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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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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 free time with joyful activities. But, when life changes and the hobby no longer suits our needs, we can let it evolve into other pursuits that are just as satisfying. In this tell-all article, I describe how my scrapbooking obsession gave way to more easy-to-manage hobbies that allow me to feel that same joy I felt when I was scrapping.
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Step by Step Journaling Project: Vintage Watercolor Journal
Journaling is a relaxing activity that comes in many forms: writing, creative journaling, and art journaling. This week's article provides a step-by-step tutorial for making a simple and easy watercolor journal, complete with a list of tools and materials. This project takes less than an hour to create and makes a lovely little watercolor journal you can use for artwork or creative journaling.
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New Write the Word Journals and Creative Ideas for Using Them
The 2021 Write the Word Journals have been released and they're just as good as ever. In this article, I review both the two new Write the Word Journals as well as the new Kids Adventure Journal. Also, learn about different ways to use mixed media to express your faith in this book. From priming the page to using various art media, there are so many ways to get creative in these journals.
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Spring Cleaning our Mindsets, Schedules, and Routines
While spring cleaning our homes can be overwhelming and unpleasant, we should consider the benefits of spring cleaning other aspects of our lives. Read on for a review of Carol Dweck, PhD's "Mindset," and ways to adopt a growth mindset to help realize our full potential. Also, learn about how decluttering our minds, schedules, and routines can help us structure more fulfilling lives.
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How to Use a Weekly Planner to Customize a Household Cleaning System
Does the thought of spring cleaning feel overwhelming and exhausting? If so, you may need to spread those spring cleaning chores throughout the year so you can maintain your home and not get stuck cleaning for an entire week. Using all the layouts in a weekly planner can help you tackle both daily and less frequent chores, leaving you time to enjoy the pretty weather! Check out this example using a Happy Planner classic vertical!
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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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Easy Custom-Decorated Notebook and Journal Covers
March is National Crafting Month, which means it's time to break out those arts and craft supplies that have been gathering dust to try a new project. This article features an easy way to use collage and decoupage to decorate any journal notebook cover.
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Personal Vision Statements: Finding your Drive and Envisioning Your Future
While many have written and experienced the benefit of having a personal mission statement, vision statements are less well known. Where mission statements help us define ourselves and our purpose, vision statements give us direction for the future. In this article, we use the concepts of Daniel Pink's "Drive," to get at the heart of what motivates us and create a statement that will propel us toward a better future.
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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.
