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My Word of the Year for 2026: FlowWard

Every December, I start thinking about the year ahead - not in terms of rigid goals or impossible resolutions, but in terms of how I want the year to feel . For 2026, my word of the year is FlowWard . OK, I know it's not a real word - but I wanted something that embodies both going with the flow but still going forward.  Not forward in the hustle-y, grind-yourself-into-dust sense. And not flow as in drifting aimlessly and hoping things work out. FlowWard is about moving ahead gently, deliberately, and sustainably; making progress without forcing it. Why “FlowWard”? For a long time, productivity felt like pressure to me. Do more. Be faster. Push harder. Keep up. Somewhere along the way, that mindset stopped working. It led to burnout, stalled projects, and the constant feeling that I was behind—even when I was doing a lot.  And that's all before crashing into heap physically and literally getting behind. FlowWard is my rejection of my previous approach. It’s the idea...

Plan With Me | Hobonichi Weeks | Week of Dec 29, 2025 - Jan 4, 2026

Thanks for stopping by Kayt’s Paper Trail! I'm currently using the Hobonichi Weeks as my main planner and love filming planning sessions where we set up the week together. My videos are relaxed, real, and made to feel like you’re planning alongside a friend. If that sounds like your vibe, hit like & subscribe so you don’t miss our weekly hangouts! Thank you SOOOO much for watching πŸ’• -Kayt ☺ ☕✨🌿 ☕✨🌿 ☕ πŸ“Œ Stay Connected Website/Blog: http://www.kaytludi.com/ TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@kaytludi Bluesky: https://bsky.app/profile/kaytludi.bsky.social NEW Etsy Shop: https://kaytspapertrailpress.etsy.com Email for collaborations: kaytspapertrail@gmail.com ✏️ πŸ““πŸ—’️ πŸ“Ž✂️ πŸ–‡️ πŸ—‚️ πŸ“ Supplies I Use in My Planner Videos Below are Amazon affiliate links to the items you’ll see often in my videos (no pressure to use these links!): My 2026 Weeks Sneaker Mega: https://amzn.to/3Kg2nPB Star stickers for my cover: https://amzn.to/4aFm51E Uni Style Fit Meister Pen: https://amzn.t...

Final Setup of my 2026 Hobonichi Weeks

Thanks for stopping by Kayt’s Paper Trail! I'm currently using the Hobonichi Weeks as my main planner and love filming planning sessions where we set up the week together. My videos are relaxed, real, and made to feel like you’re planning alongside a friend. If that sounds like your vibe, hit like & subscribe so you don’t miss our weekly hangouts! Thank you SOOOO much for watching πŸ’• -Kayt ☺ ☕✨🌿 ☕✨🌿 ☕ πŸ“Œ Stay Connected Website/Blog: http://www.kaytludi.com/ TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@kaytludi Bluesky: https://bsky.app/profile/kaytludi.bsky.social NEW Etsy Shop: https://kaytspapertrailpress.etsy.com Email for collaborations: kaytspapertrail@gmail.com ✏️ πŸ““πŸ—’️ πŸ“Ž✂️ πŸ–‡️ πŸ—‚️ πŸ“ Supplies I Use in My Planner Videos Below are Amazon affiliate links to the items you’ll see often in my videos (no pressure to use these links!): My 2026 Weeks Sneaker Mega: https://amzn.to/3Kg2nPB Star stickers for my cover: https://amzn.to/4aFm51E Uni Style Fit Meister Pen: https://amzn.t...

The Notebook Dilemma: Spiral Simplicity vs. Trapper Keeper Nostalgia

I start school (again) in January, which means—before syllabi, before readings, before even opening my LMS—I’m already stuck on the most important decision of all: what notebook system am I going to use? This should be simple.   It never is. On one side of the debate is a very sensible option: a spiral-bound notebook filled with Cornell notes pages . Clean. Contained. Minimal decisions required once it’s chosen. On the other hand? A full-blown trapper keeper , complete with loose-leaf grid paper, Cornell notes pages, and the unmistakable hum of late-80s academic optimism. And I cannot decide. Option One: The Spiral-Bound Cornell Notebook There is something deeply comforting about a single, spiral-bound notebook. No shuffling papers. No worrying about whether I’ve punched holes correctly. No tragic moment where my notes slide out and scatter across the floor of a coffee shop. Cornell notes, especially, appeal to the part of my brain that wants structure: Main notes on t...

Plan With Me | Hobonichi Weeks | Week of December 22-28, 2025

KPT PWM YT Description Thanks for stopping by Kayt’s Paper Trail! I'm currently using the Hobonichi Weeks as my main planner and love filming planning sessions where we set up the week together. My videos are relaxed, real, and made to feel like you’re planning alongside a friend. If that sounds like your vibe, hit like & subscribe so you don’t miss our weekly hangouts! Thank you SOOOO much for watching πŸ’• -Kayt ☺ ☕✨🌿 ☕✨🌿 ☕ πŸ“Œ Stay Connected Website/Blog: http://www.kaytludi.com/ TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@kaytludi Bluesky: https://bsky.app/profile/kaytludi.bsky.social NEW Etsy Shop: https://kaytspapertrailpress.etsy.com Email for collaborations: kaytspapertrail@gmail.com ✏️ πŸ““πŸ—’️ πŸ“Ž✂️ πŸ–‡️ πŸ—‚️ πŸ“ Supplies I Use in My Planner Videos Below are Amazon affiliate links to the items you’ll see often in my videos (no pressure to use these links!): My 2026 Weeks Sneaker Mega: https://amzn.to/3Kg2nPB Star stickers for my cover: https://amzn.to/4aFm51E Uni Style Fit Mei...

Plan With Me | Hobonichi Weeks | Week of December 15-21, 2025

Thanks for stopping by Kayt’s Paper Trail! I'm currently using the Hobonichi Weeks as my main planner and love filming planning sessions where we set up the week together. My videos are relaxed, real, and made to feel like you’re planning alongside a friend. If that sounds like your vibe, hit like & subscribe so you don’t miss our weekly hangouts! Thank you SOOOO much for watching πŸ’• -Kayt ☺ ☕✨🌿 ☕✨🌿 ☕ πŸ“Œ Stay Connected Website/Blog: http://www.kaytludi.com/ TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@kaytludi Bluesky: https://bsky.app/profile/kaytludi.bsky.social NEW Etsy Shop: https://kaytspapertrailpress.etsy.com Email for collaborations: kaytspapertrail@gmail.com ✏️ πŸ““πŸ—’️ πŸ“Ž✂️ πŸ–‡️ πŸ—‚️ πŸ“ Supplies I Use in My Planner Videos Below are Amazon affiliate links to the items you’ll see often in my videos (no pressure to use these links!): My 2026 Weeks Sneaker Mega: https://amzn.to/3Kg2nPB Star stickers for my cover: https://amzn.to/4aFm51E Uni Style Fit Meister Pen: h...

Plan With Me | Hobonichi Weeks | Week of Dec 8-14,2025

Thanks for stopping by Kayt’s Paper Trail! I'm currently using the Hobonichi Weeks as my main planner and love filming planning sessions where we set up the week together. My videos are relaxed, real, and made to feel like you’re planning alongside a friend. If that sounds like your vibe, hit like & subscribe so you don’t miss our weekly hangouts! Thank you SOOOO much for watching πŸ’• -Kayt ☺ ☕✨🌿 ☕✨🌿 ☕ πŸ“ŒStay Connected Website/Blog: http://www.kaytludi.com/ TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@kaytludi Bluesky: https://bsky.app/profile/kaytludi.bsky.social NEW Etsy Shop: https://kaytspapertrailpress.etsy.com Email for collaborations: kayt.ludi@gmail.com ✏️πŸ““πŸ—’️πŸ“Ž✂️πŸ–‡️πŸ—‚️ πŸ“Supplies I Use in My Planner Videos Below are Amazon affiliate links to the items you’ll see often in my videos (no pressure to use these links!): My 2026 Weeks Sneaker Mega: https://amzn.to/3Kg2nPB Star stickers for my cover: https://amzn.to/4aFm51E Uni Style Fit Meister Pen: https:...