A good laugh is sunshine in a house. —William Makepeace Thackeray
Improve Your Mental Health Through Laughter
May 22, 2023
We don’t always feel like laughing. Life is tough, and we all face an ongoing stream of challenges. But did you know that you can create happiness? We’ve all heard the phrase “fake it ‘til you make it”, and in nothing is this more viable than for our emotions. The mind and body communicate constantly, …
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Planner Quote: May 15, 2023
May 15, 2023Good habits, which bring our lower passions and appetites under automatic control, leave our natures free to explore the larger experiences of life. —Ralph W. Sockman
Put First Things First (Habit 3)
May 15, 2023
In today’s fast-paced world, time is of the essence, and it can feel like we never have enough of the precious resource. We are constantly juggling multiple priorities and struggling to keep up with everything that demands our attention. However, the truth is that we have the power to decide where our time and energy …
Planner Quote: May 8, 2023
May 8, 2023The natural state of motherhood is unselfishness. When you become a mother, you are no longer the center of your own universe. —Jessica Lange
Mothers… Here’s To You!
May 8, 2023
Motherhood is a vital role that shapes the future of our society. The importance of this responsibility is real and, as a mother, you may find yourself continually putting everyone’s needs before your own. However, taking care of yourself is just as crucial as taking care of your family. By setting aside time for yourself …
Planner Quote: May 1, 2023
May 1, 2023Celebrate what you want to see more of. —Tom Peters
May Day
May 1, 2023
In many cultures, May 1st is a holiday called May Day. This celebration marks the halfway point between the spring equinox and the summer solstice. As with many early holidays, May Day was rooted in agriculture. Springtime festivities filled with song and dance celebrated the sown fields starting to sprout. Cattle were driven to pasture …
Planner Quote: April 24, 2023
April 24, 2023Expect to have hope rekindled. Expect your prayers to be answered in wondrous ways. The dry seasons in life do not last. The spring rains will come again. —Sarah Ban Breathnach
Energize! It’s Spring!
April 24, 2023
Spring brings warmer weather, longer days, and increased levels of daylight. This season is a time for making choices and taking inspired action. Having taken winter to imagine all the possibilities, we are now called upon to choose a path that excites us. We can feel a new energy in the air, but how do …
The Franklin Five: May 2023
April 22, 2023
May is a great time to improve relationships and to show appreciation for those who have expressed their love to you through service. Make a plan to keep others in mind, and then act on each inspiration you have to serve them in return. May Checklist Pocket Size: PDF May Checklist Compact Size: PDF May …
Planner Quote: April 17, 2023
April 17, 2023For in the true nature of things, if we rightly consider, every green tree is far more glorious than if it were made of gold and silver. —Martin Luther
Why PAPER Works
April 17, 2023
Earth Day is on April 22nd, which often brings up questions and misconceptions about our reliance on paper and what we can each do to be the most environmentally-friendly as possible. Paper has run the full gambit – from being the best, to vilified, and back again. There’s a lot of misunderstanding and false info …
Planner Quote: April 10, 2023
April 10, 2023The most important ingredient we put into any relationship is not what we say or what we do, but what we are. —Stephen R. Covey
Inspiring Others
April 10, 2023
To inspire others is a transcendent goal that many would like to accomplish. History is full of inspirational people that have helped change the world, and whose impact continues to send ripples through the ages. When we see someone else achieve great things, it often ignites a fire within us to do something great as …
Planner Quote: April 3, 2023
April 3, 2023The essence of being human is being able to direct your own life. —Stephen R. Covey
Beginning With The End In Mind (Habit 2)
April 3, 2023
In his book The 7 Habits of Highly Effective People, Stephen R. Covey explains that all things are created twice: first in our minds, and then in reality. To create the life we want, we must start with a clear understanding of our destination. We need to know where we are going in order to …
Planner Quote: March 27, 2023
March 27, 2023Every moment spent planning saves three or four in execution. —Crawford H. Greenewalt
Tax Time Encouragement and Support
March 27, 2023
With only a couple weeks until April 15, tax season is upon us. Hopefully you’ve been keeping careful track of your documents throughout the previous year and have everything ready to go. Sorting through paperwork takes time and leaves us with stacks of paper on the counter, desk, or even the floor. But what if …
The Franklin Five: April 2023
March 24, 2023
In April, plan to Put First Things First. Take care of the important items you’ve been procrastinating, spend some quiet time walking in nature, enjoy the new-ness of spring with loved ones, and refresh your enthusiasm for achieving your dreams. April Checklist Pocket Size: PDF April Checklist Compact Size: PDF April Checklist Classic Size: PDF …
