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If 2020 has taught me something, it is that there's no better day to start than today, and that nobody will take care of creating the life I want but me 😱 ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ I don't want to be dramatic, but tomorrow might never come if we keep putting it off and off. So, I decided to create the life I crave to live starting today, with baby steps, and without apologies. Are you in? https://www.instagram.com/p/CB50DXmHi4a/?igshid=1nwlh88rd1fs9

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What happened to your new year's resolutions? Your plans? Could you stick to them? Maybe not to some of them, right? 😱 ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ Here's why, people are afraid to change; it's huge for us. We go back to our old lives after a week or two because it's comfortable for us. ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ After all, we have been there, we know how it works, and it feels kinda good. So, when you set goals, it's natural for you to go back if you don't have a strong foundation that helps you to stick to your plans. ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ We're almost in the middle of the year, and it's been quite a hectic one, we deserve to feel accomplished and reach those goals. That's why in the blog, you'll find 7 ways to get back on track and stick to your goals once and for all! ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ Link in bio 😘 https://www.instagram.com/p/CBIrWyinJYm/?igshid=1uhf56a69fgiu

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For teachers loving digital planning and stickersss, my newest set is about to come out!! Stay tuned . . . . . #teachersoftiktok #teachertiktok #teachingonline #teachersplanner #teacherslife #teachersofinstagram https://www.instagram.com/p/CA6CAq4neU1/?igshid=9xesdbms2g52

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During this quarantine, I've been going back and forth from being super productive to needing 2 naps a day 😱 ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ But, during those days when I feel I don't want to get up from bed, I still want to feel productive, so I usually do 2 or 3 from these tasks: - Fix messy areas - Make a call - Organize deadlines - Read/watch something I'll need later this week - Respond to emails - Plan Tomorrow ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ I have a detailed blog post you can check out on the link in bio 😘 ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ How are you feeling today? Like a productive super human, or more like 'maybe tomorrow'? https://www.instagram.com/p/CAkrc3-H3Qc/?igshid=1lcfoj4698k3q

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Just like an effective + balanced diet consists of all the colors of the rainbow, an effective marketing strategy consists of showing up where your customers are, whether it is on Instagram, Pinterest, or their email! ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ This is exactly why I know my Business + Marketing Planner has everything you need. It includes worksheets to help you develop a powerful + successful marketing plan and implement 22 different strategies. ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ Have questions? Drop them below, I’m more than happy to help! :) . . . . . #etsyseller #etsyfind #etsy #etsyshop #etsyuk #etsyfinds #etsystore #passiveincome #freelancedesigner #etsylove #etsyelite #etsyartist #sellingonetsy #etsymaker #etsystickers #etsysellers #etsyhunter #etsycanada #etsyusa #etsyshops #etsyvintage #etsysuccess #etsyshopowner #etsybaby #etsysuccess #etsywedding #etsyshopping #etsybusiness #etsyorganizedneatly #etsyprint https://www.instagram.com/p/B__EoR7nyIb/?igshid=y786kafsmhax

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My mind tends to run on its own all day long. Sometimes it's hard for me to keep up with it because it goes from one thing to another; thinking about new ideas, new creations, and yes, a ton of old worries. ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ But, the more present I am in my day to day, in whatever task I'm doing, the more freedom + relief I experience. And at the same time, the more ideas come to me! ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ So during this month, I'll be training myself to be more mindful, to really BE PRESENT, whether it's writing these posts, creating new planners + artwork, chatting with someone, or just working out. ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ And, I'll track this as a habit in my monthly overview - because I love seeing a visual representation of my progress 🤷‍♀️ ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ How present are you on a daily basis? https://www.instagram.com/p/B_zz3-fH_v1/?igshid=1ipn94w8t6hgt

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Journaling on my iPad is one of my favorite things to do EVER! It's like writing on paper, I can doodle, make mistakes (not worrying about them), and take my notes everywhere I go... well, as soon as the lock-down is over 🤓 ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ My favorite journal prompt from the #planjournalcreate Challenge is the one that says: 'how do you want to feel today, next week, next month? And, what can you do today to start feeling this way?' ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ Is there any journal prompt you love more than any other? Let us know! We all have more time than usual, and it'd be great to spend it doing the inner work 🙌 PS: new planners are up in the shop!! Go pick yours 😉 https://www.instagram.com/p/B_YcCJSnghu/?igshid=jysf5gyjx2zw

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Creating just for the sake of creating and getting out of my head has been pretty hard lately, even when running this #planjournalcreate challenge that is supposed to be only for fun 🤷‍♀️ ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ For the whole past 2 weeks, at the moment I saw in my planner it was time to create some prints or lettering, I cringed a little and opted to change tasks, aka be distracted with long naps, one call after another with mom + sis, starring at the screen, and anything that would mean I didn't put on my creative hat. ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ So I decided to give me a little breath. If I want I'll create, and if I don't I'll focus on something else, like filling up the shop with new planners or meditate a few minutes more. ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ Right now, with all the stress going on, I believe we shouldn't give ourselves any other burden. So, if you're feeling the same way with your creative work or any other task, you can stop, breath in, recharge, and get back to it when you feel better 🥰 ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ Let me know in the comments if you need some cheering! https://www.instagram.com/p/B_QmvCKHh4W/?igshid=5o7cu3rjhlmg

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"People often say that motivation doesn't last. Well, neither does bathing – that's why we recommend it daily." - Zig Ziglar ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ Being motivated all day every single day seems impossible and not doable, right? Especially being stuck at home, feeling like we don't have anything else to do. Well, yes, we can't always stay motivated, and we don't have to either. ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ You and I have our downfalls, everybody does. That's how life is, but being motivated helps a ton, and it's wonderful to help us overcome the difficulties we face in our lives. ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ You don't necessarily have to stay motivated 24/7. You are allowed to wander. But, when you want or need to be motivated, the tips and tricks I shared today on the blog will help you 😘 . . . . . #freelancewisdom #motivationalquote #dailyinspiration #surfacepatterndesigner #freelancelife #thatsdarling #dslettering #selfemployed #creativebusiness #girlboss #mycreativebiz #femtrepreneur #creativegrid #freelancedesigner #planjournalcreate #bossproject #oneofthebunch #dslooking #thenativecreative #pursuepretty #handsandhustle #abmhappylife #abmlifeiscolorful #creativelifehappylife #creativityfound #youdoyou #bujolife #clementinedaily #thecreativegrid #socialcurator https://www.instagram.com/p/B-782_Tns6p/?igshid=7182we64gpba

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If you've been here for a while you know I've dread working out for most of my life ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ I used to skip gym class, roll my eyes whenever anyone said 'I love exercising', and think that stretching once a week covered my workout needs - ha! ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ Well, it turns out it doesn't, and exercising can actually be quite fun. But, more than anything, it is good for our health. It took me a while to accept this and to like working out, but now I even crave it! ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ My fave routine is LIIFT4 from @joelfreemanfitness, and now that his new program 10 Rounds is out, I can't wait to join his wife @breannefreeman at her new dietbet ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ With the quarantine, I can be more in control of what I eat, so I can't be more excited! ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ Are you working out? What are you doing? . . . . . #100daysproject #planjournalcreate #socialcurator #creativepreneur #mycreativebiz #creativeentrepreneur #womeninbusiness #bossproject #womeninbiz #femaleentrepreneur #savvybusinessowners #onlinebusinessowner #wearethecreativeeconomy #creativecommunity #creativeeconomy #weeklyplanner #showmeyourplanner #bulletjournallove #bujolove #stationaryaddict #monthlyspread #plannerstickers #digitalstickers #dailyplanner #plannerbabes #goodnotes #planwithme #digitalplanner #planmylife #digitalplanning https://www.instagram.com/p/B-3MJoxpdKH/?igshid=ag0xq1vugmzf

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It's okay if you want to spend a bunch of hours on the couch, reading or simply watching your fave Netflix shows (haha, just finished La Casa de Papel, and I LOVED it!) ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ But, if you want to feel a little productive, I have 7 quick + easy ways you can do it, on the blog ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ Go check them out, and tell me below here in the comments, which ones will you apply? https://www.instagram.com/p/B-xY5XpHcFA/?igshid=1bhcdyz4qftaq

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📖 Have you experienced the hidden Benefits of Journaling? ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ This is a practice I've done for over a decade, and I love it because journaling helps you to: ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ 👉 calm your mind and feel relief 👉 get clear about your goals + next steps 👉 and even be more productive by separating the important things from the rest. ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ So, here's a journaling prompt for you: 📘 What are the things you value the most? And how can you show up to them even during hectic times? ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ Try it out, and let me know in the comments how writing your thoughts down helps you 📖 ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ 👉 And, if you want to journal from the comfort of your digital device, you can find the perfect planner for you here: https://www.easyprintableplanners.com/shop https://www.instagram.com/p/B-slPyyHaCt/?igshid=1ohxm34v4eawd

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Plan your weeks + days ahead is the first prompt from the #PlanJournalCreate Challenge, and it's so important to me because the first thing I do when I end up wasting an entire day doing nothing is NOT planning. ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ When I don't know WHAT I need to do WHEN I get into a never-ending loop of watching YouTube, scrolling IG, and reading every single blog post of my Feedly feed. Which then, turns into regret + frustration because of #allthethings I gotta do ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ That's why every Sunday evening, I spent 30 to 45 minutes planning my week. I make sure I have two main tasks to complete per day, and I fill the rest of the day with errands and daily habits. ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ I realized that being more structured in my schedule allows me to be more productive so, if you're in a season of your life where you want to make the most out of your time + be your most productive PLAN AHEAD babe! ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ What do you want to make time for during this challenge? https://www.instagram.com/p/B-lSK6bHgCK/?igshid=17c7bz3tqpq8q

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A new month and a new quarter are here! Are you ready for them? ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ I know it can feel challenging to keep up with planning and your goals during this hard time in quarantine. But, we need to keep our vibes and spirits high during these days, especially for those around us that need us. ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ Being in quarantine can be fun, entertaining, and a time for growth. ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ I used to stay at home most of my time, but seeing how my siblings' and parents' lives have been affected, I got inspired to create a fun challenge for you to stay calm and positive along the way. ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ I thought this challenge to be done along with the rest of all the things you got to take care of, so most of the prompts here are designed for you to do one every other day unless, of course, you want to do them on a daily basis. ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ I'm so excited about this challenge because it mixes three of my most favorite things ever! Planning, so you get to do what you gotta do. Journaling, so you get to know yourself better. And creating, so all you (mind, body, soul, heart), can have a breather and have fun! ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ Participating is quite easy; you just follow the prompts and post a pic about it on Instagram (using the hashtag #planjournalcreate). Or, if you want to keep this more privately, you can post on our safe + amazing new Facebook Community. For extra credit, tell us about how you felt following the prompt. ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ You can follow each prompt as is, and when you're done, you can repeat the whole challenge or pick your favorite tasks. ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ Are you ready?! Woohooo, here are the prompts, feel free to share the images on your social media so more people that want to plan, journal, create, and have some good time can join :) ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ I'll keep posting my own challenge entries throughout the month, and you can check a deeper explanation of the prompts on the blog - link in bio! ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ Follow the tag #planjournalcreate, and let’s get busy! 💖💖💖 (en Quarantine 2020) https://www.instagram.com/p/B-ctKOMH6Td/?igshid=1e74011m9et4v

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It's the end of the month and the quarter!!! OMG, OMG, OMG, do you already know what you want to do + accomplish during the next 30 and 90 days? ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ I've had mixed feelings all over the last 2 weeks, about what's going on in the world, and also about what I want my goals to be during the next quarter due to the latter. ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ At first, I was like 'Ok, everything is just as usual, I just need to be at home all the time,' then I started panicking and saying 'heck, life's too short not to eat pizza + chocolate cake every day,' then I was like 'Karen, you need to calm down and stay positive! Yes, your goals might shift a little, but still, there's joy to be experienced and shared'. ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ So, I sat down to plan out my next 90 days, and one thing I'm SO SUPER excited about is the 'Plan + Journal + Create Challenge' that I'll run here and inside our new FB community 🤓 ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ It mixes 3 of my favorite things ever, and I hope you all enjoy it! So, if you have some extra time during the next month, it'll be great to have you in! Stay tuned for tomorrow's post 😘 . . . . . #creativepreneur #mycreativebiz #creativeentrepreneur #womeninbusiness #bossproject #womeninbiz #femaleentrepreneur #savvybusinessowners #onlinebusinessowner #wearethecreativeeconomy #creativecommunity #creativeeconomy #coursecreator #weeklyplanner #showmeyourplanner #bulletjournallove #bujolove #bulletjournalcommunity #stationaryaddict #monthlyspread #plannerstickers #digitalstickers #dailyplanner #plannerbabes #goodnotes #planwithme #digitalplanner #planmylife #digitalplanning #socialcurator https://www.instagram.com/p/B-a8z7-Ho8O/?igshid=14scpsyqut1p6

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We are in this life, with its ups and downs and magic together. Let’s remember this truth and be loving and caring to others even if they’re not part of our close circle. Let’s not assume we’re the only ones having a hard time. And let’s be the love, hope, and joy we want to experience ❤️💕❤️ . . . . . #creativepreneur #mycreativebiz #creativeentrepreneur #womeninbusiness #bossproject #womeninbiz #femaleentrepreneur #savvybusinessowners #onlinebusinessowner #wearethecreativeeconomy #creativecommunity #creativeeconomy #coursecreator #weeklyplanner #showmeyourplanner #bulletjournallove #bujolove #bulletjournalcommunity #stationaryaddict #monthlyspread #plannerstickers #digitalstickers #dailyplanner #plannerbabes #goodnotes #planwithme #digitalplanner #planmylife #digitalplanning https://www.instagram.com/p/B-ViQY2ni5f/?igshid=oluq7dyekoek

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Two years ago around this time, my planners business started to take off, I started my shop as a side hustle kinda hobby three years ago, and I wasn't expecting so much, I just wanted to pour out some ideas I had for planners, schedulers, and stickers. ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ I've always dreamt about having my own planner + stationery shop, so having printable + digital products made the most sense to me since I didn't have the resources to start a physical products business. ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ After being in business for more than 12 years, I've learned quite a few things, and today I want to share with you the 3 most important for me so far, in case you're in the entrepreneurship world or want to get started. ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ Numero Uno: ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ Even when you don't have absolutely everything you need or want to bring your dream vision to life, you can still get started. ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ You don't need all the money, all the employees, all the tech. No! You need YOU, your vision, and a plan to get started the quickest way. ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ I did it when I first started as a freelance fashion designer. I still was in college, I wasn't even studying fashion, I graduated from industrial design. I barely had any funds, and I didn't have a curriculum. Yet, I landed such a dream project designing + sampling a footwear collection that was showed in Milan! ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ I did it when I wanted to branch out from freelancing to teaching. I began teaching a small group locally. Then, I launched my website and online courses with the resources I had available - only myself to do, plan, create, record, edit, and publish everything. And this resourcefulness got me traveling to Dubai to teach illustration and watercolors. Dubai people, I'm from Mexico! ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ And I did it again with my Easy Planners shop. My dream vision was a physical planner + stationery shop, but I didn't have the funds or the energy to start something this big, so I STARTED SMALL. I started the quickest way possible to me at that time, I kept working, I kept growing and now my shop gives... CONTINUES ON FIRST COMMENT :) https://www.instagram.com/p/B-MzrcCnxk3/?igshid=1jys7qajed1iy