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In an increasingly digitized world, it's easy to forget the power of pen and paper. We use laptops and tablets for everything from taking notes in meetings to writing blog posts and drafting emails. But something must be said about the good old-fashioned notebook and pen.

In today's fast-paced, always-connected world, it's easy to get caught up in the latest and greatest tech gadgets. But sometimes, the tried-and-true methods are the best way to increase productivity. That's where notebooks and pencils come in.

A formal personal knowledge management system strategy involves gathering information and storing it for easy retrieval when needed. By developing a set of processes to store, search and share what you learn through daily activities, you can become more productive.

All writers experience days when they find it hard to tap into their creative spirit, so it is important to learn how to nurture your creativity and release it into your writing. To tap into your creativity, you need to get into the habit of keeping your eyes and ears open wherever you are. Sometimes it can be the smallest of things that spark off a great idea, so make sure that you are prepared to seize every opportunity. 

Creative flow works differently for everyone, but most people will experience a block at some point in their lives. In stressful times, when the world feels like an uncertain place, it can be challenging to find inspiration and focus. Try these methods to unblock the creative genius inside of you.  

If you are like many people, you keep a to-do or task list to stay on track of the many things you have to do each day, week, and month. But too many people just use it for a dumping ground of things that need to get done and never go back in and do a review.