April showers bring….you decide! Make your own plan and decide what this month will look like. Just a few more days to get your taxes in order, embrace the spring flowers and enjoy the warmer weather. Here are a few more things to add to your list: April Checklist Pocket Size: JPG PDF April Checklist Compact Size: JPG PDF April Checklist Classic Size: JPG PDF April Checklist Monarch Size: JPG PDF …
It’s a fact of life: as an adult, you likely have a commute. For most of us, the commute becomes slowly ingrained in our psyche, something that becomes apparent when we miss an extra stop because our brains are on autopilot. This week, take a few minutes and examine your commute and the morning routine …
By Monica Friel Are you busy? It seems like we are all so busy trying to keep up with it all. So how do we stay on top of the hectic schedules and remain organized? Here 5 ways to keep your schedule running smoothly: Schedule It All Put every activity, meeting and plan into your …
“The achievement of your goal is assured the moment you commit yourself to it.” – Mack R. Douglas
Most of us would love it if we could eliminate the time it takes to get to and from work. It would be nice to walk out of our office and be instantly on our own time, running our own errands, catching little league games, or helping prepare dinner. But we can’t—we have to spend …
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Many people use the front plastic panel of their planner as a sort of dashboard: a quick, easily accessible page to post sticky notes, lists, and other reminders. If you’re a fan of this method, remember to periodically take the time to clean off your planner dashboard and transfer the information to the correct days …
Are you tired of staring at gray cubicle walls or blank white paint? While it’s important to add some personality to your workspace, you don’t want to clog up half your desk with your action figure collection. These three tips will help you spice up your desk while adding new levels of organization. 1. Ditch …
“Take care of your body. It’s the only place you have to live.” – Jim Rohn
I know that sounds crazy. A to-do list is a list of things to do. What more could there be? Actually, there’s actually a lot more. Like: 1. Choosing the right to-do’s based on importance. It’s tempting sometimes (okay, always) to do the things that are easy, fun or the most satisfying. But those aren’t usually the …
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“All that really belongs to us is time; even he who has nothing else has that.” – Baltasar Gracian y Morales
In just a short time, Pinterest has grown from a novelty to the norm with more than 70 million users. We use it to track things we’d like to have, recipes we’d like to try, outfits we’d like to wear, crafts we’d like to re-create, and workouts that might help us with those trouble spots. …
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By Carmen Coker Having trouble finding extra minutes in your day? These simple things could be costing you precious time. Here’s how to stop ‘em! 1. You can never say “no.” Being a yes-man or yes-woman stems from a longing to feel important/needed or from a fear of hurting/disappointing someone. As a result, you are …
Have you ever gone shopping for new clothes, only to find three similar items in your closet when you go to put it away? As the weather changes, make some time to go through your closet. As you decide what to throw away or donate, you can write down the colors and types of clothing …
It’s that time of year again: with only a couple of weeks until April 15, tax season is upon us. Hopefully you’ve been keeping careful track of your documents throughout the previous year and have everything ready to go. Here are some tips to make things easier, both now, and for next year. 1. Clean …
“A mind that is stretched by a new experience can never go back to its old dimensions.” – Oliver Wendell Holmes, Jr.
By Carmen Coker Isn’t it amazing how you can look at something every day and not see what’s really there? A few years ago, I was going to lunch with a friend, and we were stopped at a traffic light behind a delivery truck. My friend randomly asked me if I noticed anything strange about …
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Talk about eye candy—the bold colors of the Caroline collection are sure to turn a few heads. Perfect in any season, this trendy collection will add a spark to your day in cobalt blue, mustard, and blood orange. Made from durable genuine leather, the Caroline computer tote bag boasts a padded compartment for your 13” …
We all want to improve or maintain our health, and we know that the best way to do that is through exercise. So why is exercise so hard to fit into our lives? Here are some things we can do to help ensure we have a successful workout. Use Your Planner Planning ahead will make …
As spring approaches, it’s time to take a look at your health. The first step to developing a healthy lifestyle is getting an accurate picture of your current lifestyle. The Health and Fitness Tracker planner form lets you record fitness benchmarks, count calories, plan your meals, and meet your health goals. Measuring these metrics and recording …
