Bullet Journal Planning | My Simple Bullet Journal Setup to Stay Organized & Motivated

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Before you say, “I can’t draw,” hear me out.

I can’t draw either. In fact, I almost gave up on bullet journaling completely because I felt like a failure. Not to mention feeling like a fraud, because What is a bullet journal without the artwork? Right, it’s a lame DIY planner… (This is literally how I spoke to myself in the past, but I’m on a quest to change that. Let me know if you want to hear more about this journey and I’ll be happy to share.)

My bullet journal contains no drawings and no grandiose monthly theme. Some hard-core bullet journal-ers may say that mine looks terribly boring and unimpressive. But that’s okay because it works for me, and I think it can work for you too.

Let’s get into the bullet journal planning nitty-gritty!

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How I Plan My Life || best planning apps + journaling tips! (How To Plan Your Life)

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Getting organized sounds like a huge undertaking. But with the right tools, it doesn’t have to be!

We all go through unproductive seasons in life, and that isn’t always a bad thing. But if you find that you just can’t seem to get to a place where you’re groovin’ and movin’ (up) then perhaps this can help you.

This productivity ecosystem, as I like to call it, has four organizational tools working together to make sure all aspects of your life move as one unit. Nothing is perpetually neglected because other things take priority because you “don’t have time,” and nothing gets lost in life’s messy shuffle either.

I employ the best that technology has to offer, and I also keep it simple with a notebook and pen. It helps me maintain focus and limit distractions. Overall, a pretty awesome system if you ask me!

Learn how to set it up to work for you in your life!

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10 Easy & Natural Stress Relief Tips to Increase Your Productivity

10 Easy & Natural Stress Relief Tips to Increase Your Productivity || The Millennial Maven #stressrelief #selfcare #relievestress #meditation #essentialoils

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I have a woeful talent; I can create stress out of thin air.

It’s awesome… *rolls eyes*

Am I alone in this? I doubt it.

Seemingly everywhere I turn, there appears a new source of stress. And this really cuts into my productivity. When I’m worried, pretty much all I can think about is that stress and every possible scenario. Because of that, nothing gets done in the present, which worsens my mood even more.

If I’m being honest, 2016-2018 was a rough season in terms of stress. I had one huge looming conflict that was basically unsolvable because it wasn’t truly mine to solve. I spent the better part of those three years deadlocked and not knowing how to untangle myself from the mess I found myself roped into. Frustratingly, those years were not nearly as productive as they could have been for me. It felt like I spent more time trying to decompress than I did actually working on moving myself forward.

However, something good did come out of these years. By the time I reached the light at the end of the tunnel, I had come up with a pretty solid system for de-stressing. These are the things I do when I start feeling stressed to calm myself and get back on track. I typically do a few at a time, but I have been known to spend a whole day going through the entire list when I really need a recharge!

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