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Categorized as: Creativity

A beginner’s guide to art journaling with acrylic painting

Today we’re going to discover acrylic painting and how you can use it if you’re getting started with an art journal. What is an art journal? Materials The only thing you need to start with acrylic painting in your art journal is: a journal or bullet journal some acrylic colors a couple of brushes a … Continue Reading A beginner’s guide to art journaling with acrylic painting

art journal with acrylic painting & watercolor

Categorized as: Creativity Journaling

4 Intuitive drawing exercises to help you relax and release stress & anxiety

In today’s article we’re going to discuss intuitive drawing, and I will show you 4 exercises to help you get started with intuitive drawing. It’s a great morning meditation if you’re into journaling. Drawing intuitively means that you don’t have a plan for your drawing. Just let your mind wander and let your pen follow … Continue Reading 4 Intuitive drawing exercises to help you relax and release stress & anxiety

Categorized as: Personal growth

Intermittent fasting – what I’ve learned so far

This year I decided to try out a new habit – intermittent fasting. I’ve been doing this for almost 2 months now, and in this article I reflect on what I’ve learned so far. This is an experiment I’m doing to lower my blood sugar and get into a healthier lifestyle. Disclaimer: I am NOT … Continue Reading Intermittent fasting – what I’ve learned so far

Categorized as: Planning

2022 Weekly Planner | Dark mode | Digital Planner

2022 is almost here. The new year is a fantastic event for a planner enthusiast. Everything is fresh and new, and you can visualize all the goals you want to set for yourself during the year. Goals or systems? I’ve discovered that goals are great but systems are greater. You don’t rise to the level … Continue Reading 2022 Weekly Planner | Dark mode | Digital Planner

Categorized as: decluttering & organize

The ultimate decluttering: deleting my Facebook account

A while ago I decided to delete my Facebook account. This is one of the most radical things I’ve ever done when it comes to decluttering. You HAVE to be on Facebook, right? Especially if you run a business. Facebook: Friend or foe? I think Facebook can be beneficial for so many things, and millions … Continue Reading The ultimate decluttering: deleting my Facebook account

Categorized as: Planning

How to use the FLEX meeting method to reduce the time you spend on meetings by 40%

Why are meetings always an hour long by default? The meeting culture in the office landscape often predicates one hour meetings by default. Most digital calendars are even set on one hour by default. Why is this the case and does it have to be like this?Studies show that after 45 minutes we drop our … Continue Reading How to use the FLEX meeting method to reduce the time you spend on meetings by 40%

Categorized as: Journaling

The pen and paper gym: treat your journal as a premium gym membership

Your journaling habit is like going to the gym Are you struggling to find the time & energy to keep a journaling habit? If you want to be a person who keeps a daily journal but can’t seem to find the time & energy to do it, keep reading because today you will get a … Continue Reading The pen and paper gym: treat your journal as a premium gym membership

Categorized as: Planning

How to use digital planner stickers with Goodnotes

Digital stickers is the new thing! I’m super exited to show you how I use digital stickers to amp up my digital planning in Goodnotes. It is so much fun! If you’re new to the digital planning world, I can ensure you that you’re going to have so much fun if you start with digital … Continue Reading How to use digital planner stickers with Goodnotes

Categorized as: Journaling

A personal note on journaling

I have been journaling since I was six years old. The journal has always been a best friend and companion for me, and the journaling practice has led me to all sorts of insights that I didn’t know I had in me. Being an introverted and highly sensitive child I didn’t have many friends. But … Continue Reading A personal note on journaling

Categorized as: Bullet journal

How to create a sigil for manifestation work

Today we’re going to do something fun. You can use this technique if you just want to invite more creativity into your life, but it’s also an effective manifestation and affirmation tool. If you have kids that are on their journey of learning how to write, this is even a fun exercise for them to … Continue Reading How to create a sigil for manifestation work

Categorized as: Bullet journal

Create an art journal section in your bullet journal

If you keep a bullet journal, chances are that you’re a creative person already. In this blog post I want to give you some tools to tap into more of your creativity and artistic skills by starting an art journal spread in your bullet journal. If you don’t think you’re the creative type, that’s ok. … Continue Reading Create an art journal section in your bullet journal

Categorized as: Personal growth

5 life transforming books on personal development you should read this summer

Summer vacation and reading go hand in hand. With Kindle and all audiobook app options out there, it’s a no brainer to bring a ton of books with you. It doesn’t take up space if you read on your device, but if you read the old fashioned way, i.e. paper books, you can’t bring thousands … Continue Reading 5 life transforming books on personal development you should read this summer

Categorized as: Creativity Planning

Invite PLAY into your calendar

Today I want to talk about something very serious, and that is PLAY. I truly believe that we are all creative beings, yet we don’t play as often as we used to when we were kids. Why is that? Studies show that play plays a significant role in a child’s development. Through play, the child … Continue Reading Invite PLAY into your calendar

Categorized as: decluttering & organize

The ultimate guide to digital decluttering

Tell me if this is you: Are you overwhelmed every time you open your laptop and see all the files on the desktop? Is your phone cluttered with apps you don’t ever use? Do you have 10 or more tabs open when you browse the Internet? Have you downloaded too many productivity tools but only … Continue Reading The ultimate guide to digital decluttering

Categorized as: decluttering & organize Planning

The Sunday Reset

Today I want to talk about something that has helped me a lot during my planning journey: the Sunday Reset. Declutter and refresh The Sunday reset is a miracle work if you’re like me and want things organized. Every Sunday I schedule a good 1-2 hours to recap, declutter and organize my calendar, digital devices … Continue Reading The Sunday Reset

Categorized as: Personal growth Planning

100 journaling prompts for goal setting.

Today we’re going to talk about goal setting and journaling. What does journaling and goal setting have to do with each other, you might ask. Well, as it turns out, quite a lot actually. If you have read this blog before, you know that we talk a lot about getting into the flow state and … Continue Reading 100 journaling prompts for goal setting.

Categorized as: Creativity

The benefits of color

Color and the mind Have you ever wondered why you like certain types of color? Why someone else likes other colors than you? Sometimes we even yearn for certain colors during certain times of our lives. Colors are a vital part of our lives. We choose everyday what colors we want to wear, what color … Continue Reading The benefits of color

Categorized as: Zen

A note on gratitude

Today I want to share a personal story. The other day I had a pretty nasty fall. I was riding my bike in a good speed down a hill in my town, late for a meeting, and all of a sudden I had to hit the breaks to look out for cars on an intersecting … Continue Reading A note on gratitude

Categorized as: Personal growth

Let go of morality

What is morality? Philosophers have discussed this issue since the beginning of time. We want to do the right thing, and be the best that we can be. But sometimes doing the right thing for us means that we also judge others for not being or doing what we expect them to do. The problem … Continue Reading Let go of morality

Categorized as: decluttering & organize Planning

7 solutions to a cluttered calendar

Are you constantly struggling with an over booked calendar? Do you have a tendency to say yes even though you really mean no? Many of us are brought up with the idea that we are needed and important if we’re busy. And by default, that’s the way many of us live as a result. Today … Continue Reading 7 solutions to a cluttered calendar