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I used to be one of those people (and still sometimes am) that follow and try all the new Productivity tips and hacks that were trending at the time. I have tried everything from productivity apps, journaling, and buying whiteboard calendars to even spending an endless amount of money on agendas sets for me to give it up within the first two weeks of starting.
Does this sound familiar to you?
As the days go by and my 20s slowly disappear, I’ve come to realize that what productivity is to one person, doesn’t have to be the same for you.
There has to be a reason for this.
What is the reason? I have found myself pondering many times. Procrastination has been one of the biggest problems I’ve faced and is one of the challenges many face on a daily basis. Ugly handwriting is another that gives me a lack of motivation to continue. App notifications end up annoying you with their constant reminders; not to mention the privacy concerns.
After struggling all throughout my teenage years and with the same issue at hand still in my adult life, I have finally realized the perfect solution for me.
The answer was right here in front of me the whole time: a pen, paper, and my phones default calendar. It isn’t too much to overwhelm me, but it is just enough to keep me going.
In a world that is constantly changing every minute, every day, the simplest things can easily be overlooked and forgotten. But sometimes, it’s those very simple things that hold the key to staying on track.
Let’s go back to the basics.
