How to End 2017 with a Bang
End the year on a high note.
What Actions Will You Take Next Year? (Yearly Planning Part 3)
What's your plan for success?
The Ultimate Guide to Writing Emails People Will Actually Read
If your emails aren’t getting any attention, then you probably aren’t either. Email is the most common form of c...
How to Stay Productive When You’re Traveling for the Holidays
Traveling during the holidays is tough and stressful no matter where you’re going, how you’re getting there, or ...
Thinking Big About Your Life Goals (Yearly Planning Part 2)
“Happiness is when what you think, what you say, and what you do are in harmony.” — Mahatma Gandhi What does it ...
Setting and Achieving Big Goals for the End of the Year
Only a few weeks left in the year, and the excitement we had back in January is starting to turn to dread. There...
Make Your Month Count with the 31-Day Challenge (Beginner Series Part 5)
If you haven’t read the rest of this series yet, head over to Part 1, Part 2, Part 3, and Part 4. This is the fi...
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Lessons Learned in 2017 (Yearly Planning Part 1)
Can you believe it’s already December? One of our favorite things to do here at Ink+Volt — and a big part of our...
10 Must-Reads to Help Boost Your Productivity, Focus, and Success
Learning from the very best.
The Art of Brainstorming in Your Planner (Beginner Series Part 4)
This post is Part 4 of a 5-part series written by photographer and creative consultant Amelia Bartlett, about ho...
Why I Love Using Paper in a Digital World
A personal note from Ink+Volt founder, Kate Matsudaira.
Happy Thanksgiving! A Gratitude Practice for Every Day
Happy Thanksgiving! It’s the only day of the year that has the word “thanks” in it and what better day is there ...
Planning Productive Days, Weeks, and Months (Beginner Series Part 3)
If you haven’t read the rest of this series yet, head over to Part 1 and Part 2. Get step-by-step commentary fro...
2018 Calendar Printables & Goal Planner
How are you doing on your 2017 goals? It may be hard to believe, but there are only 6 weeks left in this year. I...
Working Backwards Towards Your Goals (Beginner Series Part 2)
This post is Part 2 of a 5-part series written by photographer and creative consultant Amelia Bartlett, about ho...
How to Make Friends at Work (Even When It Doesn’t Come Naturally)
Does making friends with your coworkers feel like a waste of time? Do you cringe every time a team outing or soc...
Strategies for Dealing with Negative Coworkers
It’s happening again. Your coworker’s negativity is spreading like a dense fog and it’s getting closer and close...
How to Get Started With Your Ink+Volt Planner (Beginner Series Part 1)
Amelia Bartlett is a photographer and creative consultant living and working in Tennessee, where she is converti...
How to Become a Smarter, Sharper Version of You
We all want to be smarter. But can we actually increase our intelligence, or is intelligence–like our height or ...
How to Get a Lot Done When You’re Distracted at Work
Struggling with focus? Here's how to get it all done, even when it's hard.
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8 Small Ways to Simplify and Streamline Your Life
Have you ever noticed how much advice about improving your life is the same? We read all the time that all we ha...
How to Look Smarter in Meetings
How do you contribute to a meeting when you don’t feel like you have your footing yet or are the lowest rung on ...
Ready to Make 2018 Your Best Year Yet?
Are you ready to make 2018 your best year yet? We are so excited to announce that the new 2018 Ink+Volt Planners...
How Do You Eat an Elephant?
You can do anything, one step at a time.
Science-Backed Ways to Be More Charismatic and Likable
Do people light up when they see you come into a room? Or do you feel like no one sees you at all? If you’re not...
Does Your Boss Even Know That You Exist?
If I asked your manager who the most valuable members of their team are, would they say your name? When you send...
How to Hit The Ground Running From Summer Into Fall
Can you believe that it’s already the end of August? It feels like just a couple of weeks ago that we were doing...
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Busy Is Not Productive
Don't just work. Do work that matters.
How to Stay Productive When You Have a Flexible Schedule
More and more of us are moving away from the traditional 9 to 5 job toward a flexible schedule that allows us to...