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Managing Stress Like a Pro
Ah, stress! It's that overwhelming, heart-pounding, sweat-inducing feeling we've all come to know...
How to Avoid Losing Momentum
The start of a new year is a time for reflection and goal-setting. Many of us make New Year's resolutions, with the intention of making positive changes in our lives. However, it's all too easy to lose momentum and fall back into old habits. In this blog post, we'll...
Why the Define My Day Planner is Better than Using a Planning App
As technology advances, it's easy to turn to planning apps and digital tools to help with organization and goal-setting. However, recent research has shown that there are many benefits to handwriting your goals and journaling instead of using a planning app....
How to Find Your Values and Passion
Finding your values and passions can be a challenging task, but it is an important step in creating a fulfilling and meaningful life. Your values are the things that are most important to you, and your passions are the things that bring you the most joy and...
10 Ways to Rest and Show Yourself Some Love
I got a few questions on my latest Facebook post asking what I call "rest" during the weekend, so I want to go into a bit more detail. Rest and self-care are essential to maintaining a healthy and balanced life. It's important to take the time to take care of...
If You Have a Hard Time Focusing, You May Have Monkey Mind
If you're reading this, chances are you're familiar with the feeling of a "monkey mind" – that restless, agitated state of being where your thoughts are constantly jumping from one thing to another, never settling on any one thing for very long. Maybe you're...
Practicing Gratitude with Define My Day
The Define My Day Planner and Journal is more than just a tool for organizing your schedule and goals – it also includes a daily practice of writing something you appreciate. This simple, yet powerful habit can have a big impact on your overall well-being and...
Time Blocking – How to Get Started
Are you feeling overwhelmed with all the tasks on your to-do list? Do you find it hard to stay focused and get things done? If so, it might be time to try time blocking. Time blocking is a time management technique that involves dividing your day into blocks of time...
What is Mindfulness and Why it Matters
Mindfulness is more than just a buzzword or trend – it is a powerful tool that can help us navigate the challenges of modern life with greater ease and grace. Because it's so important, quick mindfulness practices were built into Define My Day on each page so that you...
The Power of Affirmations: How to Use Positive Statements to Change Your Life (with examples)
Affirmations are positive statements that can help to change negative thoughts and beliefs. They are designed to be repeated to oneself on a regular basis, in order to reprogram the subconscious mind and promote positive thinking and behavior. Many people find that...