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 …
Have you ever heard of burnout? It’s a term used to describe a mental state, similar to depression, which comes from excess stress over a long period of time. It can lead to decreased motivation at your job, more apathy and neglect in your personal relationships, and even more illness due to a decreased immune …
Staying Together While Apart Maintaining relationships during times of social distancing Habit number 7 is: Sharpen the Saw. Sharpening the saw is taking time to do what’s best for us individually, so we have the strength to give to others. Sharpening the saw focuses on four parts of self: physical, spiritual, mental, and social/emotional. Notice …
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“When you have too many top priorities, you effectively have no top priorities. Regarding strategic goals, it’s important that they are few, prioritized, and measurable.” —Stephen R. Covey We’ve all heard the phrase, “If everyone is special then nobody is special.” There’s a lot of truth to that. Not every movie becomes a blockbuster hit. …
Welcome May! Remember to take care of the mother figures in your life and let them know you appreciate them. Now is also the time to get your summer plans in order and prepare for warmer weather. Here are a few more things to add to your list: May Checklist Pocket Size: PDF May Checklist Compact Size: PDF May …
As with all successful efforts, it takes some initiative to use a planner. But, when you look at the alternatives, using a planner eliminates many stressful situations from your life. Here are seven examples: 1. Avoid double-booking If you’ve ever accidentally double-booked your schedule, you know how stressful it can be when you get a …
As you prepare to make a fresh start this spring, consider the roles your home plays in your life. Home is where you eat, relax, prepare, create, entertain, listen, and serve. Each room has a purpose, but they often overlap. That means you have books, clothes, cleaning supplies, etc. in more than one place. …
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“Through imagination, we can visualize the uncreated worlds of potential that lie within us.” —Stephen R. Covey Habit Two: Begin With The End In Mind is a principle of power unique to humans. In an article posted in Psychology Today, titled: The Power of ‘Then’: The Uniquely Human Capacity to Imagine Beyond the Present, we learn …
Spring is in the air and so are taxes. Create a system to keep your papers in order and use your planner to track your expenses. Get the garden ready for a nice harvest or summer blooms! Here are a few things to add to your list: April Checklist Pocket Size: PDF April Checklist Compact Size: PDF April Checklist Classic Size: PDF April Checklist Monarch Size: PDF
There are many people out there looking to gain a better understanding of who they are by researching the people who came before them. Some of us have treasured stories of relatives who faced significant challenges and rose above them. We wonder how they developed such a powerful legacy amid the difficulties of their day. …
The year was 1726. A young man named Benjamin Franklin was returning from London to his home in Philadelphia, an 80-day voyage. During the journey, he contemplated the direction he wanted his life to take. He wrote down his values in a small black book he carried with him, listing thirteen virtues he wanted to …
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The desire for change and growth seems to be hardwired in each of us. It’s part of the human condition. We can’t remain stagnant without feeling stuck. That’s why Stephen R. Covey’s 7 Habits Of Highly Effective People are so valuable. Whatever your situation may be, you have the power to make it better by …
Welcome March! It’s time to incorporate more green in your life – the healthy stuff and the lucky stuff. Plan your family budget, give service to someone in need, or plan a play date with your kids or grandkids. Here are some more things to add to your list: March Checklist Pocket Size: PDF March Checklist Compact Size: PDF March Checklist Classic Size: PDF March Checklist Monarch Size: PDF
Now that you’ve chosen your ideal planner for 2020, it’s time to make it uniquely yours. You can add to your planning experience with well-designed, ingenious accessories that augment your daily plans. Forms Your planner is laid out with intuitive sections for appointments, tasks, notes and more. But sometimes these act as a jumping off …
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Some Franklin Planners are designed to help you manage your business by including Business Expense Pages in the design. But what do you do with those pages if you don’t have a business, or if you prefer to manage your business expenses some other way? There’s no reason to let those pages go to waste. …
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There is nothing in the world that feels quite as good as accomplishment. Your confidence grows as you make effort toward your goals and see progress in your life. That confidence brings courage to do more, to work harder, and grow stronger. Success begets more success, so goals truly are essential. If you’d like to …
February is here! Do small things all month to stay on top of your New Years goals and plans. Organize your paperwork for tax season, plan your garden, break a habit, and even complete and indoor project. These small things can help keep you on track and feeling accomplished. Here are some more things to …
There are two essential parts to accomplishing any goal. First comes the planning phase, where you: Define the steps you need to take Develop a strategy for accomplishing them Schedule a timeline to complete them Once the plan is in place, it’s up to you to handle the execution of your plan, making sure that …
The Writing Instrument Manufacturers Association established National Handwriting Day in 1977. Of course, their motive for the holiday was to encourage us to use pens, pencils, and writing paper. They chose a fitting day for the holiday—January 23, John Hancock’s birthday. He was the first to sign the Declaration Of Independence, and he wrote …
Setting a goal to eliminate clutter in your home or office this year is an ambitious aspiration. Even if you don’t succeed in eliminating it completely, it’s certainly a worthwhile endeavor. Today we’ll share a few thoughts with you that we believe will have a significant impact on the clutter you keep. Barbara Hemphill …
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