✨ Taking it slow at my desk | traveler's notebook & fountain pen inks to cope with doomscrolling

Hi friends! I originally had a different video planned for this week, but I changed my mind. Lately, things have felt heavy - in the world and in my own life, and I noticed myself falling into a bit of a doomscrolling spiral. My anxiety was creeping up, and it was getting harder to stay present or focus on everyday things. So instead, I decided to slow down and spend some quiet time with my stationery to help me come back to the moment. In this video, I add a charm to my MeePlus SlimPad, decorate two Traveler’s Notebook inserts, and swatch some ink samples that Moonlit Journal kindly gifted me. At the end, I also share a quick InCoWriMo update. If you need a softer, slower video today, I hope you’ll consider joining me :) I’d love to know: how have you been doing so far this year? @MichaelintheMargins's video: https://youtu.be/nhbEFPzWX4Q?si=ZnCrnfAi5zPI1Oxi References: El-Sayed, M., & Alzaharni, S. (2025). Social Media Doomscrolling and Anxiety: Psychological Resilience as a Moderator. *Journal of Assessment and Research in Applied Counseling*, *7*, 1–10. https://doi.org/10.61838/kman.jarac.4776 Shabahang, R., Hwang, H., Thomas, E. F., Aruguete, M. S., McCutcheon, L. E., Orosz, G., Hossein Khanzadeh, A. A., Mokhtari Chirani, B., & Zsila, Á. (2024). Doomscrolling evokes existential anxiety and fosters pessimism about human nature? Evidence from Iran and the United States. *Computers in Human Behavior Reports*, *15*, 100438. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.chbr.2024.100438 Trudel-Fitzgerald, C., Boucher, G., Morin, C., Mondragon, P., Guimond, A.-J., Nishimi, K., Choi, K., & Denckla, C. (2023). Coping and Emotion Regulation: A Conceptual and Measurement Scoping Review. *Canadian Psychology / Psychologie Canadienne*, *65*, 149–162. https://doi.org/10.1037/cap0000377 ✨ If you're interested in more content from me, please consider joining me on Patreon! It is free to join, and the little coco companion tier includes one bonus video a month. I also send occasional happy mail 💌 https://www.patreon.com/c/littlecocostudio ✒️ Fountain pen inks! BPC Chrysanthemum Kobe Himeajisai Kobe Kikumasa Burgundy Monteverde Moonstone Monteverde Pumpkin Cake Sailor Shikiori Fuji-Sugata Sailor Shikiori Komakusa Sailor Shikiori Yonaga Sailor Yurameku Hanagokoro Sailor Yurameku Kangyou Others mentioned @bronteswannick (Dear Whoever shop) @MichaelintheMargins @lianelikes @FountainPenNews @fountainPENdulum @moonlit.journal @NicoleJosephine Timestamps: 0:00 - Intro 1:19 - A ramble about doomscrolling and finding comfort with stationery 10:07 - Adding a charm to my MeePlus binder 11:01 - Decorating TN insert covers 20:03 - Ink swatching time! 30:28 - Ink closeups 35:35 - InCoWriMo update If you have any feedback or requests for future videos, please let me know! Thanks for being here; I appreciate you! 💗 Affiliate Links MeePlus (save $10 off your purchase with this link): https://mee-plus.com?invite_code=MEWrVFwidGxs&referrer_name=416c69736f6e8315 * The Artist’s Way: https://amzn.to/4kxHBau * (if you are okay with digital versions, I believe they are available online if you don’t mind searching around for it!) . The Washi Tape Shop, use this link and the code littlecoco10 for 10% off your order: https://www.thewashitapeshop.com?aff=1928 My favourite Traveler’s Company / Midori products: Traveler’s Notebook - Camel - Regular https://amzn.to/3ZKKs8G * | Passport https://amzn.to/3N1wwQq * Traveler’s Notebook - Olive - Regular https://amzn.to/4jx6Lpg *| Passport https://amzn.to/42k250d Traveler’s Notebook - Dark Brown - Regular https://amzn.to/42k250d * | Passport https://amzn.to/4jfKCfg * Brass Clip Airplane https://amzn.to/3Zy46ox * | TRC logo https://amzn.to/3zK9Wse Midori Brass ruler https://amzn.to/4lC8ICF * Pencil board (especially for blank notebooks) Sticker Release Insert - Regular https://amzn.to/4gHemkk * | Passport https://amzn.to/4gSXMhN * Kraft Folder Insert - Regular https://amzn.to/3TF6BS8 * | Passport https://amzn.to/3zydSwc * Clear Zipper Pocket - Regular https://amzn.to/4eAh4q4 * | Passport https://amzn.to/3TJ9y3Y * Interlocking Band - Regular https://amzn.to/47Hg416 * | Passport https://amzn.to/3ZDOMGL * *Affiliate Disclosure: Some of the links in this description are affiliate links, which means I may earn a small commission if you make a purchase through them - at no extra cost to you! This helps support my channel and allows me to continue creating cozy, journaling-inspired content. Thank you for your support! 😊 *** Contact info: gmail: littlecocostudio snail mail: Alison PO Box 91546 2343 Eglinton Ave W Toronto, Ontario M6E 0A2 Canada Thank you so much for being here! 💗 Due to my working schedule, I am unable to commit to a regular upload schedule, so please subscribe and turn on the notifications for when new videos upload if you’d like to see more from me :) NAME: Alison INSPIRATION: My rescue dog, Coconut. 🥥 EDITOR: me!