Green is good! As the season starts to change and signs of spring are coming, take a few moments to get organized. Here are few more things to add to your list: March Checklist Pocket Size: PDF March Checklist Compact Size: PDF March Checklist Classic Size: PDF March Checklist Monarch Size: PDF
Introducing….the Flora Ring-bound Daily Planner! This is a July 2016 – June 2017 daily planner that comes in Classic size. Bordered by an intricate floral motif, the beautiful Flora Planner adds a unique touch of whimsy to your day. Its two-pages-per-day spread includes a small monthly calendar, a column for your To Do list, complete …
“Go for the moon. If you don’t get it, you’ll still be heading for a star.” -Willis Reed
Most of the time, you use your planner for daily personal benefit. You’re not likely to open it up to a certain page and show off your schedule and notes to family or co-workers. But there are certain times in your life when the information you’ve written in your planner can provide vitally important data …
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How often do we say, “If only I had one more day?” Well…here it is! Leap Day is a gift you receive only once every four years. Enjoy it! Make a list in your planner of all those things you wish you could do with an extra day, then make something special happen.
One of the most helpful things a person can do to quit a bad habit or to start something new is to let people around them know their goals. It’s a great way to build a support system. This works for your less adventurous plans as well. Once your schedule is written, talk about your …
We all have household chores, but they vary to some degree depending on our living space, our stage of life, and what we value most. For example: In the early stages of marriage a husband and wife can plan and schedule weekly cleaning days and crank through the apartment quite quickly—leaving plenty of time to …
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And of all glad words of prose or rhyme, the gladdest are, “Act while there yet is time.” -Franklin P. Adams
“The ablest man I ever met is the man you think you are.” -Franklin D. Roosevelt
Your Franklin Planner has a Monthly Index page at the beginning of each month. It’s an amazing tool that is underutilized. If you use it correctly, you’ll absolutely love it. Here’s how it works: Most of us can’t go an entire month without something significant happening. Let’s say, for example, you’re in charge of a …
“Never mistake knowledge for wisdom. One helps you make a living; the other helps you make a life.” -Sandra Carey
Photographers and landscape painters have a term they call golden hour. It’s that time near sundown when the sun’s light is at the perfect angle to show striking contrast and definition in the things they’re shooting or painting. Because of the angle of the sun to the earth, and the amount of atmosphere the light …
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Show your planner some love and make it yours. Find a simple embellishment or a unique pen—something you really like that helps your plans stand out. You don’t need to spend a lot of time, but adding a personal touch can make your planning sessions more enjoyable. (And, of course, it’s easier to do the …
Start the month of love by loving your plan! Start a new hobby, catch up on last year’s unfinished and make plans for special days this month! Here are few more things to add to your list: February Checklist Pocket Size: PDF February Checklist Compact Size: PDF February Checklist Classic Size: PDF February Checklist Monarch Size: PDF
Many of us have goals that we intend to work on throughout the year. It’s easy enough to write these goals in your planner regularly as a reminder, but it may be even more fun to use a rubber stamp. It’s easy to have a stamp created for repeated tasks or goals. Then you can …
Everyone experiences periods of life when life events make it harder to keep up with your plans. At times like these, you may feel like your daily planning sessions have become less effective, that you’re stuck in a planning rut. The key to getting back on track with your planning is to analyze what’s working …
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“Sometimes the most proactive thing we can do is to just genuinely smile. Happiness, like unhappiness, is a proactive choice.” -Stephen R. Covey
Data is now a big business. From browsing history to Fitbit stats, we’re recording and analyzing more data than ever before, and using it to shape the future. As you continue into 2016, it’s time to mine your own data—the information contained in last year’s FranklinPlanner. Here are some helpful data categories you may find …
The key to success isn’t doing multiple things at the same time. It’s doing the right things at the right time. The Prioritized Daily Task List in your FranklinPlanner is a powerful tool to keep your tasks in mind throughout the day. As you list out your daily tasks, mark each one with a priority. …
“Never grow a wishbone, daughter, where your backbone ought to be.” -Clementine Paddleford
