-my-life#post-1889151 Tue, 13 Feb 2018 15:31:10 +0000 Suz 1889151@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>OMG, Rachy, FILOFAX was the BOMB!!! I still have my old one...don't use it any more. But I loved it.&nbsp;</p> <p>Funny. I tried keeping a gratitude journal and felt like a complete imposter. But I do write a tiny poem &nbsp;per day. It's not really a poem, but a kind of 4 line observation of the day each day and it's a mini-diary. And as a family we also keep a "joy jar" and write down the really happy moments/ joys and on New Year's day every year we open and read them.&nbsp;</p> <p>What I like about this system is the weekly review. I do this, also, and it really helps to keep me focused. I do go off track still, but less often than before.&nbsp;</p> <p>I put EVERYTHING (almost) in ical. I have different coloured calendars for different roles in my life. Self-steward (health, self-care) is green; grey is student; dark blue is writing time; lighter blue is all the writing career-related stuff or prep; friends are one shade of purple; time reserved for me and Mark is pink; etc. I have a "community volunteer" role, a teaching/ teaching prep role, etc. The calendar below is not fully filled up but this is the idea.&nbsp;</p> <p>Fo my creative projects I have an accountability partnership with a friend -- we plan in 6 or 8 week "runs" and put these in google docs -- then check in on each other weekly to cheer each other on.&nbsp;</p> <p>A person could do this with meal planning, exercise routines -- any area of life where it would be helpful to add a bit of outside perspective and cheerleading/ accountability.&nbsp;</p> <p>We do meal planning on the weekend, too -- try to get at least 3 or 4 meals figured out, and I often make a big soup or similar, for lunches, that will last us several days.&nbsp;</p> <p> </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/answer-how-i-used-wardrobe-planning-to-plan-other-parts-of-my-life#post-1889135 Tue, 13 Feb 2018 15:17:24 +0000 Angie 1889135@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p><b>Sal,</b> YOU ARE FABULOUS IN EVERY WAY. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/answer-how-i-used-wardrobe-planning-to-plan-other-parts-of-my-life#post-1889047 Tue, 13 Feb 2018 09:49:19 +0000 Style Fan 1889047@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Thanks for sharing this Sally.&nbsp; I have a few journals that I write in.&nbsp; I find the physical act of writing very therapeutic.&nbsp; I also like to make diagrams for everything.&nbsp; Using a computer or app doesn't do it for me.&nbsp; I do have pictures on my laptop and I use the YLF finds.</p> <p>I like your idea of keeping a gratitude journal. &nbsp; </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/answer-how-i-used-wardrobe-planning-to-plan-other-parts-of-my-life#post-1889027 Tue, 13 Feb 2018 04:58:42 +0000 rachylou 1889027@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I miss my Filofax. That was the most organised I’ve ever been. It was a tiny ring binder, so you could rearrange pages. It’s hard to get the refill papers now, tho. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/answer-how-i-used-wardrobe-planning-to-plan-other-parts-of-my-life#post-1889004 Tue, 13 Feb 2018 03:49:07 +0000 Sal 1889004@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Sorry yes - it is more of a notebook than a diary.&nbsp; When I say pretty - I like to have quality paper and a cover that I like...</p> <p>I keep my main planner on my desk - but I don't travel for work so I may do it differently if I did so.</p> <p>One of the reasons I like pen and paper is so I can note things down while talking on the phone - I can't note things in my phone at the same time as talking on it....&nbsp; I do have some double entry at times but that reinforces things to my way of thinking. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/answer-how-i-used-wardrobe-planning-to-plan-other-parts-of-my-life#post-1888989 Tue, 13 Feb 2018 03:25:06 +0000 Anonymous 1888989@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>This is great , thanks Sally . So the notebook you refer to , that you carry around to work on when you have time -this is your “ pretty diary “ ? Or is it the A4 planner ? I just ordered the PandaPlanner today after seeing my daughter’s new one . I’m not great with planners - tending to make a mess of them or forget them on my desk when I should have them in meetings , or abandoning them half-way through the year after finding something cuter . I’d like to find a system that works and stick with it . I use my phone for appts only for person things like nails and hair , and then a day planner for work things . Meal planning is a huge fail for me - I vow I’ll do it , work on it faithfully for a week , and then it falls by the wayside . I’m not sure why I seem to reject organization when I so crave it - some kind of psychological issue at play here . I like your idea of setting a theme for the week - that’s very smart . You’ve given me lots to consider here - thank you .. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/answer-how-i-used-wardrobe-planning-to-plan-other-parts-of-my-life#post-1888947 Tue, 13 Feb 2018 02:14:50 +0000 Sal 1888947@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>In response to Lisa's question on her thread, here is a summary of my weekly planning.&nbsp; Nothing too revolutionary but it works for me.</p> <p><b><i>WHY:</i></b>&nbsp; I like to be online but I found having all aspects of my planning online didn't work for me.&nbsp; The act of writing tasks down clarifies them and helps me remember them.</p> <p>I am juggling several balls as most of us are <ul> <li>we have our own business (x3)</li> <li>family meals and activities</li> <li>I have a voluntary position</li> <li>I need to find time to pursue my own goals such as exercise, relaxation and professional development</li> </ul> <br />When I started using a style statement and key words to plan my wardrobe it worked.&nbsp; When I look at a pair of shoes - I say to myself&nbsp; "Do these fit within a flamboyant natural wardrobe?"</p> <p>I decided by having weekly statements it could help me eg <ul> <li>Take a Risk&nbsp;</li> <li>Take time to strategise</li> </ul> This week it is "health and organisation" as I was unwell last week and have been a bit out of action with a glute media spasm.&nbsp; As the first full week that my sons are back at school I am focussing on organising a few things that have been put aside (an office revamp and a small home update of our living room).</p> <p><b><i>TOOLS:</i></b> <ul> <li>Iphone using ICal</li> <li>Laptop using Ical through ICloud</li> <li>Purchased A4 Desk weekly planner (stays on my desk)</li> <li>Pretty diary (travels around with me)</li> </ul> <br /><b><i>PROCESS</i></b> <ul> <li>I use Ical for all personal and work appointments and meetings both on my phone and laptop.&nbsp; This is constantly being updated and I sometimes schedule in work/tasks as well ( not consistently though)</li> <li>Once a week (Usually on a Sunday afternoon) I sit down and plan the upcoming week - what do I have on, what do I need to achieve and what mood do I want.&nbsp; Sometimes I need to take a big breath and be calm - other times I need to generate some energy, and I always need to remember to take time to be strategic.</li> <li>I also try to plan at least three - four meals and a shopping list at the same time.</li> <li>I think about any special occasions that I have on and what I might wear.&nbsp; This week I have nothing special during the work week but on Friday I am off to a live show at the Arts Festival locally and on Saturday I have my sister's birthday party.&nbsp; The Arts Festival will require low heels or flat shoes as it will be on grass.&nbsp;</li> <li>The notebook has the following sections</li> </ul> <ul> <li>Yearly and monthly goals at the front.</li> <li>Menu Planning - maybe some meals I want to cook, some ideas about what we can eat.</li> <li>Style section- my style statement, my key adjectives, what I want to buy, what I DON'T want to buy (this is inspired by Angie and a list of what I have already added and how much it cost.&nbsp; It is pretty rough.</li> <li>At the back I am trying to keep a Gratitude Journal where I write down at least one positive thing about every day.&nbsp;&nbsp;</li> </ul> I find having the work list on my desk is very visual and helps me, but I like to take the notebook out with me.&nbsp; I can have times at sports practices where I can take a bit of time to do some planning on the go.</p> <p>It is helping me stay on track, be more positive and make progress on some of the bigger goals that we have.</p> <p> </p>