by Annastasia | Jan 3, 2022 | Inkdrops, organisation
Whats the best way to make changes in a new year? It depends on you but we’ve found that making small changes is often the most effective way. It prevents overcommitting and hopefully stops a grand gesture from coming to a rather inglorious stop! Put 2021 to bed...
by Annastasia | Nov 6, 2021 | Inkdrops, organisation
Have an early night Getting enough sleep is really important. So tonight abandon your job list and get to bed super early. The work will still be there tomorrow and you’ll feel more able to tackle it. Don’t sit up half the night reading either (although...
by Annastasia | Oct 7, 2021 | Inkdrops, Living, organisation, routine, Seasons
The arrival of autumn and the transition into the colder months at the end of 2021 are very much on our minds right now. Brr! Here’s how we’re getting organised in October. Prepare to get cosy Do what you need to do to stay warm in winter. So dig onesies,...
by Annastasia | Aug 28, 2021 | Inkdrops, organisation
Forget cliches about new pencils cases, back to school and September being the new January. Isn’t every month a chance to start again and make a fresh start on a better way of living? Make your future self happy but just take it a day at a time. Do a planner...
by Annastasia | Jun 3, 2021 | Inkdrops, Lists, Living, organisation, Planning, routine, Seasons
The sheer joy of wearing summer clothes and enjoying a breeze in the sun. Drinking a morning cuppa as the sky is blue outside. Being amazed that you’ve filled in nearly half of your planner. These are some of our summer delights. We’re also wondering. If...
by Annastasia | May 3, 2021 | Inkdrops, organisation
The days are definitely getting warmer. Morning walks are still a bit nippy. But gardens are bursting with flowers and new greenery which distracts nicely from the a chill breeze. We’re excited that Spring is here and we’re getting ready for summer as you...
by Annastasia | Apr 24, 2021 | An envelope of snippets, Bullet Journal, Inkdrops, Living, organisation
You know that the seasons are changing by observing small signs. In our case these seem to be an urge to sit in the park, browsing online for new flipflops and wrestling to open the bathroom window! Did you know that you can download a ton of freebies on the Passion...
by Annastasia | Mar 31, 2021 | Inkdrops, Lists, One Thing at a Time, organisation, Pens, Planning, Seasons
How are we getting organised in April at Ink Drops Towers? As every it all starts with lists but taking breaks is also going to be a feature of the month. Carla is going to be out and about enjoying time on the water with her kayak. Annastasia is shaking up her...
by Annastasia | Mar 3, 2021 | Inkdrops, Living, organisation, Seasons
Do something about ‘later’ Look at the places you gather things to look at ‘later’. Come up with a plan that will decide when later actually is and how often it happens. It might be a case of reviewing your inbox once a week and dealing with...
by Annastasia | Feb 4, 2021 | Inkdrops, Living, organisation, Planning, routine
January that was supposed to be a new start has been and gone. How did you get on with creating new habits and making your life work for you? If it all worked out that’s fantastic. But if it didn’t (yes we slipped too) then February is another new start....
by Annastasia | Jan 4, 2021 | Inkdrops, organisation, Seasons
Remind yourself it’s no big deal It’s so easy to get all caught up in the turn of the year. To obsess over making yourself into something you think will be an improvement on the current model. Step back and remind yourself that it’s just another day....
by Annastasia | Nov 30, 2020 | Inkdrops, organisation
Think about reviewing 2020 There’s no obligations to set goals for the year or to review your progress on them. However, it is a pleasing ritual marking how you have grown and what matters to you over time. If you didn’t do any of the things you planned...
