“Thousands of candles can be lighted from a single candle, and the life of the candle will not be shortened. Happiness never decreases by being shared.” -Buddha
Back to School Checklists 2020
August 10, 2020
This year, back to school feels different than it has ever felt, doesn’t it? The whole world has been jolted. Yet, our students need education and safe social interaction. Whatever your student’s school situation may be, now is the time to prepare! We’ve continued our annual tradition of back to school organization with these helpful …
Habit 6: Synergize
August 3, 2020
“Valuing the differences is the essence of synergy—the mental, the emotional, the psychological differences between people. And the key to valuing those differences is to realize that all people see the world, not as it is, but as they are.” —Stephen R. Covey Simply defined, Synergy means that the whole is greater than the sum …
Planner Quote: August 3, 2020
August 3, 2020“Tell me and I forget. Teach me and I remember. Involve me and I learn.” -Benjamin Franklin
Planner Quote: July 27, 2020
July 27, 2020“A strong positive mental attitude will create more miracles than any wonder drug.” -Patricia Neal
The Franklin Five: August 2020
July 27, 2020
School is starting and the summer is coming to an end! Prepare this month’s to-dos as your routine changes. August Checklist Pocket Size: PDF August Checklist Compact Size: PDF August Checklist Classic Size: PDF August Checklist Monarch Size: PDF
Our Staff’s Planners: What Planners Do We Use?
July 20, 2020
As a community of planners, we all know the benefits of planning firsthand. Yet each one of us is a unique individual. We have different interests, different life experiences, and different personalities, so chances are, we each plan differently too. Your Franklin Planner is immensely customizable, because it’s designed to help you focus on exactly …
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Planner Quote: July 20, 2020
July 20, 2020“Gratitude makes sense of our past, brings peace for today, and creates a vision for tomorrow.” -Melody Beattie
The Top 3 Time Robbers and How to Overcome Them
July 13, 2020
For some of us, time is a constant, plodding taskmaster—demanding our attention and dictating our actions. For others it’s a welcome adventure—a powerful tool that we use to make the most of our skills, sharpen our talents, dabble in hobbies, and work toward goals. What’s the difference? It isn’t time. Time is unchanging and beyond …
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Planner Quote: July 13, 2020
July 13, 2020“You can’t talk your way out of problems you behave yourself into.” -Stephen Covey
Habit 5: Seek First to Understand, Then to Be Understood
July 6, 2020
“Satisfied needs do not motivate. It’s only the unsatisfied need that motivates. Next to physical survival, the greatest need of human beings is psychological survival—to be understood, affirmed, validated, and appreciated.” —Stephen R. Covey Theodore Roosevelt is credited for saying, “Nobody cares how much you know until they know how much you care.” That statement …
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Planner Quote: July 6, 2020
July 6, 2020“Satisfied needs do not motivate. It’s only the unsatisfied need that motivates. Next to physical survival, the greatest need of human beings is psychological survival—to be understood, affirmed, validated, and appreciated.” —Stephen R. Covey
Planner Quote: June 29, 2020
June 29, 2020“If you’re not making mistakes, then you’re not doing anything. I’m positive that a doer makes mistakes.” -John Wooden
The Franklin Five: July 2020
June 29, 2020
Now that your summer is in full swing, it is time to remember the few things you wanted to get done before the warmth is over. July Checklist Pocket Size: PDF July Checklist Compact Size: PDF July Checklist Classic Size: PDF July Checklist Monarch Size: PDF
Planner Quote: June 22, 2020
June 22, 2020“Silent gratitude isn’t very much to anyone.” -Gertrude Stein
Preparing For Your Financial Future
June 22, 2020
Saving money is incredibly important. You never know when you’re going to need an extra hundred dollars or you might even end up being laid off and looking for work. You may have to pay for an unexpected home or car repair, or you may have medical expenses you never dreamt possible. If you’re …
12 Social-Distancing-Friendly Summer Bucket List Ideas + Free Download
June 15, 2020
This is going to be a very unique summer! We’re living in a time that is certain to be recorded in history books. We need to get creative as we plan summer activities! To help spark your creativity, we’ve put together a list of one dozen ideas for safe summer family fun! Download our free …
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Planner Quote: June 15, 2020
June 15, 2020“The American flag is the symbol of our freedom, national pride and history.” -Mike Fitzpatrick
Habit 4: Think Win-Win
June 8, 2020
“If I focus on my own Win and don’t even consider your point of view, there’s no basis for any kind of productive relationship.” —Stephen R. Covey We live in a competitive society. That competition has shaped us as groups and individuals. It has not only played an integral role in our survival as a …
Planner Quote: June 8, 2020
June 8, 2020“Real riches are the riches possessed inside.” -B. C. Forbes