“To live a creative life, we must lose our fear of being wrong.” – Joseph Chilton Pearce
Your Lack of Planning Does Not Create An Emergency For Me – Or Does It?
March 2, 2015
By Patty Gardner Have you ever heard the saying, “Your lack of planning does not create an emergency for me?” I love that saying and wish life really worked that way. But it doesn’t. The fact is that other people’s lack of planning creates emergencies for me all the time (and honestly, sometimes it’s me …
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March 2015 To-Do Checklist
February 27, 2015
It’s March already?? Yep, ready or not, here it is! Take time this month to evaluate your spending, organize something new, or update your forms and tabs in your binder. Here are few more things to add to your list: March Checklist Pocket Size: JPG PDF March Checklist Compact Size: JPG PDF March Checklist Classic Size: JPG PDF March Checklist Monarch Size: JPG PDF
How to Clean Your Leather Binder
February 23, 2015
When you purchase a new binder for your planner, you’re making an investment in your future. A regular regimen of leather cleaning and conditioning can help extend the lifetime of your leather binder while keeping it beautiful. For leather care, we recommend Apple Brand leather cleaning products. Formulated to protect leather items from spotting, these …
5 Things That Keep You From Reaching Your Goals
February 23, 2015
By Jenny Layton January has come and gone, and if you’re like most people, your new years resolutions might be starting to collect some dust by now. Some studies show that as little as 8% of New Years Resolutions ever come to be. So what happens to all of that January enthusiasm as the months …
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Planner Quote: February 23, 2015
February 23, 2015
“Perhaps you will forget tomorrow the kind words you say today, but the recipient may cherish them over a lifetime.” – Dale Carnegie
Refresh Your Binder
February 23, 2015
After another year of carrying your plans, your binder might be showing its age. It goes without saying that you should look through it and clean out any old receipts, leftover punch cards, or outdated notes pages. Once you’ve dealt with the inside, then it’s time to look at the exterior. Use Apple Leather Care products to buff out scratches, …
Pippa Binder Feature and Video Review
February 20, 2015
Introducing…the Pippa Binder! It’s smooth, multi-toned harness leather and gold hardware make this a classy and trendy binder to carry your plans with you wherever you go! Snap closure Two pen loops Credit card slots Padfolio slot Ring-bound Compact – Measures 6.25” W x 7.75” H x 1.875” D, Ring size 1” Ring- bound Classic – Measures 8” …
10 Reasons Why I Use a Planner
February 16, 2015
By Patty Gardner Planners are extremely effective tools for helping you keep your ducks in a row. I’ve been using a planner for 20 years. Before that I had a calendar and a to-do list. My family knows that if I don’t use my planner, bad things happen. In case you’re skeptical about the benefits …
Planner Quote: February 16, 2015
February 16, 2015“A man’s character is like a tree, and his reputation like its shadow; the shadow is what we think of it; the tree is the real thing.” – Abraham Lincoln
Refresh Your Tech
February 16, 2015
As each year goes by, technology becomes a more integrated and important part of daily life. If the worst happens to your smartphone, tablet, or computer, you’ll need to be prepared. Take the time every few weeks to update the contact information in your planner, and back up your devices on an external hard drive or memory card. Then …
5 Tips for Effective Note Taking
February 16, 2015
Studies have shown that taking notes by hand increases the amount of information you retain after a meeting or lecture. Of course, that’s only part of effective note taking. To get the most from your notes, there are other considerations. 1. Be Present The first step isn’t to write words down on paper. The first step is …
You asked for it…the Macaroon is back!
February 9, 2015
Due to popular demand, we have brought in another shipment of the black Compact Macaroon binder! There is a limited quantity, so once they’re gone, they’re gone! With a quilted exterior and a delicate flower pattern adorning its snap closure, the Macaroon goes beyond smooth binder finishes. Synthetic leather ID Window Pen Loop Card slots …
How to Use Your Planner After An Event
February 9, 2015
Most of us use our planner to prepare for events. We take note of upcoming weddings, parties, and business meetings. We decide what we need to do in order to be prepared when these events begin, but what do we do after the event is finished? Take a wedding for example: Unless it’s our own …
Refresh Your Planning
February 9, 2015How do you use your planner? It’s one thing to refill your binder with a whole year’s worth of new pages, quite another to use them to impact your life. If you’ve been using your planner as little more than a notebook, you might be missing out on additional productivity and success. Check out our Refresher Course for more …
Planner Quote: February 9, 2015
February 9, 2015
“All that is necessary for the triumph of evil is that good men do nothing.” – Edmund Burke
The Top 5 Reasons Why You Can’t Get Organized
February 9, 2015
By Carmen Coker Getting organized means…quality of life…high levels of energy and productivity…creating space in your home and life for the things that really matter…being fully present. Getting organized is a huge part of being all you can be physically, mentally, emotionally, and more. Given these amazing benefits, what’s stopping you from getting organized? Here are the …
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Planner Quote: February 2, 2015
February 2, 2015“The greatest power that a person possesses is the power to choose.” – J. Martin Kohe
Refresh Your Planner
February 2, 2015
Has your planning session settled into a humdrum routine? Do you spend most of your time reacting to tasks from previous days? If so, then it’s time to rethink your priorities. Each week, look at all of the roles you play in your life: Parent, Grandparent, Employee, Community Member, etc. You can then plan …
Your Refresher Course: How to Use the FranklinPlanner System
February 2, 2015
How do you use your planner? Since 1984, planner users worldwide have used the system developed by Hyrum Smith to list, prioritize, and accomplish the tasks needed to realize their goals. If you’re new to the FranklinPlanner, or if it’s been a while, take a look at this helpful refresher on how to get the most from your planning …
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