Summer is a magical time. It’s the season of family vacations, connecting with friends in the backyard, and exploring the world. Whatever your plans this summer, you’ll want to remember the fun. Use your planner as a journal as you plan your excursions, and as you carry them out, write down the small details of …
“Things are temporary, relationships are forever. Nothing can replace the time we spend investing in the life of another.” – Roy Lessin
By Naomi Cook When was the last time that you took everything out of the trunk and off of the floor of your car and really explored what is hanging out in there? Maybe you have some store returns to make that happen to be intermixed with escaped french fries, crushed soda cans, and smelly …
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Memorial Day is intended as a way to remember our brave neighbors, friends, and family who gave everything they had to ensure our freedoms and to help maintain freedom for others. Because it’s a Federal holiday, many of us have the day off work so we can devote time to celebrating and remembering. How we celebrate varies. It’s …
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We all have many roles to play in our lives: employee, manager, parent, family member, community member, etc. With all the responsibilities that come with these roles, it’s easy to let them define who you are. It’s important to schedule time for yourself, for relaxation, reflection, and rediscovery. As you plan out your week, be …
“No matter what accomplishments you achieve, somebody helped you.” – Althea Gibson
Before spring is over, universities everywhere will hold their commencement ceremonies, celebrating their students’ years of academic achievement. By this point, these students will have had close to 16 years of structured days, each naturally flowing toward the next. After throwing their caps in the air, however, their future will become their own responsibility. If you’re graduating this spring, …
By Carmen Coker Have you ever been at home, and yet thinking of something that needs to be done at work? Or been at work, and yet thinking of something that needs to be done at home? No matter if you try to separate them, your personal life and work life are intrinsically linked. That …
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By Carmen Coker There’s likely not a day that goes by where you, or someone around you, comments on how time flies or time is money. It’s a given that you know how important time is, but … how do you make the most of it? Traditional productivity strategies tend to emphasize “getting things done” …
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As the weeks count down to the end of the school year and the beginning of summer, it’s time to start planning for your fun getaways. Whether you’re crossing the globe to exotic places or crossing town to visit Grandma, preparing your vacation in advance will help things go much more smoothly. If you’re planning …
“Character is the architecture of the being.” – Louise Nevelson
Fun fact: last year, the average American spent $2,817 on entertainment, $1,060 on education, and just $101 on reading. Do you know where your money goes? As you can see, the small splurges can add up over time. Use your Daily Tracker box, or set aside a portion of your planner to track your expenses …
This coming Sunday is Mother’s Day (May 10, 2015). While love is the most important gift you can give, communicating that love properly takes some preparation. Plan out some time to spend on a heartfelt note or card, and double-check on any gifts or flowers that you’ve ordered. Your mom will appreciate it.
“Every one of us has in himself a continent of undiscovered character. Happy is he who acts the Columbus to his own soul.” – Sir J. Stevens
Welcome spring with the bold colors of the Audrey binder. Made from durable faux leather and embossed with a fabric pattern, these striking binders add protection and a pop of color to your day. The unstructured design allows your binder to bend comfortably in your hand and open flat at your desk. Loaded with interior …
By Patty Gardner Do you make tomorrow’s to-do list before you go to bed or first thing in the morning? I’ve always made my list the night before and I think that works better for these eight reasons: 1. If I make tomorrow’s list before I go to bed, I sleep better. I have a …
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Good communication skills are hard to find. It takes a gift to speak to someone’s soul. My mother had that gift. She was an amazing teacher. I learned a lot from the things she said, but I learned even more by watching what she did. Her actions resonated—powerfully. Mom worked as a medical professional and …
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May is here! Make sure to remember Mom, start getting your summer plans in order and try something new – a new plant in the garden or take time to learn a new skill. Here are a few more things to add to your list: May Checklist Pocket Size: JPG PDF May Checklist Compact Size: JPG PDF May Checklist Classic Size: JPG PDF May Checklist Monarch Size: JPG PDF
If you’re like most planner users, you tend to keep a few months’ worth of pages in your binder at any given time. But when you switch out the pages for a new season, what do you do with the ones you’ve just filled? Here are three reasons you shouldn’t just toss them in the …
“Big shots are only little shots who keep shooting.” – Christopher Morley
