One of the hallmarks of the original FranklinPlanner process, the Prioritized Daily Task List (PDTL), compresses the time you spend prioritizing and tracking progress on the things you do each day. Each task gets a priority marker and a follow up symbol, letting you see at a glance where you are and where you’re headed. …
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 …
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. …
By Patty Gardner Planning ahead reduces stress and I’m not talking about the calendar/planner kind of planning ahead (although that is definitely important). I’m talking about the physical part of planning ahead – the practical part. Here’s an example. My grandkids (Ivy is 2-1/2 and Calvin is 13 months) come over every Tuesday afternoon at lunchtime. Once they …
