Innovation is an important part of life. It’s important to improve on the status quo and make new discoveries. Sometimes, however, the best discovery comes when you find that your current practices remain effective in a changing world. As you plan your life, focus on the tried and true planning principles you’ve learned with your …
Does your life feel like it’s going in circles? If you keep forgetting where you’ve been, it’s all too easy to repeat the past and get the same results. Go back through your planner entries and review the results of your efforts. Make note of the sources of your success and the causes of your …
How often do we say, “If only I had one more day?” Well…here it is! Leap Day is a gift you receive only once every four years. Enjoy it! Make a list in your planner of all those things you wish you could do with an extra day, then make something special happen.
One of the most helpful things a person can do to quit a bad habit or to start something new is to let people around them know their goals. It’s a great way to build a support system. This works for your less adventurous plans as well. Once your schedule is written, talk about your …
Your Franklin Planner has a Monthly Index page at the beginning of each month. It’s an amazing tool that is underutilized. If you use it correctly, you’ll absolutely love it. Here’s how it works: Most of us can’t go an entire month without something significant happening. Let’s say, for example, you’re in charge of a …
Show your planner some love and make it yours. Find a simple embellishment or a unique pen—something you really like that helps your plans stand out. You don’t need to spend a lot of time, but adding a personal touch can make your planning sessions more enjoyable. (And, of course, it’s easier to do the …
Many of us have goals that we intend to work on throughout the year. It’s easy enough to write these goals in your planner regularly as a reminder, but it may be even more fun to use a rubber stamp. It’s easy to have a stamp created for repeated tasks or goals. Then you can …
The key to success isn’t doing multiple things at the same time. It’s doing the right things at the right time. The Prioritized Daily Task List in your FranklinPlanner is a powerful tool to keep your tasks in mind throughout the day. As you list out your daily tasks, mark each one with a priority. …
The best time to make a decision is well in advance. During your busy weeks, it’s easy to get caught in a reactionary loop, where one habit leads to the next until your week is a copy of the previous week. Take charge of your weeks with a weekly planning session. Look at your biggest …
What do you carry in your planner? Do you take your binder everywhere you go and use it as a wallet? Do you keep your whole year of daily planner pages in your binder at all times? If so, then consider using a storage case to free up some space in your binder while making …
Why do you do what you do? It can be easy to get caught up in the day-to-day rush, with shortsighted focus on daily tasks. As you prepare your new planner for 2016, step back and look at the roles you play in your life: parent, employee, family member, friend. As you plan, remember that …
We hope that you’ve had a peaceful and enjoyable holiday season. As the year draws to a close, reflect on the experiences you’ve had in 2015. What were the actions that led to your biggest successes? Can you identify one thing that you will do differently next year? What are the steps you need to …
One of the greatest gifts is the experience of changing your life for the better. As the holiday season concludes, we wish you all the best as you celebrate with family and friends.
There are many tasks to be done during the holidays: decorating, meal preparation, shopping, planning events, and the thousands of other small details. If you feel like you’re the only one taking care of these things, don’t stress out. Share your plans with those closest to you, and discuss a delegation strategy. When everything is …
Take a moment today and write out in your planner a list of everyone you plan on giving gifts to this holiday season. You can include your family members, extended family members, your neighbors, and professionals who serve you, such as your letter carrier and hairstylist. When you’ve listed everyone, write the dollar amount that …
Everything has an expiration date. If your formerly non-stick pans leave black flecks in your food, or if no two cups match, or if your junk drawer is full of assorted replacement screws, a calculator, and a stopped watch, then it might be time to do a clean-out. Donate or throw away (especially in the …
With only four days until the big day, it’s time to make some shopping lists. Whether you’re hosting the whole family or making your favorite dish to share, you’ll want to make an organized grocery list. Sort the items on your list into sections: produce, meat, dairy, etc., to help you complete your shopping trip …
Sometimes, the holidays breed insecurity. Maybe it’s the incessant abs photos from your fitness friend, or the made-from-scratch gluten-free gingerbread castle picture from Pinterest Mom. If you’re feeling like you don’t measure up, step back and remember that your life is more than just an entry in the social media arms race. If there’s a …
There’s nothing like the holidays to shake you of your daily rut. Here are some tips to make sure that you don’t lose the results of your plans during the festivities: Spend Time with Family: With all of your holiday appointments, be sure to plan some unstructured time with your family. The quiet moments are …
From family dinners to company parties to final exams, the holiday season is full of important deadlines. Stay on top of things with the calendar in your planner. Write down new appointment information as it comes in, both on the date page and on your monthly calendar tab. Be sure to use pencil, just in …
