I really love these sketch notes. They allow me to be creative while writing my grocery lists, my to-do lists or just my every day thoughts. Who knew that what we called doodling in school would become a “thing”?

Lupus sometimes creates what they call “brain fog.” It’s when you have problems concentrating or remembering something. It can be frustrating because it happens at the most inconvenient time (as if there is a good time to forget or lose concentration). So, I’m constantly writing notes on sticky notes to remember stuff, but then misplace them…or my daughter decides they’re hers and writes on them. I have what seems like a million note pads with letters and reminders to myself. However, since using this method introduced to me by my husband, it no longer feels like a chore when I have to write something down. It allows me to use both sides of my brain. I can write down the necessary information in a logical fashion, but then I get to highlight them in pretty colors and make pictures to help remind me of the important points. Pretty cool.
We’ll see how long this method lasts. I’m always up for new things, but then someone else shows me another “shiny object” and I get distracted. Until the next time…