Feeling stressed and disorganized is always a sign that something needs to change. If this is true about your taxes, start now to ensure you’re prepared and peaceful next year. It will be much easier to remember and categorize your statements and transactions now when we’re only a few months into the year, rather than …
If you’re feeling the weather warming up and are suddenly getting the urge to clean, you’re not alone; 91 percent of Americans participate in spring cleaning every year. However, thinking about everything you want to get done can feel overwhelming, making it hard to know where to start. Here are a few organization tips to …
“My father gave me the greatest gift anyone could give another person, he believed in me.” -Jim Valvano Fathers don’t always get the recognition they deserve. Their roles can often get overlooked as they’re traditionally not home as often as mothers and tend to be a bit more distant emotionally. However, the amount of time …
A flag can represent a club, team, state, or country that you’re a part of. By respecting and honoring it, you’re saying that you stand behind that community and the people who are part of it. You may disagree with some aspect of the group, but you’re willing to set that aside to show support …
More than half of American workers have transitioned to working from home since 2020. This has been a good change for many, 77% want to continue even after the pandemic. However, 73% of workers are feeling burned out, with 27% attributing it to no separation between work and home. So what can you do to …
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Memorial Day is typically a day for spending time with family and enjoying the warm weather. However, with all of these festivities, it can be easy to forget why we’re really celebrating. Here’s a quick history about the holiday: The day was first celebrated in 1868, originally called “Decoration Day”, a day to decorate the …
For most, June marks the beginning of Summer, warmer weather, and more time spent outdoors. Be proactive in planning time to connect and celebrate. Print, punch, and include each Franklin Five Checklist as an extra help in your planning sessions. June Checklist Pocket Size: PDF June Checklist Compact Size: PDF June Checklist Classic Size: PDF …
For many people, the end of May marks the beginning of summer. School is coming to an end, the weather is warming up, and Memorial Day hosts the first barbeques, pool parties, and picnics. With the world slowly opening up to new possibilities, here are a few virtual and in-person ideas to celebrate the warm …
Feeling busy can be a good thing; it makes us feel needed and satisfied with our day. But how many times has your hectic day felt useless and exhausting? Franklin Covey’s book, “The 5 Choices: The Path to Extraordinary Productivity”, teaches you to shift your thinking and behavior to feel accomplished at the end of …
We’ve all heard that the pen is mightier than the sword, but how does it compare to the keyboard? Research shows that not only does it hold its own, but there are many benefits to this old school practice. Here are a few reasons to break out your notebook and pen. Boosts Creativity A blank …
Mother’s Day is just around the corner and we’re all getting ready to celebrate. This year as you’re picking up the phone to call your mom, you may want to consider adding a few more people to the list. We’re influenced by so many people throughout our lives, it can be hard to keep track. …
Print, punch, and include each Franklin Five Checklist as an extra help in your planning sessions. May Checklist Pocket Size: PDF May Checklist Compact Size: PDF May Checklist Classic Size: PDF May Checklist Monarch Size: PDF
When many people think of journaling, they remember coming home from elementary school or junior high and writing about their newest crush, then hiding it away from the prying eyes of siblings and parents. Luckily, those days are over, and now you can learn the therapeutic properties of journaling. It’s been proven that getting your …
Every day it seems there’s another news story about the deteriorating state of the environment. Global warming, forest fires, plastic in the ocean… it can feel like a daunting task to overcome. At Franklin Planner, we want to make sure we’re doing our part and help others feel capable of doing theirs. What We’re Doing …
Our updated checklist design has a clean look and includes five tasks to try during the month (along with space to create your own). It also includes key dates for the month and a fun color-able border design. We hope you’ll find this to be an extra help in your planning sessions. April Checklist Pocket …
In today’s digital world, many of us have forgotten how powerful paper can be. Paper is more than just wispy white stuff with words on it. It’s your game board, your storage boxes, your lamp shade, even the backing of your bookshelf. Paper is everywhere. And it’s incredibly durable. It can even withstand your hectic …
The pyramids of Egypt have lasted for more than 3,000 years because a pyramid is so structurally sound. In order to create life plans that are equally indestructible, we recommend you use the Productivity Pyramid. As you learn about the Productivity Pyramid, you’ll discover how to give your goals and plans a firm foundation that …
Is it even possible to manage time? Watch our Planner Training videos and see how improving your time management skills can help you reach your goals and become more productive. Learn to define time. Discover the basic unit of time. Develop an understanding of what you can and can’t control. Learn how to focus your …
The Franklin Planner enables me to define my values and top priorities, set goals, and do the things that will bring my behavior in line with those things that matter most in my life! The planning system not only helps me plan for events in the future, but it also serves as a journal for …
You spoke and we listened! Starting with March 2021 we welcome back the monthly Franklin Five form. We’ve updated the design with a cleaner look that includes five tasks to try during the month (along with space to create your own). It also has key dates for the month and a fun colorable border design. …
Stephen R. Covey reminds us that Habit 7: Sharpen The Saw is the single most important thing we can do. At first that might sound selfish, but when you consider that you are your most important asset, it makes more sense. How will you provide for yourself and others if you aren’t prepared with …
Where do you see yourself in five years? Are the things you’re doing today going to get you there? If they aren’t, what do you need to change? We’re all motivated by our desires. We hope, we dream, we look ahead and project a spark of inspiration onto an imagined future reality. As we …
If you’re lucky, there are people in your life who matter to you—people with whom you’d like to develop a strong relationship of trust. Our interactions with others are the essence of life. Relationships are so powerful and important that they become an entity in themselves. That’s what synergy is all about—one plus one …
In the book, The Seven Habits of Highly Effective People, Stephen R. Covey asks you to imagine that you stumble across a man working feverishly to cut down a tree. After more than five hours, he’s exhausted and feeling beaten. When you ask why he won’t stop to sharpen his saw, the man replies, …
by Dave Ulacia You never know when the organizing bug is going to bite. When it does, you could find yourself mucking out the storage shed in November or organizing the game closet in July. So in an effort to alleviate this problem, we thought it would be nice to give you a few things …
You may have noticed that when we talk about our planners we call them planning systems. Why do we do that? Because the Franklin Planner is more than a to-do list, it is a system to help you organize, prioritize, and recall information from your life. Think of your Franklin Planner as a tool box. …
It’s that time of year when most people start thinking about goals and resolutions for the new year. You know what I’m talking about – those things we think we should do but we don’t really want to do. Somehow, though, with the start of a new year, we have fresh motivation and think this …
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It doesn’t take long for any of us to think of projects we’d like to finish, new skills we’d like to try, or talents we’d like to increase. Living a fulfilling life is all about creating new and meaningful experiences. These things require planning—they won’t just happen on their own. But sometimes we’re so buried …
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Here are three ways your Franklin Planner can help keep your budget healthy during the holidays: Individualized Gift Budget Tracker Take a moment today and write out a list of everyone you plan on giving gifts to this holiday season. You can include your family members, extended family members, neighbors, coworkers, teachers, caregivers, and others …
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December is here! Time to prepare for the upcoming holidays and more family time. Here are a few things to add to your list: December Checklist Pocket Size: PDF December Checklist Compact Size: PDF December Checklist Classic Size: PDF December Checklist Monarch Size: PDF
Have you started your holiday shopping yet? Whether you have or not, give yourself some peace of mind by having your gift giving organized and in one place. Download this Holiday Gift List and track who you’re giving the gift to, what it is, how much it cost, and its wrapping status! Pocket size – …
Now, more than ever, we need a break from the stressors of the daily grind. Usually the holiday season is the perfect respite we’re all looking for. However, without proper planning this busy time of year can simply add anxiety to your already crazy life. And this year, living a ‘normal’ life has been crazier …
Greek mythology tells a story of the arrogant and deceitful Sisyphus, king of Ephyra, who tricked and trapped the god of the underworld. As a punishment, he was forced to push an immense boulder up a hill for eternity. Each time he nears the top, the stone rolls back to the bottom. One can assume …
Welcome November! The month of gratitude is here! As the holidays approach, take time to safely plan family time and what matters most to you. Here are some more things to add to your list: November Checklist Pocket Size: PDF November Checklist Compact Size: PDF November Checklist Classic Size: PDF November Checklist Monarch Size: PDF
As Organized October winds to a close, it’s time to consolidate your planning system. We encourage you to keep your plans, goals, schedules, and daily records all in one planning system, so you can easily remember past events, prepare for upcoming events, and change your plans whenever necessary. We live in a world that is …
When you ask the most successful people to share their secrets, you’ll find that their solution is almost always the same. They set goals and worked harder and longer than their peers—devoting their lives to mastering their craft. It’s nothing new. We’re all trying to do the same. As we take a few weeks …
Organized October is all about pulling yourself together before the rush of the holidays and the start of a new year. If you plan well, the four weeks of October can give you a significant boost. October is an ideal time to organize the kids’ rooms, your closets, filing cabinets, refrigerator, or whatever else may …
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