Old minds are like old horses; you must exercise them if you wish to keep them in working order. —John Adams
Feeding & Exercising Your Mind
January 23, 2023
Coming out of the holiday season, we’ve all had lots of practice feeding our bodies – usually too much and not very healthy. January marks a common and popular starting point for improving our health habits—focusing on what we eat and exercising the body. During this time, it can be easy to forget about health …
Planner Quote: January 16, 2023
January 16, 2023Occasionally in life there are those moments of unutterable fulfillment which cannot be completely explained by those symbols called words. Their meanings can only be articulated by the inaudible language of the heart. —Dr. Martin Luther King Jr.
Believe In Yourself!
January 16, 2023
Many say it’s resources, luck, background, or connections that create successful people. While these all have some influence, the strongest contributing factor to achieving something significant is self-belief. Studies have proven that when you experience positive emotions such as love, joy, or contentment, you’ll see more possibilities in your life. If you believe in yourself, …
Planner Quote: January 9, 2023
January 9, 2023Life hits you hard. But it takes you three seconds to decide if you are a superhero or not. —Hrithik Roshan
Decisions, Planning, & Commitment
January 9, 2023
It’s the second week of January, which means you’ve likely hit a few roadblocks to fulfilling your resolutions and beginning making changes. When you hit these roadblocks, what do you do to get over them? Many try “muscling through” difficulties and “just forcing it”, but this approach isn’t sustainable. Instead, let’s review the dangers of …
Planner Quote: January 2, 2023
January 2, 2023Every human mind is a great slumbering power until awakened by a keen desire and by definite resolution to do. —Edgar F. Roberts
Goal Planning – The Franklin Planner Way
January 2, 2023
The first week of January is that reoccurring e time of year when we feel that we should turn over a new leaf and have a fresh start. Unfortunately, most people don’t have much luck keeping their New Year’s Resolutions, at least not more than a month or two …and there are several reasons for …
Planner Quote: December 26, 2022
December 26, 2022Reflection is the beginning of reform. —Mark Twain
Time To Reflect
December 26, 2022
It’s the last week of December, and this year went by fast! If you find yourself getting a bit lost in the whirlwind of everyday life, you may be realizing you’re not clear on what actually happened this year. This is why it’s so important to take time to reflect. Take a mental ‘look’ at …
The Franklin Five: January 2023
December 23, 2022
January ushers in a new beginning, and Franklin Planner is here to assist you in having the most productive year ever. Towards the end of each month in 2023, we’ll post a checklist with special dates, ideas for goal setting and projects, and room to brainstorm or list some of your own ideas and plans. …
Planner Quote: December 19, 2022
December 19, 2022Christmas, my child, is love in action. Every time we love, every time we give, it’s Christmas. —Dale Evans
The Magic of the Season
December 19, 2022
“Peace on earth will come to stay when we live Christmas every day.” -Helen Steiner Rice We live in a time when the joy of anticipation has been largely forgotten, replaced by instant gratification. If we want something, we buy it… and it can usually be at our doorstep within a day or two. Conversely, …
Planner Quote: December 12, 2022
December 12, 2022Never be in a hurry; do everything quietly and in a calm spirit. Do not lose your inner peace for anything whatsoever, even if your whole world seems upset. —Saint Francis de Sales
Slow It Down
December 12, 2022
The holiday season is both a time of celebration and, for many, significant stress. With meals to prepare, presents to buy, and family dynamics to navigate, the holidays can find you caught in a balance between focusing on what matters most and checking off that lengthy to-do list. This overload of stress during an otherwise …
Planner Quote: December 05, 2022
December 5, 2022The people who are playing it totally safe are never going to have either the fun or the reward of the people who decide to take some risk, stick out, do it differently. —John Akers
Embracing The Unconventional
December 5, 2022
These winter months are filled with activities, tastes, sights, and sounds. Some of them are traditions that have been passed down and cherished – while others have perhaps been dreaded or discarded. For some, the long-held traditions are what make this season special–providing memories to recreate and nostalgia to share. Things like visiting light shows, …
Planner Quote: November 28, 2022
November 28, 2022Just as your car runs more smoothly and requires less energy to go faster and farther when the wheels are in perfect alignment, you perform better when your thoughts, feelings, emotions, goals, and values are in balance. —Brian Tracy
Taking Control of Your Holidays
November 28, 2022
Every year we imagine that the holidays will be a swirl of joyful parties, decorations, surprising loved ones with the perfect gift, cooking flawless meals, indulging in family vacations, and generally spending blissful time against a magical winter backdrop. We long for the magic and excitement of our youth and imagination, while dreading the worry, …
The Franklin Five: December 2022
November 25, 2022
December holds our hearts – in both our memories and anticipation. Whether it’s a joyful time, or bittersweet, choose to create NEW memories and connections while honoring those of the past. Personal acts of service and giving to others is a great way to stay grounded and make a difference, in small and large ways. …
