This post is sponsored by babbleboxx.om on behalf of the Paper Packaging Board.
Here is a little fun fact about me, I am obsessed with lists & handwritten cards! I’m not kidding, I make a list for everything in life. I don’t know what it is but for me, one of the most amazing feelings in the world is the feeling I get when I cross something off my list and of course, everything has to be color coordinated or my mind goes crazy!
This obsession, OCD definitely comes from my childhood and how I took on my education and the process of learning. As a young child, I was diagnosed with an Auto Processing Disorder which by definition is,“A condition found in 5 % of school-aged children that can’t process what they hear in the same way other kids do because their ears and brain don’t fully coordinate.”kidshealthy.com
Because of my APD, I was able to learn things easier and faster by writing them down whether the words were spoken to me or written down in front of me. I personally had to put the pen to paper. The process of seeing, processing the information and writing it truly benefited my ability to learn and even though I “grew out” of this disorder, I still write things down to this day.
Not necessarily because I fear I will forget what I was told or what I plan on doing but because to me there is something so fulfilling in writing something down and crossing them out whether it is my dreams, goals, my daily to-do list.
I have had this conversation with my boyfriend many times as well, when you put something down as a list, like dreams, goals, etc. Your brain sees it as a to-do list and your mind rewires itself to not stop until it is completely and I am not the only one who thinks so either, according to a study done by, Dr. Gail Matthews, she discovered
“that those who wrote down their goals and dreams on a regular basis achieved those desires at a significantly higher level than those who did not.” ( Source)
I truly believe in the power of writing things down because taken your dreams from pen to paper is what makes them obtainable goals!
That’s why I am honored not only to have shared some of my story with you but to have partnered up with Babble Box on behalf of the Paper Packaging Board to help bring awareness to the power of bringing a pen to paper. If you know someone who is struggling in school or if you read this and it felt oddly familiar you are not alone. I hope that by sharing a bit of my story with you today inspires you to share this story with someone you think might need to hear it and benefit from the tools in the Babble Box.
What’s in the box:
1.Rework:
A book written by Jason Fried & David Heinmeir Hansson, Rework is a New York Times Best Seller. The book is geared toward aspiring entrepreneur. The book is not daunting overwhelming it actually has fun drawings in it! Paper & Packaging has a fun challenge, #15PagesADay campaign to get people to actually read the whole book! Commit to tackling the book by reading at least
15 pages!
Learn more at howlifeunfolds
2.Knock, Knock Goals Notepad
I have typically created my own goal list because I have not found a pad that works well with my writing & though style until I found Knock, Knock Goal Notepads. I place them on the wall in front of me to keep me motivated.
3.Panda Planner
I love this journal because it keeps you accountable not only for the things you need to get don but for your emotions and goals too. Each day I start by writing 3 things I am thankful for, for me, this is a great way to start my day with gratitude.
The Panda Planner is meant to help you focus you on YOU, which in turns promotes productivity and keeps you motivated!
4.General Pencil Company
I literally have an addiction to pens & pencils, it is a problem! Even my boyfriend will sit down with me and go through old pens or pencils I should get rid of!
“These pre-sharpened, made-in-America hardwood pencils can handle every style of handwriting.”5.Erin Condren Note Cards
Call me old school if you want but I still believe in the power and the emotion a handwritten card brings! There is something so moving and of course more personal when you receive a handwritten card from someone who has taken the time out of their day to just stop and let you know they are thinking of you! I love to surprise my friends with handwritten cards. It fills my soul.
6.Carson Dellosa File Folders
To me, there might not be anything sexier in an office than a filing cabinet or “box” that has their files all organized! I”m also a sucker for ones that are stylish! I organize according to color, etc!
7.Cardboard Frame and Quote from Rework:
I thought this was a fun idea from Rework, not many other brands do this! They include a cardboard frame and one of their favorite quotes
“for you to create a simple reminder to hang near your workspace and inspire you to get productive. Just cut the quote out on the dotted lines and attach to your frame.”
Do you believe in the power of writing things down, let me know below!
Another kindred spirit! love this! I, too, am a list maker and am a true believer in the power of a hand written greeting card or notecard. I ALWAYS tell those I work with how much a written card matters and is, in my opinion, a lost art. It tells the recipient they matter and that you care. I often get replies to my cards that say how much it made their day. PLUS, who doesn’t love stationery shopping?!?!?
Cindy, I love this and thank you so much for taking the time to read the article! It means the world to me and I couldn’t agree with you more! I love stationery shopping!!!