by Annastasia | Oct 23, 2021 | Inkdrops, Living, Seasons
I’m pretty sure that anyone at home for prolonged periods during the early part of the pandemic vowed that we’d never let ourselves get so busy again. It was probably around the same time that we decided we would also emerge from lockdown with improved bodies and...
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 | Sep 15, 2021 | Inkdrops, Seasons
Given that it’s September you might expect our thoughts to be full of the ‘back-to-school’ feeling that new pencil cases induce. But actually, we’re looking a bit further ahead. We’re thinking about doing a year review and 2022. Firstly,...
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 26, 2021 | An envelope of snippets, Heuristics, Lists, Living, routine, Seasons
It must be summer because I’ve turned the heating off. This means that I am typing this while rain splatters the windows. And one thought prevents me from staying focused. Was I a bit premature in packing away my onesie? It’s a clean slate The...
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 | 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 | Jan 27, 2020 | Closer Look, Inkdrops, Seasons, Shop goodies
Christmas seems a long time ago. But our December selection still looks appealing! Maybe because it’ll be a month or two before winter loses its grip! Thank you cards Saying thank you in writing becomes more significant at this time of year. And these small...
by Annastasia | Dec 9, 2019 | Inkdrops, Planning, Seasons
I’m hopeful that my 2020 planning will be effective. And this is because of what I learned about goal setting and planning in 2019. So I’ve used various workbooks and systems throughout the years. I’ve spent huge chunks of December setting goals for...
by Annastasia | Sep 30, 2019 | Inkdrops, notebooks, Seasons, Shop goodies
If you’ve been a reader for a while you might have noticed that we like to embrace the seasons – and this autumn is no different. We’ve been thinking about what we want to have to hand for the turn of season – and shopping our own stock. A...
by Annastasia | Sep 23, 2019 | Inkdrops, Living, Seasons
So Carla and I were looking back over the summer. A sort of review because summer never works out the way you think it will. We got to talking about spending time outside. I was pleased that I’d done more morning walks in the sunshine but less time out in my...