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Why Your Brain Lies to You When You’re Overwhelmed
Why your brain lies when you’re overwhelmed isn’t a personal failure, it’s a nervous system response.
When stress builds, your mind shifts into survival mode, creating distorted thoughts that feel urgent, absolute, and deeply personal. In this heartfelt guide, you’ll learn how overwhelm changes your thinking, why self-compassion calms the brain faster than logic, and how gentle planning and journaling can help you regain clarity without pressure.
Julia Maslava
1 day ago9 min read
Self-Compassion Through Gentle Productivity
Discover how gentle productivity helps you work with more ease, self-compassion, and balance. Learn research-backed strategies to reduce burnout, honour your energy, and create a sustainable workflow that supports your wellbeing — not drains it.
Julia Maslava
Dec 19, 20257 min read
New Year’s Gentle Reset: Build Heart-Aligned Habits That Last
A gentle New Year reset isn’t about pressure — it’s about rebuilding your habits with heart. Discover a mindful, compassionate way to start fresh, create sustainable routines, and use digital planning to support your well-being.
Julia Maslava
Nov 29, 20256 min read
28 Ideas for Habit Stacking Challenge: Build Powerful Routines by Linking Habits
Ready to build better habits? These 28 Ideas for Habit Stacking Challenge helps you create powerful, lasting routines by linking 2 habits.
Julia Maslava
Sep 10, 20256 min read
Organizing Client Meetings with Digital Planner Agenda Templates
Learn how to organize client meetings efficiently using digital planner templates! From meeting agendas and note-taking to follow-ups.
Julia Maslava
Sep 6, 20253 min read
The Freelancer’s Guide to Managing Client Information Using a Planner
Learn how to use a digital planner to track client projects, invoices, and communication effortlessly. Build stronger client relationships!
Julia Maslava
May 4, 20253 min read
May Reflections: Q2 Progress Quarterly Review and Planning for Q3
May is the perfect time to assess your progress and set new goals! Learn how to reflect on Q2, adjust your focus, and create an action plan.
Julia Maslava
Apr 28, 20253 min read
The Importance of Quarterly Planning for Solopreneurs and Freelancers: Stay Focused & Thrive
Quarterly planning is the secret to success for entrepreneurs! Learn how a 90-day plan keeps you focused, productive, and adaptable
Julia Maslava
Mar 17, 20254 min read
90-Day Business Goals Planner: A Step-by-Step Guide for Solopreneurs, Freelancers and Small Business Owners
This step-by-step business goal planner will help you define clear objectives, break them into actionable steps, and track your growth
Julia Maslava
Mar 8, 20254 min read
Stop Planning What You’ll Never Do: How to Break Free from Unrealistic Goals and Reclaim Motivation
Tired of planning goals you’ll never achieve? Learn how to let go of unrealistic plans, focus on what truly matters, reclaim your motivation
Julia Maslava
Feb 6, 20254 min read
Monthly Focus: 10 Ways to Cultivate New Habits That Stick
Discover 10 practical strategies to cultivate new habits that align with your goals. From starting small to using a digital planner
Julia Maslava
Jan 31, 20253 min read
How to Stay Motivated with Goal-Setting in a Digital Planner
Discover unconventional ways to stay motivated and achieve your goals with a digital planner.
Julia Maslava
Dec 30, 20246 min read
Create a Meal Plan with a Digital Planner Template: Simplify Your Week with Ease
Create a customized meal plan with a digital planner template! Learn how to save time, eat healthier, and bring more organization to your we
Julia Maslava
Nov 4, 20247 min read
How Digital Planners Can Improve Your Daily Productivity
Boost productivity with digital planners! This post covers how digital planning tools can streamline your workflow, organize tasks
Julia Maslava
Oct 7, 20244 min read
How to Use a Digital Planner for Mindful Goal Setting and Gentle Productivity
Explore these simple steps to effectively use a digital planner for goal setting and mindful living
Julia Maslava
Oct 6, 20247 min read
Explore the Calm Life Collection
Discover thoughtfully designed digital planners and wellness tools created to help you slow down, find balance, and plan with intention. Each piece in the Calm Collection is crafted to bring clarity and peace to your everyday life — one gentle page at a time.
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