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Planner Review: 2021-2022 Large Simplified Student Planner
For many kids, another school year has almost begun. And, one of my favorite planner companies has outdone itself with a large version of the student planner it launched last year. Read on for a review, comparison to the smaller version, and some suggestions for fun accessories!
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Recovering Our Creativity: Book Review of The Artist’s Way
One of the most recommended books for fostering creativity and finding inspiration is actually a 12-week course. The Artist's Way has been encouraging creative recovery for the past 25 years. Read on to learn about some of the key themes and takeaways from this seminal work on reclaiming our creativity.
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10 Reasons You Should Decorate Your Planner
So, what's the deal with all those planner stickers, washi tape, and fancy pens? What is the point of adding these kinds of decorations to a book that is meant to write down tasks and appointments? Is it worth spending the time and money to decorate your planner? I can say with confidence that it is. Read on to learn about 10 reasons you should be decorating your planner.
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Personal Declarations: Journaling Prompts to Help Write Your Own
Around this time of year in the USA, we celebrate a holiday that centers around a founding document- the Declaration of Independence. Those who wrote and signed this document felt the need to demand freedom, which is something we may all feel the need to do, depending on our circumstances. If there are areas of your life that could use some greater independence, why not take apply this concept and write your own declaration? Included in this post are journaling prompts that will help to get that process started. Even if you decide not to write out a full personal declaration, these journaling prompts can help work through some of…
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A Little Nostalgia Therapy: 20 Summertime Journaling Prompts
Each season brings its own set of experiences and memories. Summer is one of the most memorable for many of us, especially if you grew up with schools closed for summer break. Since recalling positive memories can be therapeutic, what better way to ring in the summer than to scribble out some journaling prompts about this sunny season. Read on for some prompts that will help bring out sweet memories and hopefully inspire you to make some new ones.
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Ideas for Motivation, Productivity, and Focus from “Smarter, Faster, Better”
This month's book review is by an author whose work I've mentioned before. Charles Duhigg's latest book, "Smarter, Faster, Better," has practical ideas for improving motivation, focus, and overall productivity. This article highlights some of the more practical ideas to improve everything from decision-making to goal setting.
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Crafty Packing Lists: Ideas for Crafting on the Go
Now that the world is opening back up, there are so many fun ways to document our experiences, and crafting is a great way to do that. There's no need to wait until you get back from your trip to be creative if you take some supplies with you. Check out these lists of creative journaling, art, lettering, and planning supplies that are easy to pack and even more fun to use while you travel.
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Journaling Cards and Tags- Easy Ways to Make and Use Them
Making paper crafts can be a fun and relaxing activity, but when you're short on time, you need a project that can be done quickly. Journaling cards and tags are a quick and easy way to use your craft supplies to make pretty and functional pieces to include in your planner or journal. Read on for some simple ideas to create these lovely little embellishments.
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Lettering Ideas if You Hate Your Own Handwriting
Journaling, especially creative journaling can be such a fun stress reliever. You get to play with paper, stickers, inks, and paints. But, if you hate your own handwriting, that can easily take out some of the fun and satisfaction of creating otherwise beautiful pages. In this post, there are some lettering solutions for those of us who could use a hand in the handwriting department. Check out these 12 ideas for sprucing up the lettering on your pages and even improving your own handwriting.
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“Reflections on Life During a Pandemic & 10 Journaling Prompts to Process that Time”
More than a year after the U.S. shut down to slow the spread of a global pandemic, my part of the world is very much shut down again due to a fuel crisis. That led me to reflect on what my life has been like since that initial shutdown in March 2020. This week's article encourages taking time to reflect on how this situation affected us all and has journaling prompts to get you started.
