5 Reasons to Treat Yo’ Self During the Holidays It’s the most ̶w̶o̶n̶d̶e̶r̶f̶u̶l̶ wearisome time of the year! Stressful travel, crowded malls, out of touch relatives- what’s not to love about the holidays? Fear not, readers, we’re here to help get you through the panic and anxiety with a list of extremely valid reasons to justify stepping back, taking a break, and recognizing that special someone who you may have lost sight of among the chaos of shopping lists and double-booked calendars- YOU! You’ve had a solid year and now is the time to reflect back on all your work,...

Tips for Working Remotely (at Home) Eliminate Distractions, Bolster Productivity Working remotely comes with many benefits, like having a flexible schedule, being home with your child or pet, and not having to deal with a long commute to the office. It may sound like a dream, but it can also be difficult to find a balance between your work life and your home life. So, we did some research and came up with 6 tips on how best to work remotely (while at home). Balance Your Daily Routine Find a daily routine that helps you avoid feeling burnt out from...

We get it. Giving gifts at work can be awkward, especially during the holidays. Most of you have probably wondered… Should I give something to my boss? Will a gift to my boss make me a suck up? Is my intern expecting something? How much should I spend on gifts? Let us break it down for you. Basically, the holidays are a great time for reflecting on the year and ultimately thanking your coworkers for sticking by you. Unless your work environment suggests otherwise, don’t feel like you need to spend your whole holiday bonus on gifts for your boss,...

Posted By Beth Cubbage on July 6, 2018 Time blocking is a way to organize your day using time slots. Instead of making to-do lists, time blocking allows you to designate a certain amount of time throughout your day to each task you need complete! Here’s why you should try it out! Want to try time blocking but don’t want to carry around a bulky paper planner? The Rocketbook smart notebook is perfect for time blocking your week. Using colored Pilot Frixion pens and just two pages in your notebook, you can plan out your week and drastically increase your productivity. CREATE...

Posted by Abigail Keefe on March 9th, 2018 Employers are implementing new and effective ways to encourage team collaboration. Rocketbook is the perfect method for editing and contributing. Rocketbook is the perfect method for editing and contributing! Sometimes, you can’t explain everything you need on a shared email; you need to show your work and thought process. When crunching numbers, pen to “paper” is preferred. Have you tried to type a formula? It is not pretty! Rocketbook makes mathematic editing a breeze. Instead of jamming everyone in a conference room to huddle around a whiteboard, place the improved alternative in everyone’s laps. Rocketbook...

Posted by Nicole Cohen on August 22, 2018.    Did you know that you can make your own calendar in your Rocketbook Everlast? All you need is a ruler, a permanent marker, and the desire to make your life more organized than ever.   In this video, a letter-sized Everlast notebook (8.5’’ x 11”) is used because it gives the most space to work with. However, you could always make a smaller version in the Executive size (6”x8.8”). The best part about making a calendar with a permanent marker in your Everlast is that you can use it again and...

Posted by Nicole Cohen on August 29, 2018. You have all your textbooks and supplies ready for back to school, but there’s a problem: not all notes are created equal. With different subjects, course-styles, and instructors, you’ll need to customize your notes for every class. But never fear; here are four different note-taking strategies that you can utilize at the start of the new semester. CORNELL METHOD   The Cornell Method is great for classes that have a lot of vocabulary, terms, or formulations. Separate your page into two vertical columns, the left about ⅓ of the page and the...