According to Buddhism, equanimity is one of the four virtues one should cultivate to live an enlightening life. Equanimity is mental calmness, composure, and evenness of temper, especially in a difficult situation. It exemplifies the polar opposite of what many of us experience in our daily lives – anxiety, stress, and distraction. Though creating this …
Public opinion is a weak tyrant compared with our own private opinion. What a man thinks of himself, that it is which determines, or rather indicates, his fate. —Henry David Thoreau
Since the invention of social media, a lot of things have changed. While it isn’t solely responsible for the way we now measure ourselves against other people, it definitely made it easier to do. Hop onto any social media platform, and you’re likely to see people with expensive outfits, captions raving about their incredible relationships, …
Planner Quote: March 7, 2022 There’s just one thing I can’t figure out. My income tax! —Nat King Cole
Planning is about far more than managing your schedule; it’s about creating the life you want to lead. Your Franklin Planner is meant to be more than just a planner. They’re designed to help you become who you hope to be. That includes your hopes, dreams, and aspirations. What makes us truly unique is our …
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If you set goals and go after them with all the determination you can muster, your gifts will take you places that will amaze you. —Les Brown
Virtually every study tells us that around 80% of New Year’s resolutions will get abandoned this month. That is a sad statistic. Accomplishing goals leads to satisfaction and further motivation, while not accomplishing goals leads to the opposite. Making progress on and completing goals we set for ourselves increases our confidence and can help us …
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March may tease us with the anticipation of Spring, but there’s lots you can do now to get ready. Begin de-cluttering, simplifying, and organizing those interior spaces – like your closets and cars. Don’t forget to de-clutter your time as well. Take a good look at what’s keeping you ‘busy’ and utilize your planner to …
Happy are all free peoples, too strong to be dispossessed. But blessed are those among nations who dare to be strong for the rest! —Elizabeth Barrett Browning
Presidents’ Day was originally celebrated to honor George Washington on his birthday, February 22nd. The Founding Fathers have traditionally been granted great respect, and their achievements were indeed immense. They created the first modern country based on liberal principles, as laid out in the Declaration of Independence. The country they built was also the first …
Get a life in which you are not alone. Find people you love, and who love you. And remember that love is not leisure; it is work. —Anna Quindlen
Humans are wired for connection, and when we cultivate good relationships, the rewards are immense. This isn’t just related to romantic love. Any kind of calm, stable forms of love yield clear health benefits. This could include love in a marriage, partnership, parent/child relationship, or a friendship. The key is to feel connected to other …
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To me, good health is more than just exercise and diet. It’s really a point of view and a mental attitude you have about yourself. —Angela Lansbury
Vitality is your personal empowerment, productivity, creativity, health, and well-being. To be vital is to feel energetic and confident. The best way to cultivate this is by working on your relationship with yourself. Just like any other relationship, it requires commitment, time, and effort… and you can’t neglect it. Show some love to you! Self-care …
Well done is better than well said. —Benjamin Franklin
The Prioritized Daily Task List is a major part of the Franklin Planner System. We encourage people to write down their tasks as you think of them, then go through and assign a value and order to each one. But why do we do this? Checklists may seem too simple of a solution and are …
February, our shortest month of the year, reminds us that time is of the essence. Take all the opportunities you can to: show and express your love and appreciation, make a new friend, learn more about those around you, and remember to be kind. Investing your time and energy into the relationships and endeavors that …
Books are the quietest and most constant of friends; they are the most accessible and wisest of counselors, and the most patient of teachers. —Charles W. Eliot
In our digital age, there are so many ways to get information. Online articles, e-books, and podcasts can all make learning more convenient and accessible. However, in recent years, print books have seen a resurgence, and for good reason. They can be better for your brain and health, and actually make learning easier and more …
All labor that uplifts humanity has dignity and importance and should be undertaken with painstaking excellence. —Martin Luther King, Jr.
