MINIMALIST JOURNAL IDEAS » ft. 6-Minute Diary (productivity, self love, mindfulness)

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MINIMALIST JOURNAL IDEAS » ft. 6-Minute Diary (productivity, self love, mindfulness) Here's a flip-through of 3 minimalist ways to journal yourself happier. Super easy, no frills, no art. Anyone can do it to improve your life!
In this video, I show you my minimalist bullet journal setup, my 6-minute diary, and my commonplace journal (or commonplace book). Three ideas to start your minimalist journaling system for personal development and improving your happiness.
If you want to know how to journal, this is the video for you. And if you want more info about how to bullet journal, you're also going to get lots of inspiration. I also have a more indepth bullet journal flip through video, that I'll link below for you to check out.
Since I started journaling daily, I noticed changes in my overall mood and positivity. It helps me to feel on top of my tasks and not feel overwhelmed or stressed by having too many to-do's. And journaling doesn't have to be complicated AT ALL. Anyone can do it :)
Lots of love,
🌼 Vera
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@SimpleHappyZen 5 жыл бұрын

Thanks for watching, happy journaling! 📒 More info 👇 6-Minute Diary: bit.ly/6-Minute-Diary My 2019 Bullet journal setup: kzfaq.info/get/bejne/h9qhkq6Gp5zHd3U.html My productivity habits: kzfaq.info/get/bejne/jeCWi7ppqNjWgps.html Self love habits: kzfaq.info/get/bejne/n92YgM9juZyzYGw.html

@256karolina 4 жыл бұрын

Fun fact - the journal doesn't ship to the Netherlands 😉 thank you for another great video, hope you're having a great week!

@SimpleHappyZen 4 жыл бұрын

Hi Karolina, if you want to receive the journal, it ships to the Netherlands if you order through Amazon.co.uk 😊 You can also order via their German website but there will be shipping costs, so I recommend using Amazon. Let me know if you have any questions!

@gertrudegarcia4714 3 жыл бұрын

Love it! Thanks for sharing! I wanna start journaling soon too! By the you have amazing videos and photography!!!

@MarielaMerino 5 жыл бұрын

I don't have a bullet journal but I do have a common place journal it's great to get thoughts out and my favorite quotes. I like to review them when I'm feeling down.

@SimpleHappyZen 5 жыл бұрын

Yes I do that too 😊🌻

@sabrinadavis1274 5 жыл бұрын

your 7 days of zen realy help me with my migraines , i get them realy bad and they realy help , thanks

@SimpleHappyZen 5 жыл бұрын

So sorry to hear about your migraines, I'm happy my 7 days of zen videos are helpful for you. If you ever want to switch it up, I also have several other guided meditation videos. Please remember, your breath is always with you when you need it :)

@deborahalexander3707 5 жыл бұрын

I am so excited that, as a practising minimalist, you have 3 journals! I always felt I "should" only have 1. You gave me joy and a sense of relief. Thank you! 💖

@SimpleHappyZen 5 жыл бұрын

I'm so glad Deborah! 🙂🌸🌱 If you want more than one, get more than one! :) No one can tell you what works for you better than you can :)

@deborahalexander3707 5 жыл бұрын

@@SimpleHappyZen so true. Love your channel. 😍

@gizralnork 4 жыл бұрын

I have 2 books, a meeting book where I write down all tasks and meeting content with very simple setup; and a common place agenda where I write my life reflection, spending tracker, period tracker, etc. I tried bullet journal last year but a bit overwhelmed by sooo many aesthetic tutorials. I wish I found your video last year. Maybe I'll give another try next year. For now, I am still happy with my common place agenda, a habit I have since middle school.

@katiemynette4285 4 жыл бұрын

Heart of Kentucky. Blessed Easter Vera. I've been watching a lot of girls who do everything with journals that are very artistic. I like your braid. Love you, Katie.

@SimpleHappyZen 4 жыл бұрын

Thanks Katie :) I love watching artistic bullet journal videos too haha. But for my own, I prefer it to be simple and minimalistic. Have a lovely Easter

@natmichelle 5 жыл бұрын

Thank you, Vera for sharing this with us! I love the idea of a common place journal!

@SimpleHappyZen 5 жыл бұрын

You're very welcome Natalie 😄 Glad you enjoyed it!

@starbucksmocha88 4 жыл бұрын

I love this! Love your minimalist BuJo for tasks etc and the 6 minute journal for gratitude and I've never heard the term "commonplace" journal! I do have a quotes page in my BuJo & also I've had a quotes document on my computer for probably 15 years now, where I collect quotes I love at the time. But I really like the idea of having it in written form too so I think I'll start a commonplace journal! Especially because, like you, I have a tendency to want to SAVE things! I take photos of book pages too! But you're right, they just get lost in my photo gallery. Thanks for these great ideas, just found your channel and the simplicity is very refreshing. I've been using a BuJo off and on since 2016 but got tired of all the time spent to set up spreads. I want to get back to basics and your pages are simple, functional and still cute with a few decorations :)

@thebarky1988 5 жыл бұрын

I think the bullet journal was made for me. I can structure my work schedule and create pages the way I want. The 6 minute journal looks good. I may get one. I have a journal for collecting quotes. I love it. I love journaling.

@SimpleHappyZen 5 жыл бұрын

Thank you and so glad you enjoy journaling as well 🤗🌱

@bradcox2579 5 жыл бұрын

As a poet and writer, I highly recommend that people take the time to write their thoughts down. For me, it makes structure out of what can be a very chaotic world. It slows your thoughts down for a brief time and allows you to kinda take inventory of your mind. I like to call it "taking a mental snapshot." It's a review of the present moment or the day...a day or two later, you can look back and see what went wrong and why...or you can recheck it to see what you did right.

@SimpleHappyZen 5 жыл бұрын

Totally agree! Thanks Brad, enjoy your Sunday!

@CrazyFrogLady17 5 жыл бұрын

Thanks so much for the video, Vera - you've given me lots of good ideas! I'm going to start a commonplace journal, I had no idea these were a thing before now. Exactly like you, I see quotes and inspiring things and always think "there's no way I can forget this!" and then I always do... I love the idea of having a little book of inspiring things for the days I'm feeling in need of them!

@SimpleHappyZen 5 жыл бұрын

Yes exactly!!! 😄✌🏻🌱

@tinalemna7998 5 жыл бұрын

These were all great ideas Vera. I’ve never stuck with journaling in the past but I’ll give it another try. Your photography is amazing! Thank you 🙏🏻 😊

@SimpleHappyZen 5 жыл бұрын

Thank you so much Tina! Try it out again and let me know how it goes, simplicity is key I believe :) And thanks for your compliment, I've been working hard on photography and videography :)

@c0nrad0123 5 жыл бұрын

Again, love watching your relaxing videos while sipping my coffee in the morning. I remember, I used to be inlove with writing and now I think I can go back and ease into it with doing a journal. Thanks Vera! Also props to you as you seem to be getting really good with the production of your channel! :)

@SimpleHappyZen 5 жыл бұрын

Thank you so much Conrad, I've been learning about more editing and videography and stuff, and trying out new things, so I'm glad people notice :D And happy to hear this video inspired you to write in a journal! :D

@siomaracramer3234 4 жыл бұрын

I like the ideas in this video. I already started to implement the commonplace journal about what I find inspiring. It's great to be able to remember things like these.

@SimpleHappyZen 4 жыл бұрын

Sounds good Siomara! Happy journaling! 😊👊🏻

@ChrisSaenz13 5 жыл бұрын

Very inspiring!!! I loved learning about that beautuful 6 Minute Diary! And, I keep a Bullet Journal quite simple... which works very good for me! I didn't even realize it but I used to keep a CommonPlace Book full of quotes... and now I'm inspired to start again. Yesterday I had pulled the first one out & the thought crossed my mind that I miss writing in it & reading the quotes & thoughts I had written! Thank you for the beautiful inspiring video!!!

@SimpleHappyZen 5 жыл бұрын

So glad you liked the video Chris and I'm happy to see it inspired you to start using a commonplace book again 😄🌿🌱

@karenkoutsoumbaris6308 5 жыл бұрын

Loved this so much , I ordered the 6 minute diary and looking forward to using it, Thankyou Vera

@SimpleHappyZen 5 жыл бұрын

That's great! I'm sure you'll love it as much as I do 🤗🌺 Happy journaling and enjoy your weekend! 📒✏️

@zachikun4632 3 жыл бұрын

I started following the Forwago workout sessions day after day and it hasn't just changed my body, but positively impacted my mental health and made me a new me..

@karenkoutsoumbaris6308 5 жыл бұрын

Love your channel Vera! I’m going to try journaling, it’s been on my mind for a long time

@SimpleHappyZen 5 жыл бұрын

Thank you so much Karen, happy journaling and let me know if you have any questions about it! :)

@Maria_O 5 жыл бұрын

I like the idea of the 6 minute journal. Currently I bullet journal, and include aspects of the 6 minute journal there. But that can be a bit much and overwhelming to maintain. Thanks for the tip. I also have a commonplace journal, but I didn't know it was referred as such.

@SimpleHappyZen 5 жыл бұрын

Thank you Maria! Yes sometimes it's nice to use something that's 'pre-made' so we don't have to think about it too much

@GinaHouse 4 жыл бұрын

I'm really glad you posted this video! I also have a bullet journal, 6 minute diary and commonplace book. All three are really essential to my life now . So happy to see someone else using these three journals, too! :D

@SimpleHappyZen 4 жыл бұрын

Ah that's awesome! :D

@ErikaK 5 жыл бұрын

Journaling really helps to keep my mind clear, expressing myself freely and planning my week. Love Practicing greatfulness and positive affirmations in the morning and writing them down is a great idea ♡ Sending love !

@SimpleHappyZen 5 жыл бұрын

Yes it works the same for me as well 🤗🌺 Thanks Erika, enjoy your weekend!!

@ErikaK 5 жыл бұрын

@@SimpleHappyZen ♡ you too !!! Seding the best energies your way :) :) :)

@NenaLavonne 5 жыл бұрын

Always a highlight watching your videos! Wishing you a magnificent week! ❤️

@SimpleHappyZen 5 жыл бұрын

Thank you Nena, I appreciate it and wishing the same for you! :)

@TheZeyre 5 жыл бұрын

Great ideas. I have kept a journal in different ways ...I let my style morph.

@SimpleHappyZen 5 жыл бұрын

I love that! Fluidity is important in life :)

@assyrianshimsho7558 5 жыл бұрын

I use a bullet journal for all my To Dos and I love it. I have seen the 6-Minute-Diary lately in aa bookshop. It really sounds interesting, I have to take a deeper look to it. Thank you for this video. Greetings from Germany

@SimpleHappyZen 5 жыл бұрын

You're very welcome, enjoy your weekend and happy journaling! 😄📒

@tg3609 5 жыл бұрын

I’m new to your channel and I love all your ideas you have shared here today. I’m going to give journaling a try.

@SimpleHappyZen 5 жыл бұрын

Thank you so much and welcome to the channel! 🤗🌱

@marielaalvarez4898 5 жыл бұрын

I really loved this video. I'm thinking of starting some form of writing and this video gave me many ideas. And you have the "storm" quote from Murakami, one of my favourites ever❤. Thanks a lot for the inspiration. Have a nice weekend! Greetings from Argentina!!

@SimpleHappyZen 5 жыл бұрын

Thank you so much, happy you enjoyed it and found it inspiring. And always great to meet another Murakami fan!! :D

@LittleSweettt 5 жыл бұрын

This video makes me happy not only because I love Bullet Journal but also because I have just bought The 6 minutes diary two weeks ago. I’m eager to start it soon ❤️

@SimpleHappyZen 5 жыл бұрын

Ah that's great! I'm sure you'll love the 6-Minute Diary as much as I do :) Happy journaling!

@KeilaniJasmine 5 жыл бұрын

Hi! I've been watching your videos for a while but I didn't expect you to speak Japanese that well, so I was shocked in a good way. All the info that you share with us is very beneficial for us to create a better life. Dank U! Sending you hugs from Japan^^

@SimpleHappyZen 5 жыл бұрын

Thank you so much, that's so nice to hear 🥰🥰

@ktrudy1 5 жыл бұрын

Yay a new vid! Love u and ur vids. Ty. And keep up the fabulous work😍😘

@SimpleHappyZen 5 жыл бұрын

Thank you so much Trudy 🌿🌻😄

@divenursok Жыл бұрын

I want one stop! Think I’ll incorporate everything together.

@Luciana927 5 жыл бұрын

Great Video! I have a bullet journal, but i don’t use it constantly. I love the idea of the commonplace journal, I haven’t heard about it before. And I’m going to start one today! Thanks for sharing!

@SimpleHappyZen 5 жыл бұрын

So glad you enjoyed it :)

@somaroma1988 5 жыл бұрын

It is so amazing that all these journals actually have a name! I never knew that. And, journals and planners looked always so daunting on KZfaq (I am not very good decorating and scrapbooking,actually not at all good), but after watching your video I think I will give it a try!

@SimpleHappyZen 5 жыл бұрын

Yes journaling doesn't have to be complicated or artsy at all! :) Of course, for people who are very creative, it can be superfun to decorate their journal. But that's not a neccessary part of it, if you ask me :) I like to keep it simple and manageable

@stephaniemeyer3903 5 жыл бұрын

Glad to see a bujo doesn't have to be so complicated 🏵

@SimpleHappyZen 5 жыл бұрын

right 😄 Simplicity is key!

@aprillesoonspalmer7987 4 жыл бұрын

I love these ideas! I have recently wanted to try bullet journaling, but it seemed too complex to take on, lest it become stressful and feel like a chore. I think I will give all three of these ideas a go and see what my favorites are! Thank you for keeping it simple! ❤

@SimpleHappyZen 4 жыл бұрын

So glad you loved it! This Saturday I'm going to upload an in-depth video with my bullet journal setup for 2020, so be sure to check that one out :) I made it so the setup is easy to copy

@charlapeery632 4 жыл бұрын

Your commonplace journal I have had for 4 years and called it my Happy and Healthy Journal (ideas to help me be more happy and healthy mentally, physically, and spiritually. I didn't know it had another name.

@sheilasheilaford4018 4 жыл бұрын

I really enjoy your videos Vera, and especially am enjoying the bujo ones at the moment, as i’ve been trying to find the best way to make my usage more effective. Your thoughts and ideas have helped. Thanks. P.s. That pink top is good on you - the colour, style and fit are spot on. Very flattering.

@SimpleHappyZen 4 жыл бұрын

Thank you so much! :) I'm going to wear that top more hahaha

@lax2469 5 жыл бұрын

Thank you I'm grateful for this

@SimpleHappyZen 5 жыл бұрын

Happy to hear it 🤗🌷

@ilaria1726 5 жыл бұрын

Loved this video! Thanks for sharing your ideas. :) I’ve been bullet journaling for 3 years now, and I really like the method as I find it helps not feeling overwhelmed by the things to do. However, it’s been difficult to stick to the habit since I started working full-time. Daily journals are even “worse” for me: though I love the idea, I never managed to keep one for more than a month! But I could see myself keeping a 6 minute journal or a short, straightforward gratitude journal :)

@SimpleHappyZen 5 жыл бұрын

I'm the same with daily journaling, this one is great because it's only 6 minutes like you said. But even with this one, I think it's alright to use it for a while and then not for a while, and start using it again when you feel like it. It's okay to make it your own 😊🌿🌻

@nenemaria-cornfieldsgarden 5 жыл бұрын

I was trying to think where I'd seen the 6 minute journal before then realised I already own it! I bought it a few months ago, put it on my book shelf and completely forgot about it! (I don't buy so many things I forget what I bought, I just have memory issues from illness and if I put things in a place I won't look often then I tend to forget about them!). Thanks for the reminder, I was excited to see it on my shelf and have put it on my bedside table so I don't forget again :D

@SimpleHappyZen 5 жыл бұрын

Ah happy to send you the reminder 😄🌱 hope you'll enjoy using it as much as I do ✌🏻

@victoriaperkins5532 4 жыл бұрын

i love this video i watched it 5 times today!

@tekoppnet 5 жыл бұрын

I kinda combine all my notebooks in a travelers notebook. I use it for bulletjournaling, journaling, drawing and random notes/ideas. Keeping it all together makes me use it more, write more and it just clicks. It helps that I bring it constantly too. It's often on the go I need my book the most.

@SimpleHappyZen 5 жыл бұрын

Yes I've often wondered about that, if it would be even better to combine everything in one notebook :) For now, I'm happy with my system. Thanks so much for sharing and have an awesome start to your week!

@tekoppnet 5 жыл бұрын

@@SimpleHappyZen for some dividing things up works best, for others combining it all is key. Finding what works for each of us is half the journey :)

@itsarpitatime 4 жыл бұрын

I loved the idea of all three Journals. But I really liked the idea of the 6 Minister Journal. I will get it for sure for 2020. I just found your channel & I love your style of videos & your lifestyle. I want to transition towards minimalism myself, I am really happy to have your videos as a guide line!

@SimpleHappyZen 4 жыл бұрын

Thank you so much and welcome to the channel 🤗🌷

@TimRoseOfficial 5 жыл бұрын

What a great video and channel! These are such great ideas and I am going to share with my wife! Blessings! :)

@SimpleHappyZen 5 жыл бұрын

Thank you so much, I appreciate it :)

@JoyfulLivingLinda 5 жыл бұрын

I have another type of journal which is similar to the 6-minute journal but yours is more inspiring so I think will be my next one. Bullet journaling is sooo inspiring to use! I have a hard time writing things on my phone and kinda need paper to write on to feel good.

@SimpleHappyZen 5 жыл бұрын

Thanks Linda! Yes I'm the same way, I much prefer paper to write on. Nice and analogue :D

@mariadillon860 5 жыл бұрын

Another great video 😁 You have inspired me to get the 6 minute diary - I wanted to do a 30 day journaling challenge so this will give me the back bones. I also do a bullet journal (very basic version!). I started 2019 and have found it really beneficial. I put my inspirational quotes in there (but, unlike your system, would have to copy them across to a new bullet journal once the year ends if they still resonate with me ). Mxx 🤗

@SimpleHappyZen 5 жыл бұрын

That's great, hope you'll like journaling daily!! And I love my bujo as well 🤗🌷🌱

@mariadillon860 5 жыл бұрын

@@SimpleHappyZen Just this minute bought the 6 Minute Diary from Amazon.co.uk.... can't wait to start using it. Thanks again 😊🌷

@user-xr7wo7dk6b 5 жыл бұрын

Great ideas, Vera. I use a diary app in my tablet but I like to keep it in a book. Thank you for sharing good examples. By the way, your handwriting is so neat that it makes the journal look even nicer. I wish I could make my journal so neat and organized.

@SimpleHappyZen 5 жыл бұрын

Thank you so much! :) For me, it helps to write in all caps. Makes me write a bit slower and nicer. My 'normal' handwriting isn't so legible unfortunately haha

@victoriaperkins5532 4 жыл бұрын

your hand writing is supurb!

@theresew9910 5 жыл бұрын

Hi Vera I enjoyed this ❤️ I too am meditating more now it really helps me to focus on myself a bit more my me time 😀 I have a book I keep with just quotes in didn’t know that it had a name you always teach me something! It’s a bit big to carry around so I will treat myself to a smaller one to keep with me in my handbag to refer to when needed?? Great tips as always 🧘‍♀️

@SimpleHappyZen 5 жыл бұрын

Haha that's great! Yes I decided to go for a smaller one so that I can always bring it with me too :) Very handy!

@NalaShore 4 жыл бұрын

I’d go crazy with three journals, I can barely dedicate time to one 😂

@SimpleHappyZen 4 жыл бұрын

Hahaha I get it :D Though the commonplace journal is something that I only write in sometimes, so that one's easy. The daily journal only takes a couple of minutes and I couldn't even live without my bujo now anymore haha

@macaronblanc9522 5 жыл бұрын

Wonderful, Vera!♥️

@SimpleHappyZen 5 жыл бұрын

Yay! 😄🌱

@dinaoreilly9483 5 жыл бұрын

I will be ordering the 6 Minute Diary from your link....It the one I will use the most as it resonates with me....full scale Bullet Journal is just too much for me, at least for now.......this video, as all your videos is packed full of wonderful tips and information...the quality of your videos, footage, photos has improved significantly.....very impressed ...Big Hugs sweetie.

@SimpleHappyZen 5 жыл бұрын

Thank you so much for your compliments Dina 🤗🌷 I've been working hard on photography and videography so I'm glad it's noticeable 😎 haha. Hope you'll love your 6 minute diary as much as I do! 🤗

@2009ashmi 5 жыл бұрын

Great vid Vera! I saw your books you want to read and I have the I am a cat book!! It's one of the books I want to read!! Love your braid!! I can't wait til the weather cools down and I can wear my braid again, this hot weather has me crabby today, your vid cheered me up!! Hugs!!! 🤗🤗🤗🤗🤗💚💚💚💚💚 Ps. Think I would like to try the common place journal. ♥️♥️♥️

@SimpleHappyZen 5 жыл бұрын

Thanks Connie, I want the I am a cat book!! 😄 I already read Sanshiro, Kokoro and Botchan from Soseki. So glad my video cheered you up, have a great week and let me know when you try the commonplace journal 🤗

@2009ashmi 5 жыл бұрын

@@SimpleHappyZen will do sweetie!! 😊😊😊

@pj101 4 жыл бұрын

Hi Vera, I d love a new Playlist about duller Journaling and organizing. These are the two things that got me to your channel. Of courses I stayed for everything else too!

@SimpleHappyZen 4 жыл бұрын

That's a good idea, thank you :) I'll think about it! Unfortunately you can only fit 10 playlists on your channel page, which is why I've been reluctant to make a new playlist because I can't "fit" it there....

@pj101 4 жыл бұрын

@@SimpleHappyZen didn't know about the limit of Playlist.

@NickaPaulo 5 жыл бұрын

I also have a bullet journal but I'm minimalist when I don't need to relax and be more creative when I need the extra de-stressing method in my life. I also have a normal planner for my job and I have a weekly magnet thingy that I stick to the fridge or have it in my office =) I love lists and planning so I do have a notebook just for expenses and another for brain dump but I don't use it that much because I'm using Evernote and it's great that it come go with me everywhere =) Bullet Journaling is something I will always do because it de-stresses me when I'm overwhelmed and when I'm preoccupied with someone too. But next year I will not be buying the job planner I'm just going to use Evernote =) Great video

@SimpleHappyZen 5 жыл бұрын

Thanks for the compliment and for sharing your journaling routine with us!

@cassyg.3207 5 жыл бұрын

common place book, i don't know that there is a name for my litle book i have with me thins i was a teenager 😉 love youre Videos, thank you for youre inspiration. the 6 minute diary is perfect for me, i will make this next year👍 have a nice start in youre week. 💝 from germany

@SimpleHappyZen 5 жыл бұрын

Thank you so much Cristina, and wishing you an awesome week as well! :) So fun that you've used a commonplace book all this time! :)

@inesperenyi3004 5 жыл бұрын

Thank you so much, Vera, for your kind words and sharing Joanne's lovely article (I cried through the whole read). Her book sounds very helpful and inspiring will try to find it on Amazon. Unfortunately here in Spain those support groups do not exist so I have to go it alone.

@SimpleHappyZen 5 жыл бұрын

Thanks for letting me know the article was helpful for you. I can definitely imagine it's tough to go through this experience without a support group. Please know that you are not alone. There are many people who have gone through a loss and whose compassion is always with you. Hope the book will help you as well. Take good care my friend

@LMEighmy 5 жыл бұрын

I'd never heard about a commonplace journal until watching this video, so thank you! It sounds like the perfect way for me to record all the snippets I find inspiring throughout the day. I did some research on it, and I found that the Italians came up with something very similar, though not quite as organized: the zibaldone. That's what mine will be! Ha ha!

@SimpleHappyZen 5 жыл бұрын

Thanks, so glad it was helpful for you!! Zibaldone sounds so funny to me hihi :)

@LMEighmy 5 жыл бұрын

@@SimpleHappyZen I love the sound of Italian, so to me, it's music. 🙂

@SimpleHappyZen 5 жыл бұрын

Yes so pretty!

@sofiaandersson3206 3 жыл бұрын

I'm thinking about getting all three, as soon as I can 😊❤

@SimpleHappyZen 3 жыл бұрын

Wow! :) I'll be posting my new 2021 setup for my bullet journal soon, so you can watch that as well before you set yours up

@christineruby635 5 жыл бұрын

Hi Vera, Thanks for all your beautiful videos. I find them soothing and they inspired me to let go of a lot of things. You’re helping me more than you could ever imagine. Now I know this is a very personal question but what do you do with your bullet journal, 6-min book and common place book when they are full? Do you keep them as memories or are you able to let them go? I am just curious as these are the type of things that I find challenging to let go sometimes. Thanks again for everything you do!

@SimpleHappyZen 5 жыл бұрын

So glad you enjoy my videos and that they are helpful for you 🥰 About the journals, so far I've always let them go when they're full. But this is the first year I've used the 3 mentioned in this video, and I don't know what I'll do with them once they're full. 😊 I think I'll probably only keep the commonplace journal but I'm not sure.....

@christineruby635 5 жыл бұрын

Simple Happy Zen Thanks a lot for your reply! I really appreciate :)

@user-wk5ff4jv3r 5 жыл бұрын

Nice tips. Caught a glimpse of your Giraffe mug - loved it. Kind greetings from Switzerland.

@SimpleHappyZen 5 жыл бұрын

Thank you! Yes haha my giraffe mug is often with me 😄🦒

@user-wk5ff4jv3r 5 жыл бұрын

@@SimpleHappyZen Great that it brings you pleasure / joy. Enjoy your Sunday.

@carinajakovleski 4 жыл бұрын

I've ordered the 6 minute journal, so thank you for the tip. And I've started a common place journal also. I was like you screen shot things on my phone and they get lost in a digital vortex.

@SimpleHappyZen 4 жыл бұрын

That's great, I'm sure you'll like it as much as I do :) And good luck with your common place journal too! 🤗📒

@carinajakovleski 4 жыл бұрын

@@SimpleHappyZen thank you!

@rosemarykahn1218 5 жыл бұрын

I know your video is not about your outfit, but it is most adorable and the color suits you so well! Thank you for your informative, professional video. 💛💛💛 Rosemary

@SimpleHappyZen 5 жыл бұрын

Hihi that's so sweet Rosemary, thank you! :)

@dianeyoung8068 5 жыл бұрын

Thanks for the great info.! I have been saving quotes in journals for a long time.

@SimpleHappyZen 5 жыл бұрын

Thanks so much Diane, you've had a commonplace book all along 😄

@bhavnas1696 5 жыл бұрын

Great video Vera ❤️

@SimpleHappyZen 5 жыл бұрын

Thank you so much 🌷🤗

@Neoncattz 4 жыл бұрын

Inspiring! 👍🏻❤

@SimpleHappyZen 4 жыл бұрын

Thank you Frenchie!

@danielhdezf 5 жыл бұрын

Your videos take me to a new world... :) PS: Banana Yoshimoto's books go to my shopping list. I didn't know him until now.

@SimpleHappyZen 5 жыл бұрын

Haha thank you Daniel! Banana Yoshimoto is actually a woman :D But I really enjoyed this book, it's called Kitchen. It's actually the only paperback I own, because I couldn't find it for my ereader

@inesperenyi3004 5 жыл бұрын

I appreciate your kind words.

@adelerenwick1871 5 жыл бұрын

Hi, I have been wanting to journal for quite some time now, I have nice books lovely pens to inspire me but for some reason(I dont know why) I never get it going. Id love to journal and have a weekly planner.....HELP! lol. I do have a commonplace book which I write affirmations in and really enjoy it. I am really into the law of attraction and try to practice it on a daily basis. What are your thoughts on the law of attraction, and would you consider doing a video on it? I really enjoy your videos and always look forward to the next one especially if its a two part series. Thank you and much love sent from Scotland xx

@SimpleHappyZen 5 жыл бұрын

Thank you so much Adele, that means a lot :) I actually am working with positive affirmations myself since about.... I guess 6 months or so ago. I'm still kind of experimenting and figuring out how I feel about it. Definitely enough to talk about and make a video about haha. Not sure if it would interest a lot of people though. But I do really think there's value in having an affirmations practice. :)

@jacquelineaning5675 5 жыл бұрын

Love your hairstyle in this video 🙂

@SimpleHappyZen 5 жыл бұрын

Thank you so much 🥰

@wilmas7535 5 жыл бұрын

I already use a bullet journal which deffinately is a big help getting things out of my head and actually doing things (and on time too! :P ) I have been bullet journaling on and off for 10 years + now. (And yes that is before the book. It was already a thing before that autor made it into a book) and am interested in the common place journal. I also like the idea of the 6 minute journal but not so much the price of the journal. Maybe if I find one near me and can page trough it I might change my mind tho!

@SimpleHappyZen 5 жыл бұрын

Haha you've been bujo'ing for a long time! Have fun with the commonplace journal!

@KhaJani16 5 жыл бұрын

Such a good video!!! :) Have a nearly similar routine with these things. But i think i will try your way a bit more next year. :)

@SimpleHappyZen 5 жыл бұрын

Thank you so much! 😄

@KhaJani16 5 жыл бұрын

@@SimpleHappyZen :)

@sophiebae7131 3 жыл бұрын

Hi Zen, your chanel is very inspiring! Thank you for sharing your wisdom! I have one question. What was your reason when you decide to quit your corporate work? Weren’t you worried whether your youtube channel is successful or not, whether you can financially survive after quiting work?

@SimpleHappyZen 3 жыл бұрын

Thank you Sophie! :) I actually talk about things like that in this video: kzfaq.info/get/bejne/oMhjoK97srXcY3k.html

@hmforall 5 жыл бұрын

Seems the 6-minute journal is not selling in the netherlands, a shame, looked perfect for me

@SimpleHappyZen 5 жыл бұрын

Hi! Try ordering it via amazon.co.uk, it should sell to the Netherlands if I'm correct 😊

@Steph722NY 5 жыл бұрын

I have a dream journal, a thought journal and a to do list journal. The to do list one is just generally multiple pages with the same things in it, because I am such a procrastinator. :(

@SimpleHappyZen 5 жыл бұрын

That sounds really interesting, thanks for sharing!! You can watch my healthy productivity habits video if you want tips about procrastinating :)

@sbonnie110 5 жыл бұрын

Common place book.. I have a small notebook for that but I never know it has got a name. I love this video so much. thank you dear 😊

@SimpleHappyZen 5 жыл бұрын

Yes it has a name 😄🌱✌🏻 You've been keeping a commonplace book haha

@CrystleDragon 5 жыл бұрын

The commonplace book looks promising! I've heard of it once before, but of course, I forgot. I do have a spare journal I can use right now though. Time to start taking notes!

@SimpleHappyZen 5 жыл бұрын

Haha yes it's so easy to forget these things! Happy journaling, let me know how it goes 🤗🌻🌿

@lilymathematician7243 5 жыл бұрын

台所 means a kitchen. In Japanese version, the title of the book is キッチン. キッチン is kitchen in katakana. English version have Japanese title and Japanese version have English title😆

@SimpleHappyZen 5 жыл бұрын

Hahaha that's funny 😄 おもしろい

@inesperenyi3004 5 жыл бұрын

Hello Vera! I follow and enjoy all your videos and am interested in journaling. Unfortunately since my husband passed away unexpectedly 2 weeks ago, I am having a very hard time with the "gratitude" part. Any suggestions?

@SimpleHappyZen 5 жыл бұрын

Thank you for following my videos Ines. So sorry to hear about your husbands passing, my deepest condolences. I cannot imagine what that must feel like and I totally understand it's challenging to find things to be grateful for. I found this article online called "The journey from grief to gratitude" from a woman who's husband has passed away 5 years ago, and she shares her journey. Maybe this can be of some help to you. Take care my friend. zenspirations.com/blog/journey-grief-gratitude/

@pj101 3 жыл бұрын

Would you consider a video with your bujo update?

@SimpleHappyZen 3 жыл бұрын

I have a video with my 2021 setup 😄 kzfaq.info/get/bejne/j5hheNGGrZ7NZXk.html

@fabmoments 4 жыл бұрын

I am new to your channel and have watched 3! May I know your lipstick colour and where you got your blue ring? I am going to try the commonplace journaling tips you have.

@SimpleHappyZen 4 жыл бұрын

Thank you so much and welcome to the channel! :) My lipstick is a peachy color from a Dutch store called Etos, and my blue ring is from Ti Sento, but it's already about 5 years old :) Good luck with your commonplace journal!!

@aletajacobson5609 5 жыл бұрын

Hi Vera, I like your bullet journal set up. How do you keep track of appointments? I have students and need to keep track of what days they are coming for lessons, if they have paid for their lesson and if the lesson was moved or canceled. How can I put that in the "Weekly To Dos"?

@SimpleHappyZen 5 жыл бұрын

Hmmm good question. In this case, it sounds pretty extensive and I would probably create a separate section for it in your journal. Maybe in the back, like I do with my 'personal' journal. Keep track of your students appointments, payments etc separately. Then in your weekly to-do's, you can write tasks like "Lessons from 1 pm till 4 pm" or something like that. That's how I would do it

@harshbhagat6747 5 жыл бұрын

Plzz make a minimalism video on study.

@SimpleHappyZen 5 жыл бұрын

I have a video about productivity habits that applies both to work and study. I think you'll find it interesting: kzfaq.info/get/bejne/jeCWi7ppqNjWgps.html

@walkingexercise5375 5 жыл бұрын

Love your simple bujo and the idea of a commplace book! Do you keep a food or exercise journal? Do you have a set numbers of hours or videos you watch on KZfaq for example 2 videos a day or 30 minutues? Also I have seen articles about simple living and minimalism about jobs/career. For example, someone leaving a professional job to work as a barista at a coffee shop: that might be a nice video idea.

@SimpleHappyZen 5 жыл бұрын

Thank you so much! I don't have an exercise or food journal, if you want to learn more about that, I talk about those things in my new healthy habits series. I don't really have a rule for watching YT but it IS something that I'm mindful about, because I can watch too much if I'm not careful. On average, I would say about 20-30 minutes max a day. And thanks for the video idea. I actually quit my professional corporate job for a simple life and working from home, maybe I could share my experiences some day

@vedasindhoora187 5 жыл бұрын

The 6 min diary doesn't ship to India ☹️ Love ur videos Vera...ur voice in itself is so calming and helps making changes not stressful 😁😍

@SimpleHappyZen 5 жыл бұрын

Thank you so much 😄 I'll ask them if they ship to India and get back to you 🤗🌱

@SimpleHappyZen 5 жыл бұрын

Regarding your 6-Minute Diary question: Since there is an Amazon platform for India, people in India can only order on amazon.in. Unfortunately, they don’t sell in India, but one possibility would be to order via their German Website (urbestself.de/) which ships to any country in the world. There is a shipping costs of 15 € involved though. Since the website is in German, here is a little guide which will hopefully serve as an orientation. Guide to order via their German website: 1. Once on the website, click on the tab "SHOP", then “Bücher” at the top left. 2. Choose your book and color from the drop-down menu: grey, dusty rose or sky blue 3. Click on "IN DEN WARENKORB" which means "ADD TO CART" 4. Click on CHECKOUT 5. Now you can fill in your personal information such as name, address etc. 8. Click on "Weiter zur Versandart" to choose the delivery option 9. Click on "Weiter zur Zahlungsart" to choose you payment method 10. Click on "Auftrag überprüfen" to review your order details and then "Kaufen" to complete the order. I hope that this was helpful if you still want to order the journal :) If not, no worries of course! Have a nice day

@vedasindhoora187 5 жыл бұрын

@@SimpleHappyZen :)

@boimesa8190 4 жыл бұрын

Nederlands? Thank u for this :)

@SimpleHappyZen 4 жыл бұрын

Yep :)

@boimesa8190 4 жыл бұрын

@@SimpleHappyZen nice! Leuk om te zien dat er toch een paar Nederlanders bezighouden met mindfulness zonder dat ze elk weekend paddo's moeten nemen en stinkende dreads hebben xD Hou van ze hoor, maar ook ONTZETTEND irritant :S Dussss, na quarantine een date met mij... 😍🤓

@heathers6675 5 жыл бұрын

What do you do with old journals? They really pile up!

@SimpleHappyZen 5 жыл бұрын

Hi Heather! For me, I don't keep old journals. I'm only thinking of keeping my commonplace journal once it's full. I find it kind of a nice feeling of letting go of the past and focussing on the present, when getting rid of old journals. But of course, it can be different for everyone :)

@beatrizazevedo787 Жыл бұрын

Hi dear , Do you think it is better the 6 minute diary or the 5 minute journal ? Thank you in advance

@2aeng 5 жыл бұрын

I use a bullet journal but somehow it has not led to any improvement in my life. I don't know what I'm missing here. I also have a 5minute journal practice which I seem to be doing just to fill up the pages.

@SimpleHappyZen 5 жыл бұрын

I don't think journaling should be for everyone. If you don't feel like you're getting much out of it, why do it 😊🌱 Right? Or just experiment and make it your own, only do what really does work for you

@2aeng 5 жыл бұрын

@@SimpleHappyZen Thanks Vera. It does seem strange as I am known by all for being organised. I tend to maintain systems and keep a record of everything that has taken place & reminders for those that are yet to happen.

@JoyfulLivingLinda 5 жыл бұрын

Unfortunately the 6-minute journal does not ship to Sweden. How did you get it to the Netherlands?

@SimpleHappyZen 5 жыл бұрын

Hi! If you order it via amazon.co.uk for example, it doesn't ship to Sweden? Mine came from Germany I think... On their official website

@JoyfulLivingLinda 5 жыл бұрын

@@SimpleHappyZen Oh, true, that works, I used your link since I want to support you, but that was for Amazon US

@SimpleHappyZen 5 жыл бұрын

Ah I understand! And that's so sweet :) In this case, I'm not an affiliate so it doesn't really matter where the purchases happen. I was just glad they wanted to sponsor my video :) But I wish you lots of fun with it, I'm sure you're going to love it as much as I do!

@sabrinadavis1274 5 жыл бұрын

how do you keep all the dust out of your house , because i hve bad allergies

@SimpleHappyZen 5 жыл бұрын

I have allergies too.. I just vacuum twice a week and dust everything regularly, as well as keeping things that attract a lot of dust out of the house as much as possible. I also try to never place anything directly on the floor, as dust gathers around those items easily. And then I have those special covers for the mattras and bedsheets and everything, that don't let the dustmites through

@sabrinadavis1274 5 жыл бұрын

i have hardwood floors all over my and my husbands house so vacuuming is twice a day every day i dont sweep because it just stirs up the dust and i wet dust beacause the dust wont go anywhere

@natura1556 5 жыл бұрын

I started to be minimalist and at first I want to sell and give away all my jewellery brough from shops... I have lots of that,buying just because looks pretty-but then very rare I was wearing it... So NO more jewellery... Then I gonna look at other things what I really don't need

@SimpleHappyZen 5 жыл бұрын

Good resolution Julitta 😄

@claireneely9199 5 жыл бұрын

Self love just seems impossible for me. "I love myself!" I don't get the point of it. Self love just won't pay my bills, you know? I always draw a blank and just say idc.

@SimpleHappyZen 5 жыл бұрын

Hi Claire, that's no problem, everyone can do their own thing :) For me, it means self acceptance, self respect, to have a positive self image and to feel good in your own skin and value yourself highly enough to take good care of yourself. But if none of that resonates with you, don't feel pressured to do anything with it :)

@claireneely9199 5 жыл бұрын

@@SimpleHappyZen then I don't exactly have more self love to work on... I'm just not as hyped about it as others I guess. Thanks!

@SimpleHappyZen 5 жыл бұрын

No prob, sounds like you're doing okay then 😄

@bradcox2579 5 жыл бұрын