By Naomi Cook “Give a Man a Fish, Feed Him For a Day. Teach a Man to Fish, Feed Him For a Lifetime.” This Chinese proverb explains the importance of education and in turn the value of responsibility and accountability for one’s self. Kids learn by example when it comes to actions. Walking, talking, laughing …
Start the month of love by loving your plan! Start a new hobby, catch up on last year’s unfinished and make plans for special days this month! Here are few more things to add to your list: February Checklist Pocket Size: JPG PDF February Checklist Compact Size: JPG PDF February Checklist Classic Size: JPG PDF February Checklist …
Life is full of meaningful moments, moments when you connect with others and achieve your personal and professional goals. Between those moments, the rest of life happens: the commute, the checkout line, the small talk about celebrities or sports, and the other trivial things that rush in to fill time that you don’t fill yourself. …
By Carmen Coker Are you ready to get your life more organized? To help you get a jump start, I’ve put together a list of 51 easy and quick ways to get organized and feel more balanced today. Please don’t let this number overwhelm you – you don’t have to do all 51 at once! Read …
“Money is only a tool. It will take you wherever you wish, but it will not replace you as the driver.” – Ayn Rand
One of the biggest lies you’ll hear: “Sure, we can transfer all your contacts from your old phone. No problem.” Whether you’re due for an upgrade or not, take a moment this week to update a physical record of your contact information. Note important birthdays and organize your contacts into groups, both online and in …
by Patty Gardner Some people love mail and some hate it. Some check their mail box as soon as the mailman comes and some check it whenever they get around to it. Of course, these days there’s not as much mail as there used to be. But piles of mail can still be a problem …
Have you ever felt like you were in a planning rut? Start the year with some new planning ideas. We have several master planners right here at FranklinPlanner.com, and each of them plans differently. We decided it might be fun to share a few of their tips with you. Traci – “A couple of years …
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Routines are a strong part of each of our lives. If you’ve ever planned on stopping somewhere on the way home only to drive straight home instead, you understand just how powerful routine can be. A daily planning session helps you channel the power of routine and use it to accomplish your goals. When you …
“An individual has not started living until he can rise above the narrow confines of his individualistic concerns to the broader concerns of all humanity.” – Martin Luther King, Jr.
Do you remember when a week was a long time? As life goes on and your daily responsibilities continue to add up, the weeks only seem to get shorter. As you face the coming week, take a moment to review your biggest priorities for each role you play (parent, manager, community member, etc.) When you …
“The wise does at once what the fool does at last.” – Baltasar Gracian
Whether you’re new to the FranklinPlanner planning system or you’re getting ready to store your thirtieth planner, the right accessories can make it easier to meet your goals. Here are some essentials: 1. Pagefinder Your time is precious. You don’t want to spend more of it than you have to, especially not trying to search for …
by Carmen Coker Riddle me this: What is something that is no-cost to do, but if not done, is very costly? Hint: the answer has to do with time management, goal setting, and being productive in your home, work, and life. The Big Reveal If you answered “plan,” then you are close. If you answered …
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With all the technology designed to save us time and allow for more rest and relaxation, it’s a bit ironic that we’re all just as busy as ever. Without a written plan most of us would come unraveled during the course of the day. Thankfully we have our planners. Like an external hard drive for …
No two people are alike. You have a unique combination of family situation, job description, age, gender, location, industry, and hundreds of other factors. Picking the right binding, size, design, and format for your planner makes all the difference. Select Your Binding: Do you value customization? If so, then selecting a ring-bound planner lets you …
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“Always remember, your focus determines your reality.” -George Lucas
There is a path that lets your dreams become reality: consistent goals. But in order to keep this path open, you need to keep your goals in mind, rather than letting distractions clog your attention and your focus. Your planner is an indispensable tool for keeping your goals fresh. As you break your goals down …
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By Monica Friel Does your New Year’s resolution involve getting organized? Make 2015 the year that you commit to better organization. Don’t think of being organized as an elusive, far-off goal. Create routines to help lighten the load and bring the chaos to order today. Here are 5 tips to help get you started: Structure Your …
January is here! Start the year off right with your priorities in order and a system to keep you on track to achieve your goals. As you begin 2015, here are few more things to add to your list: January Checklist Pocket Size January Checklist Compact Size January Checklist Classic Size January Checklist Monarch Size
