Balance is a good thing. So is technology. Have you ever considered the extent to which you rely on technology? And not only to get stuff done, but for survival? Yes, even a good thing can be taken too far. When something useful and helpful becomes a focal point of life it can become unhealthy. Some of the following may contain affiliate links. It's weird, really. For some folks losing one's smart phone would be an inconvenience, sure, but for others it would make life unbearable. Seriously, lot's of people survived and accomplished significant things long before the cell phone was invented. Incontheivable , right? I've caught myself, on more than one occasion, choosing a digital option for something when I could have experienced it in the real world instead. I've watched a fireworks celebration on screen when it was happening just a few miles away. I often read stuff on screen instead of paper for the convenience of it but sometimes a physical book is mo...

There are many obvious benefits to keeping a bullet journal. But why keep a pen and paper journal in this digital age? This post will focus mainly on the advantages of the old school approach. Let's look at a few disadvantages first. Some of the following may contain affiliate links Replacing When your paper journal is filled up you have to get a new one. Then again, it's common practice to replace digital devices as well. These devices are often acquired with a multi-year contract and you pay for it over the term. But sometimes, such as with tablets, you just have buy it. At least the data transfer from one device to a new one is easy, sometimes It should be mentioned one advantage of having to manually transfer information is the culling evaluation. Maybe you really don't need to transfer something, and the effort of manually rewriting information makes you take a more deliberate look at the information. Plus, doing so reinforces your awareness of your ...

With all the capabilities of the Bullet Journal method, one thing the analog notebook just doesn't do is sound an alarm. Sometimes there is nothing like a time sensitive reminder. As with anything Bullet Journal related, you'll have to find what works best for you. But with an ultra-streamlined style, the goal is to use the tools at your disposal with minimal effort to set up and to use. The most basic approach would avoid duplicating work where you can. In this case, calendar reminders might accomplish all you need. If you have a cell phone or digital watch you already have this capability without having to sign up for another service. You can include any details you want in your reminder, such as location and anyone involved, but the timed alert with it's title would be the minimum. Ideally, your journal contains all relevant information of the appointment so you shouldn't have to duplicate that information on the alarm. For single instance appointments...