After reviewing 2013, did you decide to be healthier in 2014? Not only working out or trying to become more fit, but actually becoming healthier overall? Our 2014 Resolution infographic offers you some of the most common and effective ways to set a health goal and stick to it. Small things like a meal plan …
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For the most part, organization involves small, day-to-day actions–picking up items before leaving a room, providing adequate storage, staying on top of daily chores so they don’t pile up. The real organizing challenge often comes with the tasks that only need to be done every few months, semi-annually, or once a year. Without daily reminders …
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Do you find yourself making plans to improve your financial condition for 2014? If that is one of your resolutions, you are not alone. We found it as one of the top resolutions people make for a New Year. Now, we know money doesn’t mean everything and it can’t buy happiness, but having it controlled …
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Make your workspace more useful. The beginning of the year is a great time to organize your desk. Clear out everything that isn’t necessary and give yourself plenty of room to work. While you’re at it, don’t forget your briefcase, or laptop bag. As you clean it out you’re sure to find plenty of things …
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“All of our dreams can come true if we just have the courage to pursue them.” – Walt Disney
By Naomi Cook There are many things to say hello to this New Year, like fun new calendars and planners (which you can find plenty of here at Franklin Covey)! However, there are also some things in your home that you should say goodbye to. Check out this list of 6 cluttering culprits that may …
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Did you travel anywhere in 2013? Are you looking to visit a new place for 2014? We found that one of the top resolutions revolves around traveling. People tend to set a goal to travel somewhere new during the year, and they sometimes never make it. If that is your goal for this New Year, …
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My father is a carpenter. Ever since he was 20 years old, he has spent every summer swinging a hammer—remodeling houses, finishing basements, repairing roofs, and pouring cement. He is also a fine wood craftsman, and spent 36 years teaching woodshop and drafting to junior high and high school students. One thing I learned from …
The number one resolution for 2013 evolved around fitness. Since it can be hard to keep a fitness goal all year long, we have found some ways that can help. Things like sharing your progress and using your planner can help you stay on track and continue your goal through the whole year. If your …
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By Joshua Zerkel If one of your goals for 2014 is to get more organized, you’re in good company. Most polls show that getting organized is a perennial favorite among folks who set resolutions for the new year. Of course, the challenge isn’t in setting the resolution – it’s in keeping it. Here are a …
One of the biggest reasons that people break their New Year’s resolutions is because they get busy with their lives and lose track of their goals. That doesn’t have to be you. Write your goals down in your planner and give yourself helpful reminders each month to keep you on track and focused on your …
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“Success is the doing, not the getting; in the trying, not the triumph. Success is a personal standard, reaching for the highest that is in us, becoming all that we can be. If we do our best, we are a success.” – Zig Ziglar
With a digital world becoming more fast-paced and advanced, sitting down and enjoying a book has become harder. With a busy schedule, we found that many adults made the resolution to finally make the time to read more. If your goal for 2014 is to finally sit down and read that book you have been …
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Now is the time to begin a plan towards accomplishing your 2014 resolutions. With a plan and clear advice, your resolutions will become more achievable and you will be more successful at completing them. One of the top resolutions for 2014 is focused on Career Goals. Whether you are trying to change careers or advance …
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Get ready for 2014 by clearing out your old planner and loading up with a new one. Before you refill your binder or cover, take a close look at it. If your leather is looking scuffed and worn, polish it up with a good leather cleaner and conditioner. Maybe you’re ready for a whole new …
“I’ve come to believe that each of us has a personal calling that’s as unique as a fingerprint – and that the best way to succeed is to discover what you love and then find a way to offer it to others in the form of service, working hard, and also allowing the energy of …
With another new year coming up, it’s time to start setting goals for 2014. Thankfully, you have a whole year of experiences that can help you streamline your goals for better results. At FranklinPlanner.com, we updated our annual New Year’s Resolutions survey with additional questions on how respondents did on last year’s resolutions. The results …
Welcome to 2014! We hope you are as excited about the New Year as we are! Remember to spend the last little bit of the holiday season with your family and friends, and start getting ready for a whole new year of planning and organizing. We know you already have a few ideas about what …
“If we write our dreams and goals down, we dramatically increase our odds of realization. If we share them with others, they become potent and alive.” -Kristin Armstrong
By Patty Gardner A weekly planning session makes all the difference in whether my week is smooth or rocky. Starting the week with a plan in place allows me to make changes as needed (and believe me, there are always plenty) and get things done. Here’s what I do: My weekly planning session takes place …
