Planners have always been the ideal solution for managing time. Without them we can easily lose track of our day. But they can be used for even more than navigating our way through meetings, appointments, tasks, and goals. The FC Studio Weekly Wire-bound Planner is designed to keep track of all those things, but it …
“The choice is ours, in every moment.” – M.J. Ryan
By Patty Gardner Have you ever had a big project you needed to do but you were completely overwhelmed and didn’t know where to start? The solution to that problem is simple – break the project down into smaller steps. Here are a couple of examples from my life. I have two quilt projects going …
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Do you look back at your week and see nothing but your daily routine? Life is made of the small, unscripted moments that happen between the mechanics of living. Resolve to capture at least one small highlight from each day, whether it’s a simple hug from a friend or spotting a motorcyclist wearing a kilt …
Ah! The lazy days of summer. Who are we kidding? Most of us don’t have lazy days, even during the summer, but there are those wonderful times when our schedules are light or even empty. Empty days are the best because they’re filled with so much promise. We can do with them as we will. The trouble is, …
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By Larrissa Geiger My experience with the Franklin Covey system began with my dad. He worked in outside sales, and always had his “arm” with him. He wrote down EVERYTHING in that planner. Over the years his dedication to recording all of his calls, visits etc. helped us to figure out that he was having …
Whether you’re heading out to a vacation destination or simply enjoying life without chauffeuring kids to school, the right book makes summer even better. Take some time to get back to the basics of why planning is so important and what big picture concepts can enhance your personal planning sessions. Here are our picks to …
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“Your future depends on many things, but mostly on you.” – Frank Tyger
If you’re organized, you can probably find a pen when you need one. But finding the right pen for your planning sessions takes more careful consideration. You’ll want to find a pen that writes well and fits comfortably in your hand. It also saves wear and tear on your planner if it fits in the …
By Carmen Coker Click here to download and print off your motivational poster. In today’s fast-paced world, it is normal to crave simplicity and serenity – and lots of it. The modern view of 1) Learn to say “no”.“simplifying life” focuses less on doing without (unless that is your preference) and more on slowing down, enjoying …
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As with all successful efforts, it takes some initiative to use a planner. But when you look at the alternatives, using a planner eliminates many stressful situations from your life. Here are eight examples. 1. Avoid double-booking If you’ve ever accidentally double-booked your schedule, you know how stressful it can be when you get a …
“Oh, be swift to love! Make hast to be kind.” – Henri-Frederic Amiel
Accountability comes one day at a time. When you set a new goal, the excitement keeps you going at first. But then, as the novelty wears off, it’s easy to slip back into your old habits. Find space in your planner to track this goal daily. Whether you’re tracking your daily water intake or finding …
By Patty Gardner Do you ever feel like planning is a waste of time? As soon as you get your list made, everything changes! Or you start out strong but then it all falls apart. And when you finally sit down at night and evaluate your day, you did little or nothing of what was …
With our Biggest Sale of the Year, now’s your chance to pick up great-looking new binders at our best prices. Here are our new collections: Gwen Liven up your plans with this stylish collection. Made from coated canvas with a faux croco print on the spine and snap closure, each binder or cover includes two …
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Your Franklin Planner is designed to help you manage all of your activities and goals, whether your days are loaded with business meetings or baseball games. For most of us our days are filled with an eclectic mix of events—usually a conglomerate of unequal parts blended into something we call life. It can be messy. …
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By Patty Gardner A weekly planning session makes all the difference in whether my week is smooth or rocky. Starting the week with a plan in place allows me to make changes as needed (and believe me, there are always plenty) and get things done. Here’s what I do: My weekly planning session takes place …
“One of the things I keep learning is that the secret to being happy is doing things for other people.” – Dick Gregory
Whether you’re engaging in some retail therapy or going on a standard trip to the grocery store, your planner comes in handy for jotting down shopping lists. If you have a standard list of items that you buy each week, write them down on a Progressive Task List and place it in your Pagefinder. For …
June is right around the corner! Start planning something special for Dad, organize your summer projects, and do something to take care of yourself. First thing you can check off your list – check out our Biggest Sale of the year here. And a few more things to add: June Checklist Pocket Size: JPG PDF June Checklist Compact Size: JPG PDF June Checklist Classic Size: JPG PDF …
