However you feel about Daylight Savings Time, you can blame Benjamin Franklin. As an American delegate in Paris in 1784, he toyed with the idea as a way to save candles in an essay called, “An Economical Project.” That was all it took for George Vernon Hudson, a British-born entomologist living in New Zealand, to …
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November is all about spending time with your family, remembering what you are thankful for, preparing for the holiday afterwards, and of course eating lots of delicious food! This month’s list will help you remember the small things, like picking up extra leftover containers and doing some of those small tasks you have been putting …
Off on a trip? Whether you’re going for business or pleasure, keep these points in mind: Schedule downtime into your agenda. While there may be an exciting world of attractions to see or great productivity to be had, you need to pace yourself to get the best results from your trip. Focus on fitness. If …
“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
What to do in the next three months to have a happier holiday. So much about the holidays revolves around good feelings – the warmth of giving a gift, the joy of spending time with family during Thanksgiving, the rekindled wonder of watching a small child’s excitement. At least, that’s how we’d like the holidays …
By Carmen Coker Have you ever been at home, and yet thinking of something that needs to be done at work? Or been at work, and yet thinking of something that needs to be done at home? No matter if you try to separate them, your personal life and work life are intrinsically linked. That …
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Make your holiday traveling easier by organizing your travel information and by keeping track of your budget. You will have a concrete schedule and you will know all of the different people you have to contact (phone numbers all in one location!). You won’t have to be stressed during the holidays…at least not with your …
“Construct your determination with Sustained Effort, Controlled Attention, and Concentrated Energy. Opportunities never come to those who wait… they are captured by those who dare to attack.” – Paul J. Meyer
So much of life runs on a yearly schedule – you’re supposed to have a doctor’s visit every year, a dental cleaning every six months, an oil change on your car every few weeks. With so much filling your days, it can be hard to remember what month it is, let alone everything that needs …
When we design planners, we try and think of ways to catch your attention. After all, planning doesn’t happen in a vacuum – you have a big, distracting world competing for your attention. Designing a planner that appeals to your senses without impeding your planning process takes careful thought and decades of experience. That’s why …
By Joshua Zerkel Follow these tips for managing your many logins and passwords. In the age of living your life online—banking, bills, video rentals, social media, work, email, and so on—keeping track of all your passwords is essential. Many people simply put their passwords on a sticky note stuck right on their monitors—something I definitely …
Football, apple pie, pumpkins, and all of the beautiful colors…what isn’t there to love about Autumn? Embrace the season with this printable autumn quote. Simply place it in a frame and decorate your office or home with a reminder about all the wonderful things this time of year brings. Print your quote here: Fall Frameable …
You’ve probably noticed that the more organized you are, the more smoothly your life goes. You don’t waste time in the morning searching for socks and car keys. You don’t forget to pack your toothbrush before you zip up your carry-on, and you show up on time. But few of us, if any, started our …
“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 …
With the advent of modern technology, you can get even more from your Franklin Planner. For instance, your iPad might be able to provide audio notifications for your appointments, but the tiny calendar square doesn’t have much room for notes. Taking your planner to your meetings lets you focus on the discussion without any online …
By Naomi Cook You may have seen or read about Kmart’s latest commercial for the holidays…no, not for Halloween, but for Christmas! Airing in Mid-September, it touts that now is the best time to start buying those holiday gifts through their layaway program. Taking their cue, let’s talk about getting your home ready for those …
As one of FranklinPlanner.com’s longstanding traditions, Organized October is a month dedicated to organization of all types. Starting today, we’ve put up our Organized October Calendar with tips, ideas, and product suggestions for each day of October. And this year, we’re featuring excellent ideas from our full family of sites, helping you organize and enrich …
“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 …
If you’re taking your technology on the road with you, then you know the advantage of a well-packed laptop bag. Here are a few important items to put on your packing list: Writing instruments Laptop battery charger Notepad/Portfolio Floss Water Bottle Cell phone charger
As fall approaches life can become quite hectic with holiday planning and organization. You may also be trying to do some final outdoor activities before winter arrives. These Autumn lists will not only give you great ideas for activities, but will allow you to keep track of all of your plans and chores before the …
