The Franklin Five: December 2023
December winds down the year, encouraging reflection as well as excitement for the future. Engage in celebrations, lighten someone’s load, give the gift of time, foster peace. Then, hope and prepare for an amazing 2024. December Checklist Pocket Size: PDF December Checklist Compact Size: PDF December Checklist Classic Size: PDF December Checklist Monarch Size: PDF
Lessons In Thankfulness
In a world where many of us enjoy abundance and prosperity, a peculiar paradox persists—so many individuals live in a constant state of dissatisfaction. Despite the ‘plenty’ that surrounds us, we often find ourselves yearning for something more, believing that a particular status, an ideal relationship, the trappings of success, or an absence of conflict, […]
Creating Your Holiday Game Plan
It’s mid-November, and the holiday season is upon us. If you want to make the most of this season and ensure it’s a memorable win, it’s time to ditch the last-minute scramble and take control of the game. Instead of fumbling your way through important events, huddle up with your planner and your special team […]
Mission Statements – Business, Family, and Personal
Successful businesses often have a clear and concise mission statement that guides their actions and defines their purpose. These statements serve as a compass, helping business leaders make decisions that align with their core values and goals. But why should the power of mission statements be limited to the business world? When you aim to […]
Ode To a Checklist (National Checklist Day)
Life is incredibly busy. Between work, school, family, friends, and personal endeavors, you are constantly multi-tasking and dealing with all sorts of distractions. This can make it easy to forget to do certain tasks and create a feeling of sprinting from task to task and hoping you don’t miss an important step in the process. […]
The Franklin Five: November 2023
November tends to usher in a higher level of busy-ness, so it’s important to be intentional and create a Holiday Season of joy and gratitude—by focusing on the steps and processes that have provided you success all year long. Don’t get overwhelmed. Keep up the good planning and look ahead with confidence. November Checklist Pocket Size: PDF November […]
Make The Cut: Optimizing Your Life Through Removal
In our quest to optimize our lives, we often focus on adding more – more tasks, more commitments, more possessions. However, true optimization usually involves subtraction rather than addition. To optimize something means to make it as perfect, functional, or effective as possible, and this process requires us to step back and focus on smaller, essential pieces […]
Behave Like a BOSS (National Boss Day)
Though the phrase was trending from 2005-2012, we still know that to do something “like a boss” is to do it with stylish confidence or authority, to lead by example, and to earn respect. Whether you are already heading a company as the owner or CEO, just starting as the newest employee, or breaking out […]
Holiday Planning: From Procrastinator to PRO
It’s early October, and for many that feels unfathomable. How did time fly so fast? It feels like the overwhelming jobs of planning costumes, work parties, travel, hosting relatives, and more… are starting to lurk from the shadows. It’s tempting to wait until at least after Halloween to begin thinking about the many things you […]
Mind Games: Strengthening Mental Muscles to Prepare for Q4
One of the best ways to prepare for success and mental clarity as you move into the busy fourth quarter, is to make sure your mind is sharp. Incorporating trivia and memory games into your routine can have a profound impact on brain performance across various aspects of life. These games challenge your cognitive abilities, […]