Why I Started Tracking My Cycle Look, periods suck. There’s no way around that. Having them is uncomfortable. Talking about them can be uncomfortable. It’s not a great time for anyone involved, and that’s the truth. For most of my life, I’ve ignored my period as much as possible. I couldn’t stop it from coming around every month, but I… View Post
It’s Been a Journey Back in October, when I first began my watercolor planner for A Month in Color, I wasn’t sure what on earth I was doing. It was a leap in a different direction, and I had no idea if this wild idea would pan out. There was a legit fear that I would fizzle out and go… View Post
And May Begins Hello, my dear friends! It is with a happy heart that I jump into May, and for many reasons. There is so much potential and energy in this month. Can you feel it? The first hints of summer are starting to tickle the senses. I can’t help but feel a bit like a kid again, yearning to… View Post
Clutter Hinders Productivity Most people can’t work well in a cluttered space. Eliminating physical clutter and creating a cozy and inspiring workspace is a great way to get more done, but there’s one aspect of clutter that often gets overlooked: digital clutter. In this day and age, most aspects of our lives are digital. We store so much information on… View Post
A Step by Step Flower Drawing Tutorial We all want pretty things. I mean, who doesn’t? Having pretty things makes us feel just a little bit more elated about using those things. The same thing can be said about a bullet journal. Many people, myself included, picked up this planning system because it can help be more productive and creative…. View Post
The Truth About Time Management When it comes to popular time management concepts, there is something you should keep in mind. Not every tool, book, or course on the subject matter is going to be beneficial for every single person out there. Unfortunately, there are a lot of time management myths from people that believe their ways are effective for… View Post
Journal Hoarding is Real Getting a brand new blank notebook is one of the most exciting sensations. There is so much potential, so much freedom! The feeling of cracking open the front cover, the texture of the paper in your hands… it can be intoxicating. But it can also be quite intimidating! Sometimes the blankness of the first page can… View Post
We All Start Somewhere I first heard of bullet journaling in September 2016. I’d spent years trying multiple (very expensive) planners in an effort to get organized, but nothing was working. Every planner I tried had a problem. Either it was filled with dozens of things I never used, or it lacked some major things I really needed. I tried… View Post
One Quarter Down Hurray, it’s April! One full quarter of 2018 is now complete. It’s a bit of an alarming thought, but it also means that we’ve officially slipped the grasp of winter! Spring is rolling in with determination, despite all these brief spring snows we’re getting. Before long it will be shorts weather! I knocked out my April spread… View Post
Are You in Control of Your Health? If you look around the world today, it’s easy to see that there is more focus than ever on healthy living. Organic foods and clean eating are becoming standard parts of our lives. The internet is full of coaches and trainers and alternative medicine specialists who want to help us take back control… View Post
Be More Productive Using These Organization Techniques I am an organizer by nature; everything has to have a place. My heart goes pitter-patter over a well put together spreadsheet and a clean desk. I have labels on just about everything you could imagine (and some you probably can’t). I used to consider my innate need to organize everything a curse,… View Post
MY FAMILY MEAL PLANNING PROCESS What if I told you there was a way to get organised, save money, and reduce your waste when it comes to food? It sounds too good to be true – especially if you have a busy family! However, there is a way and that is through thoughtful family meal planning. Creating a meal plan can provide… View Post
