Unless you’re living off the land, you need to go shopping to survive in our modern world. But the repetitive task of drafting shopping lists and remembering to purchase everything on them can leave you with the nagging sense that you’re forgetting something, something you won’t remember until you walk in the door with your …
Have you read any good books lately? Do you have a favorite author? Those are great questions if you’re considering what to add to your reading list. A good book can work wonders. Reading expands your vocabulary, teaches you new things, provides an escape from your busy realm, and gives you a chance to imagine. …
Bucket lists are sometimes loaded with pie-in-the-sky dreams that will never become a reality. But if you create a bucket list on a slightly smaller scale, you’ll find that you can have a lot of fun learning and doing new things. Select a place in your planner to write down your summer bucket list. Better …
One of the first steps to living within your means is to track your spending habits. It’s very difficult to create a budget if you aren’t exactly sure where you’re spending your money. Use your planner to track what you spend and where you spend it from gas to groceries to movie tickets. Do this …
In all of our running, it’s easy to ignore our own needs. We start out making breakfast and shooing kids out the door so they don’t miss their bus, and then we dive into the needs of the day. Whether we’re rushing through the house making sense of our clutter, jetting off to work, wrestling …
Mother’s Day is just around the corner. Most of us wouldn’t be where we are without Mom. If you plan now you can get the perfect gift to show your love and appreciation. Make note of your gift ideas in your planner—what you want to purchase or make and when you need to order to …
Studies have shown that having new experiences bring more happiness than purchasing physical objects. The FranklinPlanner planning system promotes this idea, helping you spend time on what matters most, rather than what costs the most. And yet, it can be all too easy to force your memories into sentimental objects that accumulate in your home. …
Few things are more exciting than a summer trip. One extra exciting thing, however, is saving money on booking the travel and activities for your trip. After you finalize your plans, create a recurring task to check rates during the weeks leading up to your departure date. The more you check, the more likely you’ll …
Often, the level of detail you put into your plans makes all the difference between completing a goal and just coming close. Our specialized forms give you the space you need to capture these details and record your progress, whether you’re looking to expand your note-taking, balance your budget, track your fitness, or expand your …
With tax season upon us, it’s time to get all your finances in order. Help the process along with a list of the steps you still need to take: gathering documentation, purchasing tax software, planning time to do it yourself or submit your documents to your accountant. As you complete each step, mark it off …
As you complete your goals, take a moment to celebrate your success. There will always more you can do to improve, but for the moment, enjoy the feeling of accomplishment that only comes from positive personal change. This feeling is the best motivation to continue setting goals and furthering your progress.
Stephen R. Covey told a famous story: Two lumberjacks challenged each other to see how many trees they could cut down in a single day. One lumberjack started right off, while the other spent 45 minutes sharpening his saw. The first lumberjack mocked the second, felling tree after tree. But as time went on, the …
Innovation is an important part of life. It’s important to improve on the status quo and make new discoveries. Sometimes, however, the best discovery comes when you find that your current practices remain effective in a changing world. As you plan your life, focus on the tried and true planning principles you’ve learned with your …
Does your life feel like it’s going in circles? If you keep forgetting where you’ve been, it’s all too easy to repeat the past and get the same results. Go back through your planner entries and review the results of your efforts. Make note of the sources of your success and the causes of your …
How often do we say, “If only I had one more day?” Well…here it is! Leap Day is a gift you receive only once every four years. Enjoy it! Make a list in your planner of all those things you wish you could do with an extra day, then make something special happen.
One of the most helpful things a person can do to quit a bad habit or to start something new is to let people around them know their goals. It’s a great way to build a support system. This works for your less adventurous plans as well. Once your schedule is written, talk about your …
Your Franklin Planner has a Monthly Index page at the beginning of each month. It’s an amazing tool that is underutilized. If you use it correctly, you’ll absolutely love it. Here’s how it works: Most of us can’t go an entire month without something significant happening. Let’s say, for example, you’re in charge of a …
Show your planner some love and make it yours. Find a simple embellishment or a unique pen—something you really like that helps your plans stand out. You don’t need to spend a lot of time, but adding a personal touch can make your planning sessions more enjoyable. (And, of course, it’s easier to do the …
Many of us have goals that we intend to work on throughout the year. It’s easy enough to write these goals in your planner regularly as a reminder, but it may be even more fun to use a rubber stamp. It’s easy to have a stamp created for repeated tasks or goals. Then you can …
The key to success isn’t doing multiple things at the same time. It’s doing the right things at the right time. The Prioritized Daily Task List in your FranklinPlanner is a powerful tool to keep your tasks in mind throughout the day. As you list out your daily tasks, mark each one with a priority. …
