Daily, Weekly and Monthly. Every week I write a list of things to do for the week ahead. I'm not the most productive or organised but I like the idea of routine (with room for flexibility). It's helpful to remind me of things I need to do but also things I'd like to do. It … Continue reading Three kinds of todo lists
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7 uses for a blank notebook
There's not a doubt in my mind that you have at least one blank notebook lying around somewhere. So here are 7 possible options for what to do with it: A journal- the old fashioned sort where you write about your day, your life, thoughts and experiences. Book notes - When I read books, I … Continue reading 7 uses for a blank notebook
The right time is now
Sometimes you need a few words of encouragement to get started. maybe you're afraid and keep putting things off because you think it will be much eaiser to do it later. Instead you find that the longer you wait, the less you feel ready to begin. You make excuses like it's not the right time, … Continue reading The right time is now
If you think you might forget
Write it down. Sometimes when preparing to have particular types of conversations we spend a lot of time gathering information and planning what we want to say. We do this because we want to be prepared and we want things to run smoothly. Also, many of us have probably had situations where we got flustered … Continue reading If you think you might forget
How it started
In September 2019, I made a list of 12 things I needed to do before I was ready to launch my daily blog. Some of them were things I had to do like pick a name and decided whether to have the option of likes and comments. Others were things to think about, like deciding … Continue reading How it started
The planning process
Or how to get caught in false productivity, when really you're just wasting time. You could spend forever planning if you really wanted to. You could write lists, create mind maps and make a 12 month plan. You can do all of those things and make no progress on the project you are planning for. … Continue reading The planning process
The importance of Sundays
I could probably write a book on what Sundays mean to me and how I spend them. This all came about after I started working full-time. Sundays were for ironing my clothes, preparing outfits for the week ahead and doing my hair whilst catching up with online classes. Overtime Sundays have also become a day … Continue reading The importance of Sundays
The problem with planning
Despite knowing that the best laid plans often go awry, we often still find ourselves meticulously planning for the future. However, like all things, planning is great but only in moderation. But you have to allow yourself room to be fluid. Too much planning leads to rigidity, prevents innovation and restricts creativity. It's like when … Continue reading The problem with planning
Busy is a choice
One thing I've notice is how busy we all seem to be. We're constantly going from one thing to the next and wishing for more hours in the day. But how often do you consider that it's a choice? Do you ever consider that you can stop, slow down and do less? We fill our … Continue reading Busy is a choice
Disrupting the plan
Most people have some kind of plan. Even if it's just a loose idea of how they would like things to be. You carry it around with you wherever you go, it influences the choices you make. You say yes to doing that thing that will help you progress and hopefully make things easier in … Continue reading Disrupting the plan
The Daily Gemm 