How do you set routines when the structure of your days changes inconsistently? If you perform best within the structure of routines but struggle to carve out that structure because of fluctuating schedules, here are some strategies that may help.
Today I want to talk about a specific page in my bullet journal. I’ve mentioned this page before, but I’d like to go into a little more detail now. The page is, of course, my mantras page. A mantras page is a place to collect and refer back to quotations that you find encouraging or…
Several weeks ago, I wrote about some of my favorite lists that I have made and used time and time again. This week, I decided to revisit that topic and discuss some other useful list ideas. 1. What To Do When I Feel… This is a useful reference for when you aren’t feeling your best….
We’re coming to the end of September, and you know what that means: I’ve been working on setting up my October bullet journal spreads, and I’m ready to share them. I had a few different ideas for my October theme, all of them of course related to my overarching treasure-hunting and exploration theme. And I…
There’s no shortage of advice on how to be more productive and get more done in a day. Many of us, as we work to accomplish our goals and establish better habits, find ourselves measuring the day’s success or failure by the level of our productivity. But in my efforts to spend my time in…
It’s a little hard to believe it’s already time for my September bullet journal spreads. August really flew by. I was able to achieve some of my goals for the month, but not all. But now we’re coming to another new start with September, so I’m doing my best to let go of what didn’t…
I’ve said it before, and I’ll probably say it again: finding the right organizing tools and system(s) is key to getting and staying organized. As I have worked to develop my own habits and systems, I have tried a number of different organizing tools. Some have worked well; others have helped to a point, but…
I don’t know about you, but I’m excited about August. I finally feel like I’m settling back into a routine, and I have big plans for the rest of the year. I chose this August bullet journal theme in light of that excitement. You might remember from last month’s bullet journal post that my overarching…
It’s amazing how sometimes one small, seemingly insignificant change can make a huge difference in a person’s life. I’ve had my share of big, obvious life changes. But even most of those started from tiny choices or adjustments that initially seemed unimportant. So today I wanted to share a few of the small changes I…
Since I was very little, I’ve kept diaries and journals on and off to record both events happening around me and my personal thoughts. But, much as I wanted to write every day, consistency was not a strong point for me until recently. In fact, I have a whole drawer full of old journals that…
