If you have struggled to stay organized in previous years, here are some great ways your planner can help keep you on track: Tasks. Many of our planners have a column just for tasks. You can keep your tasks in order by priority, and work through each one daily or weekly. Appointments. If you find …
Make your workspace more useful. The beginning of the year is a great time to organize your desk. Clear out everything that isn’t necessary and give yourself plenty of room to work. While you’re at it, don’t forget your briefcase, or laptop bag. As you clean it out you’re sure to find plenty of things …
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One of the biggest reasons that people break their New Year’s resolutions is because they get busy with their lives and lose track of their goals. That doesn’t have to be you. Write your goals down in your planner and give yourself helpful reminders each month to keep you on track and focused on your …
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Get ready for 2014 by clearing out your old planner and loading up with a new one. Before you refill your binder or cover, take a close look at it. If your leather is looking scuffed and worn, polish it up with a good leather cleaner and conditioner. Maybe you’re ready for a whole new …
Welcome to 2014! We hope you are as excited about the New Year as we are! Remember to spend the last little bit of the holiday season with your family and friends, and start getting ready for a whole new year of planning and organizing. We know you already have a few ideas about what …
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Trust is a marvelous thing. It brings value to money, success to businesses, and love to relationships. When you’re feeling overwhelmed with tasks this holiday season, exercise your trust and delegate a few of them. They might not do it exactly the way you would do it, but they might surprise you in how they …
Do you find that you get caught up watching a season of your favorite television show? Or perhaps your favorite hobby keeps distracting you from more important things? Setting down your schedule in your calendar or to-do list helps you chunk out your time, and can help you set limits for each activity. Post these …
As time goes on, the list of holiday must-dos tends to get bigger. Your family adds in new traditions and keeps up with old ones, your kids grow up and have more activities, you meet new friends and get invited to more parties. All of these engagements can quickly overwhelm your schedule. Before this happens, …
With just four days left until the Thanksgiving feast, it’s time to prepare with a well-organized shopping list. Organize your list in your planner, and don’t forget these categories: Produce Dairy Meats Desserts Toppings Any extra dishes needed to cook the big meal Decorations
If you’re ever down on yourself because one of your projects didn’t turn out exactly as planned, take a moment and Google “Pinterest Fails.” Unlike the perfect world that people post online, which only shows their strengths and successes, real life is full of near misses and learning experiences. Focus on your goals in your …
The holiday season schedule is usually packed full – along with the many activities you have on your plate, there’s the extra push at work to complete all your projects before your time off. Consider these important points when planning out your schedule: Don’t miss sleep: while late nights might seem like a great place …
The upcoming holiday season is a smorgasbord of school concerts, parties, term paper due dates and work deadlines. Make sure that you keep tabs on things with some solid calendar solutions. When it comes to family schedules, nothing beats putting a whiteboard in a public space. Then as new things come up or dates and …
Plan on some spooky shenanigans this week! Getting an early start on Halloween will make it easier on your younger ghouls and goblins, making sure that they get plenty of candy before it gets too dark. As for all the candy, let your kids choose how they eat it – if they overdo it, it …
Off on a trip? Whether you’re going for business or pleasure, keep these points in mind: Schedule downtime into your agenda. While there may be an exciting world of attractions to see or great productivity to be had, you need to pace yourself to get the best results from your trip. Focus on fitness. If …
So much of life runs on a yearly schedule – you’re supposed to have a doctor’s visit every year, a dental cleaning every six months, an oil change on your car every few weeks. With so much filling your days, it can be hard to remember what month it is, let alone everything that needs …
With the advent of modern technology, you can get even more from your Franklin Planner. For instance, your iPad might be able to provide audio notifications for your appointments, but the tiny calendar square doesn’t have much room for notes. Taking your planner to your meetings lets you focus on the discussion without any online …
Think back ten years – back when cell phones flipped open and most portable devices used AA batteries. Most of your tech centered around a single desk, where you could put cords behind and out of the way. Fast forward, and technology has spread over the entire house, with more devices than ever and charging …
Take this down: May 21st is National Memo Day. Fun Facts: In 1968, a chemist at the 3M company was trying to develop a super-strength adhesive, but instead created a low-tack, reusable, pressure-sensitive adhesive. 22 years later, in 1980, they finally figured out how to use this adhesive, and the Post-It Note was born. The …
If you find yourself asking this question frequently, it’s time to change upyour system. Most of the time, the simplest solutions work best. Leave your keys in the same spot – and while you’re at it, leave your cell phone, wallet, and other daily essentials there as well. Suspend them in your purse – if …
