Shinrin-yoku or “forest bathing” originated in the late 1900’s as a response to a rapid rise in technology, providing us with powerful lessons about the art of mindfulness. It reminds us that the joy of life is often to be found in connecting with the world around us. It could completely change the way you view your day to day. In this article, we explore the concept, showing you three easy ways to implement principles into your own life (whether you have easy access to a forest or not!)

Packing for a trip can be stressful. Between outfit planning and beach read deliberating, important items can be forgotten. The truth is, no adventure is complete without a pen to sign your arrival forms, a leather pouch to keep your passport safe, and a notebook to plan out your daily itineraries and record your journey in. In this article, we list six stationery staples that you’d be sure to regret forgetting on your next trip. 

An educational company that creates inspiring and fulfilling products, The School of Life is a brand to turn to in times of inner confusion or in moments where your creative pursuits need a little direction. Founded by Alain de Botton, and drawing from some of the most important ideas and philosophies throughout time, The School of Life is a truly guiding and potentially even life-changing brand. 

Writing offers so many benefits. Not only is it often more intuitive to write than to type, but it offers space for quiet calm, promotes mindfulness, and has even been shown to increase productivity. In this article, we’re going to run through five easy ways to incorporate writing in your day to day life. If the task of writing more everyday seems overwhelming, try these tips out and let us know how they impact you. 

Slow living goes further than simply how you spend your time. Living slowly can allow you to have more creative ideas, to enjoy the little things  and to feel more gratitude for life.In this age of fast consumerism, focusing on slow living feels even more important. In order to save our environment, we must adapt our mindset and living slowly is a great way to do that. Slow living can take on many meanings, and we wanted to use this article to give insight into some incredible examples of slow living.

Whether you’re a writer or a lover of journaling, there will always be times when you feel less excited about reaching for your notebook. We’ve compiled this list of 7 of the best journal brands that are sure to spark inspiration and make you fall in love with writing again.

Writing out a cute to-do list does more than just remind you of your plan for the day. The best to do lists are promises to your future self! Studies have shown that writing by hand, as opposed to typing, increases the likelihood that you will remember what you write as we put more consideration and care into it. Read on for more about the benefits of hand writing to-do lists and why you should make this part of your daily routine.

Stop, drop and write.