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 …
Due to popular demand, we have brought in another shipment of the black Compact Macaroon binder! There is a limited quantity, so once they’re gone, they’re gone! With a quilted exterior and a delicate flower pattern adorning its snap closure, the Macaroon goes beyond smooth binder finishes. Synthetic leather ID Window Pen Loop Card slots …
Most of us use our planner to prepare for events. We take note of upcoming weddings, parties, and business meetings. We decide what we need to do in order to be prepared when these events begin, but what do we do after the event is finished? Take a wedding for example: Unless it’s our own …
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 …
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 …
by Patty Gardner Some people love mail and some hate it. Some check their mail box as soon as the mailman comes and some check it whenever they get around to it. Of course, these days there’s not as much mail as there used to be. But piles of mail can still be a problem …
Have you ever felt like you were in a planning rut? Start the year with some new planning ideas. We have several master planners right here at FranklinPlanner.com, and each of them plans differently. We decided it might be fun to share a few of their tips with you. Traci – “A couple of years …
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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 …
“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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We live in an era of Big Data. With the rapid advances in mobile technology and the convenience of the Internet, we have more facts available to us than ever before. With a quick search, we can discover the history of cheese, or the name of the actor who voices the robot in the Iron …
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Holiday shopping is tough. The challenge lies in finding the right thing. That’s especially difficult when so many of us don’t need any more things. Things simply add to the clutter that we’re already wading through. So we visit specialty shops, boutiques, malls, and online stores in hopes of finding something both useful and unique—and …
By Naomi Cook Can you believe that 2015 is right around the corner? Are you ready for it? Better yet, is it ready for you and all that you have to do?! Now’s the time to figure out your plan for your planner, and what better place to start than FranklinPlanner, where you can find a variety …
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Now that autumn is in full swing, it’s time to count down the weeks until the end of the year. Take some time to set goals for the remaining months of the year, and write them down in your planner. Whether it’s picking up a new hobby or finishing off your holiday shopping while still …
Each season brings new details to track, new events to plan for. Autumn is no exception, with preparations to make for one of the busiest times of the year. Here are some pointers on optimizing your planner for autumn: • Review your goals for the year and set specific goals for the next three months. Break these goals …
