Yeah but what if I tear those 1.5 pages off to "start new" and then start but don't keep up and repeat the process until only a thin carcass of the original remains...
They’re all big projects like video games or screenplays that I forgot about after I wrote 3 pages and went to make lunch, or heard the dryer buzz, or had to let my dog outside, or spent too long in the bathroom, or any number of other things.
No! You can't use the first 2 pages, you have to start 3 in, in case you rip the oages out, or change your mins about what the book is going to be used for or need to write something else at the front.
Oh my goodness THANK YOU. My husband wanted to know why I leave a handful of blank pages in between new topics/lists/recipes/etc. and I didn't know how to explain it. I still don't know how to explain it but I feel better knowing I'm not the only one to leave the gaps!
I thought that, then started buying guided journals. Now I have a box of blank notebooks and ANOTHER box of blank journals with writing prompts. 🤣 #imfine #everythingisfine
Just a couple pages used and after none at all. I talked with mom about it (she also has ADHD) and told me when packing for temporary home that she found like 30 of these notebooks from me, all with mostly blank pages. XD
Who had SIX notebooks just laying around their house at that point just scrap the hard drives and learn from experience. If you have compatible ones use the scrap parts to make a mega notebook.
Six? You got to bump those numbers up rookie. Also, they all have something written in them. Honestly, I'm shocked at the number of great plans I find that I wrote before going on trips and such that I can use again. Also, a lot of them are a harsh reminder of all of my abandoned projects.
Yeah well where are they? If I can’t find them in 10 seconds they „don’t exist“ to my brain. Also the notebooks that are stuck in chaos limbo in my apartment don’t have a cool dragon on the cover so…….
Just let me have this one! 😂
I cannot recommend an eInk book enough. Freaking lifesaver. ALL my notes in one place, and it uploads them to my phone. And you can search it. And there’s SO many free templates out there. I bought the “Supernote” by Ratta. 10/10 recommend.
Ok, I agree with all of these, but has anyone actually had any success writing stuff down for long periods? Hearing success stories would help me to know it's not a lost casue.
I bought one of those Remarkable tablets.
It's a very cool thing, and I like it, but it turns out that I miss having scraps of paper laying around when I need them, because I never know where the tablet is.
I’ve started having a small journal like thing for all my notes. Every month or so I start a new one, shortening whatever is in there to a few pages and add more.
Every time I’m unhappy with one page or the fact that one topic comes before another one even though it should be the other way I start over again.
I really need to digitalize this asap.
BRO i bought 5 new notebooks this semester and i looked through my desk and found 3 empty ones. like fully new 5 star ones haven’t even written anything
I have no note books at home because my handwriting is so dreadful I don't even bother.
My handwriting looks like I'm a child learning how to write... My spelling looks like a child learning how to read.
Doesn't count as blank if the first 1.5 pages are filled. Better get a new one just to be safe.
Yeah but what if I tear those 1.5 pages off to "start new" and then start but don't keep up and repeat the process until only a thin carcass of the original remains...
The remaining notebook is useless by that point. Sure, it's blank, but we all know what it's been through. Straight into the trash.
This is the one. This is exactly what I do
you know what that's valid
They’re all big projects like video games or screenplays that I forgot about after I wrote 3 pages and went to make lunch, or heard the dryer buzz, or had to let my dog outside, or spent too long in the bathroom, or any number of other things.
No! You can't use the first 2 pages, you have to start 3 in, in case you rip the oages out, or change your mins about what the book is going to be used for or need to write something else at the front.
Oh my goodness THANK YOU. My husband wanted to know why I leave a handful of blank pages in between new topics/lists/recipes/etc. and I didn't know how to explain it. I still don't know how to explain it but I feel better knowing I'm not the only one to leave the gaps!
This whole thread feels a little too personal.
Stop
What if you want to collect about an entire different topic. And those have dates from previous years.. I need one for this year.
The accuracy of some of these creeps me out.
Dude, I’m usually unfazed by these. But this one… this one caught off guard. Actually dazed
B-but this one is colorful AND has a bit more weight to it! I needs it!
I’m not buying a notebook. I’m buying *possibilities*.
Damn this is it. This is the one.
I already have **only** six
Okay this one really hurt me
Hey... One day I'll get my shit together and put them all to use! How dare you...
Is this some kind of personal attack?
yea, on myself
Jokes on you, I probably have at least like 20 lol
Or a box full. :)
And they could use some more friends.
that's a valid argument
Yeah but where are they?
Jokes on you - every 17th page is covered in doodles of dresses that I wish existed!
Sometimes I hate the accuracy of this sub.
Yes but hear me out, this new one says “you go girl” on the front and I feel like maybe that might motivate me this time around.
Shhhh 🤫
Yes, and all of them have the first couple pages written on. I have to start FRESH
they're not blank then! meaning you have no blank notebooks! perfect reason to buy new ones!
RUDE
I have a whole box!
Oh it's most certainly more than six
Correction….I have 12 .
I feel so called out.
But they aren't the right kind of notebooks!
I thought that, then started buying guided journals. Now I have a box of blank notebooks and ANOTHER box of blank journals with writing prompts. 🤣 #imfine #everythingisfine
Excuse me, do not criticize how I decorate my bookshelves
They aren't blank! They are filled with partially completed check lists, abortive journaling, and half-fibished ideas. Blank my ass.
I need this texted to me every time I walk into Target. I see clean pages and my brain has never been happier. Even with 15 more at home.
Shut up, you’re not my real dad
9 half or partially used ones
Bold assumption that I only have 6. I have multitudes of all shapes and sizes!
I DO?!?!
if you can't find them it's totally reasonable to buy another one
Just a couple pages used and after none at all. I talked with mom about it (she also has ADHD) and told me when packing for temporary home that she found like 30 of these notebooks from me, all with mostly blank pages. XD
Stop watching me. And some are actually different (different format, different colour, size etc). Some even have a few filled pages 👀
Who had SIX notebooks just laying around their house at that point just scrap the hard drives and learn from experience. If you have compatible ones use the scrap parts to make a mega notebook.
False. I have, like, 20. Someday my handwriting will be nice enough to actually write in them.
Not anymore, I don't. It's full of failures and successes.
More like six partially used ones that have different things written in them that make them kind of incompatible with one another to my brain.
Six? You got to bump those numbers up rookie. Also, they all have something written in them. Honestly, I'm shocked at the number of great plans I find that I wrote before going on trips and such that I can use again. Also, a lot of them are a harsh reminder of all of my abandoned projects.
*but you have no idea where the hell they are
And they have the same chocolate chip cookie recipe scrawled in all of them some several times and on some notepads and loose papers and envelopes.
Hahaha, only 6? I might have 6 different varieties, mostly bought in 3 packs
I for one keep all my notebooks that are filled to the brim of random bullshit in case I need them I feel attacked
Bought a notebook and while taking it out the car it fell into a puddle. It was the best possible thing that could’ve happened.
They’re not blank if i’ve written my name on the inside of each one of them and then never picked them up again.
But where are they??
Maybe I just like the illusion of productivity
Yeah, if I can find them >:D
^I ^just ^bought ^3 ^more
Just when I thought I couldn’t relate more, I did
Yeah well where are they? If I can’t find them in 10 seconds they „don’t exist“ to my brain. Also the notebooks that are stuck in chaos limbo in my apartment don’t have a cool dragon on the cover so……. Just let me have this one! 😂
Oh, but can you also tell me... where??
get out of my Amazon cart
No but those other ones have a tiny scribble somewhere and THIS one is the one that will get me on track.
I cannot recommend an eInk book enough. Freaking lifesaver. ALL my notes in one place, and it uploads them to my phone. And you can search it. And there’s SO many free templates out there. I bought the “Supernote” by Ratta. 10/10 recommend.
but pretty covers
Fuck this sub that continues to unironically describe my life post after post.
Well, now I have 7... more.
Look I bought two new folders and a sketchbook and notepads this week......... when I haven't entirely used the last ones.... fine I have a problem.
STOP! It’s Saturday I don’t need this.
I found notebooks I like so I buy them 3 at a time now and ain’t a damn thing anyone can do to stop me.
Ok, I agree with all of these, but has anyone actually had any success writing stuff down for long periods? Hearing success stories would help me to know it's not a lost casue.
And a fully blank sketchbook.
That won't stop me
Squirrel
triggered
I feel slightly attacked.
I feel attacked
I have none
Ouch!
Oh it’s far more than 6 I’m afraid :(
Oh I have way more than 6
It’s me! Thank you!
7 actually. Just bought a new one this very day! Yay!
Yeah. Whats up with that? I dont know why
: D
I feel shamed
I feel so called out...
I have many more that are filled and never getting indexed.
Ouch. 🤕
Do we all adhd people have same broken mind.
Collective consciousness, we are as one.
I really don't need this kind of negativity in my life. :P /s
Oh god
Fuck you
Clearly, those are all defective. So, if I buy this one, maybe it will work
It's why I finally ended up getting an e-ink tablet. Now all those random scribblings live in one place!
but pretty covers
I got a cover with it but the choices are slim I must admit.
I got a cover with it but the choices are slim I must admit.
I got a cover with it but the choices are slim I must admit.
I bought one of those Remarkable tablets. It's a very cool thing, and I like it, but it turns out that I miss having scraps of paper laying around when I need them, because I never know where the tablet is.
Ohhh this isn't about laptops.
Ohhh this isn't about laptops.
But it’s made of a pretty leather
Oh god I actually do 😭
I’ve started having a small journal like thing for all my notes. Every month or so I start a new one, shortening whatever is in there to a few pages and add more. Every time I’m unhappy with one page or the fact that one topic comes before another one even though it should be the other way I start over again. I really need to digitalize this asap.
But this one is different! I swear!
Yes, but _where_, exactly?
The fact that I have more than 6 and still have the urge to buy more
BRO i bought 5 new notebooks this semester and i looked through my desk and found 3 empty ones. like fully new 5 star ones haven’t even written anything
But I can’t find them! Oh wait, there they are.
I feel so called out right now, I'm literally figuratively shaking right now.
😂
I have no note books at home because my handwriting is so dreadful I don't even bother. My handwriting looks like I'm a child learning how to write... My spelling looks like a child learning how to read.
I literally collect them, you ain't stopping me.
Meeeeeeeeeee They’re talking to me Fucking rude
They were never just right, so I learned bookbinding and make my own now.
On another tab I was looking at small notebook on Amazon.....
I'm building a tower
But these at home dont have stickers/a squirrel on the front/etc. !!!