Happy New Year! OK, so it isn’t exactly the New Year yet, but hopefully this post will help ensure the coming year is a happy one. A new year comes with fresh expectations, but like a much-anticipated movie, if our expectations are too high we may feel some letdown if things turn out to be just really good …
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“Things may come to those who wait…but only the things left by those who hustle.” – Abraham Lincoln
Perspective is an essential part of a happy life. When you feel unfulfilled, stressed, or otherwise unhappy, it’s worth stepping back and taking the long view. Your daily tasks stem from your intermediate goals, your intermediate goals form your long-term goals, and your long-term goals (hopefully) are based on your governing values, or the things …
by Patty Gardner I don’t mind cleaning, cooking, doing laundry, making a grocery list or running errands, but please don’t ask me to organize a space in my house. I’m NOT good at organizing and I don’t enjoy doing it. It actually stresses me out to look at an empty closet or cabinet and know …
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“Do you want to know who you are? Don’t ask. Act! Action will delineate and define you.” -Thomas Jefferson
By Naomi Cook It’s that time of year, and Santa is not the only one who will be slipping into your house. Yes, I am talking about friends and family descending into your home…hopefully not via the chimney! Get a head start on organizing your home now, so that you can enjoy your home, and …
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From all of us at FranklinPlanner, here’s wishing you a very merry Christmas. May it turn out to be even better than you planned!
“It’s not so much what you accomplish. But what’s more important is how far you’ve come to accomplish what you have. Success is the measure of not mere achievement, but also how hard one had to work.” – Therone Shellman
All the cheery greetings and pleasant gatherings associated with the holidays bring their own portion of stress. Don’t shoulder that stress alone. Reduce it by delegating tasks. Ask guests to bring a dish, solicit help from family to prepare for parties by cleaning, cooking, or sending out invitations. People like to feel included and important, and nothing does that …
By Jenny Layton Christmas is just over a week away, and while our children may be dreaming of the pile of presents under the tree, we are left wondering where to put it all. In the hustle and bustle of the holiday season, here are five SIMPLE ways you can stay ahead of the problem. Chip away at …
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We live in an era of Big Data. With the rapid advances in mobile technology and the convenience of the Internet, we have more facts available to us than ever before. With a quick search, we can discover the history of cheese, or the name of the actor who voices the robot in the Iron …
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“My will shape my future. Whether I fail or succeed shall be no man’s doing but my own. I am the force; I can clear any obstacle before me or I can be lost in the maze. My choice; my responsibility; win or lose, only I hold the key to my destiny.” – Elaine Maxwell
Bronnie Ware, an Australian nurse, spent several years working in palliative care, caring for patients in the last 12 weeks of their lives. During that time, she heard several of the same regrets. She recorded them in a book called, The Top Five Regrets of The Dying. 1. I wish I’d had the courage to live a …
Aristotle once said: “We are what we repeatedly do. Excellence, then, is not an act, but a habit.” It’s hard to argue with Aristotle, one of the greatest scientists and philosophers the world has ever seen. It’s even harder to argue, given that his very name means “the best purpose.” Indeed, his advice encourages you …
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The Great One, Wayne Gretzky, said, “Procrastination is one of the most common and deadliest of diseases, and its toll on success and happiness is heavy.” He should know. You don’t become the greatest hockey player of all time by procrastinating. Successful people plan and act. Taking just a few minutes to plan unlocks the …
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Holiday shopping is tough. The challenge lies in finding the right thing. That’s especially difficult when so many of us don’t need any more things. Things simply add to the clutter that we’re already wading through. So we visit specialty shops, boutiques, malls, and online stores in hopes of finding something both useful and unique—and …
December is here! Time to bring out the decorations and trim the tree! Send your holiday cards out early before things get too crazy. Remember to enjoy time with family and make happy memories! Here are a few more things you don’t want to leave off your list: December Checklist Classic Size December Checklist Compact Size December Checklist …
“There is only one way to succeed in anything and that is to give it everything.” -Vince Lombardi
A home can only hold so much before it looks cluttered. You’ve likely noticed the same phenomenon with your children’s bedrooms. Before shopping for more gifts, clean out and throw away what isn’t being used. If you have young children go through their things together and find several items that they can throw away or give to a …
Filling out your gift list can be one of the more stressful parts of the holiday season. It’s a big balancing act: balancing the number and value of gifts for each family member, balancing time spent shopping against quality time with your loved ones, and, of course, balancing your budget come January. Make the whole process easier on yourself …
