Notebooks, journals, and planners are a big part of my life. Mostly because I love using my fountain pens and paper is the only thing they work well on. So if I can use paper over something digital, I’ll take it. Even if it’ll take me longer. If possible, I’d do everything analog. Powered By Read More
Tag: productivity
Irregular Writing Tips
While one common writing tip is ‘Write every day’, it’s just not always possible. I wrote it in a blog once too. For some, it works great and it’s needed to get into the habit. For others, this advice is contrary. I can write every day. My NaNo wins have proven that. But I can Read More
Self-Criticism And Productivity
In one of the Discord communities I’m part of, someone suggested writing a review of our own blogs as a writing prompt. I answered (with humour) that I never said anything nice about myself. I said it as a joke, but there’s truth in there. I have had self-esteem issues since I was a kid Read More
Instead Of “Be Healthy”, Use “Manage Your Health”
I’m reading much more non-fiction lately, and before that I also read business blogs with productivity tips and other related topics. One of the topics mentioned in nearly everything is your health. But every author’s approach is different. Some are more nuanced, others are frightfully blunt. And I’ll say this: the phrase “be healthy” is Read More
NaNoWriMo: Half Way There
Are you doing NaNoWriMo? Then this is your half way mark. There’s fifteen days left to complete your goal, and to learn. How have you been doing? Take fifteen minutes today to reflect on your progress and see if you can improve the process. Work smarter, not harder. Keep going No matter how many words Read More
Working For The Future
One productivity tip that always seems to stay at the top of ‘get things done’-lists is “Anticipate the future”. We have to know what’s coming to prepare for it. I’ve known about my trip to Japan for nearly a year and only started preparing my blog a month before our flight. A month is enough, Read More
NaNoWriMo: Not Participating
I’m not taking part in NaNoWriMo this year. After having done so for the past few years, I made a conscious decision not to do it this year. Also, I planned a two week trip smack in the middle of the month. I know it’s not possible for me to write during the trip, nor Read More
Chronic Pain and Productivity
Chronic pain influences my daily life considerably. I share my tips to get stuff done, and comment on those that don’t work for me, and why. Read More
On My Mind: I Don’t Believe In Writer’s Block
I don’t believe in writer’s block. Three things are responsible for being unable to create and here are some tips to fix them. Read More
Blogmas: 2019 Planners
Gift a 2019 planner to someone who needs to take back control. Here’s a list of different kinds of planners and notebooks to help you be more organised. Read More