• Review: Markings by C.R. Gibson - Large Journal with Graph Paper

    When I came across Markings by C.R. Gibson I was looking for an alternative to the Moleskine notebook. I like graph paper in my notebooks, and that is what this one is. I believe the graph paper to be rare, or no longer produced as I have not been able...


  • Holiday and Thank You Card Creation as Easy as 1-2-3

    Since it is the Christmas season and there are several holidays available for celebration I thought I’d show you how to create some cards as easy as getting an image you like, choosing the right format, and sending out your custom made card! Let’s start with finding pictures. Flickr is...


  • Creating Your Planning System

    When you start making a planning system one of the first decisions to make is whether to create an analog, digital, or hybrid system. An analog system is based on paper, index cards, or other sized paper. A digital system is based on a computer, tablet, phone, or the web. Analog System...


  • Why Practice Personal Productivity

    Defining Personal Productivity Personal Productivity is hard to find a definition for which works in all aspects of your life.  I believe that this is because the term has become fragmented into separate meanings for the personal and professional  aspects of our lives.  As I was pondering what does personal productivity  mean I came...


  • Why Practice Time Management

    It has become almost universally acknowledged that time management of some form is essential to our success. It is something we do almost without question. There are several ways to manage our time. Each one of these has its benefits and drawbacks. Some focus on lists, some on calendars, some...