“Great men are rarely isolated mountain peaks; they are the summits of ranges.” – T.W. Higginson
Planner Quote: August 15, 2016
August 15, 2016
August 2016 To-Do Checklist
August 9, 2016
Summer is coming to an end and school is almost in session! Before classes start up again, here are some more things to add to your list: August Checklist Pocket Size: PDF August Checklist Compact Size: PDF August Checklist Classic Size: PDF August Checklist Monarch Size: PDF
Planner Quote: August 8, 2016
August 8, 2016
“And in the end it’s not the years in your life that count. It’s the life in your years.” – Abraham Lincoln
6 Excuses Why We Don’t Plan, and How to Overcome Them
August 8, 2016
Before we start talking about excuses, we need to understand that “excuses” is the proper term—not “reasons.” Reasons are perhaps the most important part of what makes us tick. They’re based in our values—the underlying principles upon which we base all of our actions. Reasons are the why of our actions, and the why is …
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5 Steps to a Successful Weekly Planning Session
August 1, 2016
You’ve heard sayings like “The best offense is a good defense”, right? Here’s a new one to add to the list: “The best daily plans come from weekly planning.” To achieve any significant goal, you need to look beyond the day-to-day cycle of actions and reactions and make a larger plan. These five steps will …
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Create Your Narrative with a Weekly Compass Card
August 1, 2016
There’s a difference between a plotline and an ordinary sequence of events. When you read a sequence of events, you’ll likely ask yourself, “And then?” But when reading a narrative with a good plot, you’ll ask, “Why?” Why does character A feel that way about character B? How will our heroes succeed in their quest, …
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Planner Quote: August 1, 2016
August 1, 2016
“I still need more healthy rest in order to work my best. My health is the main capital I have and I want to administer it intelligently.” – Ernest Hemingway
Reflect on Your Roles and Goals
July 25, 2016
Before school starts again and routines get busier, take time to reflect and assess how you’re doing on your goals. Think through each role you have in your life—Spouse, parent, neighbor, employee, sibling, etc., and re-evaluate how you are growing in each area. Ask yourself: Do my daily tasks reflect what matters most to me? …
The Importance of Using One Planning System
July 25, 2016
“No man is an island, entire of itself” – John Donne The most effective planners know how to coordinate their personal planning system with the rhythms of those around them, whether it’s sending a student back to school or spearheading a project at work. From setting up meeting appointments on the company’s Google account to …
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Planner Quote: July 25, 2016
July 25, 2016
“Each of us makes his own weather, determines the color of the skies in the emotional universe which he inhabits.” – Fulton J. Sheen
Planner Quote: July 18, 2016
July 18, 2016
“Bein’ optimistic after you’ve got ever’thing you want don’t count.” – Kin Hubbard
Help Your Child Discover Their Planning Style
July 18, 2016
Planning is a simple skill with enormous benefits. The sooner a person develops the habit of planning, the better they’ll perform in school and in life. Show your kids how you use your planner. Teach them some basic time-management skills to help them see the importance of taking charge of their choices. Determine together what …
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The Top 3 Time Robbers and How to Overcome Them
July 18, 2016
For some of us, time is a constant, plodding taskmaster—demanding our attention and dictating our actions. For others it’s a welcome adventure—a powerful tool that we use to make the most of our skills, sharpen our talents, dabble in hobbies, and work toward goals. What’s the difference? It isn’t time. Time is unchanging and beyond …
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Back to School Checklists for Your Planner
July 11, 2016
We’ve continued our annual tradition of back to school organization with these helpful checklists, with one for each stage of your child’s schooling. Print them out, stick them in your planner, and take them with you as you go back to school shopping. Even if your child is heading to a new school this year, you can still …
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Add Your Back to School Checklist to Your Planner
July 11, 2016Avoid the last-second rush on school supplies. Keep a running list of items you need to purchase for each of your students in your planner. If you have more than one school-aged child they’re sure to have several things in common on their individual lists. Take note of those items in your planner so you …
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Planner Quote: July 11, 2016
July 11, 2016
“Courage is found in action. It has to be learned – and earned.” -Doug Hall
How Ben Franklin’s 13 Virtues Shaped the Franklin Planner
July 5, 2016
This week we celebrate Independence Day in the U.S. It’s a time to ponder the great men and women who dared to dream of a free nation ruled not by a monarch, but by law. Among those amazing founders was Benjamin Franklin. He was a great statesman, businessman, father, inventor of bi-focals, swim flippers, lightening …
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Planner Quote: July 4, 2016
July 4, 2016
“Say little, and love much; give all, judge no man; aspire to all that is pure and good.” -White Eagle
Maintain a Morning Routine
July 4, 2016
Be intentional about your morning routine. It only takes a couple of days of sleeping in to throw off your body clock. You can imagine the shock several weeks of late mornings will cause when your kids suddenly have to catch a bus at 7:15. Create a solid schedule for you and your family that …
July 2016 To-Do Checklist
June 29, 2016
Summer is officially in session – let the vacations and relaxation begin! Use this month to rejuvenate and realign your priorities. Here are some more things to add to your list: July Checklist Pocket Size: PDF July Checklist Compact Size: PDF July Checklist Classic Size: PDF July Checklist Monarch Size: PDF
