Journals by OAT MNL
It’s Christmas season and people are piling up on coffee stickers to be able to get their hands on planners from their favorite coffee shops.
As for me, I have decided to stick to my desk and iPhone calendars – and my OAT MNL journal.
I never seem to be able to check my planner anyway, and it’s just added weight to my bag. So I decided to ditch my little coffee planner in the middle of the year and type my schedule (and my husband’s…and my kids’…) onto my phone.
I realized that keeping a journal over a planner is best for me, because it gives me space to jot down my ideas, take down notes at the workshops, meetings and Sunday services I go to. I have a place to doodle or do a little brush lettering, and my favorite of them all, I have a place for my prayers.
That’s why my journal is off limits!
I learned this from my friend, Michelle. I learned to write my prayers and it’s effective because I have a tendency to get distracted. Writing my prayers helps me focus.
Between an expensive planner and a journal, I’d take my journal any time.
I know there are a lot of planner people out there who can make pretty layouts and all that.
I can’t do that.
I have tried, but I failed, haha!
But I can max out my journal like crazy.
So if you’re one of those people who aren’t a planner whiz, that’s alright. There are people like us, too. And perhaps journals are what would work best for you.
I’m currently using OAT MNL’s (Organize and Travel) journal.
What I love about OAT MNL’s journals is that it uses simple but useful inserts that you can assign for whatever purpose.
I use the blank sheets for my doodles and brush lettering, I use the grid one for my lists and budgeting, the dotted ones for my notes, ideas, and faith goals. The lined ones I use for my prayers.
I don’t put stickers on a regular basis, nor do I attempt to design my journal. I’m just not that creative, I guess, but I’m doing just fine.
If you’re the type who likes bullet planners and decorate your journals, that’ll work on OAT MNL journals, too.
Here’s an idea on Bullet Planners by Nifty:
OAT MNL Journals come in three different sizes and colors. Paper can be kraft or textured, your pick! You can even get cute little trinkets to personalize them.
You can get them for yourself or give them as gifts to both men and women, and they always come nicely packaged.
My son gave them to his favorite theater people last year when their show wrapped up.
Plus, you can use it any day, any year, any season.
To purchase or inquire, visit OAT MNL on Instagram or DM them on Viber.
Happy journaling!
11 Comments
Gilian
Just bought some journal notebooks weeks ago from IKEA because I just can’t keep up with planners. I write a lot and I feel so limited in planners. ??
I love Oats’ journals! So minimalist!
I suggest you watch Jordan Clark in youtube. She has amazing notebook ideas that are very inspiring. ??
May De Jesus-Palacpac
Thanks for the tip! And yes, I write a lot, too, so I can’t do planners.
Gel Jose
Thanks for sharing! The travel organizer from SB is more similar to a freestyle journal. Will check out the OAT MNL journals though…
nicolesanmiguel
Will consider the journal of OAT MNL. Thanks for sharing!
Mikhaela javier
It’s the time of journals again and i’m having a hard time selecting which one would fit my needs this 2019!
Karla Niña Mallannao
Wow. Looks minimilast yet very useful. You can be creative in this journal. To be honest, I still don’t know what planner to choose for year 2019. Huhu.
Katherine
I always carry a small notebook with me in case I needed something to write on. 🙂 Like you tho I also organize my schedules on my phone – it’s just niftier.
Blair villanueva
I like the minimalist look. Are these made of recycled materials? Journaling helps our minds to be creativr and gived exercise to our fingers and hands.
Thomas Paul
You found a good solution to your planning!
I’m a person of planners instead of journals because I need to see the dates and what I have coming up in the next weeks.
But that’s the beauty of planning. You have to stay with what work best for you.
I like the style of those Travel Journals.
Karla
It’s my first time to see the OAT MNL Journals. Being a minimalist, I love their design! I’m considering buying some as Christmas gift for my officemates!
Anne
This planner is really for minimalists but also for creative minds who want to have clear canvas for them to design. I’m now thinking about getting this for my SO this Christmas. Ang sleek pa ng design so okay sa guys 😉