Stationery Freaks

In this episode Rob and Helen share how they set goals, why they set them, how they track goals and how to build routines to deliver goals.Rob talks about how we uses a Painted Picture to derive goals, and then uses goals to build routines and habits. Helen talks about how she sets goals using her values and then builds routines to deliver on them.They discuss:How to use stationery during goal settingHow to set goalsHow to find the right goalsHow to track goalsHow many goals make senseHow

In this episode Helen quizzes Rob on how he developed the habit of journaling, why it's important to him and how we goes about doing it. They cover:How to get startedWhat to write aboutMorning Pages, Prompts and Stoic ThinkingWhen to journalThe benefits of journalingThen they ramble on for a little....Products, supplies and inspiration we mentionMoleskine A6 notebookTKMax notebooksPapermate FlairMorning PagesThe Daily Stoic book - it's on a bargain basement price on Kindle. Pentel Energel

In this episode we discuss what annual stationery we buy each year and why.  We cover:Basic stationery stuff like journals, yellow legal pads and the humble paperclip.Training your brain for brainstormingFountain pens and how they slow your brain down to think clearerMechanical pencils and how Rob's forbidden from using themThe legacy of old journals or maybe it's just fire fodder for Rob's kidsAnd moreWe mention or talk about :The 1980's called and they want Helen back - she's into these

In this episode we share our own systems for tracking workouts, fitness and nutrition - using stationery and digital tools.We cover Helen's fitness goals and how she uses a "nice little notebook" to track her progress.We cover Rob's fitness goals and how he uses a simple Paper Chase notebook - but spices it up for Instagram by adding silly comments. And how he's trying not to become a robust version of Ryder from Paw Patrol. We cover Personal Trainers, plant based diets, Jerry Seinfeld's

In this episode Helen and I talk about Bullet Journaling and Time Blocking.I'm not a fan of Bullet Journaling, but Helen is. I explain why I'm not a fan, and Helen explains why it works so well for her. We chat about Calendar / Time Blocking, my chosen productivity management, and why that works for me. Note: There is a tiny bit of bad language in this episode. We cover:* Why Rob couldn't get Bullet Journaling to work* How Helen uses Bullet Journaling* Why all productivity systems are

In this episode we discuss what's kept us busy during lockdown. We cover:Bullet JournalingJournalingZine makingThe compulsion to re-organise unused notebooksBuying stationery from supermarketsStudying and more. We mention or talk about :Todoist for getting things doneMonthly date stickers on EtsiePAIPUR notebooks - Helen's a BIG fan of these. Chameleon whiteboards - looks good for all of those agile/creative teamsJournaling and communication Moleskine notebooks - my journal of

In this episode we walk through what it takes to create a conference talk and how stationery can be used during this process.We cover:Outlining the talk using a combination of digital and analogue tools such as Workflowy and MindmeisterMapping out the talk using index cards or sticky notes. Visualising the talk in arcs and flowsRehearsing and preparing using Powerpoint speaker notes, or, as Rob does it, writing it out long hand in an A4 notebookUsing pointers and guides during the

In this episode we walk you through how to run an appreciative inquiry meetings. So what is an appreciative inquiry?- a meeting focused on just the good, the awesome- not for negative problems - shouldn’t avoid these, but this meeting not place- it’s about understanding what is working - shine a light on it and keep doing it- it’s also about designing a brighter future- as a meeting run with your team also a way to build trust and get people engaged in designing their own workStep 1 -