Encouragement
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Avoiding Toxic Planning
Planning can be such a positive activity. It promises to help us get organized and even have some fun doing it. But, as with anything, taken to the extreme, planning can lead to overwhelm and dissatisfaction. Read on to learn about toxic planning and ways to keep your planning habits positive and healthy.
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Planner Review: 2022 PowerSheets Planner and Accessories
Each year I review the latest PowerSheets Intentional Goal-Setting Planner, and this year I am once again impressed with the changes made and the accessories offered. Read on for a review of the 2022 PowerSheets Planner and some great accessories you can pair with your planner!
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Book Review: “13 Things Mentally Strong Women Don’t Do”
This month's book review focuses on some of the self-defeating habits and thoughts that women have. In "13 Things Mentally Strong Women Don't Do," we learn how to overcome some of these unhealthy practices and find ways to lift up the women around us.
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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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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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“Successful Mornings Depend on Productive, Well-Planned Evenings”
We have all heard about the importance of morning routines and using early morning hours for things that want to do but might put off if we wait until later in the day. Read on to learn about how a well-planned evening routine can prep you for a successful morning.
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Write and Repeat: Reinforce What Matters Through Focused Repetition
We live in a very distracting world. On a daily basis our minds are pulled in a million different directions. And, despite our best efforts, we can easily lose sight of the things that truly matter to us such as our goals, values, and dreams. The simple act of repeatedly writing about these things can help to keep us focused on them no matter what is happening in our chaotic lives. Read on to learn about how Focused Repetition can help reinforce the things that matter most to us.
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21 Journal Prompts to Celebrate our Friendships with Women
During Women's History Month, it only seems fitting for women to take a moment to think about our friendships with other women. In a society that sometimes celebrates rivalries and drama between women, it's important to step back and take a look at the positive aspects of our friendships. Journaling is a great way to help us think about these relationships. Read on for 21 prompts to help you explore the many aspects of female friendships.
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How and Why to Write Yourself a Love Letter
With Valentine's Day approaching, we will no doubt be thinking of how to best show those around us that we love them. But, what about showing that same love to ourselves? One of the best ways to do this is to take the time to write ourselves a letter that celebrates our triumphs and makes us feel appreciated. Read on for ways to try this therapeutic practice and show yourself some love.
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Easy Vision Board Ideas Anyone Can Do
While journals and planners are great tools for setting intentions and following through on goals, vision boards can provide some visual inspiration to keep you on track. The great thing about vision boards is that they do not have to be elaborate or expensive to have an impact. This article has simple themes and ideas that will have you putting together your vision boards in no time.
