Most of us would love it if we could eliminate the time it takes to get to and from work. It would be nice to walk out of our office and be instantly on our own time, running our own errands, catching little league games, or helping prepare dinner. But we can’t—we have to spend …
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Are you tired of staring at gray cubicle walls or blank white paint? While it’s important to add some personality to your workspace, you don’t want to clog up half your desk with your action figure collection. These three tips will help you spice up your desk while adding new levels of organization. 1. Ditch …
I know that sounds crazy. A to-do list is a list of things to do. What more could there be? Actually, there’s actually a lot more. Like: 1. Choosing the right to-do’s based on importance. It’s tempting sometimes (okay, always) to do the things that are easy, fun or the most satisfying. But those aren’t usually the …
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In just a short time, Pinterest has grown from a novelty to the norm with more than 70 million users. We use it to track things we’d like to have, recipes we’d like to try, outfits we’d like to wear, crafts we’d like to re-create, and workouts that might help us with those trouble spots. …
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It’s that time of year again: with only a couple of 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. Here are some tips to make things easier, both now, and for next year. 1. Clean …
Talk about eye candy—the bold colors of the Caroline collection are sure to turn a few heads. Perfect in any season, this trendy collection will add a spark to your day in cobalt blue, mustard, and blood orange. Made from durable genuine leather, the Caroline computer tote bag boasts a padded compartment for your 13” …
After another year of carrying your plans, your binder might be showing its age. It goes without saying that you should look through it and clean out any old receipts, leftover punch cards, or outdated notes pages. Once you’ve dealt with the inside, then it’s time to look at the exterior. Use Apple Leather Care products to buff out scratches, …
As each year goes by, technology becomes a more integrated and important part of daily life. If the worst happens to your smartphone, tablet, or computer, you’ll need to be prepared. Take the time every few weeks to update the contact information in your planner, and back up your devices on an external hard drive or memory card. Then …
How do you use your planner? It’s one thing to refill your binder with a whole year’s worth of new pages, quite another to use them to impact your life. If you’ve been using your planner as little more than a notebook, you might be missing out on additional productivity and success. Check out our Refresher Course for more …
Has your planning session settled into a humdrum routine? Do you spend most of your time reacting to tasks from previous days? If so, then it’s time to rethink your priorities. Each week, look at all of the roles you play in your life: Parent, Grandparent, Employee, Community Member, etc. You can then plan …
How do you use your planner? Since 1984, planner users worldwide have used the system developed by Hyrum Smith to list, prioritize, and accomplish the tasks needed to realize their goals. If you’re new to the FranklinPlanner, or if it’s been a while, take a look at this helpful refresher on how to get the most from your planning …
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Life is full of meaningful moments, moments when you connect with others and achieve your personal and professional goals. Between those moments, the rest of life happens: the commute, the checkout line, the small talk about celebrities or sports, and the other trivial things that rush in to fill time that you don’t fill yourself. …
One of the biggest lies you’ll hear: “Sure, we can transfer all your contacts from your old phone. No problem.” Whether you’re due for an upgrade or not, take a moment this week to update a physical record of your contact information. Note important birthdays and organize your contacts into groups, both online and in …
Routines are a strong part of each of our lives. If you’ve ever planned on stopping somewhere on the way home only to drive straight home instead, you understand just how powerful routine can be. A daily planning session helps you channel the power of routine and use it to accomplish your goals. When you …
Do you remember when a week was a long time? As life goes on and your daily responsibilities continue to add up, the weeks only seem to get shorter. As you face the coming week, take a moment to review your biggest priorities for each role you play (parent, manager, community member, etc.) When you …
“The wise does at once what the fool does at last.” – Baltasar Gracian
Whether you’re new to the FranklinPlanner planning system or you’re getting ready to store your thirtieth planner, the right accessories can make it easier to meet your goals. Here are some essentials: 1. Pagefinder Your time is precious. You don’t want to spend more of it than you have to, especially not trying to search for …
With all the technology designed to save us time and allow for more rest and relaxation, it’s a bit ironic that we’re all just as busy as ever. Without a written plan most of us would come unraveled during the course of the day. Thankfully we have our planners. Like an external hard drive for …
No two people are alike. You have a unique combination of family situation, job description, age, gender, location, industry, and hundreds of other factors. Picking the right binding, size, design, and format for your planner makes all the difference. Select Your Binding: Do you value customization? If so, then selecting a ring-bound planner lets you …
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This year we celebrate the 30th Anniversary of the FranklinPlanner! The infographic below highlights some of the milestones and facts about how the planner has evolved and grown in the past 30 years. Did you know that today, 15 million people worldwide use a FranklinPlanner?
