The Everyday Journal — Andrew Stinson Bookshttps://andrew-stinson.com/journal/Practical ideas for ordinary life, from Andrew Stinson Books.enHow to make a large-print word search with an answer keyhttps://andrew-stinson.com/journal/make-large-print-word-search/https://andrew-stinson.com/journal/make-large-print-word-search/Tue, 29 Sep 2026 12:00:00 GMTChoose readable words, set forward-only directions and print a puzzle with a separate solution. A practical guide for home, clubs and group activities.Curifold & puzzlesHow to politely decline an optional extra shift: examples to adapthttps://andrew-stinson.com/journal/politely-decline-extra-shift/https://andrew-stinson.com/journal/politely-decline-extra-shift/Tue, 29 Sep 2026 12:00:00 GMTClear example messages for declining an optional shift, asking for time or offering limited availability, with a follow-up if someone asks again.Work & boundariesHow to declutter sentimental items without losing their storieshttps://andrew-stinson.com/journal/declutter-sentimental-items/https://andrew-stinson.com/journal/declutter-sentimental-items/Tue, 29 Sep 2026 12:00:00 GMTA gentle, practical way to sort keepsakes: separate the story from the storage decision, photograph the details and give uncertain items a review date.Home & belongingsHow to stop scrolling away your evening: a one-week experimenthttps://andrew-stinson.com/journal/stop-scrolling-in-the-evening/https://andrew-stinson.com/journal/stop-scrolling-in-the-evening/Tue, 29 Sep 2026 12:00:00 GMTChoose one scrolling window, create a realistic phone boundary and test a replacement activity. Includes a free screen-time calculator and device-setting sources.Habits & attentionHow to write an if–then plan that fits real lifehttps://andrew-stinson.com/journal/if-then-plans-that-fit-real-life/https://andrew-stinson.com/journal/if-then-plans-that-fit-real-life/Tue, 29 Sep 2026 12:00:00 GMTTurn a vague intention into a specific cue, a small action and a fallback. Worked examples and a free printable if–then plan builder.Habits & attentionBuild a retirement week without filling every hourhttps://andrew-stinson.com/journal/retirement-week-without-a-packed-calendar/https://andrew-stinson.com/journal/retirement-week-without-a-packed-calendar/Tue, 29 Sep 2026 12:00:00 GMTA flexible first-week retirement planning exercise: choose a few anchors, make one social invitation and leave room to discover what you enjoy.Life transitionsHow to solve a mystery puzzle with an evidence loghttps://andrew-stinson.com/journal/solve-mystery-puzzles-with-an-evidence-log/https://andrew-stinson.com/journal/solve-mystery-puzzles-with-an-evidence-log/Tue, 29 Sep 2026 12:00:00 GMTA spoiler-free method for mystery casebooks: separate clues from assumptions, track contradictions and test your explanation with a short original practice puzzle.Curious minds