Hey Reader You know those times when everything seems to be going wrong at once? π
That was last week π It started with lower than usual motivation, which isn't necessarily atypical for Jess vs. April. What wasn't so typical was how debilitating that dip felt compared to usual. Our regular weekly livestream got cancelled and last week's newsletter didn't get written. I just couldn't do it. This was on a week where I already committed to doing less video content so I could focus on other...
11 days agoΒ β’Β 3 min read
Hey Reader Happy start of Quarter 2! π₯³ Last week was my "Reset Week" which is all about getting cool, calm, and collected for the quarter ahead. Part of this includes a goal review and reset which is always one of my favourite parts. As part of that process, I like to: Reflect on progress made (or not made) in the previous quarter Brainstorm possible goals and projects for the quarter ahead Plan how I'll take action on the ones I'm tackling I always enjoy how the process gets me fired up...
25 days agoΒ β’Β 3 min read
Hey Reader I love the feeling of a fresh start. Whether it's cracking into a new notebook, prepping for a new quarter, or even just starting a new week, these "fresh start" moments always make me feel like I've got a clean slate. One of the reasons I love them so much though is they signify a time for potential change. When it comes to a new notebook, my mind will be racing with how I can make this one even better than the last. What layouts can I include that will "one-up" the last edition?...
about 1 month agoΒ β’Β 3 min read
Hey Reader One of my favourite things about my bullet journaling journey is knowing exactly when I started π Little did she know, starting this was gonna be kind of a big deal π I remember being so excited about my first journal. I'd nabbed an anthracite LT1917 and was eager to jump in with this "bullet journaling" thing I'd seen in aesthetic pictures on Tumblr. I knew literally nothing about the method other than it was like a DIY diary/planner, but I was intrigued by this seemingly...
about 1 month agoΒ β’Β 5 min read
Hey Reader Lately, Iβve been feeling a little...meh Nothing is specifically wrong, but it's just like Iβm going through the motions π€ Wake up. Work. Go to bed. Repeat. This repetitive cycle has got left me feeling a bit flat, but also spurred me to recognise that I need something to shake things up and break away from the feeling of monotony. As part of my weekly reset, I like to look over my calendar and see what's coming up. This is where I found the cause of my problem. There was nothing...
about 2 months agoΒ β’Β 2 min read
Hey Reader Last week we talked about our "default settings". If that one didn't end up in your inbox, you can still read it here (along with all our previous newsletters too π) The long-story-short of it was though that all of us have certain "defaults" that dictate our typical behaviours and actions in different situations. Some of these defaults work in our favor. Othersβ¦ not so much π
For instance, I have a default time set aside each week to catch up with my friends. This standing...
about 2 months agoΒ β’Β 4 min read
Hey Reader One of my favourite (old af) memes will always be this one from Courage Wolf: This type of mentality has been my default since high-school. Whether it was taking on every class representative role I could, coordinating cohort-wide social events and trimester-long study programmes, or anything in between, I always wanted to go "above and beyond". Currently, this mindset is getting me through making the +100 layouts that are going to be featured in a video for Gaming Journal ideas π...
about 2 months agoΒ β’Β 3 min read
Hey Reader Not sure if you've heard, but I'm getting married π This isn't really news seeing I've been engaged since 2018, but it's actually happening this year! I'm excited for both the event itself and the planning that will go into it, which is certainly for the best since there's going to be a lot to plan. I love planning, but even in these early stages, Iβve noticed analysis paralysis creep in, closely followed by decision fatigue π Sure, wedding planning is exciting, but dang there are...
2 months agoΒ β’Β 2 min read
Hey Reader One of the not so fun parts of "time off" is coming back to all of the tasks that didn't get done while you were away plus all of the ones that accumulated over that time too π Coming back to work after time away like... In this case, my sickness-caused "time off" in January has left me with a fair bit to do this month. While I have let go of some of the items, what remains is still quite a hefty task list. Sometimes a long task list can be motivating. I enjoy feeling like there's...
3 months agoΒ β’Β 3 min read
