Notebook Love Blog

Aren’t they reserved for people in high-potential talent pools or who are already successful? Well, we think not!

The science suggests that journaling is good for your mood, your memory, self-confidence and emotional wellbeing. Before we dig into the topic of career journaling, let’s talk briefly about journaling in its broadest sense.

While there is no one formula for outstanding success in being awesome in a new job, there are things you can do to give yourself the best possible chance of it.

A personal development plan is a place where you summarise your aspirations, goals, strengths and development needs in a structured way. Depending on the type of outcome you are seeking, it might not be limited to just these things.

I get excited at this time of year because my brain still associates the slight nip in the air and the challenge of an early morning with fresh starts and more importantly, a new bag, new shoes and fresh stationery. Woohoo!

An apple a day keeps the teacher away. That’s how the saying goes, right*? Hands up who’s EVER given a teacher an apple? Nope. But I don’t think that’s why we give teachers gifts before the summer holidays. 

Whether it’s a romantic city break, a package holiday with the kids or a trip around the world, here’s how a trusty notebook can make your experience even better.

Did you know that the tradition of making resolutions in the New Year can be traced as far back as the Babylonians who made promises to their gods to return borrowed items and to repay debts?

Unless you’ve been in the Australian jungle or on the International Space Station for the past 6 months, you probably already know exactly what I mean by ‘hygge’. But try and sum it up in one sentence and it gets tricky.