Have you noticed how being busy is not equal to being productive? We’ve all had frustrating days when we’ve felt incredibly busy but had nothing to show for it. Equally frustrating are the days when we’re caught up in urgent matters and accomplish a lot, only to realize that we’d spent our day in meaningless …
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By now many of you are likely aware of our Anna line of binders. This graceful leather binder takes nothing for granted. Designed with impeccable attention to detail, it features hand-selected textured leather inside and out, unique stitching detail, and it’s loaded with organization. You’ll be surprised at how many pockets we’ve crammed into this …
“This is the single most powerful investment we can ever make in life—investment in ourselves, in the only instrument we have with which to deal with life and to contribute.” – Stephen R. Covey Habit 7: Sharpen the Saw is all about self-renewal. Stephen R. Covey calls it Balanced Self-Renewal because in order to feel …
“I’ve learned that people will forget what you said, people will forget what you did, but people will never forget how you made them feel.” -Maya Angelou
School is now, or almost, in session…whatever that looks like to you! Take time to learn something new yourself – especially before the hustle and bustle of the holidays approach. Fertilize for fall, get the water valves tested, and prepare for the weather to start changing. September is a great time for preparation and maintenance …
One of the hallmarks of the original FranklinPlanner process, the Prioritized Daily Task List (PDTL), compresses the time you spend prioritizing and tracking progress on the things you do each day. Each task gets a priority marker and a follow up symbol, letting you see at a glance where you are and where you’re headed. …
“What air is to the body, to feel understood is to the heart.” -Stephen Covey
Nowadays, it’s hard to find anyone over the age of 13 without a smartphone. Digital technology has become commonplace in our world. It makes sense. There are a lot of things you can do incredibly well with a smartphone. Your phone is full of contact information that you can access instantly. You can set …
Most of us know that establishing a planning routine is a fundamental part of living the life we desire. The challenge is making that routine a habit in our daily life. You may have tried planning before and found it difficult to maintain. Beginning something new can seem overwhelming, and committing for the …
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In an age when people are looking back to simpler times, seeking out time-tested life hacks, re-visiting retro outfits, and spinning vinyl records, the Franklin Planner couldn’t be more on trend. First created in 1984, the Original Franklin Planner is still our best-seller. It boasts our original, efficient design with crisp lines and a …
When we think of technology, we rarely think of paper and pen. Typically, we focus on the most recent advancements in science, medicine, travel, or communication. But for two thousand years paper has been, and will continue to be, a fascinating technological advancement. Just because paper is common today, that doesn’t make it any …
Every person has immense value and potential. None of us can be defined by any one group or set of rules. We are each individuals—with unique hopes, dreams, goals, and challenges. That’s the beauty of humanity. You matter. Your dreams matter. Your goals matter. You have so much to give simply by being you. …
You weren’t born to fail. Your talents, interests, and desires can make a difference. However, struggle is a huge part of life. The struggles you face can be hard—even devastating, but they don’t have to destroy your hope. Wayne Dyer said it this way, “When you change the way you look at things, the …
Have you noticed that the world we live in is growing ever more chaotic? Today’s digital information age is overwhelming our minds and sabotaging our productivity. We’re constantly interacting with our devices—being bombarded with noise, alarms, and the urgencies of the day. It’s exhausting! With all that is coming at us, it’s hard to …
“My mission in life is not merely to survive, but to thrive; and to do so with some passion, some compassion, some humor, and some style.” -Maya Angelou
As difficult as it may be to admit, summer is flying by. If you’re planning ahead, you’ve already written, “first day of school” on your planners and calendars. It’ll be here before you know it. Consistent planning is sure to help all of us prepare, so no one feels blindsided by deadlines and events. We …
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“Thousands of candles can be lighted from a single candle, and the life of the candle will not be shortened. Happiness never decreases by being shared.” -Buddha
This year, back to school feels different than it has ever felt, doesn’t it? The whole world has been jolted. Yet, our students need education and safe social interaction. Whatever your student’s school situation may be, now is the time to prepare! We’ve continued our annual tradition of back to school organization with these helpful …
“Valuing the differences is the essence of synergy—the mental, the emotional, the psychological differences between people. And the key to valuing those differences is to realize that all people see the world, not as it is, but as they are.” —Stephen R. Covey Simply defined, Synergy means that the whole is greater than the sum …
“Tell me and I forget. Teach me and I remember. Involve me and I learn.” -Benjamin Franklin
