Quotable

In order to have a real relationship with our creativity, we must take the time and care to cultivate it. —Julia Cameron

Procrastination

Some reasons why we procrastinate (as per Organize Your Life by Ronni Eisenberg):

A task is overwhelming or too time-consuming.

We would rather be doing something else.

We lack the skills to do the task.

We don’t know how to get started.

And how to prevent/overcome procrastination:

Get organized.
Evaluate your work environment.
Break large tasks into small steps.
Start the day with your [...]

Coloring outside the lines …

Within the past year, I embraced the concept of not only coloring outside the lines but also planning — gently ordering my private world — ever-so-splendidly outside the lines!
Oh, yes. It was a wee bit disconcerting to begin planning in a way that organized my life, my dreams — my miscellany and random art-full moments! — along with [...]

Study Tools

Slow and steady goes the course as I compile my thoughts here regarding Right Brain Planning.
In order for me to make the most of the time I have to complete assignments, read required reading, etc. I have packed specific tools for use when I study for my classes:

writing instrument zipper bag (highlighters; different colors of [...]