With warm weather firmly established, it’s time to add some new tasks to your task list. Consider yard maintenance like mowing and watering the lawn, or schedule out morning runs around your neighborhood rather than in the crowded gym. Plan ahead on planting flowers or vegetables, and write the tasks on your planner well in …
Whether you’re planning on attending church services or waiting for the Easter bunny, Easter is a great time to come closer to family. As you plan out your Easter activities, include some relaxing time for conversations with those you love. Your kids might be frenetically rushing from one egg to the next, but that doesn’t …
With holidays and events coming up, such as Easter, Mother’s Day, Graduation(s), etc, it helps to use your planner to keep track of the chaos. Add tabs or extra note pages to keep track of big events. And be sure to add reminders a week in advance so you don’t forget to pick up a …
Since tax season is coming to an end, you have all of your documents together in one place. Take advantage of this and being to organize and file away all of your paperwork for next year. As you file everything away, take the time to organize your file storage. Purge old documents, including your tax …
Spring-cleaning doesn’t have to be a giant chore. Cleaning or organizing one small thing each day or each week can minimize the amount of cleaning you do. And if you make it a habit all year long, you can eliminate spring-cleaning altogether. After all, who wants to be inside when the best weather of the …
Your planner is an excellent system for planning your life, but with the right forms, it can take your success even further. From blank notes pages for recording important information to menu and fitness trackers to help you with your health, you can change many aspects of your life with these helpful tools.
Strengthen your planner with a personal touch. Adding forms and tabs specific to your needs such as the Financial Plans Supplement, or the year at a glance Fold-Out Calendar can make your planner a more robust tool. You may also choose to keep extra business cards, photos, and extra pages for notes all neatly contained …
How long has it been since your last physical? When did you last change the furnace filter? Did you remember to change the batteries in your smoke detectors? Writing these tasks in your planner gives you a concrete reminder when you need to provide this information – but only if you store your old planner …
Each year, identity theft becomes a larger problem for individuals nation-wide. Protect your information: keep an organized space for all your documents, and you can make sure that documents with sensitive information end up in the shredder, and not in the hands of an enterprising dumpster diver. For more information on identity theft, visit http://www.consumer.ftc.gov/features/feature-0014-identity-theft …
Reduce the stress of money management by documenting your financial activities. By collecting all of your necessary paperwork for your taxes throughout the year, you will be more prepared and less stressed when it comes time to file your taxes. If you use an accountant, it will allow them to complete your paperwork quicker and …
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Make Valentines Day easier by planning ahead. Organize your evening plans by scheduling everything several days in advance, and confirming any reservations you may have. Make sure to note it all down in your planner so you don’t forget anything you may need to pick up. Doing this will make your evening go much more …
Remember to be realistic in your goals for the New Year when it comes to relationships, your job, and even your home. Make your goals attainable and surround yourself with people that can help you reach those goals. Tell your friends and family about your goals so they can be a support. Consider the changes …
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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 …
From all of us at FranklinPlanner.com, Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year. Enjoy your time with family and friends, and recharge your batteries for the upcoming year.
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 …
