Silent Sunday

 

Journal pages - thank you to Daniel

Web Finds - Saturday 6 June 2026

It is time to enjoy a few blog posts from around the internet, grab a drink and make yourself comfortable for our weekly round-up.

Here are some Philofaxy posts you might have missed this week:

1. Web Finds - Saturday 30 May 2026
2. Silent Sunday
3. Highlights for May 2026
4. Free For All Tuesday - No. 800
5. Video Web Finds - Wednesday 3 June 2026
6. Historic Inserts
7. Free For All Friday No. 917 by Eve

Here are the latest Filofax and other brand blog posts from around the Internet. Don't forget to leave a comment on the posts you enjoyed reading, all bloggers enjoy getting comments.

1. Reclaiming Your Time Before Summer Begins - FranklinPlanner Talk
2. Is this an easy fix? - Filofax
3. Episode #365: Slice of GTD Life with Sara Parrott - Getting Things Done
4. The Functional Accessories That Help Me Stay Organized on the Go - Strange & Charmed
5. A6 Compagna in Burgundy & Pesto bicolours - Blog | Gillio
6. Mini vs pocket vs personal Saffiano - Filofax
7. Lead Your Life With Empowerment - FranklinPlanner Talk
8. Filofax in British TV series ‘Gone’ - Janet Carr @ 
9. Link Love: Stationery Favorites - The Well-Appointed Desk
10. Web Finds – 3 June 2026 - Travellers Notebook Times
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Free For All Friday No. 917 by Eve

 The Dopamine Cycle of Setup Culture

One unexpected side effect of finally finding a planner system that genuinely works is that… there suddenly isn’t much left to say about it.

My current setup is stable, functional, and quietly doing its job in the background of my daily life. Which is exactly what I wanted. But I’ve realized that once a system reaches that point, there’s no longer much to do except....use it.

Interestingly enough, that can feel surprisingly uncomfortable for someone (like me) for whom planners are not only a productivity tool but also a hobby of sorts.

So rather than either changing systems just to keep things interesting, or talking about the same old system, I think I’m going to start exploring what I’ll call “planner theory” instead. The psychology and habits behind how we use planners in real life.  

Disclaimer: I'm not a doctor but I play one on Philofaxy (wink)

Have you ever noticed that setting up a planner is sometimes more exciting than actually using it?

Researching inserts, picking a new binder color or model, watching setup videos, reorganizing sections, testing layouts;  it all feels so....productive doesn't it? And honestly, part of the fun of this hobby is the experimentation.

But I think sometimes we confuse novelty with improvement. I know I do.

A planner that truly fits your life eventually becomes a little boring. Not because it’s failing, but because it’s no longer demanding your attention. You simply use it and move on with your day. Ironically, that’s the sign of a good system.

Then there is the FOMO. Part of my entertainment is watching planner content and it is sooooo easy to see something new and different and decide how much better than your current system that new shiny would be!

I, and I suspect many of you, know this cycle well:

new planner → setup excitement → tweaking → "planner peace" → boredom/FOMO → new planner search.

The dangerous part is when you start thinking, “Maybe this system isn’t working after all.” When it may in fact be working perfectly.

I’m curious:  Have you ever mistaken planner boredom for a planner problem? Or abandoned a system right when it was actually working best just for the dopamine hit of setting up something new?

As always on Fridays, feel free to discuss anything ring planner related and have a great weekend!!

Historic Inserts

It is many years since I have been collecting and scanning in old Filofax/Lefax catalogues. It started with the 1937 catalogue that my late father in law gave me in the early 1990's 

It went missing for a number of years, then I got involved in Philofaxy in 2009 and I was wanting to find it again!! Then in 2010 when we moved house to France, the catalogue was found inside one of our books! 

Since then the 'collection' of catalogues has grown, helped by many readers donating catalogues or sharing scans of catalogues. Back in about 2015 Filofax UK lent me their own catalogue archive for about 6 months. Although our collection far exceeds theirs now! 

When I've had catalogues donated to me from various readers around the world, I have often also been sent a lot of old (pre 1990) inserts. 

It is therefore time to start scanning those in to build up as comprehensive archive as possible of all of the tens/hundreds of old designs. 

They are very diverse in their subject matter from Film Exposure Record to Oil Well Record, to Minister's Monthly Record etc etc! 

It isn't going to be '5 minute job' but I'm sure with your help, we can fill in as many of the 'gaps' as possible. 

I will announce when the new page has been launched and I will include how you can submit any images of historic inserts you might have. 

Thank you. 

Video Web Finds - Wednesday 3 June 2026

I hope you have had a good weekend.

Now it is time to enjoy a great collection of videos from around the internet.

Here are a selection of the latest Filofax videos for your enjoyment.

1. Loyalty is Born From Sacrifice - Franklin Planner
2. Filofax Original in Yellow Flip Through - nadiaaplans
3. how i plan out a new week adhd and work planner - xoxo lorae
4. Planner Peace Masterclass - Alexis aka MissTrenchcoat
5. I'm a firm believer... - Franklin Planner
6. refreshing my personal rings planner for june 2026 | declutter & reset | fortheplannergirls - for.theplannergrls
7. Franklin Planner Monthly Setup || June 2026 || Sky Blue Alivia Binder - Sandra Dahl
8. Resetting for June Goals + May Reflection - Pages + Paper with Dianna
9. proof of life | ep. 20 ✸ may in my ring binder, travelling, undermoss commonplace - Megan Rhiannon
10. Plan June With Me in my Pocket Filofax | A Real Reset for a Productive Month - mariam's leaf
11. How I Cut a Pocket Notebook Down To Make A7 Ring Inserts - Delphien
12. Bring These Two Things to Every Work Meeting | Work Planner - Hitchand Hitched
13. Filofax | FCC | June Setup | The Coffee Monsterz Co - Life with Lisa Ann
14. The Measure of a Leader - Franklin Planner
15. Tokyo Plotter Flagship Exclusives & One MYSTERY Plotter… Timing Was Everything! - Lori Ann Tata
16. Planner Set Up: Louis Vuitton MM Agenda | Planner Flip - LA Plans
17. This One Page Will Organize Your Entire Week - Rachelle in theory
18. Plan With Me || Franklin Classic || June 1 -7, 2026 || Classic Sky Blue Alivia Binder - Sandra Dahl
19. When the calendar is packed, the to-do list - Franklin Planner
20. How I clean my leather cover (Gillio) - Artelier By Oana 
21. Gillio Personal Rings Flip Through -New SetUp - Ashley Carlson
22. Why I'm Leaving My Filofax For Now | Moving Into a Traveler's Notebook & MeePlus Slimpad - christa david
23. Creating a Ring System for Creative Writing | Techo Kaigi feat. MeePlus - Michael in the Margins
24. 12 Signs You're a Productivity Over-Functioner (High Achieving Women) - Alexis aka MissTrenchcoat
25. Protect Time For These 2 Things Everyday - Carl Pullein
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