We all start the new year full of motivation, but as time passes, productivity often starts to decline. As a journal enthusiast, I'm always searching for ways to stay organized and focused. Let's explore how mt Masking Tape can help boost productivity and keep your journal efficient! If you're not familiar, washi tape is a versatile Japanese paper tape perfect for colour-coding, decorating, highlighting, and visualizing. Let’s dive into how this simple tool can transform your journaling experience!
Plan In Advance
Start your day by planning your tasks ahead of time. Whether it’s writing down your goals, tracking your habits, or setting a positive affirmation to guide you, taking a few minutes to organize your day can help you get into the right mindset and boost productivity. Make this planning process more enjoyable by decorating your page with patterned washi tape – it’s a great way to add fun, whether you're at school or work!
Write Tasks Down
One of the simplest yet most effective productivity hacks is writing down your tasks. Try jotting down your key tasks and highlighting them (I love using colourful washi tape for this!) and make sure to add notes and thoughts throughout the day. There’s nothing more frustrating than realizing you’ve forgotten something important but can’t recall what it was, wasting valuable time trying to remember!
Colour Coding
Meal planning is an excellent way to reduce the stress of deciding what to eat each week, saving you time in the long run. Here, you can see how I've color-coded the meals for breakfast, lunch, and dinner, while also linking it to the shopping list. I’ve used mt Masking Tape’s ‘Write & Draw’ tape for color-coding, as its writable surface makes it easy to use. This technique can also be applied to other tasks like fitness trackers or reading logs.
Organise Efficiently
A key aspect of productivity is working efficiently. Taking a little extra time to plan your journal can help you use it more effectively. Adding small tabs to the edges of your pages and labeling them with washi tape can greatly improve how you navigate your journal. Say goodbye to endlessly flipping through pages—now you can instantly find exactly what you need when you need it.