Humans thrive on routine. We’re creatures of habit. So why do we sometimes feel trapped in our day-to-day activities? Why do we lament another routine day—the same old, same old? How many times have you felt like you were in a rut, anxious for a change of pace and a different view? Summer break often …
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By the end of summer break most of us are ready for the steady cadence of school. We’ve improvised long enough. However, we also realize that we’ll miss the relaxed routine where even our scheduled events have room to slip. School and its associated activities have a much tighter grip on our time. So we …
We’ve all seen people stopping by the grocery store on their way home from work to purchase the items they’ll need for dinner. There’s nothing wrong with that—we’ve all done that at some point. But you have to admit; last minute shopping gives you even less time to prepare your meal, and less time with …
Choosing a planner that will get you through the rigors of the school year is a personal decision. What works for one person will definitely not work for another. We won’t begin to prescribe the perfect planner for you. Some people find a planner that works for them and they stick with it religiously, while …
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Summer is a great respite for your kids. It gives them an opportunity to do their own thing on their own time frame. But too much freedom can make it difficult to adjust when the new school year begins. Here are some ways you can help your children transition smoothly into their school routine. 1. …
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Planning is a simple skill with enormous benefits. The sooner a person develops the habit of planning, the better they’ll perform in school and in life. Show your kids how you use your planner. Teach them some basic time-management skills to help them see the importance of taking charge of their choices. Determine together what …
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Sometimes we need a refresher on how to use our planner or could use some new ideas to improve our personal planning systems. Other planner users can provide some of the best inspiration. View this slideshow and see how other’s from Instagram use their FranklinPlanner.
Memorial Day is intended as a way to remember our brave neighbors, friends, and family who gave everything they had to ensure our freedoms and to help maintain freedom for others. Because it’s a Federal holiday, many of us have the day off work so we can devote time to celebrating and remembering. How we celebrate varies. It’s …
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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 …
Use this helpful step-by-step process to integrate meal planning into your planning system. Make it easier with the Menu Planner and Shopping List forms.
It takes at least 21 days to form a habit, and this specialized tool makes it easier than ever to develop the habit of planning. WHAT: The 21-Day Planner Challenge – This planner contains 21 days (3 weeks) of planning pages in both weekly and daily format, a Master Task List, Monthly Index, and a Monthly Calendar—along …
So it’s February. By now, some of your New Year’s resolutions may be trying to flake off. That’s OK; we’re sure you’ve benefited from the effort you’ve made toward them already. But there’s no need to give up on any of your goals—the year is still young. Instead, pick them up, adjust them, and apply …
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You get out of your planner what you put into it. With the right accessories, you’ll be surprised at what you can get from your plans. Here are a few examples!
Every FranklinPlanner is designed to help organize your life, but they’re also designed with different personalities and planning styles in mind. To get the most out of your planning sessions, it pays to have the planner best suited for you. So, how do you do that? Consider the following four elements of a planner:
We can learn a lot from data. From our browsing history to Fitbit stats, we’re recording and analyzing more information than ever before, and using it to shape the future. As you move into 2017, it’s time to review your own data—the information contained in last year’s FranklinPlanner. A quick way to do that is …
The best way to ensure you realize your dreams and reach your goals has always been to plan for them. And the best way to plan is with a pen and paper. Writing your goals in your planner ensures you see them regularly—motivating you to make them happen. Even with our amazing electronic devices, more …
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If you’re like most of us, you have a list of things you hope to get to someday. Perhaps your list includes a dream vacation, learning to play the guitar, spending one-on-one time with your children, or finally cleaning out and organizing your garage. These things are important to you, but for some reason they …
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An old Gaelic phrase often attributed to William Shakespeare states, “What e’er thou art, act well thy part.” It’s good advice—to do your best in all your endeavors. But in order to fully follow this sage advice, you must first know what you are. You are much more than what you do. If you’re an …
