I loved reading this. As much as I try to “streamline” for the sake of efficiency and convenience, I have to remind myself that it’s also okay to pull out the pen and paper and get a little messy.
Yup, when I do that sometimes my brain is like, "but the other way just makes more sense!!" and I really have to let it go. The heart wants what the hearts wants, you know?
I've been doing this a lot lately with my to-do lists. I have an iPad that I bought for the sake of streamlining, keeping notes and tasks all in one place. Buying digital planners so I don't waste paper. But most of the time... I WANT MY NOTEBOOK. It feels more natural, free, and makes me happy.
I love this, Theresa. One of the "conveniences" that I treated myself to was a tri-fold, Bluetooth keyboard I can use with my phone. So, if I randomly decide to treat myself to a dinner out (or am waiting for a running-late friend), I can open a Google doc and work on my 'stacks or book (I love Scrivener, too, but I can't use that on *all* computers, if you know what I'm saying. *cough*work*cough). I'm not fancy enough for an iPad and I don't drag my MacBook Air with me unless I know I'm going to write. This keeps the creativity flowing no matter where I am. (And I also got a set of Moleskine Cahier softcover journals to keep in my backpack-serving-as-winter-purse because I, too, like to write certain things down. All bases must be covered.) Thanks so much for giving a shoutout to my breaks post. We really/truly have to calendar more of those. xo
I loved reading this. As much as I try to “streamline” for the sake of efficiency and convenience, I have to remind myself that it’s also okay to pull out the pen and paper and get a little messy.
Yup, when I do that sometimes my brain is like, "but the other way just makes more sense!!" and I really have to let it go. The heart wants what the hearts wants, you know?
I've been doing this a lot lately with my to-do lists. I have an iPad that I bought for the sake of streamlining, keeping notes and tasks all in one place. Buying digital planners so I don't waste paper. But most of the time... I WANT MY NOTEBOOK. It feels more natural, free, and makes me happy.
I love this, Theresa. One of the "conveniences" that I treated myself to was a tri-fold, Bluetooth keyboard I can use with my phone. So, if I randomly decide to treat myself to a dinner out (or am waiting for a running-late friend), I can open a Google doc and work on my 'stacks or book (I love Scrivener, too, but I can't use that on *all* computers, if you know what I'm saying. *cough*work*cough). I'm not fancy enough for an iPad and I don't drag my MacBook Air with me unless I know I'm going to write. This keeps the creativity flowing no matter where I am. (And I also got a set of Moleskine Cahier softcover journals to keep in my backpack-serving-as-winter-purse because I, too, like to write certain things down. All bases must be covered.) Thanks so much for giving a shoutout to my breaks post. We really/truly have to calendar more of those. xo
Yes, sometimes nothing can beat an old-fashioned notebook, and tbh that Bluetooth keyboard for your phone sounds amazing. How handy! ✨technology✨