“Occasionally in life there are those moments of unutterable fulfillment which cannot be completely explained by those symbols called words. Their meanings can only be articulated by the inaudible language of the heart.” – Martin Luther King, Jr.
3 Reasons Why It’s Worth Tracking Your Life
January 18, 2016
Those of us who use a planner understand that it’s important to take more control of our lives. As we plan, we find ways to fit the things we need to do into the time we have each day. But a planner doesn’t just help us schedule our present and our future; over time it …
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Plan Weekly
January 18, 2016
The best time to make a decision is well in advance. During your busy weeks, it’s easy to get caught in a reactionary loop, where one habit leads to the next until your week is a copy of the previous week. Take charge of your weeks with a weekly planning session. Look at your biggest …
Sometimes, Less is More
January 11, 2016
What do you carry in your planner? Do you take your binder everywhere you go and use it as a wallet? Do you keep your whole year of daily planner pages in your binder at all times? If so, then consider using a storage case to free up some space in your binder while making …
Planner Quote: January 11, 2016
January 11, 2016
“A pint can’t hold a quart – if it holds a pint it is doing all that can be expected of it.” – Margaret Deland
All You Need To Know About Time Management
January 11, 2016
By Carmen Coker When it comes to your life, would you categorize yourself as… a. A highly effective person? b. A moderately effective person? c. A poorly effective person? Now, here is the cold, hard truth about your answer, no matter which it may be: YOU CAN BE BETTER. Granted, this very truth brings up the million-dollar question: …
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Identify Your Values
January 4, 2016
Why do you do what you do? It can be easy to get caught up in the day-to-day rush, with shortsighted focus on daily tasks. As you prepare your new planner for 2016, step back and look at the roles you play in your life: parent, employee, family member, friend. As you plan, remember that …
8 Ways Your Planner Can Help You Manage Your Health
January 4, 2016
Have you ever noticed that unhealthy habits are woven easily and naturally into the fabric of our lives? Getting out of shape takes no effort at all—it can happen in our sleep, while we’re sitting on the couch, or even while we’re working at our desks. But it seems to take an almost superhuman effort …
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Planner Quote: January 4, 2016
January 4, 2016
“Endurance is not just the ability to bear a hard thing, but to turn it into glory.” -William Barclay
January 2016 To-Do Checklist
December 30, 2015
January is here and it’s time to start another great year! Welcome 2016 with an organized list of things you would like to accomplish and things you would like to become. We thought of a few more things to add to your list: January Checklist Pocket Size: PDF January Checklist Compact Size: PDF January Checklist Classic Size: PDF January Checklist Monarch Size: PDF
What are You Getting Done in 2016?
December 28, 2015
As the year comes to a close, you’re probably reflecting on everything that has happened in 2015. You’re remembering your successes, and hopefully laughing at the inevitable failures learning experiences you had along the way. But there is one important question that will shape the coming year: what have I become? The key to answering …
Look Ahead to the New Year
December 28, 2015
We hope that you’ve had a peaceful and enjoyable holiday season. As the year draws to a close, reflect on the experiences you’ve had in 2015. What were the actions that led to your biggest successes? Can you identify one thing that you will do differently next year? What are the steps you need to …
Planner Quote: December 28, 2015
December 28, 2015“The future never just happened. It was created.” – Will and Ariel Durant
How to Pick a Planner in 2016
December 21, 2015
It’s time to order a new planner for 2016. Being creatures of habit, most of the time we order what we’ve been using—but now and then it’s fun to change things up a bit. If you’re in the mood for something different this year, here are a few things to consider. Format Consider your needs …
Happy Holidays from FranklinPlanner
December 21, 2015
One of the greatest gifts is the experience of changing your life for the better. As the holiday season concludes, we wish you all the best as you celebrate with family and friends.
Planner Quote: December 21, 2015
December 21, 2015
“My idea of Christmas, whether old-fashioned or modern, is very simple: loving others. Come to think of it, why do we have to wait for Christmas to do that?” – Bob Hope
Delegate to Minimize Holiday Stress
December 14, 2015
There are many tasks to be done during the holidays: decorating, meal preparation, shopping, planning events, and the thousands of other small details. If you feel like you’re the only one taking care of these things, don’t stress out. Share your plans with those closest to you, and discuss a delegation strategy. When everything is …
Planner Quote: December 14, 2015
December 14, 2015
“When I hear somebody sigh, ‘Life is hard,’ I am always tempted to ask, ‘Compared to what?’” – Sydney J. Harris
Simplifying December
December 14, 2015
December is a month to spend with family. Sometimes though, it’s easy to lose sight of what’s most important, reacting to holiday parties, school concerts, classroom treat days, and cultural expectations instead of planning a meaningful holiday season. Here are five tips to help you simplify your December and reclaim some quality time with your …
Create a Gift List
December 7, 2015
Take a moment today and write out in your planner a list of everyone you plan on giving gifts to this holiday season. You can include your family members, extended family members, your neighbors, and professionals who serve you, such as your letter carrier and hairstylist. When you’ve listed everyone, write the dollar amount that …
