Productive Pixie: June 2019

Are you making your summer bucket list in your bullet journal or planner, but need a few ideas on what to add? Or do you need just one more goal to fill up the page?

100 Goals to Add to Your Summer Bucket List

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Updated for 2024

Well, you don't need to look any further because, in this post, there are tons of ideas for goals you can put on your summer bucket list to fill up that last small square in the corner of your layout. :)

To use these ideas efficiently and to turn them into goals, all you have to do is to pick out as many ideas as you want and then make them specific and add a due date, which in this case for your summer bucket list would probably be the last day of summer.

100 Ideas to Add to Your Summer Bucket List

Try something new
Do a 30-day exercise challenge
Try a new type of exercise
Run in a race
Get 10,000 steps every day
Exercise everyday
Go on a walk every day
Try some yoga
Go swimming
Go to the beach
Be able to do 25 or 50 of an exercise (pushups, curl-ups, etc.)
Go outside every day for an hour
Be able to do a split
Go to bed before 9:00 PM
Wake up before 6:00 AM
Do a no phone day or week
Spend less than an hour on your phone every day
Write in your journal every day
Start a bullet journal
Start a planner
Make new pages for your planner or bullet journal
Throw away old planner pages that you don't want
Use your planner or bullet journal every day
Create a spread in your bullet journal that you thought looked too complicated
Get your entire to-do list done every day for one whole week
Do a no-spend month
Save a dollar a day
Track your budget
Finish your whole to-do list before lunch
Learn to doodle
Don't use social media for a week
Do 3 DIY projects
Paint or draw a picture
Start hand lettering or learn calligraphy
Do a 30-day lettering challenge
Do a 30-day doodling challenge
Practice calligraphy every week
Do a gratitude journal
Start a capsule wardrobe
Buy 3 things for your wardrobe that you absolutely love
Invest in one new quality piece for your wardrobe (You can buy those new high heels now because they are on your summer bucket list!
Try a new outfit combination
Create a style board for your wardrobe
Learn some new hairstyles
Try a new hairstyle every week
Declutter your wardrobe
Start a blog
Lower the bounce rate on your blog by 20%
Hit a new milestone in your subscriber count
Hit a new milestone in your follower count
Take a blogging course
Create your own course
Create something to sell in your blog shop
Give your blog a new look
Start a new social media account and grow it to 100 followers
Guest post on another blog
Start earning money with your blog
Create an eBook
Sell 5 items on your blog
Start making affiliate sales
Work with a brand on a sponsored post
Receive a product for free for a review on your blog
Reach 100 comments on your blog
Reach 100,000 pageviews on your blog
Get 5000 pageviews every month
Post on your blog every week or every day
Raise your email open rate by 10%
Take the photos for every blog post you publish
Drink 7 cups of water every day
Become whole-food plant-based
Go vegan
Go sugar-free for a week
Cut back on the amount of sugar you eat
Become vegetarian
Make 10 new recipes
Make a new recipe every week
Eat fruit every day
Eat something that you have never eaten before
Start a vegetable garden
Eat vegetables every day
Start a recipe book
Don't eat dessert for a month
Start a new hobby
Read a new book every week
Read a book every week
Take a course or read a book on something you have wanted to learn
Go on vacation
Visit a place you have never been before
Take photos at a new location
Take a break and just relax
Organize your closet
Organize your room
Invest in some new pieces for your house
Redecorate your room
Clean out your email inbox
Unsubscribe from newsletters you no longer want to receive
Organize your shoes
Organize your computer files
Learn a new language
Learn a new instrument

100 Goals to Add to Your Summer Bucket List

Pick out as many of these ideas as you want and then make them more specific if they need it. Make a tracker too, if it is something that you need to do multiple times.

If you need a little bit of inspiration on how to make your own summer bucket list, you can check out mine right here.

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Which of these ideas are you adding to your summer bucket list?

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June 29, 2019 No comments

I know that it isn't at the beginning of the year when everyone sets goals, but last week, I posted about my summer bucket list, so this week I wanted to post about my goal planner and about how I am using it to successfully reach my goals this year. :)

How I Set up my Goal Planner for Success

Updated for 2024

My goal planner is the second to last section in my planner, and so I don't get around to looking at it as often as I would like to, I still look at it enough times to know how my goals are going for the year.

During the summer, I probably won't look at my goal planner as much because I picked out all of the goals on my 2019 goal list, that I want to achieve during the summer and added them to my summer bucket list which I made bullet journal style. :)

I don't use a bullet journal anymore, but I still like to add some bullet journal type pages to my planner when I have time to!

How I Set up My Goal Planner for Success

I kind of went off on a tangent there, but now let's get back to what I was talking about. My goal planner is divided up into the following sections.

Quote Page Divider
2019 Vision Board
2019 Goals List
Short Term + Long Term Goals
Goal Maps
Goal Breakdowns

Okay, now I will tell you a little bit about each section in my goal planner. Scroll down to a section that interests you, or just read the whole thing. :)

Quote Page Divider

This quote page divider is the first page in my goal planner. I have a page divider in front of each section in my planner with a different quote on it that relates (somewhat) to the section.

It doesn't have a tab on it because I didn't think about adding tabs to these dividers until after I had already made them, so I have three other dividers, which I use to separate every other section.

The dividers without tabs I laminated though so they are harder than the other pages in my planner, making them easier to be found even without tabs.

2019 Vision Board

After the divider, the first thing I have in my goal planner section is my 2019 vision board. I made mine on cardstock just to make sure that it lasts throughout the year and doesn't get ripped.

My vision board has a quote in the middle with some glittery pink lettering to help accent the words and the rest of my vision board is black and white (except for the stickers) to help give it a more minimalist look which I really like.

For each goal, I wrote the main idea and then added a doodle next to it if I could think of one to help fill up the page. I didn't add all of my goals onto this page, just the main ones I want to accomplish.

2019 Goals List

Next, in my goal planner, I have a list of all of my 2019 goals. I don't have all of my goals on my vision board, so it is necessary to have them written down in a list too.

Plus, when I made my vision board, it was helpful to have a list of what my goals were to refer back to.

Related Post - How Using a Vision Board Will Help You Reach Your Goals

If I think of a new goal, I want to accomplish this year, and I am in a hurry, I can add it to my goal list now instead of having to think of how I can make it fit into my vision board.

Short Term + Long Term Goals

My short-term and long-term goal pages are going to be in my planner for longer than just the year of 2019. I am going to keep them in my planner for as long as I use it or until they fill up and I finish all of my goals on them.

My short-term goal list is a list of goals for the next 1-4 years. My long-term goal list is for the next 5 and up years afterward.

These pages are just lists with space for me to put a check mark on one side when I finish a goal.

Goal Maps

I use goal maps and goal breakdown sheets to map out and breakdown the steps I want to take to reach each goal.

A goal map sheet in my planner is a plain piece of paper that has some basic information at the top about the goal and then has a big blank space for me to map out my goal.

Sometimes I add a sticky note to a goal map too, in case there is more information that I want to add about a goal.

A goal map can look however you want. I use a goal map for the goals which don't follow any specific pattern and can't be put into a simple list of steps to follow to reach that goal.

Goal Breakdowns

My goal breakdowns are very easy to add new goals to. I use my goal breakdown pages for goals that can be easily broken down into simple steps.

First, I break my goal down into three steps.

Then I break down each step into 2-3 smaller sub-steps that are easier to achieve.

And that is it. Goal breakdowns can be that easy to make! Goal breakdowns are easier for me to make then goal maps because I don't have to decide where to start with a goal breakdown.

How I Set up My Goal Planner for Success

Setting up your goal planner doesn't have to be hard. It is crucial that you have some sort of planner in place to help you track your goals, so you can know whether you have achieved them or not.

That is how I set up my goal planner to help me achieve my goals. I hope that you enjoyed reading this post.

If you did, you might also like these posts too. :)

Now I want to hear from you. Do you use a goal planner to help you be successful?

Thank you for sharing! Have a productive week!

June 22, 2019 1 comments

Woohoo! It is finally summer! How are your yearly goals coming? Do you need to refresh your memory and create something new to help you achieve your goals for the year? A summer bucket list can help you do just that. :)

Updated for 2024

Making a Summer Bucket List to Help You Reach Your Goals

Today, I want to give you a little bit of inspiration for your summer bucket list by showing you what mine looks like and how I am going to achieve some of my yearly goals (and some fun summer goals!) by using it. I hope that you like it!

A summer bucket list can be made in a ton of different ways. You could have a simple bullet point list in your bullet journal, or an elaborate hand-drawn image of each goal next to a checkbox.

Your summer bucket list can look however you want it to!

How I Set up my Summer Bucket List

I decided that I wanted to use graph paper for my summer bucket list even though I use a planner because I like making layouts similar to those that would be in a bullet journal.

Then I created the top half of the first page with the summer bucket list header and the bucket doodle.

I added washi tape to the sides of the pages because I have seen people do this in their bullet journals to make the pages with washi tape on the edges easier to find. It also adds some fun decoration to my summer bucket list, which I really like!

Then I started adding some of my goals for the summer. I also checked my yearly goal list to see how I was doing with those goals. If I saw a goal that I haven't been working on very much, then I would add it to my summer bucket list to motivate me to finish now before the year is almost over.

Below are a few goals which you might add to your summer bucket list

Go swimming
Get 10,000 steps every day (See what motivates me to do this here.)
Eat fruit and veggies every day
Try something new
Learn calligraphy or hand lettering
Go sugar-free
Become vegan
Read some new books
Start a blog
Do a craft project
Go outside in the sunshine daily

Of course, you will have to make some of the projects above a little bit more specific, so that you can actually tell if you reach them or not. For "learn calligraphy or hand lettering" you might put "practice calligraphy twice a week" and then put a tracker to make sure that you do.

Add a little bit of inspiration and motivation to help you reach your goals too! I add little doodles next to some of my goals to help make my pages seem a little bit more filled up. I started with a blue and red summer theme, but then I couldn't resist adding pink too! :)

For this layout, I used gel pens, a black sharpie pen for most of the writing, stickers, washi tape, and markers.

I added small trackers next to each goal that needs to be tracked or done multiple times, so I can tell when it will be finished.

At the bottom of the last page, I added a progress tracker, so I can see how much I have done so far and how much I have left to do. Yes, I know. 46 goals is a lot to have! :)

Making a Summer Bucket List to Help You Reach Your Goals

I hoped you liked this post! Do you like seeing different planner layouts and ideas? Leave a comment and let me know. :)

Don't stop here! Take a look at my 2020 Bullet Journal Summer Bucket List and my 2021 Bullet Journal Summer Bucket List.

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Now it's your turn. Are you making a summer bucket list? How are you going to set it up? Thanks for reading!

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June 15, 2019 3 comments

How many times have you found a shirt that you like, and then bought one of every color because it makes it easier for you that way?

Updated for 2024

How to Create a Color Palette for Your Wardrobe

If you are reading this post, then you are probably nodding your head because if you already had your wardrobe color crisis under control then you wouldn't have bothered to click on this post.

Yep, I thought so.

That is okay though because, in this post, I will tell you exactly how you can create a color palette for your wardrobe. Don't worry! It won't take long. This method is super easy to follow too. :)

If you are trying to get your wardrobe together, you will want to read How to Easily Define Your Personal Style, too, which will help you when you are picking out clothing styles.

What is Finding Your Colors

So, what do I mean when I say, "Find Your Colors"?

I mean just that. There are certain colors that look better together, and there are certain colors that look better with your skin tone and hair coloring.

To start with, your colors are in two parts: a base color, and multiple secondary colors. You will have one base color which is a neutral color like black or white and it is going to be the base of your wardrobe. All of the other colors in your wardrobe will match this base color.

You will have five or six secondary colors which will add variety and color to your neutral base color.

The Steps to Finding Your Colors

1. Learn what colors you tend to like

2. Pick a neutral color as the base of your wardrobe

3. Pick secondary colors or sub colors

4. Putting it all together

5. Shopping tips for buying clothes using your new color palette

Find Out Which Colors Look Best on You

Before you can create your color palette, you have to know which colors look best on you. The first step to finding your colors is to know what colors you tend to like and you would feel confident wearing.

The best way to figure out what these colors are is to create a mood board. You can do this in multiple ways, but I suggest using Pinterest.

1. Create a new board called Wardrobe Inspiration or something that you will remember to pin your color ideas to.

2. Start pinning! What you pin, doesn't necessarily need to be clothes or wardrobe inspiration. As long as it has colors in it which you like, then you should pin it.

3. Pin to this board for around a month, so then you can see which colors appear more than once. Keep those colors in mind as you go through the next steps.

Picking Your Base Color

It is time to pick your base color. It should be a neutral color with which many other colors will match with. My base color is black.

Black, white, or a certain shade of tan works best, but a shade of grey or navy blue can be used too.

Now it is time to pull out a sheet of paper and answer the following questions. Answer the following questions to help you decide what your base color is.

1. Which of these colors do I look best in?

2. What color do I tend to buy?

3. Which color do I wear most often?

Note - If you are comfortable with doing so, you might also decide to ask a few family members or friends with what colors you look best in. Their feedback is often very helpful!

Picking Your Secondary Colors

Have you picked your base color yet? I suggest that you should before going onto this section because a base color is exactly what it is called, the base of your wardrobe. Your secondary colors or sub colors should all match with your base color. Your secondary colors can be any shade of color, but it must be specific.

If you just write down red, then you could buy orange-red shoes, and then a garnet red necklace to go with your black dress. Oh no! What happened! Now you can't wear that necklace with those shoes. Knowing your colors saves you time and money.

Red is one of my colors, but it is a true red; not a dark red, and not an orange red. When I go shopping, I always have this in mind and a little bit of help, which we will get to, nearer to the end of this post.

Picking secondary colors is harder than picking a base color because you also want to pick colors that match with each other. For example, my colors are light rose pink, true red, navy blue, royal blue, and black.

Now it is time to answer some more questions. Don't worry! You are almost done with finding your colors. :) Take some time thought when answering these questions though because if you don't, then your wardrobe will show it.

1. What colors are my favorite?

2. What color am I wearing when I get compliments?

3. What colors do I look best in?

4. What colors look best with my base color?

5. What colors did I pin most often to my Pinterest board?

6. What colors look best with the other colors I listed above?

Write down all of these colors in a list, and then it will be time to narrow them down.

Narrowing Down Your List of Colors

Now it is time to narrow down the list you made above.

1. Did you write down any colors two or more times when you answered the above questions?

This is a good clue that it is one of your secondary colors. If you are sure that it is one of your colors, then go ahead and add it to one of the circles below.

Still, have more than six secondary colors?

Follow the second step below to pare down your list of colors even more.

Make sure that each one of your colors matches at least one of your other colors, not counting your base color.

2. Go through each one of your colors and match it with one of your other colors.

You will want to have four to six different secondary colors so keep on eliminating colors from your list until you have four to six of them.

Creating Your Color Palette + Shopping Tips

Okay. Do you have your base color and your four to six secondary colors ready? Add them all onto one page where you can reference them often when buying new clothes.

1. And now for some handy shopping tips for when you are buying new items for your wardrobe.

2. When you see something, you like, pull out your handy color palette and match it to the item you like. If it is the same color, then it is fine to buy, if not, then keep looking. Searching online for something almost the same, but is in one of your colors, is always an option. :)

3. Start by buying the main pieces in your wardrobe in your colors and then go on to the smaller items and accessories. At least one of your main items should be in your base color.

4. Buy most of your main pieces in neutral colors, and then go bold on your accessories.

5. This is one of my favorite tips! When buying a piece, have in mind at least two outfits that you can wear with that piece and at least three other pieces in your wardrobe that it will match with. When you can see yourself wearing that piece in an outfit with other pieces you already own, then that is a great clue that it will work for your wardrobe. :)

How to Create a Color Palette for Your Wardrobe

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Well, there you go! I hope that you enjoyed reading this post. Leave a comment, telling me how it went for you.

Thank you for reading and for sharing this post!

June 08, 2019 6 comments

What comes to your mind when I say, "Personal Style"?

How to Easily Define Your Personal Style

Updated for 2024

What did you think of?

The colors you wear, the words you would use to describe how you dress, or just your everyday personality.

Did any of those come to your mind?

If they didn't, don't worry because that is what we are going to talk about today. Exactly how to define your personal style in just minutes.

How to Easily Define Your Personal Style

To decide how to find your personal style, we are going to go through a set formula and you can answer each of the questions/think about what is being told, and then pick which describing words define your personal style.

Okay. Let's get started. :)

First, we need to define personal style, so we know what we are trying to define.

Personal style is the way we do things. It is the characteristics that we have. It is what makes me, me and you, you.

You might want to read what is above again to make sure that you remember it.

Now I would suggest opening up a new document on your computer, grabbing out your planner, or finding a piece of blank paper that you can write on.

Think about the characteristics which describe yourself. Below are a few that you can add to the list if you feel like they are some of the characteristics that you have.

Dressy/Formal - Likes to be dressed up
Casual/Sporty - Prefers casual events and athletic wear
Fun/Playful - Likes florals and fun prints
Chic/Fashionable - Likes feeling put together
Bold/Bright - Loves bright colors and bold looks
Classic - Wears classic items
Modern - Likes wearing what is on-trend or new

Add as many characteristics as possible you can think of that apply to you and type them or write them down on your blank sheet of paper.

Pulling out a Thesaurus might help you too. :)

Think about the characteristics for a few minutes, and then add a few more or take away a few. You may split casual/sporty in two also because maybe you like dressing casually, but don't like to think of your style as sporty. That is perfectly fine to do.

When deciding on how you define your personal style, think about what you like to wear. Would you rather wear the hoodie, a blazer, a cardigan, or a trench coat?

Would you rather wear heels, flats, sandals, or ankle boots?

Do you like wearing dresses or leggings?

When you go shopping at the mall which draws you in first? The bright colored blouses or the pastel floral skirts.

Think about what you wear and what colors you prefer to wear too.

Now create a Pinterest board called "Style Personality" or a variation like "Wardrobe Inspiration" and start pinning outfit ideas to it.

This will help you to know what colors you like and what outfit styles you like to. Did you pin the athlete wearing new tennis shoes, the woman coming home from work in a blazer and heels, or the mom taking her kids to the park?

Now stick your style characteristics into a sentence that you will easily be able to remember.

For example, I would describe my style as chic and classic with a modern twist.

Yours might be...My style is casual but modern with a bold look. Or you may be modern, chic, and dressy. How about casual, playful, and bright?

Pick three to four characteristics to stick into your sentence because you don't want to overload your style with adjectives that make it hard for you to pick out a new piece to go in your wardrobe.

How to Easily Define Your Personal Style

Remember that your style will change with time so it might be a good idea to revisit this post every year to reevaluate your style personality.

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Have any questions?

I would love to answer them so just leave me a comment and I will reply back within a day or two. :)

Tell me what you came up with. What is your personal style?

Thank you for making my day by sharing this pin!

June 01, 2019 No comments

100 Ideas to Add to Your Summer Bucket List

100 Goals to Add to Your Summer Bucket List