“Our greatest glory is not in never failing, but in rising every time we fail.” –Confucius
Bouncing Back From Goal-Setting Setbacks
January 27, 2025
Every year, millions of people start January with the best of intentions, setting ambitious New Year’s resolutions to improve their lives. Yet research shows that around 64% of these resolutions are abandoned by the end of the month. It’s no surprise—overly ambitious goals combined with life’s inevitable obstacles can make setbacks feel like failures. But …
The Franklin Five: February 2025
January 24, 2025
In February, show yourself some LOVE. Spend a portion of quality time focusing on your foundation – your personal governing values, and creating spaces of order and calm to live and work in. 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 …
Planner Quote: January 20, 2025
January 20, 2025“…Each of us has an internal monitor or sense, a conscience, that gives us an awareness of our own uniqueness and the singular contributions that we can make.” –Stephen R. Covey
What is a Personal Mission Statement? (pg. 142-151)
January 20, 2025
A personal mission statement is more than just a collection of words; it’s a declaration of who you are and what you aspire to become. Stephen Covey describes it as your “personal constitution,” a solid expression of your vision and values that serves as a foundation for all your decisions and actions. “It forces you …
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Building Goals Into Your Routine
January 13, 2025
Achieving your goals doesn’t require monumental effort every single day. Instead, it’s about making steady progress by building habits that move you closer to your aspirations. Whether you’re aiming to improve your fitness, enhance your career, or learn something new, the key to success lies in breaking your goals down into smaller, manageable tasks and …
Planner Quote: January 13, 2025
January 13, 2025“On the road to achieving your dreams, you must apply discipline, but more importantly, consistency.” –Denzel Washington
Finding Your Center (pg. 120-142)
January 6, 2025
In The 7 Habits of Highly Effective People, Stephen Covey emphasizes the importance of having a solid, unchanging core — a “center” — from which we derive security, guidance, wisdom, and power. This center acts as the foundation for a proactive, effective, and meaningful life. At the heart of Covey’s teachings is the concept of …
Planner Quote: January 6, 2025
January 6, 2025“Whatever is at the center of our life will be the source of our security, guidance, wisdom, and power.” –Stephen R. Covey
Planner Quote: December 30, 2024
December 30, 2024“The trouble with not having a goal is that you can spend your life running up and down the field and never score.” – Bill Copeland
Goal Setting With Purpose
December 30, 2024
As the year draws to a close, it’s important to start reflecting on the upcoming year and the resolutions we want to set. While setting goals can be motivating, too often we create them solely from a logical standpoint when the most fulfilling goals are those that align not only with our minds but also …
The Franklin Five: January 2025
December 23, 2024
January encourages new habits, thoughtful plans, and excitement for the future. Print The Franklin Five checklist each month, and include them in your planner – a great way to focus your efforts and enrich 2025! Also, check out our weekly Franklin Planner Talk blog posts for great ideas and support! Our goal at Franklin Planner is to …
Planner Quote: December 23, 2024
December 23, 2024“We may be very busy, we may be very efficient, but we will also be truly effective only when we begin with the end in mind.” –Stephen R. Covey
The First Creation (pg. 110-120)
December 23, 2024
In The 7 Habits of Highly Effective People, Habit 2: Begin With the End in Mind encourages us to start with a clear, personal vision of who we want to be and what we want to accomplish. Covey presents a powerful visualization exercise: imagine your funeral, with speakers representing family, friends, colleagues, and community sharing …
The Value of Accountability
December 16, 2024
Accountability is the foundation of personal growth, productivity, and success. While routines help us maintain wellness and readiness, accountability is what propels us forward toward our goals. Without it, even the best-laid plans can falter. Self-accountability is the driving force behind all successful personal development. It’s the commitment to owning your actions, decisions, and outcomes. …
Planner Quote: December 16, 2024
December 16, 2024“Being held accountable is an act of generosity and compassion. It is a gift that someone gives us to correct our wrongs, unlearn, and do better for the sake of our own growth. It might be uncomfortable, but it is worth the discomfort.” –Minaa B.
Applying Habit 1 (pg. 99-107)
December 9, 2024
In The 7 Habits of Highly Effective People, Stephen Covey’s Habit 1—“Be Proactive”—is foundational to all personal growth. These pages explore how applying Habit 1 in our daily lives empowers us to take control of our own actions and responses, making our Circle of Influence a place of continual growth. At its core, being proactive …
Planner Quote: December 9, 2024
December 9, 2024“It is in the ordinary events of every day that we develop the proactive capacity to handle the extraordinary pressures of life.” – Stephen R. Covey
Planner Quote: December 2, 2024
December 2, 2024“You have to decide what your highest priorities are and have the courage–pleasantly, smilingly, non apologetically–to say ‘no’ to other things. And the way you do that is by having a bigger ‘yes’ burning inside.” –Stephen R. Covey.
Protecting Your Time and Energy
December 1, 2024
As the holiday season approaches, so do countless invitations, requests, and opportunities to give our time and energy. It’s easy to get swept up in the “holiday spirit” and feel like saying no simply isn’t an option. But let’s face it, we don’t magically get more than 24 hours in a day just because it’s …
