It’s no secret that many of us feel chronically stressed. We’re constantly pulled in all directions, and when we finally catch a break, all we can do is kick back with a little Netflix before bed. The good news? You can break this cycle by intentionally adding more creativity and…
What is work-life balance? How do you achieve it? Does it even exist? This is such a challenging topic, and for better or worse, I love a challenge. I spent thirteen years as a public practice accountant, a career notorious for challenging one’s concept of “work-life balance”. In fact, I…
Bullet journaling starts out simple: flip to the next available page, and start writing. But as we fill it up with life’s commitments, events, and musings, navigating it in a logical way can feel a bit complicated: These are great questions, and honestly, they’re also great cases for using purpose-built…
Ever notice how often you need to switch gears in a day? We refer to these as “transitions” in the world of parenting. They can be tough on kids… and adults, honestly! In this post, we’ll expand on the 5 things you can do in 5 minutes to get grounded…
When I first started bullet journaling, I struggled with organizing my tasks. They seemed to be all over the place, and I didn’t have a solid system to keep track of them. That was until I got used to using bullet states! These are what keep your system flexible, your…
The key that unlocks the magic of bullet journaling? Rapid logging with signifiers. A refresher: Rapid logging is a quick, shorthand method of journaling that uses “bullets” to denote tasks, events, and notes. Bullets can also change states, such as turning a dot into an “x” when a task is…
Do more stuff. Do creative stuff. What on Earth are you talking about – clearly I already have too much on my plate, and your advice is to do more? Yes, but do it for you, and do it for the win. 🙂 What contributes to overwhelm? Overwhelm is a…
Earlier this year, writing blog posts felt like a real struggle. But how could I be stuck? I had plenty of ideas and lots to say, but actually getting the words out coherently and succinctly was another matter. I had been blogging for about a year and a half by…
I wrote this reflection a couple of years ago. Back then, I was just launching the blog, but my main hobby was still watercolour painting. I’ve since leaned more heavily into writing, but when this old draft resurfaced, it still felt resonant and true. Perhaps even more so now, standing…
If you have a hobby you love, I have a question for you: Do you feel like you have to give it up when life gets busy? I get it – I used to abandon my hobbies the moment I sensed my calendar starting to fill up. There was a…