Don’t stress about it – My number one trick to keep up your journaling habit. If you’ve read my previous blog posts about building a journaling habit, you will know that over the past few months, I have endeavoured to write something in my book every day. I haven’t written every day, but I would […]
Those who are following the progress of my small business will know that last week I had perhaps the most significant product launch I’ve done to date. 12 new listings went up on my Etsy store and my own online shop. I’m going to share with you a few of the things I learnt in […]
Why the Traveller’s Notebook is perfect for you, it’s perfect for everyone! I was first drawn to the Travellers Notebook system around 5 or 6 years ago now. It was at a time in my life where things were changing. I discovered I want a way not only to plan for upcoming events and appointments […]
I have been daily journaling for a month now and this is how I’m finding it so far! First thing, although I’m calling it daily journaling the truth is I am not managing to do it every day. I write most days, I have only missed one or two. For my track record I think […]
I am told it takes between 30 to 60 days to form a habit. I want to share with you some ways you can help your daily journaling become a habit. Choose your time wisely! If you are a morning person use your journal to clear your mind. You can find out about “morning pages” […]
Is there a place for the handwritten word in our digital age? Of course there is! In this time of lockdown I find myself thinking about how technology is helping us through these tough times. Those working from home are taking part in Zoom meetings. Fitness fanatics are sweating through online workouts. Twenty-four hour news […]
This week I am starting a new journal. As many of my followers will know, I am a bookbinder. I bind journals, artist books, cookery books, biographies for self publishers and notebooks of all kinds. In my own work at Blazing Rebel I love making notebooks small enough to put in your pocket, ready to […]
This step by step guide will show you how to make your own pocket notebook. At the time of writing we are in “lockdown” here in the UK. As this is one of the most simple books you can make my hope is that you can do it without any special supplies. Use whatever you […]
I love getting ready for a new month in my bullet journal! I start a few days before the first of the month so I can get excited for what’s to come. For long term planning I use the calendar app on my phone so my journal just goes month to month. I list out […]
Why I love a to-do list, there are so many reasons! Nothing makes me feel like I’ve achieved something quite like crossing it off my list. Before bed I write my list. Some people organise their day in the morning but I feel the need to empty my mind in order to finish my day. […]