Relationships matter. Love is the essence of life. Spending time with others is one of the most fulfilling tings you can do. Learn to make positive first impressions, but even better, show that you care with your actions over time. You can’t do this consistently without planning. As you plan, sure to include: together time …
Personal growth is your “me time”. We refer to it as “sharpening the saw”. You need to spend time strengthening yourself if you intend to be effective at the things you do. To keep your saw sharp, be sure you’re including activities like the following in your planner on a regular basis: mental health check …
We enjoy things more when we put our time and effort into them. The same is true of our neighborhoods and communities. Strengthen your bond with your community by involving yourself in local activities such as: volunteer opportunities neighborhood block parties local events service projects church sporting events school activities Volunteer Opportunities Keep up with …
Our resources help enable us to do the things we love. As we manage our finances, maintain our homes, and keep our vehicles in working order, we enable ourselves to keep lifting, loving, serving, and smiling. Be sure to track these important things in your planner: your annual budget income/pay day savings plan car maintenance …
From the time we were little, our parents, teachers, caretakers taught us certain governing values that have been programmed into our brains. It’s the “why” of life – why we do what we do. As we mature and become more aware of this programming, we can be more conscious of this “why”. Ben Franklin became very intentional …
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It’s a classic object lesson: you can’t fit big rocks into a jar full of sand, but put the big rocks in first, and you can fill up the space around them. Keep this principle in mind as you commit tasks to your planner pages. At this point, you have your Master Task List and …
We can’t control how much time we have, but we can control how we use our time. Think about what matters most to you in your life and fill in the blank: “Effectively managing my time, gives me _______ in my life.” Whatever this may be, you can use a Franklin Planner to achieve that. …
Use the following symbols to keep up on the current status of your tasks. Some may be self-explanatory, while others could use a little clarification. √ Completed – when the task is completed and there is nothing more to do or to follow up on → Forwarded – when the task is forwarded to the …
We’ve all seen those amazing images on Pinterest. Chances are good you’ll want to create something similar for your holiday get-togethers. Just remember that sometimes our efforts are successful and other times they aren’t so great. With all you have to think about during the holidays, try to keep a practical perspective. Don’t worry about …
You’ve vowed to finally transform your “clutter mountain” into a “clutter molehill.” Now that your mind is set, how do you successfully negotiate the ins and outs of getting organized? (1) Have specific goals. Don’t say: I want to get organized. Do say: I want to organize my estate. Speaking in generalities leads to doing in generalities …
By Monica Friel The fall is a great time for cooking and eating, creating new recipes and bringing back old ones. Having a well organized kitchen is crucial for good meal planning and preparation. Making optimal use of the space in your kitchen is more important when you’re spending extra time creating new recipes and …
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What are your 30 favorite FranklinPlanner products? We are hosting another Pinterest Contest to give you the chance to win one of your favorite FranklinPlanner products for spring! The instructions are listed below in the contest image, but feel free to comment or email any questions you may have to [email protected]. To enter simply begin …
Did you travel anywhere in 2013? Are you looking to visit a new place for 2014? We found that one of the top resolutions revolves around traveling. People tend to set a goal to travel somewhere new during the year, and they sometimes never make it. If that is your goal for this New Year, …
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By Patty Gardner I don’t know about you, but my planner’s page finder is a really important part of my system. Most of the time my planner is open, on the counter or my desk, where I can see it easily. But if it’s closed, I need to be able to get to my daily …
You’ve probably noticed that the more organized you are, the more smoothly your life goes. You don’t waste time in the morning searching for socks and car keys. You don’t forget to pack your toothbrush before you zip up your carry-on, and you show up on time. But few of us, if any, started our …
December is a month to spend with family. Sometimes though, it’s a month spent as your family’s air traffic controller, keeping track of holiday parties, school concerts, classroom treat days, and family traditions. Here are five tips to help you simplify your December and reclaim some quality time with your family. 1. Organize Your Holiday …
