One Note a Day
Old habits are hard to break, and new ones are even harder to integrate. So what better time than fresh into a new year and at the beginning a new spring season, to make a few small changes that could result in big rewards later on?
Inspired by something I read in a magazine, I’ve decided to write one note per day, on the subject of my choice and to whom ever I wish. It could be a simple love note to my children or my husband, a quick “hello” note to a friend I haven’t talked to in awhile, or an inspirational note to myself to keep me motivated. Personalized notepads are perfect for my new endeavor. It’s hard to resist beautiful paper stock that is personally monogrammed with my name on it. I keep the notepad on the island of my kitchen, not only for easy access but also as a visual reminder. I can quickly tear off a sheet and write away, then pass it on to my intended or slip it into an envelope to read for my own personal enjoyment at a later date.
Regardless of how trivial I think each message is, the point is to keep writing! Every day, without hesitation. Proactive habits are born from proper mindset, diligence, a lot of patience and, at times, some forgiveness. So break out your own customized notepad and get started. What are you waiting for?
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Jocelyn Seay – Columbus, Ohio
Since I was little I have always had passion to make lists. It was something fun I did at a young age and continue to do. I used to write song lists for the new CD I was going to burn, things I had to do , things I needed to buy, things I needed for a trip and so on. There are endless possibilities. Personalized notepads are a great way to become more organized by putting together your lists.
18 April 2012, 9:47 amJeff Harvey
Jocelyn, I have a thing for writing lists too. Of course there’s the practical things like groceries, wish lists, daily to do lists, and so on (which is one reason why I keep personalized notepads all over the house in case I need to make up a list in a hurry). But I also like to sometimes make a list of things that isn’t quite so important for my day to day activities.
For example, one thing I used to like to do was imagine my favorite setlist for a band I’d like to see live. I’d think of a band I loved like the Smashing Pumpkins, and then think to myself “If I could make a two hour set of all my favorite songs I’d like to see them play, in order, what would I choose?” Then if I have some time I’ll make all those songs into a playlist and listen to them in order just for fun. Every once in awhile when I do this, I’ll decide to see what the band is up to these days. More than once I’ve found out that a band had more music out that I wasn’t aware of, which is always a great discovery. A couple of times I’ve even found out they were playing a show in the near future, and bought tickets to go see them. Now if only I could get them to play the setlist I wrote down for them…
18 April 2012, 2:51 pmPaulette Leto
Writing letters is great, especially when you have the right personalized stationery. I love to sit outside when I write, that’s the best.
Personalized notepads are good too, especially if you’re scatterbrained like me and need to write little reminders for yourself all the time.
18 April 2012, 10:37 pmHilma Conger
No Henry Springs comments today? That’s unusual.
Writing a note every day on your personalized notepad is a good idea. I’ve noticed that if you don’t write often, it’s harder to do when you come back to it. My last year or two in college, I used to keep a journal that I would write in every night, sometimes for an hour or more. After a couple years of that I dropped off and gave it up. Then awhile later I started up again and found that my hand started to hurt if I tried to write anywhere near as much as I used to.
Since so many things are done by computers these days, we don’t do as much writing anymore as we used to. Nowadays it seems like the only time I need to write (when I’m not using my personalized stationery or notepads) is when I sign my name on something. And maybe it’s just me, but my penmanship doesn’t seem as good as it used to either.
Keeping up with writing on a regular basis is not only interesting and fun, but it helps you maintain the skill and the ability to write for longer periods without needing to rest your hand.
19 April 2012, 2:40 amHenry Springs
I have not resolved to write a note a day. I’ve tried to resolve to let some people in my life, let them know a bit more about me. Writing about anything can only make you a better communicator across the board. The same can be done if they care to respond to me. Relationships are only as significant as you make them in the lives of the people you connect with. You don’t really know how much a profound message can mean until you receive one. Many people have tried to send inspiring emails, funny messages or something that will make the recipient stop, think and take the time to respond to. Why not surprise someone with a Personalized Note especially written for them or a Personalized Notepad that will be a comforting, practical way for them to respond to your notes? We offer 87 Best Selling Notepads for you to try or gift to someone else and watch how Personalized Notepads change the way they think, their actions and ultimately their lives.
One note can lead to another and another for all types of lists, adventures, things to do, things to remember and people and places you always hold near and dear. Personalized Notepads are no longer are best kept secret. We offer 151 Personalized Notepads: Agendas, Memos, Squares, Tablets, Slabs, and Squares to take everywhere you go. They’ll bring your thoughts, ideas and tasks to life. Personalized Mini Lists are also light and flexible. Keep a Notepad, List or Minipad with you at all times. Fit them into books, organizers, refrigerators, windshields, desks, tables, mailboxes or empty spaces anywhere. They’re for messages, thoughts, ideas and advice. They’re perfect guides for keeping track of changing seasons, rules and regulations. Let our Personalized Notepads light your way, around the office and wherever you go. Our Personalized Notepads are for all the ways you schedule your life and connect with people, places and things.
” Consider what a romantic expedition you are on, take notes. ” Life can be a fascinating journey, sometimes you know where you are going and you’re certain where you’ve been.
Writer: Anne Boyd
19 April 2012, 9:35 pm