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…
Beyond Basic Bullets: Exploring Bullet States
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…
Beyond Basic Bullets: Customizing Your Rapid Logging System with Signifiers
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…
Why I Always Recommend Bullet Journaling for Busy Creatives
When life gets busy, our creative practices are often one of the first things we let go. This can be start of a spiral in which we slowly disengage with ourselves and lose sight of what matters to us, all for the sake of the hustle. So how do we…
How to Make ‘Finding Your Hobby’ a Grounding Personal Project
Ever feel like you sort-of lose touch with yourself when work and life get busy? I certainly do. In fact, that feeling inspired an entire series on navigating busy seasons (while minimizing burnout). Part of the reason I wrote it was because I needed a grounding, meaningful personal project to…
How to Start a Bullet Journal (Simple Guide + Rapid Logging Explained)
If you’re new to bullet journaling but overwhelmed by all the spreads, trackers, and routines out there, you’re in the right place! The key to getting started is to keep it as simple as possible. A simple routine is easier to adopt and quicker to become second-nature. (That’s the point…
Bullet Journal vs Planner: Which One Works Better for You?
In grade school (and all the way through post-secondary, really), my planner was my lifeline. All my to-dos and deadlines were pleasingly colour-coded so that I wouldn’t lose track of any assignments, exams, or appointments. But there was something missing in the whole planner experience. Some weeks, I’d find myself…
Back to Bullet Journaling: The Grounding Magic of Pen & Paper
I haven’t even written about my digital bullet journaling experience yet, but I’m already back to my analog bullet journal. I suppose I never truly left paper journaling. I digitized the bones of my bullet journaling practice a couple of years ago, but I kept my paper notebooks around (mostly…
How to Stay Grounded During Busy Seasons: Start with Your “Why”
Do you have a stressful day job? If you feel like you lose yourself when things get busy, read on! Reconnecting with your path and purpose is one of the best ways to prepare for an upcoming busy season. So before things get hectic, pause. Take a breath. Check-in with…
Create a Work-Life Balance Unique to You (6 Introspective Steps)
How do you find work-life balance that works for you? In this post, we’re taking a six-step introspective journey to find that balance! But first, if you’ve not already, you might wish to visit this foundational post: How to Find Your Unique Work-Life Balance. It takes a high-level approach to…