One of the hallmarks of the original FranklinPlanner process, the Prioritized Daily Task List (PDTL), compresses the time you spend prioritizing and tracking progress on the things you do each day. Each task gets a priority marker and a follow up symbol, letting you see at a glance where you are and where you’re headed. …
Big Idea 5: The Breakthrough Solution—Combining Paper Planning With Digital Technology
August 20, 2020Nowadays, it’s hard to find anyone over the age of 13 without a smartphone. Digital technology has become commonplace in our world. It makes sense. There are a lot of things you can do incredibly well with a smartphone. Your phone is full of contact information that you can access instantly. You can set …
Big Idea 7: The Franklin Planner Is Simple To Use, Effective, And Sustainable
August 20, 2020Most of us know that establishing a planning routine is a fundamental part of living the life we desire. The challenge is making that routine a habit in our daily life. You may have tried planning before and found it difficult to maintain. Beginning something new can seem overwhelming, and committing for the …
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Big Idea 6: The Franklin Planner System Is Time-Tested And Proven For More Than 35 Years. It’s Not A Planning Fad.
August 20, 2020In an age when people are looking back to simpler times, seeking out time-tested life hacks, re-visiting retro outfits, and spinning vinyl records, the Franklin Planner couldn’t be more on trend. First created in 1984, the Original Franklin Planner is still our best-seller. It boasts our original, efficient design with crisp lines and a …
Big Idea 4: Paper Is Vital Technology That Has Come Full Circle In Our Lives. It’s The Most Effective Way To Anchor Your Daily Life And Actions.
August 20, 2020When we think of technology, we rarely think of paper and pen. Typically, we focus on the most recent advancements in science, medicine, travel, or communication. But for two thousand years paper has been, and will continue to be, a fascinating technological advancement. Just because paper is common today, that doesn’t make it any …
Big Idea 3: The Franklin Planner System Is For Everyone—It’s Infinitely Adaptable To Your Individual And Unique Lifestyle
August 20, 2020Every person has immense value and potential. None of us can be defined by any one group or set of rules. We are each individuals—with unique hopes, dreams, goals, and challenges. That’s the beauty of humanity. You matter. Your dreams matter. Your goals matter. You have so much to give simply by being you. …
Big Idea 2: Everyone Has Greatness Within Them, Immeasurable Value, And Limitless Potential To Achieve What Matters Most
August 20, 2020You weren’t born to fail. Your talents, interests, and desires can make a difference. However, struggle is a huge part of life. The struggles you face can be hard—even devastating, but they don’t have to destroy your hope. Wayne Dyer said it this way, “When you change the way you look at things, the …
Big Idea 1: Your Franklin Planner Is The One Thing That Changes Everything—Everyday
August 20, 2020Have you noticed that the world we live in is growing ever more chaotic? Today’s digital information age is overwhelming our minds and sabotaging our productivity. We’re constantly interacting with our devices—being bombarded with noise, alarms, and the urgencies of the day. It’s exhausting! With all that is coming at us, it’s hard to …
Back to School: Our Top Academic Planners
August 17, 2020As difficult as it may be to admit, summer is flying by. If you’re planning ahead, you’ve already written, “first day of school” on your planners and calendars. It’ll be here before you know it. Consistent planning is sure to help all of us prepare, so no one feels blindsided by deadlines and events. We …
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Back to School Checklists 2020
August 10, 2020This 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 …
The Franklin Five: August 2020
July 27, 2020Our Staff’s Planners: What Planners Do We Use?
July 20, 2020As 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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The Top 3 Time Robbers and How to Overcome Them
July 13, 2020For 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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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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The Franklin Five: July 2020
June 29, 2020Preparing For Your Financial Future
June 22, 2020Saving 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, 2020This 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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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 …