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  • Encouragement,  Planning,  Self-Care

    Avoiding Toxic Planning

    May 31, 2022 /

    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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    Hang in there Mamas. You’re doing just fine.

    February 22, 2020

    Week 5 of the #StayAtHomeChallenge: Focusing on Habits and Tweaking Traditions

    April 18, 2020

    Write and Repeat: Reinforce What Matters Through Focused Repetition

    March 30, 2021
  • 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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    Favorite Planner Supplies From 2020

    December 8, 2020

    Planner Review: Happy Planner Recovery Collection

    October 6, 2020

    Easy Vision Board Ideas Anyone Can Do

    January 26, 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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    New Write the Word Journals and Creative Ideas for Using Them

    April 20, 2021

    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
  • Organization,  Planning,  Self-Care

    Spring Cleaning our Mindsets, Schedules, and Routines

    April 13, 2021 /

    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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    Resource Roundup! The Ultimate Guide to Finding Black-Owned Planner and Planner Product Companies

    June 30, 2020

    Goal Planning 101: 5 Simple Actions To Take Before Starting a Goal Planner

    November 9, 2019

    10 Reasons You Should Decorate Your Planner

    July 13, 2021
  • Journaling,  Self-Care

    Resource Roundup: 34 Websites With Powerful Journaling Prompts

    March 2, 2021 /

    We all know that journaling is a great way to learn more about ourselves, process difficult situations, and exercise our creativity, but we can sometimes get in a rut. If you're looking for some journaling inspiration, this week's article should do the trick. No matter what kind of journaling you are hoping to do, there are blogs and websites that have free journaling prompts to help. Here are 34 great sites and some bonus books you can use to keep yourself writing all year long.

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    A Little Nostalgia Therapy: 20 Summertime Journaling Prompts

    June 29, 2021

    “Reflections on Life During a Pandemic & 10 Journaling Prompts to Process that Time”

    May 18, 2021

    Write and Repeat: Reinforce What Matters Through Focused Repetition

    March 30, 2021
  • Encouragement,  Self-Care

    How and Why to Write Yourself a Love Letter

    February 9, 2021 /

    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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    Quarantine Update- Week 9 of Quarantine: Five Types of Emotional Baggage & How to Let Them Go

    May 19, 2020

    8 Action Items to Turn Those “Someday” Dreams into Today’s Goals

    September 15, 2020

    The Art of Pivoting: How to Use Planners and Journals to Handle Life’s Detours

    December 15, 2020
  • Encouragement,  Planning

    How (and Why) to Plan During Down Times

    October 13, 2020 /

    With so much in our world still on hold, it might seem like investing in a planner for 2021 might be a waste of money. However, the down times are often when we can get creative with our planning. Read on to learn 8 ways to use a planner during down times.

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    Coronavirus Update- Week 2 of the #StayAtHomeChallenge (A Tough Gig for Working Moms)

    March 28, 2020

    8 Action Items to Turn Those “Someday” Dreams into Today’s Goals

    September 15, 2020

    Easy Vision Board Ideas Anyone Can Do

    January 26, 2021
  • Organization,  Planning,  Self-Care

    Planner Review: Happy Planner Recovery Collection

    October 6, 2020 /

    The Happy Planner has been launching some unique products, but none have impressed me as much as their Recovery collection. Although people in 12-step programs could easily put these to use, read on to learn how these products can be used for anyone engaged in a personal growth journey!

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    8 Action Items to Turn Those “Someday” Dreams into Today’s Goals

    September 15, 2020

    14 Ideas for Using a Morning Journal to Plan Your Day

    November 10, 2020

    8 Steps for an Effective Mid-Year Goals Review (And Tools to Make It Fun!)

    July 14, 2020
  • Organization,  Planning,  Self-Care

    Planning During Tough Times: What to do with your planners and goals during difficult seasons

    August 18, 2020 /

    When we are navigating difficult seasons, it can be hard to figure out what to do with the planners we have purchased and the goals we had set. This article explores the ways we can use our planners to help us find comfort during and eventually move forward from difficult times.

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    Coronavirus Update- Week 1 of the #StayAtHomeChallenge (And the Story of How We Survived the Bug Invasion of 2020)

    March 21, 2020

    14 Ideas for Using a Morning Journal to Plan Your Day

    November 10, 2020

    Decoding Basic Planner Terms: Part II

    September 1, 2020
  • Planning,  Self-Care

    12 Satisfying Creative Journaling Ideas to Try Right Now

    August 11, 2020 /

    Creative journalingn is quickly becoming a popular way for people to express themselves on paper. This kind of journaling blends writing with arts and crafts, for a satisfying experience that promotes good mental health through a creative outlet. Read on to learn more about the many ways you can use creative jouraling to create memorable works of art in any book.

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    Coronavirus Update- Week 1 of the #StayAtHomeChallenge (And the Story of How We Survived the Bug Invasion of 2020)

    March 21, 2020

    Personal Declarations: Journaling Prompts to Help Write Your Own

    July 6, 2021

    Healthy Asian-Inspired Recipe: Teriyaki Beef Stir-Fry

    January 24, 2020
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