By Carmen Coker If you could have a conversation with the late Steve Jobs, right here and now, and he offered you the key to productivity and success – would you listen to his advice? Why wouldn’t you?! Every era has their icon, and one could easily argue that Mr. Jobs was the king of …
Labor Day is often the last barbecue of the summer. As you celebrate this extended weekend, use caution around the grill. Be sure to turn everything off when you’re finished and clean out your grill before you cover it for the winter. That will make it even easier to fire it up next grilling season.
“Creativity is a great motivator because it makes people interested in what they are doing. Creativity gives hope that there can be a worthwhile idea. Creativity gives the possibility of some sort of achievement to everyone. Creativity makes life more fun and more interesting.” -Edward de Bono
School is now is session! Take time to learn something new yourself – especially before the hustle and bustle of the holidays approach. Fertilize for Fall, get the water valves tested, and prepare for the weather to start changing. September is a great time to for preparation and maintenance updates. September Checklist Classic Size September …
If you’re like most people these days, you probably have a computer, a smartphone, or maybe even both. With these tools come apps – sometimes many, many apps. Without question, some of these apps can be very useful. However, it can be very challenging to know which ones to get, and which ones are worth …
We all know that it’s important to eat healthy, but it isn’t always easy to do. The best way to eat healthy is to keep healthy food on hand. Nutritious food tends to be more filling than unhealthy food; so healthy snacks help us consume fewer calories. Instead of reaching for a bag of chips, …
“Goals are a means to an end, not the ultimate purpose of our lives. They are simply a tool to concentrate our focus and move us in a direction. The only reason we really pursue goals is to cause ourselves to expand and grow. Achieving goals by themselves will never make us happy in the …
Read Kristi’s story and see how her Franklin Planner has helped her keep her life organized. Wow! It’s been nearly 30 years since I started using Franklin Planners in high school. I did not realize that I began my journey with Franklin in their grassroots! At the time, I recall being so excited to catalog …
Distractions can turn a 30-minute project into something that takes hours. Make study time easier for the kids by creating an area in the house for homework. Make sure it has very few distractions, and that it’s loaded with extra pencils, paper, sharpeners, highlighters, and room for books. If possible, keep it away from televisions, …
“We must remember that one determined person can make a significant difference, and that a small group of determined people can change the course of history.” -Sonia Johnson
We’ve all seen people stopping by the grocery store on their way home from work to purchase the items they’ll need for dinner. There’s nothing wrong with that—we’ve all done that at some point. But you have to admit; last minute shopping gives you even less time to prepare your meal, and less time with …
You’ve vowed to finally transform your “clutter mountain” into a “clutter molehill.” Now that your mind is set, how do you successfully negotiate the ins and outs of getting organized? (1) Have specific goals. Don’t say: I want to get organized. Do say: I want to organize my estate. Speaking in generalities leads to doing in generalities …
As the new school year begins, take the time to coordinate everyone’s schedules so you don’t miss any events. Write each item in your planner so you don’t double schedule your time. You’ll also want to track all of these items on a centralized Family Calendar.Having a centralized calendar will ensure that schedules stay organized …
“Leader in its most important sense means being the agent of your own life, influencing the things you care about most in the world to make it a richer life. ” -Stewart Friedman
By Patty Gardner My husband is the most efficient person I know. I, on the other hand, have to work at it. I’m somewhere between a messy and a born organized with ADHD thrown into the mix. But during the last 30 years of being married to Mr. Efficient, I’m observed some interesting things he …
Read Julie’s story to hear how her Franklin Planner helped her keep life as a working mother of eight organized. My story is probably much different than others. I am a mom to eight, and a wife of 32 years. I have used many different types/sizes/styles of planners to keep us all running on smooth …
In today’s world, our kids have more options than ever before. Advanced placement classes help them get a jump on college, after-school sports provide exercise and excitement, music and instrument lessons enrich their self-expression, and volunteer work teaches them respect for others. Add these all together, however, and it turns into a pretty tall order …
Do your back a favor and get the right bag for your schoolwork load. Cramming a lot of books in a messenger-style bag will pull on one shoulder, and can lead to back pain over time. Use a backpack with padded straps if you carry a lot of books. Of course, if you tend to …
“Great leaders inspire. They maintain a hopeful attitude, even in the face of discouraging setbacks, constant criticism, and abundant opposition. People don’t follow discouraged leaders. They follow those who persist with hope…” -Rick Warren
By Carmen Coker You’ve vowed to finally transform your “clutter mountain” into a “clutter molehill.” Now that your mind is set, how do you successfully negotiate the ins and outs of getting organized? (1) Have specific goals. Don’t say: I want to get organized. Do say: I want to organize my estate. Speaking in generalities leads to …
