Are you a survivor or a thriver

Are you a survivor or a thriver

Are you a survivor or a thriver? It’s the modern mantra. We all have days when life is a matter of survival – just keeping our head above water and hoping we get through some of our to-do lists.

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How to revise

How to revise

I’m Sophie – one of the original Zebra Pen brand ambassadors and I’m passionate about stationery and studying! In my ‘How to revise’ guide, I’m sharing some easy-to-follow tips and five key revision techniques.

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How to draw a bird

How to draw a bird

Have you ever marvelled at other people’s nature drawings and asked, “How do they do it?” Or have you watched the comings and goings of wildlife in your garden or local park and thought, “I’d love to know how to draw a bird?”

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Love your lists

Love your lists

Love your lists? The average person has 33 things on their to-do list each day (publishing this blog is top of ours today!) And to-do lists are just the tip of the iceberg – most of us also have shopping lists, party invite lists, reading lists, bucket lists, birthday wish lists, lists of school uniform to buy, and long-term personal goal lists on the go too.

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Starting a new creative hobby

Starting a new creative hobby

Taking up a new creative pastime is the ultimate January detox and recharge rolled up into one. Discover our top 7 creative hobbies for 2025 – and a Zebra Pen recommendation to start you out on a new creative journey.

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How to cope with Christmas anxiety

How to cope with Christmas anxiety

Christmas anxiety is a very real emotion for many of us. It can leave us feeling overwhelmed, out of control and unable to enjoy what should be “the most wonderful time of the year.” But what can we do about it?

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