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 …
“Always do your best. What you plant now, you will harvest later.” -Og Mandino
Welcome January and a brand new year! Write down your goals, make plans to achieve them, and get your new planner ordered if you haven’t already! Here are some more things to add to your list: January Checklist Pocket Size: PDF January Checklist Compact Size: PDF January Checklist Classic Size: PDF January Checklist Monarch Size: PDF
“Cheers to a new year and another chance for us to get it right.” -Oprah Winfrey
As the holiday season winds down and the year draws to a close, this is the ideal time to reminisce on the year that was. Take a quiet moment to flip through your planner and remember all that you’ve done this year. You’ll be surprised at what you’ve accomplished and experienced over the past …
Have you ever noticed that companies offer all sorts of discounts and benefits to new customers, but they don’t seem to have much to offer the most loyal among them? That’s why we’ve started FranklinPlanner Rewards. When you sign up for an account with FranklinPlanner, you’ll have instant access to exclusive benefits such as: …
The holidays are about time together with family and friends. Hosting those gatherings, however, can be stressful. You are partly responsible for the holiday experience your guests have while they’re in your home. The two keys to successful holiday hosting are clear communication and impeccable organization, and your FranklinPlanner can help you with both. Plan …
December is often filled with excitement and tradition—the aroma of pie emanating from the kitchen and the warmth of family. Yet, sometimes you can get through the whole month and wonder where the holiday went. It’s easy to get caught up in holiday parties, school concerts, classroom treat days, and busy family traditions. All …
The holiday season is a mixture of peace, joy, tradition, and chaos. For most of us, chaos is unavoidable—holiday celebrations are family affairs. The more people you add to the mix, the greater your chances of commotion, confusion, and the unexpected. Some families get through the holidays with just enough chaos to keep things interesting. …
Hyrum W. Smith recently passed away after a fierce battle with cancer. We will miss his inviting smile and contagious enthusiasm. “When your daily activities are in concert with your highest priorities, you have a credible claim to inner peace.” —Hyrum W. Smith Hyrum founded the Franklin Quest Company in 1983. He was …
History is filled with amazing people who have done extraordinary things. We can name several of these people: Sir Isaac Newton, Johannes Gutenberg, George Washington Carver, Winston Churchill, Albert Einstein, Mahatma Gandhi; the list could go for miles. Often overlooked in the discussion of historical achievements is the role women have played over the years. …
Achieving the success you want in life takes planning and effort. You need to make time to envision what you want, study what it will take to get there, and plan those steps into your daily life. Honestly, there aren’t a lot of people out there who are doing that. You are part of a …
The third step of the Productivity Pyramid is to Plan Weekly. That’s because the best daily plans emerge from weekly plans. There is a certain amount of clarity that comes with weekly planning—the clarity of a broader perspective. Weekly planning is your opportunity to view your progress with wider lens and to assess your progress …
Those of you who have followed us for a while know that we have a tradition called Organized October. This is an opportunity to focus four solid weeks on personal growth through organizing and planning. This year we’re highlighting the Productivity Pyramid. Last week we discussed the importance of establishing your governing values. This week …
In order for it to stand, the base of any pyramid has to be solid. That’s why it’s essential that you build your personal productivity pyramid on your governing values. The people, things, beliefs, ideas, and activities that you value most must be the foundation on which you build your dreams. If you set goals …
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This year for Organized October, we’re focusing on the Productivity Pyramid. This is a visual representation of the four key actions that will keep you in active pursuit of the things that matter most to you. We chose a pyramid shape because it’s the strongest structure that can be built. Living the life …
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September is Self-Improvement month. If you plan it right, you can make every month self-improvement month. You increase your power when you invest in yourself, and there are several ways to do that. Here are five suggestions to get you started: Take time to unplug. We grow best when we have time to think. Devices, …
This year we celebrate the 35th Anniversary of the FranklinPlanner! Checkout the infographic below for some highlights, milestones and facts about how the planner has evolved and grown in the past 35 years. It wouldn’t be possible without our amazing FranklinPlanner users!
When you have students heading back to school, it can be hard to remember everything they need, especially if you have students at different stages of their education. We’ve continued our annual tradition of back to school organization with these helpful checklists, with one for each stage of your child’s schooling. Print them out, place …
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