by Annastasia | Nov 2, 2020 | Inkdrops, organisation
It’s not been the year we expected. But isn’t that always the way. Among the things I hadn’t expected back in January were spending two months helping out with family members who were decluttering and downsizing prior to a move. They had plenty of...
by Annastasia | Sep 1, 2020 | declutter, Inkdrops, organisation, simplification
Usually, at this time of the year, I’d be all about embracing the back-to-school feel. My thoughts would turn to finding ways to enjoy the last of the summer weather while putting foundations in place for winter. However, I’m a little distracted from such...
by Annastasia | Aug 3, 2020 | Inkdrops, organisation
Commit to trying monotasking There’s a real appeal in multitasking. It makes us feel that we are super productive. That we are getting lots done. And also that we are very busy and therefore very important. And it’s a good way of not really engaging with...
by Annastasia | Jul 6, 2020 | Inkdrops, organisation
Get ahead of yourself Go through and make a list of all the birthdays/anniversaries/significant events coming up in the next 3 months. Focus on the kind you need cards or gifts for. Then make a plan to deal with them. You could order all the cards and gifts in one go....
by Annastasia | Jun 15, 2020 | An envelope of snippets, Inkdrops, organisation, Planning
A continually updated list of 75 things white people can do for racial justice. It has an America focus but that doesn’t mean there aren’t things on this list you can do right now. And make a point to schedule in time to view it again and again –...
by Annastasia | Jun 1, 2020 | Inkdrops, organisation
100 memories Start a practice of writing down 100 memories from the month. Get whoever you lived with involved. I started doing this when returning from the holidays. When I read back through I’m amazed at the small things that made the time special and how...
by Annastasia | May 4, 2020 | organisation, Printing, routine
How do you build a routine with good habits? And more to the point how do you ensure it doesn’t become a bit well.. routine? Avoid humdrum by giving routine cards a whirl. The idea of routine cards is that you have anchors throughout the day. These can be an...
by Annastasia | Apr 27, 2020 | organisation, routine
The organisation of things has changed quite a bit since March. We’re pretty glad we followed our own tip and got our desks tidied! In the meanwhile, we’ve been looking at how we can continue to deliver stationery and cards to you. Right now means weekly...
by Annastasia | Mar 30, 2020 | Inkdrops, organisation, routine
Routine has always been a good thing. Obviously, in the interesting times, we currently live in this is ever more relevant. Morning routines have become super trendy. Even if you’re not planning on an hour of yoga and intention setting it’s good not to...
by Annastasia | Mar 2, 2020 | declutter, Inkdrops, organisation, routine
Zero your working space In other words, tidy your desk. Not a half-hearted shuffle of papers either! Firstly, take everything off your desk. Give it a good clean. Find a pot or tray to put a selection of writing instruments in and out the rest in a drawer. Do...
by Annastasia | Feb 3, 2020 | Inkdrops, Lists, Living, organisation, Planning
Clear off pinboards Or the front of the fridge. Perhaps the cluster of random papers clipped to the spine of a folder. But wherever you put your miscellaneous paperwork and bits of ephemera now is the time to sort them out. Yes, we had every intention of doing them in...
by Annastasia | Nov 4, 2019 | declutter, Inkdrops, Lists, organisation, routine
Are you in the habit of saving posts to read later? Even if you have no idea when later will be? When Twitter was in its infancy I used the like button as a way of saving things I wanted to look at later. I’d read the post or follow up on the link and then...
