This week we’re talking notebooks, Bullet Journals, and how to turn one battered pad (or a digital folder) into a genuine sanity-saver. No washi tape required. Unless, of course, washi tape is your emotional support item. In which case… carry on.

In this episode we cover:

• Why your notebook keeps failing you - and the simple trick that fixes the “first page fear”.

• Paper vs digital: how to do this in your Notes app if you hate using actual notebooks.

• The magic of “one landing spot” so your brain can stop juggling 87 metaphorical tabs.

• The must-have pages for parent carers: inbox dump, weekly stuff, contacts, meds log, meeting prep, wins + joys.

• The game-changing pages: your “shit day” list, Waiting For list, working/not working, questions to ask, call/email history, support team, important documents.

• How to use your notebook or digital setup as a handover tool when you’re ill or overloaded.

• A quick idea for hiding personal pages in meetings using cheap washi tape.

• When templates help (and when they don’t) and why hybrid setups often work best.

If you want the ready-made templates without drawing boxes, the Parent Advocate Companion (digital edition) includes the key pages for meetings, contacts, timelines and paperwork.

Links

• Parent Advocate Companion (digital): https://lifeaspland.com/product/parent-advocate-companion-digital-edition/

• Free resources for parent carers: https://lifeaspland.com/resources/

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