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Organization, Planning

Ditch the Weekly Chore Chart & Simplify Household Tasks

Unless you have a cleaning service, finding time to get the house clean without ruining the weekend or exhausting yourself can be a challenge. Weekly chore charts are an overachievers…

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November 17, 2019
Journaling, Planning, Self-Care

Evolution of a Hobby: Confessions of a Former Scrapbook Junkie

National Scrapbook day has come and gone, and it marked yet another year that I have not participated in this hobby. Sometimes our hobbies are our passions, filling up our…

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May 4, 2021
Books

Book Review: What Happened to You?

In this month's book review, a co-authored work by Oprah Winfrey and psychiatrist, Dr. Bruce Perry, takes center stage. As a society, we have only begun to scratch the surface…

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November 16, 2021
  • Planning

    My “Cultivate Your Year Live” Experience

    December 14, 2021 /

    Although I have been using PowerSheets Planners faithfully for nearly 5 years, I never had the chance to attend the annual planning event hosted by Cultivate What Matters. This year marks my first time attending Cultivate Your Year Live, and I am so grateful I went. In this post, I share my experience and takeaways from this impressive online event.

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    Keeping Goals Flexible: Reassessing When to Change, Power Through, or Let Go of Our Goals

    February 2, 2021

    8 Reasons Why You Need a Planner on Vacation: Recommendations and Ideas for Planning on the Road

    September 7, 2021

    Paper Penguin Co. Review and Ideas for Using Colorful Traveler’s Notebooks

    February 16, 2021
  • Journaling,  Planning

    Using Your Word of the Year All Year Long

    November 30, 2021 /

    When it comes to goal-setting, having a word of the year is an important way to stay focused and motivated in achieving goals. But, choosing a word of the year is only part of the equation. Making sure to keep that word at the forefront of your goal-setting journey means finding ways to use it. Read on for ideas and journaling prompts to help you use your word of the year beyond the initial, beginning of the year goal-setting prep work.

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    13 Fun Ways to Use Undated Planners & Review of JM Planning Essentials Products

    January 12, 2021

    Inspiration for Journaling: Reviewing “The Anthropocene Reviewed”

    March 8, 2022

    11 Ideas for Setting Meaningful Intentions for Your Journals

    February 1, 2022
  • Books

    Book Review: What Happened to You?

    November 16, 2021 /

    In this month's book review, a co-authored work by Oprah Winfrey and psychiatrist, Dr. Bruce Perry, takes center stage. As a society, we have only begun to scratch the surface of how trauma impacts individuals, families, and communities. This book provides a great introduction to the spectrum of trauma and asks us to shift our questions about difficult people from "what is wrong with you?" to "what happened to you?" It does this with a mix of scientific information told through real-life stories. Read on to learn more about this fascinating introduction to a developing area of mental health.

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    Writing a Personal Mission Statement That Starts with Your Why

    February 23, 2021

    Write the Word Journals: Review and Comparison of the Original, New, and Kids’ Versions

    August 4, 2020

    Inspiration for Journaling: Reviewing “The Anthropocene Reviewed”

    March 8, 2022
  • Planning,  Self-Care

    Planner Review: 2022 Recovery Edition Happy Planner & Sticker Book

    November 2, 2021 /

    This marks the second year The Happy Planner company has offered a Recovery Edition planner and the first year it sold a Recovery sticker book. I continue to be impressed with this product, which has recently taken a step back from it's 12-step theme and has more of a neutral, wellness message. Read on for more on these helpful planning tools!

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    Write and Repeat: Reinforce What Matters Through Focused Repetition

    March 30, 2021

    Resource Roundup Part 2! Even More Black and Minority-Owned Planner and Stationery Shops

    November 24, 2020

    Planner Review: Learn Calligraphy Happy Planner

    October 20, 2020
  • Organization,  Planning,  Work-Life Juggle

    Planner Review: 2022 Simplified Daily Planner

    October 19, 2021 /

    Although Simplified Planners are known for not having too many bells and whistles, there were some changes and improvements this year worth noting. Read on for a review of the 2022 Simplified Daily Planners.

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    Week 10 of Quarantine- How to Refocus and Reset Goals: 10 Action Items that Work

    May 26, 2020

    2021 Simplified Daily Planner Review & Over 30 Tips for Using the Blank Spaces

    September 29, 2020

    Using Multiple Planners and My 2021 Planner Lineup

    December 22, 2020
  • Encouragement,  Organization,  Planning,  Work-Life Juggle

    Planner Review: 2022 PowerSheets Planner and Accessories

    October 12, 2021 /

    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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    Easy Vision Board Ideas Anyone Can Do

    January 26, 2021

    21 Journal Prompts to Celebrate our Friendships with Women

    March 9, 2021

    Make Plans to Celebrate: Even During Difficult Times

    December 29, 2020
  • Books,  Encouragement,  Work-Life Juggle

    Book Review: “13 Things Mentally Strong Women Don’t Do”

    October 5, 2021 /

    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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    A book list for those of us who want to learn more about combating racism

    June 3, 2020

    Ideas for Motivation, Productivity, and Focus from “Smarter, Faster, Better”

    June 15, 2021

    Inspiration for Journaling: Reviewing “The Anthropocene Reviewed”

    March 8, 2022
  • Organization,  Planning

    Using a Plum Paper Monthly Planner for Blog Content Planning

    September 21, 2021 /

    Even a hobby blogger needs to plan out blog posts and track spending and any income from their website. Monthly planners are a great tool for keeping up with your blog, and with the blog add-ons they provide on their site, Plum Paper’s monthly planner makes blog planning a breeze. Read on to learn more about these useful and quality planners for blog planning.

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    2021 Simplified Daily Planner Review & Over 30 Tips for Using the Blank Spaces

    September 29, 2020

    Spring Cleaning our Mindsets, Schedules, and Routines

    April 13, 2021

    Using 16, 17, and 18-Month Planners and Calendars

    September 22, 2020
  • Journaling,  Planning

    8 Reasons Why You Need a Planner on Vacation: Recommendations and Ideas for Planning on the Road

    September 7, 2021 /

    The summer may be over, but we can still dream about vacation season. One thing I learned to do for my trips this year was to bring a small vacation planner rather than lugging around my main weekly planner. In this article, I give some reasons why having a vacation planner is a necessity for a trip. I also provide some tips on planners that fit the bill for travel, including a review of how I used my JM Planning Essentials Weekly Planner for my travels this year.

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    Step by Step Journaling Project: Vintage Watercolor Journal

    April 27, 2021

    Easy Custom-Decorated Notebook and Journal Covers

    March 23, 2021

    13 Fun Ways to Use Undated Planners & Review of JM Planning Essentials Products

    January 12, 2021
  • Books,  Faith,  Organization,  Self-Care,  Work-Life Juggle

    Book Review: Emily Ley’s “When Less Becomes More”

    August 24, 2021 /

    With her focus on simplifying our homes and lives, Emily Ley has won over many stressed out women. Her book, "When Less Becomes More" explores the many ways we can further simplify our time and set our sights on a less perfect but more fulfilling life. Read on for this month's book review.

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    Inspiration for Journaling: Reviewing “The Anthropocene Reviewed”

    March 8, 2022

    New Write the Word Journals and Creative Ideas for Using Them

    April 20, 2021

    Write the Word Journals: Review and Comparison of the Original, New, and Kids’ Versions

    August 4, 2020
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