tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-18497333.post4750650292740081677..comments2024-03-29T04:00:59.839-04:00Comments on Philofaxy: Free For All Friday No. 141Lauriehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03550291806241735598noreply@blogger.comBlogger33125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-18497333.post-25643690624950506642011-07-31T11:43:45.830-04:002011-07-31T11:43:45.830-04:00@gmax Fantastic - thanks.@gmax Fantastic - thanks.Gerardhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12161724366696139219noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-18497333.post-10728923106959671532011-07-31T11:16:52.305-04:002011-07-31T11:16:52.305-04:00@Gerard - I'll get in touch with you about the...@Gerard - I'll get in touch with you about the weekly planner.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-18497333.post-55035627629142930962011-07-29T17:48:57.310-04:002011-07-29T17:48:57.310-04:00Right - am shopping for some avery tabs then!Right - am shopping for some avery tabs then!Alison Reeveshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12387820977378688933noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-18497333.post-54432309458993444432011-07-29T17:01:59.212-04:002011-07-29T17:01:59.212-04:00@alison. As others say, the Avery tabs, from Stapl...@alison. As others say, the Avery tabs, from Staples, are just fantastic! I use as top tabs and side tabs. Pink and cream colours. <br />Have just had my A5 Cuban ink delivered. I am utterly smitten. Perfect size A5,portable. Never thought I would take to the smaller rings or be able to prune my Filofax down. But I have. Removing the address section into my GTD Filo and replacing the addresses Butanbenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06467585464165082007noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-18497333.post-3814350809712703402011-07-29T15:36:37.751-04:002011-07-29T15:36:37.751-04:00Great deal on Amazon UK for an A4 Lyndhurst.Great deal on Amazon UK for an A4 Lyndhurst.Lynne Dovehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09830311151036778174noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-18497333.post-64310334715319408522011-07-29T14:59:38.530-04:002011-07-29T14:59:38.530-04:00alison - i use a lot of colour coding as well as t...alison - i use a lot of colour coding as well as the todo sheets for just about everything. the todos have a rectangular box on the top left or top right of each page. i write whatever the subject matter is on it (i.e 'THE SNARLING POST') and then trace the box with the corresponding colour (ORANGE - which is everything pertaining to me). in each of the numbered tabs i use, i would group SNARLing:https://www.blogger.com/profile/09814169801502394584noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-18497333.post-87573859674153385962011-07-29T14:59:01.697-04:002011-07-29T14:59:01.697-04:00@Alison, Like J, I use the Avery notetabs on the ...@Alison, Like J, I use the Avery notetabs on the side of the lead page of a 'main' section, then use them as top tabs for sub sections. They are brilliant (particularly with Frixion pens for tweaks).Lynne Dovehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09830311151036778174noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-18497333.post-64134833221794764152011-07-29T13:01:36.449-04:002011-07-29T13:01:36.449-04:00@Alison Reeves:
I split some of my tabs into secti...@Alison Reeves:<br />I split some of my tabs into sections with Post-it index flags. Works just fine!<br />You can see them here:<br /><br />http://livingwithliisa.wordpress.com/2011/07/28/finsbury-setup/Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-18497333.post-83746739802241376932011-07-29T11:57:57.540-04:002011-07-29T11:57:57.540-04:00@Alison- You need the Avery tabs!!! I stole the id...@Alison- You need the Avery tabs!!! I stole the idea from Kanalt here: http://lifewellplanned.blogspot.com/2011/04/top-tabs.html<br /><br />And adapted it to my own uses here: http://thecrazylifeofj.blogspot.com/2011/05/promise-is-promise.html<br /><br />They really are amazing! I am pretty rough with my Malden (in and out of the handbag, etc) and they've never torn, bent or come off!Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-18497333.post-20868861022057931392011-07-29T11:28:23.122-04:002011-07-29T11:28:23.122-04:00In the spirit of FFAF, I hit the workbench today (...In the spirit of FFAF, I hit the workbench today (ok the kitchen table) and transplanted the A5 ring mechanism from a Succes binder into a Mulberry Planner.<br /><br />I now have an A5 "Filoberry" Planner that's fully compatible with Filofax A5 inserts. Simples - except now I'm all conflicted, having sworn to standardise on Personal size. Still - it's nice to look at.Gerardhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12161724366696139219noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-18497333.post-13314227561352555292011-07-29T11:23:18.961-04:002011-07-29T11:23:18.961-04:00@Steve - I was thinking more along the lines of th...@Steve - I was thinking more along the lines of the monthly planner on page 68, with committed time, current initiatives (Mark Forster), elephant tasks (TMI) and weekly MITs like your own weeklytodo sheet. These could sit as either the first or last sheet in the Diary section, so that the current month is always to hand<br /><br />If and when I make one up I'll send a copy on.Gerardhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12161724366696139219noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-18497333.post-70936641178499734682011-07-29T11:14:52.140-04:002011-07-29T11:14:52.140-04:00@Amanda @Gerard Very helpful thanks. I know about ...@Amanda @Gerard Very helpful thanks. I know about using up all the 'ring real estate'! Two things spring to mind here:<br /><br />1. Could use different coloured paper for different key areas - I use A5 so not hard to do my own forms and print on specific coloured paper of my choice.<br /><br />2. I also have the problem of forcing myself to read right through all the sheets - I guess Alison Reeveshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12387820977378688933noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-18497333.post-42372697267930640352011-07-29T10:40:01.325-04:002011-07-29T10:40:01.325-04:00Possibly similar to the weekly meals planner in ba...Possibly similar to the weekly meals planner in basic layout on page 79 and this one is also in the Files area already.Steve Mortonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08062727836545335187noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-18497333.post-80581836191146898042011-07-29T10:32:46.350-04:002011-07-29T10:32:46.350-04:00Steve, it gets a mention on page 67. Hopefully Gma...Steve, it gets a mention on page 67. Hopefully Gmax will be along sometime soon to help us out. Can you shed any light?Gerardhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12161724366696139219noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-18497333.post-66119099952502443802011-07-29T10:24:45.350-04:002011-07-29T10:24:45.350-04:00GTD = Getting Things Done... not Grand Touring Die...GTD = Getting Things Done... not Grand Touring Diesel... <br /><br />http://philofaxy.blogspot.com/p/faq.htmlSteve Mortonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08062727836545335187noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-18497333.post-20753868968137935602011-07-29T10:21:49.170-04:002011-07-29T10:21:49.170-04:00Hi Laurie,
Reviews help me keep thinking straight...Hi Laurie,<br /><br />Reviews help me keep thinking straight and talking straight to myself.<br /><br />They also work as a sort of "stress relief" process.gdigesuhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11651977530203015614noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-18497333.post-41408308437459608152011-07-29T10:11:23.998-04:002011-07-29T10:11:23.998-04:00Gerard, what page is it mentioned on?
SteveGerard, what page is it mentioned on? <br /><br />SteveSteve Mortonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08062727836545335187noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-18497333.post-86891893654574689092011-07-29T10:07:33.109-04:002011-07-29T10:07:33.109-04:00@kpreddie, hi.
Go to www.gtdconnect.com, and clic...@kpreddie, hi.<br /><br />Go to www.gtdconnect.com, and click on the 14-day trial button.<br /><br />Enjoy, Giovanigdigesuhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11651977530203015614noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-18497333.post-50186340558897338012011-07-29T10:04:00.701-04:002011-07-29T10:04:00.701-04:00@Alison
I have all my key areas on separate sheets...@Alison<br />I have all my key areas on separate sheets, with a list of the goals for each key area on the respective sheet. I use different coloured pen to categorise the different key areas ('Me' for example, is purple!).<br />Behind each key area sheet, I then use a page for each project. On the top of the page I have the key area, then I list which goal the project relates to and thenAmanda Fleethttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15838595882535434260noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-18497333.post-77347599074587420382011-07-29T10:00:21.557-04:002011-07-29T10:00:21.557-04:00@Alison I use the standard six subject tabs, and I...@Alison I use the standard six subject tabs, and I'm thinking of using a second set of 1 - 6 numbered tabs under the Project tab to break out Key Areas. The Finance and Addresses tabs will be less visible, but they're also my least used sections.Gerardhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12161724366696139219noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-18497333.post-9141802702119822522011-07-29T09:56:19.523-04:002011-07-29T09:56:19.523-04:00I'm updating a custom checklist for my Septemb...I'm updating a custom checklist for my September holiday.<br /><br />I'm also working on planning at monthly and weekly levels.<br /><br />If anyone has a copy of the old Filofax Weekly Planner "Leaf No. 275", please post a comment. It's mentioned in the Filofax Facts book, but not illustrated. @Gmax - maybe you could help out once again?Gerardhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12161724366696139219noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-18497333.post-22062949460672261432011-07-29T09:45:04.012-04:002011-07-29T09:45:04.012-04:00Uummm...What's GTD?Uummm...What's GTD?lifeconsidered1https://www.blogger.com/profile/02334441419774730682noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-18497333.post-24226448336663883032011-07-29T09:17:18.847-04:002011-07-29T09:17:18.847-04:00Hi Alison,
I do in fact use Post-it indexes for s...Hi Alison,<br /><br />I do in fact use Post-it indexes for sub-directories. They have two advantages for me: I can change them to other pages or positions, and I can sketch little icons on them to mark the topic.<br /><br />I'm doing quite well with it...<br /><br />Regards, ThomasTommes S.https://www.blogger.com/profile/10707137468070805235noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-18497333.post-13431917801175390982011-07-29T08:33:02.285-04:002011-07-29T08:33:02.285-04:00Here is a question. Many of you seem to 'nest&...Here is a question. Many of you seem to 'nest' your filofax sections within each other. For example within one section (say Key Areas) you will have several other areas (say Home, Garden, Business, Personal and so on). How do you do this? Given that filofax dividers area all the same width it does in my mind make for a cluttered view of tabs. Do you use the post it kind of tabs onto card Alison Reeveshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12387820977378688933noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-18497333.post-9927155700536590392011-07-29T08:09:30.380-04:002011-07-29T08:09:30.380-04:00@anita...I`m suspecting that Filofax adds somethin...@anita...I`m suspecting that Filofax adds something into the leather :o) once you get one, you just want more and more :o)Anonymousnoreply@blogger.com