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5 Tips For Setting Up Your New Planner
It’s the time of year when we all convince ourselves that we need is a new planner because a planner will solve all problems. I’m sure if you’re reading this you’ve also realised that a new planner will not magically solve all the problems. The thing is, a planner can help you get yourself organised, and the start of a new year is just as good a time as any to do it. But the planner on its own isn’t going to magically figure everything out for you. You need to put some work in. So today I want to share some tips on setting up a new planner. You…
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My 2022 Bullet Journal Set Up & Planning System
I seem to mention this in every post I write but I graduated from university in 2021 and this has caused several changes in my life. I’ve mentioned this enough already but did you know I own an Etsy store now. Okay, in all seriousness I went through a love-hate relationship with my bullet journal last year and because of that, I’ve made some changes to how I use my bullet journal. All this to say, today I’m going to share how I’ve set up my bullet journal (and other planning systems) for 2022. I know that my website is called the Paper Kind which gives the idea that I’m…
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Bullet Journal or Planner: Which Is Best?
Today I want to talk about a topic I spend a lot of time thinking about. Which is best: bullet journal or planner? It’s a bit more complicated than you may think. It’s hard to say for definite which one is better, especially when every bullet journal or planner is different and the way they are used is unique to the owner. So today I thought I would share what I like and dislike about the bullet journal system and paper planners. Even if we don’t figure out a winner I’m hoping you will be able to figure out which type of planning system you may prefer. I think its…
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My Daily Planning Routine In My Bullet Journal
I think it would be safe to say that everyone’s daily routine was upended when lockdown began. Weirdly, lockdown helped me figure out a more balanced day to day routine. Of course, my bullet journal is an integral part of this day to day routine. So today I want to share my daily planning routine in my bullet journal and how this helps me throughout the day. I think to some it may seem slightly strange that I’m taking a positive view of lockdown. I know the last few months have been really hard for a lot of people. But realistically, my daily routine hasn’t changed all that much. Despite…
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How To Create A Productive Workspace
Today I want to talk about something slightly different. Between university work and other freelance bits, I spend a lot of time working from home. Its something I’ve gotten used to over time, I have space which works for me. But with the introduction of lockdown many more people have begun working from home. So today I want to share some tips on how to create a productive workspace. Now I am extremely fortunate in that I have a dedicated studio space that I can work in. I know many many people won’t be as lucky as me. I’m hoping these tips will still be of use to those of…
