Talking Out of Turn

In the modern age, lots of skills and habits have fallen out of fashion. No longer do we need to figure out how to wash our clothes by hand or tie a horse to a stable (unless you work with horses). Heck, who even remembers how to send a fax anymore? Even with that in mind, some things never go out of style, and there are plenty of “old-fashioned” skills worth knowing and learning. Here are just a few that might come in handy.  cute pencil pouch Cursive Writing Your grandma is right—cursive still has its place in the world. If you ever want to write a fancy letter or declaration, you’ll want to do it in cursive. There’s just something about those beautiful, hand-drawn loops that tell the reader that the message was crafted with effort and love. You don’t always have to use it, but if you’ve lost the skill since elementary school, it’s worth brushing up on it. Practice makes perfect, so unzip your cute pencil pouch , grab a jotter pen and get to scribbling! ...

It doesn’t matter if you’re a pro dog walker or a CEO, we all have a common enemy: the seemingly endless to-do list. Every day brings a new set of challenges and little things to get done. Some of us cross items off the list with ease while some of our today lists turn into tomorrow lists. If you’re going to get your entire checklist done in a day, you might as well make it October 30 th , Checklist Day. If you missed that item on your list and the day has come and gone, it’s all good! Any day is a good day for checklist clearing. Here are some tips for tackling any to-do list, anytime, anywhere, any day of the week.  pencil pouches Start Off with a Win Sometimes just getting started on the to-do list is the hardest part. You show up to work half-awake, fire up the computer, and immediately see a huge list of things to get done. It’s basically like staring up at a mountain. You gotta take the first step though, so why not do something easy? Getting that first...

Lots of people like to brag about how much they work, wearing their stress on their sleeves like a badge of honor. But life’s too short to spend all of your time thinking about work, and if you aren’t unplugging your brain and giving it a break on the weekend, you’re missing out. If you struggle to leave work at the door, here’s how you can take a much-needed brain break this weekend.  cute tote bags Get Outside and Look at Plants and Stuff The concrete jungle is the result of innovation and productivity, but if you spend all day everyday inside, you’ll lose touch with Mother Nature. And while that succulent on your desk might help a bit, it can’t replace the experience of mindlessly wandering through a park or garden and taking in the plants, fresh air, and all that good stuff. Unplug your brain, pack a snack in one of your cute tote bags , and get outside. Your brain will thank you for it. Find Your Zen Maybe you’re already the master of chill and love to ...