Sometimes you will never know the value of a moment until it becomes a memory. —Theodor Seuss Geisel (Dr. Seuss)
In Memory of…
May 27, 2024
In Memory of… Memorial Day is for honoring those who gave the ultimate sacrifice for our freedoms. We have an opportunity to show how much we appreciate that sacrifice by the way we live, and by the way we show respect for the freedoms of others. Memorial day has also become a time to honor …
The Franklin Five: June 2024
May 24, 2024June encourages us to get outside and MOVE. Take advantage of the longer days; spend time with family and friends; plan vacations, small trips, barbeques and trips to the river or lake. Just make sure you also hydrate and get plenty of rest. Check out our weekly Franklin Planner Talk blog posts for uplifting ideas …
Planner Quote: May 20, 2024
May 20, 2024Focused action beats brilliance any day. —Art Turock
Practice Law 5: Daily Planning Leverages Time Through Increased Focus
May 20, 2024
Practice Law 5: Daily Planning Leverages Time Through Increased Focus In our fast-paced lives, finding time for formal planning may seem like a luxury. However, as we delve into Law 5 from Hyrum W. Smith’s book The 10 Natural Laws of Successful Time and Life Management, we discover that investing a few minutes in daily …
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Planner Quote: May 13, 2024
May 13, 2024Mother love is the fuel that enables a normal human being to do the impossible. —Marion C. Garretty
Appreciating Mom
May 13, 2024
Yesterday was Mother’s Day – and it’s always a great idea to spend some time showing mom how much you care. But let’s not let it end there! Moms and maternal influencers in our lives, are there for us EVERY day. Consider ways you can extend the love, and show your appreciation all week, and …
Planner Quote: May 6, 2024
May 6, 2024Life is meant to be a never-ending education, and when this is fully appreciated, we are no longer survivors but adventurers. —David McNally
Life-long Learners are Teachers and Influencers
May 6, 2024
One of the great truths of human kind is that we are always learning. No matter how long we live, new information and new experiences are available all the time. When we feel overwhelmed, or even just lazy, we may try to shut out the ‘new’ and ignore the lessons…but they are there, and waiting …
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Planner Quote: April 29, 2024
April 29, 2024There is nothing in the world so irresistibly contagious as laughter and good humor. —Charles Dickens
Get Giggling for World Laughter Day
April 29, 2024
“Laughter is the tonic, the relief, the surcease for pain,” remarked Charlie Chaplin, and indeed, the power of laughter to uplift, heal, and connect is unparalleled. As we celebrate World Laughter Day, it’s a timely reminder of the profound benefits that laughter brings to our lives. Research suggests that our propensity to laugh peaks around …
The Franklin Five: May 2024
April 26, 2024
May flowers are beautiful, and so are the longer and warmer days. From May Day through National Smile Day, there are a lot of reasons to appreciate and celebrate this month. Check out our weekly Franklin Planner Talk blog posts for uplifting ideas and great material. Our goal at Franklin Planner is to support YOU …
Planner Quote: April 22, 2024
April 22, 2024Earth and sky, woods and fields, lakes and rivers, the mountain and the sea, are excellent schoolmasters, and teach some of us more than we can ever learn from books. —John Lubbock
Earth Day and Responsible Paper-ing
April 22, 2024
As we commemorate Earth Day, it’s an ideal opportunity to shed light on the sustainable attributes of paper, particularly in the context of our planners. While many natural resources are finite, paper stands out as a renewable and recyclable material that embodies sustainability from its very core. Paper, derived from wood fiber, boasts inherent renewability …
Planner Quote: April 15, 2024
April 15, 2024The future never just happened. It was created. —Will and Ariel Durant
Becoming an Intentional Creator
April 15, 2024
In the tapestry of life, each of us holds the power to weave our own narrative, to shape our reality with intention and purpose. But what does it truly mean to be a creator? A creator is not merely a passive bystander, but rather a deliberate architect, consciously bringing something into existence with foresight, intention, …
Planner Quote: April 8, 2024
April 8, 2024He that respects himself is safe from others; He wears a coat of mail that none can pierce. —Henry Wadsworth Longfellow
Self-Care & Stress Awareness
April 8, 2024
As April blooms with new possibilities, it’s an opportune moment to pause, reflect, and prioritize self-care amidst life’s hustle and bustle. April not only marks the onset of spring but also offers several timely reminders to cultivate mindfulness, lower stress levels, and embrace healthy habits. April is Stress Awareness Month, serving as a gentle nudge …
Planner Quote: April 1, 2024
April 1, 2024Any change, even a change for the better, is always accompanied by drawbacks and discomforts. —Arnold Bennett
Practice Practice Law 4: To reach any significant goal, you must leave your comfort zone.
April 1, 2024
In Hyrum W. Smith’s book The 10 Natural Laws of Successful Time and Life Management, Law 4 stands as a cornerstone principle: “To reach any significant goal, you must leave your comfort zone”. This law challenges us to break free from the familiar, safe confines of our comfort zones and venture into uncharted territories of …
