“Being organized is all about the ABC’s: Awareness and Action, Balance and Beliefs, Choices and Consistency.” -Tanya Allason
A Review of Habit 3 (pg. 201-212)
March 30, 2025If there’s one habit from The 7 Habits of Highly Effective People that people struggle with the most, it’s Habit 3: Put First Things First. As Stephen R. Covey explains, the challenge comes down to urgency. In today’s fast-paced world, we’re addicted to urgency—constantly reacting to emails, notifications, and last-minute requests, while the truly …
Planner Quote: March 30, 2025
March 30, 2025“The solution to overcoming your urgency addiction is to shift your paradigm from one of urgency to one of importance.” -Stephen R. Covey
Planner Quote: March 23, 2025
March 23, 2025“Small disciplines repeated with consistency every day lead to great achievements gained slowly over time.” -John C. Maxwell
Building Consistency for Sustainable Progress
March 23, 2025
Consistency is often the defining factor between success and stagnation. It is the steady commitment to effort, discipline, and perseverance that fuels long-term progress. In a world filled with distractions and ever-changing demands, developing consistency is crucial for personal and professional growth. While motivation may ebb and flow, consistency provides the stability needed to push …
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Planner Quote: March 16, 2025
March 16, 2025“Trust is the highest form of human motivation.” -Stephen R. Covey
Learning to Delegate (pg. 193-201)
March 16, 2025
Many people hesitate to delegate because they believe it takes more time and effort than simply doing the task themselves. However, as Stephen R. Covey emphasizes in The 7 Habits of Highly Effective People, effective delegation is one of the most powerful high-leverage activities available. When done correctly, it increases productivity exponentially while fostering trust …
Planner Quote: March 9, 2025
March 9, 2025“Every day is a fresh beginning; Every morn is the world made new.” -Sarah Chauncey Woolsey
The Power of a Fresh Start
March 9, 2025
As winter fades and the first signs of spring emerge, many of us feel an internal shift—a sense of renewal, energy, and possibility. There’s something inherently motivating about a fresh start, and spring provides a natural opportunity to embrace it. The longer days, warmer air, and blooming landscapes inspire us to reset, refocus, and move …
Moving Into Quadrant II (pg. 177-193)
March 2, 2025
Have you ever found yourself constantly reacting to urgent demands, yet feeling like the truly important things in your life are always pushed to the side? Stephen R. Covey’s Time Matrix in The 7 Habits of Highly Effective People reveals why so many of us feel this way. The key to real effectiveness lies in …
Planner Quote: March 2, 2025
March 2, 2025“Even when the urgent is good, the good can keep you from your best, keep you from your unique contribution, if you let it.” -Stephen R. Covey
The Franklin Five: March 2025
February 24, 2025
March delivers the first awakenings of Spring. It’s a great time to work on organizing your life in a way that brings inner peace. Get into the habit of printing The Franklin Five checklist each month, and include them in your planner! Also, check out our weekly Franklin Planner Talk blog posts for great ideas and support! …
Breaking Through Fatigue: Staying Motivated and Organized
February 23, 2025
By February, the initial excitement of New Year’s resolutions often begins to fade. The goals that once fueled your enthusiasm now feel like uphill battles, and fatigue and waning motivation can make it tempting to abandon them altogether. But setbacks like these are completely normal—part of the natural cycle of striving for growth. The key …
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Planner Quote: February 24, 2025
February 23, 2025“Motivation will almost always beat mere talent.” -Norman Ralph Augustine
Planner Quote: February 17, 2025
February 17, 2025“The essence of effective time and life management is to organize and execute around balanced priorities.” -Stephen R. Covey
Intro to Habit 3 & The Time Matrix (pg. 168-177)
February 17, 2025
Habit 3, Put First Things First, is where planning meets action. It is the physical creation—the practical application—of the principles and values established through Habit 1 and Habit 2. As Stephen Covey writes, “Habit 3 is the personal fruit, the practical fulfillment of Habits 1 and 2.” This habit is all about self-management. It involves …
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Planning Meaningful Connections
February 10, 2025
February is a time when love and relationships take center stage, but meaningful connections aren’t limited to romantic relationships. Whether it’s with family, friends, colleagues, or your community, investing time and effort into maintaining and deepening these connections is one of the most rewarding things you can do. With the competing demands on our time, …
Planner Quote: February 10, 2025
February 10, 2025“I define connection as the energy that exists between people when they feel seen, heard, and valued; when they can give and receive without judgement; and when they derive sustenance and strength from the relationship.” -Brené Brown
Applying Habit 2 (pg. 152-166)
February 3, 2025
Habit 2, Begin with the End in Mind, is about envisioning your destination and aligning your life around shared values and principles. Stephen Covey reminds us that this habit extends beyond the individual, offering profound impact on families, organizations, and any group of people striving toward a common purpose. At the heart of a family …
Planner Quote: February 3, 2025
February 3, 2025“Leadership is communicating to another their worth and potential so clearly they are inspired to see it in themselves.” -Stephen R. Covey
