By Patty Gardner The holidays can be tricky for people who are already on a tight budget with their time, money and stress level. I know I already have more to do than I can possibly do during the rest of the year and the holidays just about push me over the edge. But it …
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Halloween is a day to bid October farewell and kick up your heels a bit. Celtic tradition says it’s also a time to take stock of your supplies and plan for winter. So, as you enjoy Halloween activities with friends and family this weekend, start thinking about your holiday checklist. Discuss dates for parties you’ll …
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Read Tina’s story to hear how her Franklin Planner has helped her keep her life organized over the last 30 years. Just recently I was wondering exactly how long I have used my Franklin planner and realized I adopted the system within the company’s first year! I remember the classic planner size was the only …
“Let no feeling of discouragement prey upon you, and in the end you are sure to succeed.” – Abraham Lincoln
How long have you been telling yourself that you need to get more organized? Honestly. A month? A year? A decade? A lifetime? No matter how long you have been tolerating clutter in your home and life, you will likely agree that: Nothing good comes from clutter – only chaos, stress, frustration, loss, pain, wastefulness, …
Gorgeous holiday events don’t just fall together. They’re planned into perfection. With Halloween on its way and more holidays coming, now is the time to plan your season. So, as you pick up candy for the trick-or-treaters, take a look at holiday invitations and schedule dates for upcoming holiday events you’re hosting. Once mid-November swings …
Read Barbara’s story to hear how her Franklin Planner has helped her manage her ADHD. I have ADHD, and doctors say that medication is really only 10% of the solution, there needs to be behavioral change in order to overcome the challenges of ADHD. For years I was a struggling, low level employee, not efficient …
“I am not a product of my circumstances. I am a product of my decisions.” – Stephen Covey
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Autumn is in full swing, and that means it will soon start smelling like the holidays. Spicy gingerbread, roasted turkey, pumpkin lattes, fresh baked pie, and mulled wine—the cool weather seems to bring out the best in cooks all over the country. It’s enough temptation to face holiday crowds and head home for the holidays. So, where will …
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By Monica Friel Of course there are many different ways to deal with the deluge of receipts that continually fill up your wallet and pockets, but what is the best way to organize them? That answer really is individual. When we work with a client who has “receipt clutter” we offer several suggestions, here are a …
With winter just around the corner, now is is a great time to tackle things you want to have done before it gets cold. Set a goal to tidy up your garden areas and dispose of leaves and debris before the first snowfall. Garden clean up keeps your yard tidy and cuts down on pests. …
Read Mary Ellen’s story to hear how her Franklin Planner helped her and her husband successfully manage their lives. In 1985, I was excited to start my first professional job out of college— working in human resources. I worked hard and was very busy, so I thought I was doing well. Imagine my dismay when …
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“If you hear a voice within you say ‘you cannot paint,’ then by all means paint and that voice will be silenced.” – Vincent Van Gogh
With the holidays only a few weeks away, now is the best time to plan out any trips you will be taking to visit family and friends. Make a list of the things you need to accomplish before you go, from arranging time off work to booking flights and accommodations. Getting the details in your planner now …
By Patty Gardner Planning ahead reduces stress and I’m not talking about the calendar/planner kind of planning ahead (although that is definitely important). I’m talking about the physical part of planning ahead – the practical part. Here’s an example. My grandkids (Ivy is 2-1/2 and Calvin is 13 months) come over every Tuesday afternoon at lunchtime. Once they …
Read Angelena’s story to hear how her Franklin Planner has helped her and her family stay on routine. I begged my mother to start me on the Franklin planner when I was in junior high before Franklin merged with Covey. I loved using my Franklin planner and decided to, while in college, read “7 Habits …
“Optimism is the faith that leads to achievement. Nothing can be done without hope and confidence.” – Helen Keller
October is here; let the taste and smell of pumpkin begin! It’s time to pull out the sweaters and boots. Time to watch the leaves change colors. October is a great time for family and to begin your holiday preparations. October Checklist Classic Size October Checklist Compact Size October Checklist Pocket Size
When it comes to your life, would you categorize yourself as… a. A highly effective person? b. A moderately effective person? c. A poorly effective person? Now, here is the cold, hard truth about your answer, no matter which it may be: YOU CAN BE BETTER. Granted, this very truth brings up the million-dollar question: how? …
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