A lot of Bullet Journalers do what's called a habit tracker, I on the other hand do not. If you're having trouble getting up early or exercising everyday a habit tracker will work wonders on your motivation. Kara from Boho Berry uses a habit tracker everyday here's what her looks like At the end of the month it's a great way to see an overview of all of your tasks that you do on a regular basis. After looking through a ton of habit trackers on Pinterest I'm definitely going to try one out next month to see how it goes. Let me know if anyone wants to try it out for the first time with me:)
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Today's Plan With Me Challenge topic is favorite ideas. I have chosen two ideas that I have had that have seriously changed my life in a short amount of time. bullet journalingI've been Bullet Journaling for about a year now and I would do it all over again in a heartbeat. I was constantly buying a new planner because I just wasn't feeling the one I had. Either it didn't have enough space or it was too structured, I was looking for something that was more me. In the end I discovered Bullet Journaling, and what isn't more yourself than something you basically create yourself. I fell in love with the system and its adaptability to life. I love having the ability to have a planner, journal, quote book, idea book, etc combined in to one nifty notebook. Pinterest is full of pages with interesting ideas, but Bullet Journaling is definitely my favorite. elephant erinI have had blogs before but they didn't have the flexibility of a website blog rather than just a straight blog. This summer I decided to try again and create a place where I can write about all of my passions and any aspect of life I feel like. That's what elephant erin has become, a place where I can share anything that I want to with my readers. I hope all of my readers enjoy it and take something from it. Whether it be starting their own Bullet Journal or start shopping at the thrift store I love knowing there's a possibility that I influence the lives of others.
I'm thankful for my struggle because without it I wouldn't have stumbled across my strength
Today's Plan With Me Challenge is about challenges and struggles. I decided to create this quote page with a new method that was featured by Boho Berry. Using tombow brush markers, a plastic bag, and a few droplets of water I was able to create this water color background for my favorite quote about struggles. Simply scribble whatever color combination you want to on the plastic bag, flick water droplets onto the scribble side of the bag, press the scribble side of the bag onto the page, and rub it around. Viola you get a watercolor master piece. No matter what happens in life remember that failures and challenges do not define you, however how you come back from them does. Just keep swimming my friends Gratitude: noun; the quality of being thankful; readiness to show appreciation for and to return kindness
Today's plan with me challenge topic is gratitude. I seriously love this topic because I am grateful for so much in life. This page in my Bullet Journal is just a snapshot of everything I'm thankful for in life. It's important to always remember what you're grateful for and keep them close because even in the darkest of times these things shed some light on any situation. This is why I continuously keep a gratitude log in my Bullet Journal. Everyday no matter how hard it is I force myself to find what in that day I am grateful for. Believe me sometimes it is a difficult task to find a ray of sunshine on a cloudy day, but if you try hard enough the clouds don't seem as big of a deal. There comes a time in every task completing life that you forget to take care of yourself. The only solution is to schedule a mental health day. A full day of relaxation, fun, and well needed rest is a necessity in life. You'll wake up the next morning ready to take on the day. There's nothing better than coming back from a break, because I usually feel as motivated as ever to take on my tasks.
Motivation is just as important as taking breaks. You have to learn when it's a good time to stop and smell the roses along the way. So go for a walk or take a nap, but come back to your tasks ready to defeat them. Ice cream or a snack is also a great choice of break. Even doing some journaling is a great way to relieve any stress and give yourself a break. Whether it's a quote page or entry about a great ice cream cone you're eating, it doesn't matter. Just relax and enjoy a much needed break before you get back to getting things done.
Self motivation is one of the most important factors in productivity. Everyday there are tasks that need to be done, and it's your choice if you procrastinate or just get them done. That's what you have to think about would you rather scramble at the last minute and not do your best work, or do your best work and be relieved after they're done. My choice most of the time is try and do my best work rather than wait till the last minute to finish it. Bullet Journaling is a large factor in staying motivated. It's a way to continuously task plan, but it's fun! I recommend it to all because it's a fun way to stay motivated and get things done.
Today's Plan With Me Challenge is all about my workplace. I have had this desk for a long time, and I still love it. It has enough room for all my pens and paper. I've spent a lot of hours sitting here and have accomplished so much. Here the creation of elephant erin began. I brainstorm here and the ideas just flow. Having a workplace that helps your creative juices flow makes it so much better. Create a workplace that you love and you'll start loving work:)
Why I Plan I plan because I love being productive and getting things done. It's so satisfying to complete everything on your list and be able to relax for the rest of the day. You can express yourself in your Bullet Journal and know that it's for your eyes only. You can bring it everywhere and it becomes a little piece of everything that is happening in your life. It's like a scrapbook of your life without the fancy paper (unless you want it that way). You can do whatever you want with it, and that is a beautiful thing. Adventures
I love going on adventures with my lovebug, and 9/10 times my bullet journal is right in my purse for all of those. Going through the pages it's a constant reminder of where you have been and where you're going. The journals I have collected and will continue to collect are windows in to my past, and I love that. So if you want to go on an adventure start using the Bullet Journal system and you won't regret it. Go on an adventure Today's Plan With Me Challenge is all about time saving. For me, the most effective method of time saving is NOT procrastinating with what is important each day. The first thing I do when I wake up each morning is decide what task is the most important and complete it before noon. This way the day is downhill from there and you feel much more accomplished. Here's some bullet journal tips that help me save time and accomplish my goals. 1. Complete your daily spreads the night before. It's a great feeling to wake up each morning and know your day is planned and know exactly what's on tap. 2. Complete your weekly spread on the Thursday or Friday of each week, so you can get a jump on the tasks that are soon approaching. ps: don't forget to make sure you go far enough ahead in your journal that your dailies will fit before that weekly spread. I estimate 2 dailies per page. 3. Monthly spreads should be completed a week before the month starts. If you fail to do this the first week of the month is way more stressful than it should be. 4. Constantly I am reflecting on what is working in my bullet journal and eliminating what is not working. Doing what works best for you saves a lot of time (you may love the way that artistic spread looks, but do you have time for that?-most times I answer no to that question). 5. Always carrying either a mini leuchtturm or the regular bullet journal size is essential for quick note jotting. This way you will never forget what has to be done.
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