The Gather the Day Planner · A Year in Creativity
Your creativity deserves more than the leftovers.
Gather the Day is a creative momentum planner for busy moms who are done waiting for “someday.” Find the way you naturally build momentum, then make room for your craft — one small, steady step at a time.
Undated, so you can start any day7-day money-back guarantee on digitalBonus sticker pack included
Sound familiar?
You’re not lazy. You’ve been handed the wrong system.
You keep telling yourself you’ll get back to it — the yarn, the sketchbook, the story you started. Right after the laundry. When the kids are older. Once things calm down.
But things don’t calm down. And “I’ll do it when I have time” often becomes “I never did it at all.”
Here’s the thing nobody tells you: most habit advice was built for one kind of person — someone who has complete control over their time and environment. If that’s not you, it’s not a willpower problem. It’s a fit problem.
Creativity deserves a place in your everyday life — not just the leftover moments when everything else is done.
The four Momentum Styles
There’s more than one way to build a habit.
Every page of Gather the Day is built around four ways people build momentum, so you can use the one that fits you — or use a different one for each habit.
The Ritualist
Consistency — the same cue, every day.
On a hard dayYour minimum viable habit keeps the streak alive.
The Sprinter
Deep, immersive sessions.
On a hard dayA small bridge moment keeps the thread connected.
The Planner
Measurable progress toward a goal.
On a hard dayA minimum progress point keeps the project moving.
The Opportunist
Catching the openings a busy day leaves behind.
On a hard dayA backup window, then a safety net.
Not sure which one is you? Take the free Momentum Quiz →
Take a peek inside
A full year of creative momentum, in one planner.
394 pages, including 12 monthly overviews and 31 daily pages for every month — all undated, so you can start the day it arrives.
Each daily page has a box for every Momentum Style. Write your habit in the box that fits, then mark the shape that matches what you did: the full version, or your safety net. Either way, it counts.
The florals change with the seasons.
What’s inside
Everything you need to make room for your craft.
- The Momentum GuideThe habit loop, anchor points, habit stacking and friction, explained in plain language.
- A page for each Momentum StyleFill-in habit loops, your strengths, what to watch for and how to get back on track when life interrupts.
- Real-life examplesEvery habit loop filled in, so you’re never staring at a blank line wondering what to do next (crochet is my example, but any creative habit works).
- Tips for successReminders that habits take about 66 days to form, not 21 — and that talking to your family about your new habit and goals sets everyone up for success.
- 372 daily pagesA box for each style, your top priorities, meals, mood and gratitude.
- 12 monthly overviewsSo you can focus on the month ahead and realistically work in the habits you’re growing.
- Four seasonal designsWinter, Spring, Summer and Harvest florals that change with the year.
- A closing reflectionLook back at everything you gathered.
Small, steady steps. Every return counts.
Choose your format
Paper or tablet? Pick the one you’ll actually reach for.
The Softcover
For pen-and-paper lovers, and gifting.
- 394 full-color pages, 8.5 × 11 in
- Undated — start any day of the year
- Printed on demand and shipped to your door
- Matte cover with seasonal florals
The Digital Planner
For tablet planners using GoodNotes, Penly, Noteshelf or Xodo.
- 397 hyperlinked pages
- Tap-to-open cover and tabs for every month
- Tap a date to jump straight to that day
- Bonus: Little Marks of Momentum sticker pack (31 digital stickers)
7-day money-back guarantee
New · Travel Edition
Want it on the go?
The same year-long planner in a bag-friendly A5 softcover (5.83 × 8.27 in). Two days per page, with each month’s to-do list right after its calendar.
Giving it as a gift? Order the softcover by [holiday cutoff date] for delivery before Christmas.
The story behind it
Hi, I’m Nessa.
I’m a mom, a crocheter and a writer — and for years my creativity got whatever scraps of time were left over. Which was usually none.
I have a master’s degree in animal behavior and welfare, so I know the basics of habit building stay the same — but how they’re applied depends on the individual and the habit you’re trying to build. With that in mind, I built a system that uses both. The Momentum Styles give you permission to apply the principles of habit building to how you actually work, and now Gather the Day helps you use them all year long.
This planner is the one I wish I’d had. I hope it helps you become someone who keeps coming back to what matters.
— Nessa ♡
Questions
Good to know.
Do I have to crochet?
Not at all. Crochet is my example, but Gather the Day works for any creative habit — knitting, painting, writing, sewing, journaling, music, or any other habit you want to build. (Even if it isn’t creative, you can build it creatively!)
Is it dated?
No. Every page is undated, so you can start any day of the year and never waste a page.
Which Momentum Style should I use?
All four are on every daily page, so you can try them and see what fits — or use a different style for each habit. Want a head start? Take the free Momentum Quiz to see how you naturally prefer to work.
What apps work with the digital planner?
Any app that opens PDFs with tappable links: GoodNotes or Notability on iPad, and Penly, Noteshelf or Xodo on Android. It’s sized for tablets, but it works on phones too.
How do I get the digital planner?
Right after checkout you’ll get an email with your download links and a step-by-step guide to importing it into your app.
How long does the softcover take to arrive?
It’s printed on demand just for you, so allow about 2–3 weeks for printing and shipping within the US. Shipping is a flat $5.
Can I print the digital version?
It’s designed for tablets. If you love paper, the softcover is the better fit — and cheaper than printing 394 pages at home.
What if it’s not for me?
The digital planner comes with a 7-day money-back guarantee — see the details below. Softcover orders are printed on demand, so they’re covered for damaged or misprinted books.
7-day money-back guarantee (digital planner). If the digital planner isn’t right for you, email Vanessa@mydailystitch.com within 7 days of purchase for a full refund. Requests after 7 days can’t be accepted. Softcover orders are printed on demand and handled through our print partner’s policy for damaged or misprinted books.
Let’s gather the day
One small, steady step starts today.
You don’t need more time. You need a way to come back — again and again — that fits the way you build momentum.