Internal dialogue is the sub-textual voice that applies logic, reasoning, and beliefs to people and events. It also serves as a filter for those experiences, and colors the way in which we see the world. As such, internal dialogue plays a vital role in deriving meaning from our life and reality. Think of a time …
The Franklin Five: July 2022
June 24, 2022In July, Summer is in full swing! Get outside and stay outside as long as you can. Soak in the sun, get in the water, have another barbecue, socialize with family and friends, take a road trip, stay out late for stargazing, and continue to create some incredible memories! July Checklist Pocket Size: PDF July …
Work On Habit 4: Think Win/Win
June 20, 2022Almost every conversation includes negotiation. If you listen closely, you’ll hear a lot of pleasant disagreements disguised as idle chatter. Disagreements are healthy. It’s been said that if two people agree on everything all the time, only one person is doing the thinking. But what happens when your disagreements get in the way of productivity? …
Dads…You’ve Got This!
June 13, 2022Father’s of the world, we want you to know that we appreciate you! According to the Pew Research Center, roughly 48% of fathers feel like they aren’t doing enough. As a father, you love your children and do your best to show it–but sometimes that takes a little planning. Fathers usually spend more of their …
Binder Maintenance Tips
June 6, 2022Our binders do a lot for our plans. They keep our planning pages in order, our planning style flexible, carry important cards and information, take on the hard bumps, and survive those rough and dirty surfaces we often place them on. Franklin binders are made to stand the test of time, but do require a …
Memorial Day: Remember & Appreciate Your Freedoms
May 30, 2022“What we obtain too cheap, we esteem too lightly.” – Thomas Paine As American citizens, we have many individual freedoms that other people around the world may not be as lucky to possess. These freedoms and rights enable us to live our lives with the knowledge we can express ourselves and state our feelings freely. …
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The Franklin Five: June 2022
May 27, 2022June and warm weather encourage us to spend even more time outdoors. Grab your sunglasses, snacks, water, camera and backpack. Then, take an hour or two for a hike, bike ride, or a drive in nature. Getting outdoors into the fresh air and sunshine are a great way to boost your vitality and health! June …
Increasing Your Awareness
May 23, 2022“If we can find ways to awaken the full power of awareness, we could enter a new phase of human evolution and revitalize ourselves and our world.” –Tarthang Tulku Have you ever completed a daily commute and realize you hardly remember any of it? Do you sometimes finish a lecture or podcast and can’t recall …
Implementing Habit 3 By Putting Family First
May 16, 2022Habit 3: Put First Things First is about life management – your purpose, values, roles, and priorities. But what are your “first things”? Many would say their first priority is their family, but struggle to actually put them above everything else, especially work. It’s easy to make the case that work simply HAS to come …
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Celebrate Mom
May 8, 2022Mother’s Day arrives every May, which means it’s time to celebrate the moms in your life. Moms are incredibly busy. They’re volunteers, teachers, doctors, managers, business owners, bus drivers, leaders, and so much more. Even so, ‘Mothering’ is the job title they wear all the time, and there’s no clocking out. Regardless of their daily …
Developing The Gift of Laughter
May 2, 2022In our 2022 world, with all the negative going on in the world at large and our lives at present, we all need reminders to look for happiness. With Laughter Day on May 1st, this being Mental Health Awareness Month, and wrapping up with Smile Day on May 31st, we are reminded to consciously choose …
The Franklin Five: May 2022
April 29, 2022Beginning With the End in Mind
April 25, 2022Stephen Covey taught that all things are created twice. There’s a mental or first creation, and a physical or second creation. This is clearly evident in the process of building a home. You envision what your ideal home will be and you take that vision to the architect. Together you work through each detail of …
Paper, With Purpose
April 18, 2022Our planet’s resources are varied and precious. Few are more important and significant in our human lives than paper. We utilize it in nearly every aspect of our many daily activities – from various sundries to product fulfillment, construction, fashion, food preparation, and beyond. Earth Day is on April 22nd, which often brings up questions …
Leading and Inspiring Others
April 11, 2022A great leader is someone whose actions inspire, empower, and serve in order to elevate others over an extended period of time. When you inspire others, you motivate them to do their best work, set higher goals for themselves, and achieve more. In January we talked about Living a Significant Life. Inspiring others is one …
Spring: A Time For Refreshment and Renewal
April 4, 2022With spring season officially begun, April showers are providing a time of cleaning and renewal for the earth. Spring is symbolic for rebirth and growth, making this time of year a great opportunity for personal transformation. Create awareness of where you are in your day-to-day life and replace things that no longer serve you with …
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Easing The Tax Season Burden
March 28, 2022April is known for rain showers, the beginning of spring…and taxes. Nearly three-quarters of Americans cited money as a significant source of stress, and tax season causes it to take center stage, even if you‘re able to push it aside the rest of the year. Tax-time is so daunting that it causes nationwide mass procrastination. …
The Franklin Five: April 2022
March 25, 2022April is a great time to practice beginning each project with the desired end result in mind (Habit #2). Don’t be discouraged in your efforts. So much is happening just beneath the surface. Take time to plan your garden, start a new habit, renew a friendship, and appreciate the earth. April Checklist Pocket Size: PDF …
Achieving Mental Equanimity
March 21, 2022According to Buddhism, equanimity is one of the four virtues one should cultivate to live an enlightening life. Equanimity is mental calmness, composure, and evenness of temper, especially in a difficult situation. It exemplifies the polar opposite of what many of us experience in our daily lives – anxiety, stress, and distraction. Though creating this …
Seeking Results vs Opinions
March 14, 2022Since the invention of social media, a lot of things have changed. While it isn’t solely responsible for the way we now measure ourselves against other people, it definitely made it easier to do. Hop onto any social media platform, and you’re likely to see people with expensive outfits, captions raving about their incredible relationships, …