If you're thinking about structuring your Jibun Techo to make a little difference with your life but struggling to kick off your journey…here are some tips to successfully make Jibun Techo your reliable buddy!
In the "Tools" articles here, TETE, a self-proclaimed enthusiast and professional of Jibun Techo, answers questions posed by JIJI, who has just started using a planner.
Finding your favorite planner tools is essential to keeping your planner for a long time. We hope you find answers to your questions too!
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What tools do you recommend to better use each content
of Jibun Techo? -
I am losing track of all the tools for my planner...
Is there a good way to organize them? -
Tell me about pens for a planner.
What kind should I choose? How should I carry them around? -
What are some tools that would put me in a good mood
when using a planner?
What tools do you recommend to better use each content of Jibun Techo?
Tete! Is there any tool that would help me personalize my Jibun Techo?
I find it boring when I'm just writing down my schedule...
JIJI, I feel you! Try using different tools to make your planner a partner that you can enjoy spending time with.
One of the most useful tools that you can try is "sticky notes".
Sticky notes are often associated with studying or office use, but nowadays you can find them in various types.
Let's take a look at the different kinds of sticky notes and how to use them to refine your planner.
Some sticky notes come with to-do lists and cute illustrations. They work very well with your planner!
There are so many different types of sticky notes you can choose from, including mini-size stickers that fit perfectly in the monthly and daily blocks or those made for a specific planner.
You might get lost in the maze, but just start with the one that best suits your needs and preferences!
Keep track of your ideas about work and what you want to do!
For your to-do list!
If you need more space to write down your daily to-do and reminders, try using functional sticky notes that allow you to add your personalized to-do lists anywhere you like!
To keep track of frequent time changes in your appointments, use the block-type sticky note, which fits perfectly on your monthly block and lets you manage any updated schedule!
Sticky notes with cute colours and messages are perfect for taking notes of minor reminders and ideas.
Find the perfect sticky notes for you!
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I am losing track of all the tools for my planner...
Is there a good way to organize them?
Tete! I wanted to enjoy my planner and bought all sorts of tools that might lift me up, but now I have so many of them that it's getting hard to organize. I always struggle to find the perfect tool. Do you have any suggestions?
I know how it's like when you have too many cute and useful tools and have trouble organizing them.
Why don't you try making a base for your tools?
Whether it's a pen stand, stationery case, or a small bag, there are many ways to store and organize your tools.
A pen stand with compartments helps you organize all the tools for your notebook in one place!
You can also use empty boxes or toolboxes to neatly store tools of different shapes and sizes.
I personally like to enjoy using my planner in different places, so I've always had a small portable bag. Here is the one I've been using lately.
"Kokuyo Hacobiz" is compact, yet has excellent storage capacity.
Not only does it come with multiple pockets, but the partitions can be freely customized, so you can store scissors, glue, washi tape, and other tools all in one place.
Choose the perfect organizers depending on their looks and functions to store your tools wisely!
Is there a quick way to make my planner look neat and cute?
I want to make my Jibun Techo look neat and cute, but drawing and handwriting aren’t my thing…
Is there any shortcut for making my planner look nicer?
Designing and decorating is a fun way of personalizing your planner.
Try using Washi tapes(Decorative masking tapes) to add some colors and highlight to easily make your Jibun Techo look appealing!
Washi tapes come in various designs and patterns.
Find your favorite washi tape to build your one-and-only planner!
Washi tapes not only allow you to add some colors or highlight important events, but will help you make your time with Jibun Techo more creative and enjoyable!
If you find too many washi tapes scattered all over your work space, "Kokuyo Bobbin" is your solution! With this, you can organize your tools nicely.
Tell me about pens for a planner.
What kind should I choose?
How should I carry them around?
What kind of pen suits best for a planner? What do people do with all the pens that they have collected?
Choosing the right pen for your planner
can be pretty fun.
There are mainly 3 types of pens:Ballpoint pen（oil-based）,Rollerball pen（water-based）, and Gel pen.
For a planner, I recommend using gel ink, which combines the advantages of oil-based and water-based ink. It's bleed-proof, quick dry, smooth writing, and vivid ink color, making it the perfect partner for your planner!
If you're wondering which one to choose, start with gel ink pen!
Then, choose the thickness of the ball point depending on the size of your planner and letter size. If you want to write in details, 0.5 mm is recommended. If you are using a larger planner, 0.7 mm may be easier to write and read.
If you want to mark-up or decorate, highlighters are the way to go. In addition to single-top highlighters, there are double-sided highlighters and others that let you mark and write in one stop.
Many of you have probably used colored pencils when you were little. When it comes to planners, colored pencils also act as all-around players!
With their gentle pencil strokes, they let you enhance your Jibun Techo by adding colored borders on your calendar or coloring in cute illustrations.
Whether it's a pen or a highlighter, it's important that you choose one that works well with your planner. Find your best one among a wide variety of colors and designs available.
Keep all the pens you have collected for your planner in a pouch or pen stand! Having the pens you need at your fingertips allows you to use your planner whenever you want to.
I want to keep and organize various things on my planner!
I'm thinking about saving movie ticket stubs or tickets to places I've visited so that I can make my planner more personal and functional.
What tools should I use for this?
When you place all sorts of things on your planner, it gets thick and bulky. You may wonder where to place each item. Try out some convenient tools for different purposes!
Make your planner more functional with a variety of items!
Add notes and illustrations to describe your memories and records, so you can always enjoy looking back at them.
Glue tape is a must-have!
If you want to paste a variety of things on your planner, I recommend using a glue tape! It's durable and keeps the surface of the paper smooth to easily write on.
There are many different sizes and types of glue tapes available, so choose the best product that suits your purposes!
Click below to check out glue tape "Kokuyo Dotliner".
Alternative way of pasting
If you don't want to glue the entire material, check out "Kokuyo Harinacs", a staple-less stapler.
With this, you can easily attach and remove items without worrying about the thickness of staples or ripping the glue off.
No staple to waste. Neatly save your precious memories!
What are some tools that would put me in a good mood when using a planner?
Now I see that refining a planner requires a lot of tools...
Other than the convenient tools you mentioned, are there any that would motivate me and let me have more fun with my planner on a daily basis?
As your planner becomes your buddy, various tools join to complete your team.
Enjoy the process of choosing your best teammates!
Here are some ideas to coordinate the tools in your own unique ways.
Put yourself in a good mood by coordinating your work space!
Coordinate your tools with your favorite colors to get motivated.
How about using these series of items with your planner?
You might find yourself feeling more creative!
"KOKUYO ME" allows you to choose from a wide variety of colors to easily coordinate a set of tools.
Do you find it difficult to coordinate everything at once?
Why not start with a pen case to organize your pens and other small accessories?
"Kokuyo Piiip" is a tool & pen case that lets you neatly store pens and tools.
It's see-through, making it easy to take out your tools and creates a cute accent on your desk!
Visit kokuyostore.com, which offers a wide range of cute and useful tools for your planner.
Set them up with your favorite coffee, aroma, or anything that lifts you up to make the experience extra special.
Look forward to more FAQs on planners
by JIJI and TETE!