When I started bullet journaling, I was enamored with the beautiful spreads I was seeing all over Pinterest and Instagram. And while my penmanship is something I'm pretty proud of, my cursive was embarrassing. It had been years since I was taught it in elementary school, and since I've really only used it for my signature since, it was a mess. I felt like I had completely forgotten how to write in cursive as an adult. I kept reading everywhere that your bullet journal doesn't have to be ...
Healthy Ways to Boost Your Energy in 2018
A New Year is such a wonderful thing – full of fresh beginnings and new resolves…but, it can be frustrating, too! There’s so much to get done and we run out of energy before the day is over. Here are some ways to boost your energy that are not only going to increase your energy levels but are also healthy! Drink more water We hear this all the time – drink a gallon of water daily, drink 6 to 8 cups per day, drink half your weight in ounces every day! I get it, though. It’s easy to grab ...
Finding Your Perfect Planner
Everyone is searching for his or her ideal planner. You know, the one that is going to be the perfect design, perfect color scheme, and somehow make your life complete. You join the planner community and the next thing you know you trick yourself into thinking that you need to purchase: 10 different planners/journals 15 several types of pens for 25 distinct reasons 25 different washi tape styles because you know…themes Various markers, crayons, paints and stickers You get ...
Reclaim Lost Time Using Your Bullet Journal
"Reclaiming my time." I love that! But, where did that saying come from? Turns out it was from U.S. Congresswoman, Maxine Waters. “Mr. Chairman, I thought when you read the rules, you acknowledged that I shouldn’t be interrupted and that I would have —” a man says to committee chairman Rep. Jeb Hensarling. “Reclaiming my time,” Waters interrupts. “What he failed to tell you was, when you are on my time, I can reclaim it.” All I can say is “Preach, girl!!” I mean I’m all about reclaiming my ...
Up Your Productivity Game with a Daily Routine
Do You Need a Daily Routine? That's a loaded question, isn’t it? People resist the idea of creating a daily routine because they don’t want to risk limiting life. However, a solid daily routine can give you more freedom than you’d ever expect. Once you’ve established a schedule, your life gets much easier. It can be more fun, too, since you’ll have the freedom of more time to do the things you truly love! Imagine for a moment what it would look like if there were no structure in the ...