Just as your car runs more smoothly and requires less energy to go faster and farther when the wheels are in perfect alignment, you perform better when your thoughts, feelings, emotions, goals, and values are in balance. —Brian Tracy
Taking Control of Your Holidays
November 28, 2022
Every year we imagine that the holidays will be a swirl of joyful parties, decorations, surprising loved ones with the perfect gift, cooking flawless meals, indulging in family vacations, and generally spending blissful time against a magical winter backdrop. We long for the magic and excitement of our youth and imagination, while dreading the worry, …
The Franklin Five: December 2022
November 25, 2022
December holds our hearts – in both our memories and anticipation. Whether it’s a joyful time, or bittersweet, choose to create NEW memories and connections while honoring those of the past. Personal acts of service and giving to others is a great way to stay grounded and make a difference, in small and large ways. …
Planner Quote: November 21, 2022
November 21, 2022Gratitude makes sense of our past, brings peace for today, and creates a vision for tomorrow. —Melody Beattie
Cultivating Gratitude in Times of Trial
November 21, 2022
It is precisely under crisis conditions when we have the most to gain by a grateful perspective on life. Deeply happy people are even thankful for the trials and tragedies they pass through. In the face of demoralization, gratitude has the power to energize, heal, bring hope, and help us cope with hard times. But …
Planner Quote: November 14, 2022
November 14, 2022To control our passions we must govern our habits, and keep watch over ourselves in the small details of everyday life. —John Lubbock
Ruling Your Tech
November 14, 2022
Our technology has become an integral part of us and our lives. Yet, somewhere along the line, we tend to forget why it’s there and who is in charge. Technology has many benefits and rewards—in fact, the positive list literally goes on and on. However, scientific studies are showing that there are both positive and …
Planner Quote: November 7, 2022
November 7, 2022A mission unbelieved is always considered nonsense. But a mission believed is history in the making. —Jim Wallis
Creating Your Personal Mission Statement
November 7, 2022
There’s always a lot going on in the world and in our communities. As participants in our nation and local societies, we have an obligation to be aware, speak up, and vote. These actions matter, and make a difference in the greater picture for all citizens. But sometimes it can be confusing. There are so …
Planner Quote: October 31, 2022
October 31, 2022Motivation is a fire from within. If someone else tries to light that fire under you, chances are it will burn very briefly. —Stephen R. Covey
Creating Motivation
October 31, 2022
Effective self-motivation is one of the main things that distinguishes high-achieving professionals from everyone else. So how can you keep pushing onward, even when you don’t feel like it? Every choice has a price, but when we are motivated, it is easier to bear the inconvenience of action than the pain of remaining the same. …
The Franklin Five: November 2022
October 28, 2022
In November we feel the year winding down and reflect on all we’ve experienced and are thankful for. It’s an important time to connect with friends, family, and all those who’ve had a lasting impact on our lives. So, take some well-earned time for reflection, then plan and commit to creating a calmer, and more …
Planner Quote: October 24, 2022
October 24, 2022Teamwork is less “ego” and more “we go.” —Brian Biro
Accomplishing Group Goals
October 24, 2022
Chris McChesney, Jim Huling, and Sean Covey have written a book, The 4 Disciplines of Execution. It contains principles that will help you and your team successfully enact change. The objective of this process is to teach leaders how to help their teams execute on their highest priorities in the midst of the day-to-day whirlwind. …
Planner Quote: October 17, 2022
October 17, 2022A belief is not merely an idea that the mind possesses; it is an idea that possesses the mind. —Robert Bolton
Belief Windows
October 17, 2022
In his book, What Matters Most, Hyrum W. Smith explains why so many people feel something is missing from their lives: conflicts between actions and personal values. Like many people, you may not have heard of a Belief Window before, but it affects many of the decisions you make every day and how you behave …
Planner Quote: October 10, 2022
October 10, 2022Don’t be pushed by your problems. Be led by your dreams. —Kelly Ann Rothaus
Fighting the Urgency Addiction
October 10, 2022
In the book, The 5 Choices, the authors discuss how to combat society’s addiction to urgency. The idea of urgency addiction is that we enjoy the revved-up feeling of doing things and checking them off, so we start subconsciously looking for things to check off, even if they don’t matter. We might even start to …
Planner Quote: October 3, 2022
October 3, 2022Wisdom denotes the pursuing of the best ends by the best means. —Frances Hutcheson
Intro To Optimized October
October 3, 2022
At Franklin Planner, we strive to help our customers achieve their goals and live the life they truly desire. To help achieve this, we’ve decided to allocate this month as “Optimized October”. To optimize something means to make something as fully perfect, functional, or effective as possible. In order to optimize our lives, we have …
