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PODCAST

Stationery Freaks

Rob Lambert & Helen Lisowski

A podcast for stationery freaks, hosted by stationery freaks. Dedicated to the love of stationery - and the potential it brings to our lives.

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12:29

What happens when things go wrong with your plans -...

Stationery Freaks ·

2021/12/24

In today's episode we cover:* How to pre-empt failure* How Helen thinks through what could go wrong* Why Rob looks at everything as an experiment - and therefore failures are data for moving forward* Why resilience is essential* The old stoic approach of setting a target but not being wedded to the outcomeThe challenge -> Subscribe to the podcast as next year we have some cracking content coming your way

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12:00

How to get started with Habit Stacking - The...

Stationery Freaks ·

2021/12/23

In today's episode we cover:* Habit stacking and what it is* Chaining habits together* Forcing your environment to support your habits* Picking one existing habit and building on it* Avoiding leaving gaps between habits* Doing just 15 minutes of habits* How Helen did a PHD is procrastination* Talking to your inner 8 year old* How Helen uses her Bullet Journal to track habitsThe challenge -> Choose a habit you wish to develop and decide when would be best to do that habit. Then find an

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12:06

How we track goal progress - The Stationery Freaks...

Stationery Freaks ·

2021/12/22

In today's episode we cover:* How we track goals once they are in progress* Rob shares how he tracks his videos using a Mark and Fold notebook* Helen shares how she relies on the enthusiasm at the beginning of starting a goal to drive habits* Rob talks about his Fridge of Accountability* Helen shares how she uses her Bullet Journal for tracking goalsThe challenge -> We forgot to set one today!

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10:56

The dichotomy of minimalism and stationery buying -...

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2021/12/21

In today's episode we cover:* How we got interested in minimalism* Courtney Carver's project 333* The Minimalists - Joshua Fields Millburn & Ryan Nicodemus* Stationery Freak -> Someone who tells themselves they can walk past a stationery shop without going in, but they cannot* How lockdowns have stopped impulse buying from stationery stores* Helen's Etsy habit* Maria Kondo* Sort your life out with Stacey Solomon (and why visualising everything in a warehouse is so clever)* Why

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10:39

Turning goals into action habits - The Stationery...

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2021/12/20

In today's episode we cover:* How to turn goals into action* Triggers that trip your brain into breaking it's subconscious routines* Habits are awesome as you don't have to think about them* Can you replace a bad habit with a good one?* Can a certain place trigger habits?* Is the theory of 21 days habit building correct? * Traumatic moments help with building habits (anyone ever forget their gym kit at school?)The challenge -> Pick one goal and think about what routines and habits you'll

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10:43

Breaking Out Goals - The Stationery Freaks (Advent...

Stationery Freaks ·

2021/12/19

In today's episode we cover:* How to break a goal out into smaller parts, such as milestones or mini sub-goals* Start small - what's the first step or next step* Copy and learn from someone else* Rob shares how he writes a book!* Is there a period of preparation before starting a goal?* And is this preparation a form of procrastination* Make the most of the initial enthusiasm to make progress - before it gets challengingThe challenge -> Pick one of your goals and break it down into tiny

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11:20

Setting Learning Goals - The Stationery Freaks...

Stationery Freaks ·

2021/12/18

In today's episode we cover:* Why Helen is learning how to make Japanese food - and how this is a personal learning goal* Why Rob did a two year HR learning goal for his career - and how painful this was* How Rob uses Meso-cycles of learning and implementing* The difference between Task Acquisition and Information Acquisition* How Rob uses Domestika for personal learning* The "Two Whys" of learning - career and personalThe challenge -> Identify a simple learning goal you could commit to

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8:55

Reflecting through journaling - stationery freaks...

Stationery Freaks ·

2021/12/17

In today's episode we cover:How to use your journal to reflect on goals, life and behavioursRob butchers Seneca's journal questions (accidentally)We talk about Benjamin Franklin's two questions to book-end the dayAnd whether Helen really will continue this habit into 2022The challenge -> Continue journaling - and maybe use the "what good did I do today" promptBenjamin Franklin's Daily Schedule For Success (addicted2success.com)How to start journaling — Stationery Freaks

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11:01

How many goals makes sense? - stationery freaks...

Stationery Freaks ·

2021/12/16

In today's episode we cover:How Helen uses one notebook and typically has 3 - 6 goalsWhy too many can be overwhelmingWhy Helen works to a 9 month goal setting periodWhy breaking the rules of goal setting can be goodWhy scratching off goals that don’t resonate anymore is goodBut also why sometimes persevering is the right thing to doHow Rob sets goals by breaking the 10 year painted picture down to 5 years - and then yearly goal withinWhy Rob has around 15 - 20 goals each year, but some are

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8:00

The basics of goal setting - stationery freaks advent...

Stationery Freaks ·

2021/12/15

Welcome to Day 3 of our 12 days of Christmas advent calendar.In today's episode we cover:The basics of goal settingHow Helen uses values to test her yearly goals.Why Helen only sets yearly goalsHow Rob paints a bright picture of the future 10 years out, then sets 5 year goals and then yearly goalsWe have a cast on goal setting --> How to set goals (using stationery of course) — Stationery Freaks

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8:07

Gratitude and Journaling - stationery freaks advent...

Stationery Freaks ·

2021/12/14

In today's episode we cover:Journaling and how to get startedWhy it is therapy. Seneca’s daily reflections, a brief science of journaling, tracking goals, working through problem and the difference between a journal and a diaryThe challenge -> Write down three things you are grateful forThe Art of Journaling: How To Start Journaling, Benefits of Journaling, and More (dailystoic.com)Morning Pages | Julia Cameron LiveHow to start journaling — Stationery Freaks

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10:43

Getting started with journaling - stationery freaks...

Stationery Freaks ·

2021/12/13

Welcome to the first of 12 mini episodes. In today's episode we cover:The first challenge -> Find yourself some stationery for the next week or so (notebook, pens etc). Write the date on a page and consider journaling. Or leave it blank :)The basics of journaling and an introduction to our prize.If you want to be in with a chance of winning one of Helen's very own Dan Ariely's "Perfect Notebook" then simply use the hashtag #stationeryfreaksadvent on Instagram. Feel free to connect with

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26:47

The little book of stoicism (for kids) - Stationery...

Stationery Freaks ·

2021/12/08

In this episode Helen introduces her little notebook of stoic phrases and ideas that she created for her daughter. Helen explains what the notebook looks like, how she made it, why she made it and what it contains. Rob and Helen explore a little more about stoicism and how translating some of the key ideas for kids is a good idea.Rob and Helen ramble chat about a variety of ideas such as:Why saying No is importantHow to control how you respondBook recommendations for those interested in

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26:34

Our stationery heroes

Stationery Freaks ·

2021/11/09

In this episode Rob and Helen talk their favourite stationery heroes. Each of us present three of our top heroes from this last year. Our heroes are those people and companies making useful, beautiful or unique stationery. From big manufacturers created amazing pens that work, to artisan craftspeople making one-off notebooks. We’ve got them covered. Helen talks about Zen Art Supplies. Again :) - https://www.zenartsupplies.coRob talks about Lescargot Papier -

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26:06

How to get a grip on life

Stationery Freaks ·

2021/08/14

In this episode Rob and Helen talk about derailment, overwhelm, overwork and how they try to get a grip on life when it all becomes a bit too much. Regular listeners will know it’s been over two months since the last podcast - and that’s because life (and our emotional reaction to it) has got in the way.In this episode we share how we’re trying to get a grip on life, and cover, amongst other things:The difference between overwork and overwhelmTo Do lists that look like world domination (too

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24:00

The Power Of Creating Lists

Stationery Freaks ·

2021/05/27

In this episode Rob and Helen talk about lists and why they are so powerful. They share what lists they use and how they create and store them.Lists such as:Moving House and House Extension listsTo Do lisEditorial Calendar listsTravel listsWork induction checklistsStoic wisdom listsAnd moreThey ramble chat about recurring lists in ToDoist, bullet journal, old Filofax systems and how lists can save lives.Brands and tools mentioned in this postToDoistPaperchaseMoleskineFilofaxOxford - Red and

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24:52

The potential of stationery

Stationery Freaks ·

2021/05/04

In this episode Rob and Helen talk about why they started this podcast; because of the potential that stationery offers us. Whether that is a new brand, a book, an idea or simply the potential to organise the chaos that can be our lives - stationery offers potential. That new notebook - what magic may it release?That new organisation system - what order can it bring?Rob and Helen talk about:The potential of new notebooksWhy squandering those first few pages can ruin a new notebookFountain

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27:45

What's in our notebooks?

Stationery Freaks ·

2021/03/31

In this episode Rob and Helen grab their notebooks and talk about what's inside. Helen talks about writing in Orange pen, being obsessed with post-it notes and how she splits her notebook 50/50 between work and life. Rob talks about a notebook that won't fold flat, how teachers are using sticky notes and why social media may not be good for his mental health. Helen talks about her:Process improvement notesInterview spiel and questionsTeam Lisowski notes and moreRob talks about his:Travel

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28:37

How to build a personal knowledge management system

Stationery Freaks ·

2021/03/09

In Episode 10 Rob and Helen talk about how to build a personal knowledge management system using both digital and analogue methods. Helen introduces her drawer full of randomness whilst Rob talks about how this drawer is actually some sort of system. Rob then introduces how we use analogue and digital methods to create his PKMS as well as explaining how we offered the "Free Style Rap” over some loud drumming. He then explains the two styles of learning using learning to play the drums as an

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34:22

How to take notes like a pro (using stationery)

Stationery Freaks ·

2021/02/19

Note taking may seem quite simple but in reality few people take effective notes, whether during meetings, or in everyday life. Rob and Helen share reasons why note taking is so hard, how to make better notes and which stationery Rob and Helen use. They cover, amongst other things:Why note taking is importantWhy some people may avoid making notes such as not being able to find them or transcribing rather than listening because it’s deemed faster.Why note taking by analogue methods works for

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