As a teacher, your job is unique. You spend hours coming up with lessons that appeal to each student and their learning style. You arrive at work well before your students and leave long after they’ve left. You often tote homework home and correct it after your own children have gone to bed. You aren’t …
It’s fair to guess that all of us have wishes, dreams, hopes, and goals. Often the things we place in this category are elusive, far-flung ideas. Over time, they might even seem beyond our reach—mythical, like forest sprites and unicorns. It’s easy to doubt we’ll ever see them. We can all quote the phrase: A …
What does it mean to be effective or efficient? In The 7 Habits of Highly Effective People, Stephen R. Covey defines it as, “getting superb results today (production) in a way that allows us to get those results over and over again (production capability).” Covey calls it the P/PC balancing act. If we focus only …
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Meet Becca and James. They have agreed to take the 21-Day Planner Challenge. They own their own business and are the busy parents of 5 kids. Watch as they take on this challenge and see what they have to say about their experience. Why take the challenge? Here are a few reasons to try it …
The habits we form are based on these three parts: knowledge, desire, and skill. Knowledge is what to do and the why to do it. Skill is the how to do it and desire is the motivation and the want to do it. In order to remove a habit or to create one, we have to …
The desire for change and growth seems to be hardwired in each of us. It’s part of the human condition. We can’t remain stagnant without feeling stuck. Instead, we look ahead and determine where we want to be and what it will take to get there. Yet, some changes can be tough. It’s true that …
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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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One of our Facebook followers asked us how to turn a Lose/Win mentality into a Win/Win mentality. That’s a great question. We live in a very competitive world. We’re all clamoring to get ahead and meet our agendas. Nobody likes losing. But when we’re working with other people, we need a little give and take. …
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We all want something in life. We want to become better people. We want to have nice possessions. We want to experience new things. The art of setting goals helps us get from where we are now to where life’s prizes wait. Like other art forms, however, achieving a goal takes effort, practice, technique, and …
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We live in an era of Big Data. With the rapid advances in mobile technology and the convenience of the Internet, we have more facts available to us than ever before. With a quick search, we can discover the history of cheese, or the name of the actor who voices the robot in the Iron …
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The size of the planner you choose depends a lot on the way you use it. Discover the planner size that best fits your life.
Once a man came upon a construction site where three people were working. He asked the first worker, “What are you doing?” The worker grunted, “I’m laying bricks.” He asked the second man the same question, to which he replied, “I’m building a wall.” As he approached the third bricklayer, he heard him humming a …
The holiday season is here, loaded with important dates, deadlines, and dilemmas. How are you going to get to all of it and still make time for the things that matter most? Here are three things to keep in mind as your schedule ramps up. Write Down Each Item as You Discover It Whenever you …
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Don’t forget to set your clocks back an hour!
Have a safe and enjoyable holiday with your family and friends. But before you go, be sure to check out our Halloween sale – get 20% off your entire order when you use the promo code HALLOWEEN at checkout!
The much-anticipated Vintage Aurora Binder is now here and in two new colors! We asked our social audience back in February of this year, which of four colors (turquoise, red, chocolate brown and navy) they would prefer and here are the results! Turquoise/Teal – 46.2% Red – 21.9% Chocolate brown – 16.9% Navy – 15% …
Organized October is back! This time, it’s all about getting your planning system organized and working for you. The FranklinPlanner system isn’t just about checking tasks off a list or remember your appointments – it’s about helping you achieve what matters most! In order to do that, your planner needs to be as multidimensional as …
The color black signals high performance, whether in sports cars, dinner attire, or our newest collection. Crafted from genuine pebbled distressed leather with semi-structured construction providing extra flexibility, the Tyler Binder features sleek, black rings, two pen loops, two secretary pockets, card slots, and a notepad slot, all secured with an antique brass zipper.
Relationships matter. Love is the essence of life. Spending time with others is one of the most fulfilling tings you can do. Learn to make positive first impressions, but even better, show that you care with your actions over time. You can’t do this consistently without planning. As you plan, sure to include: together time …
Humans thrive on routine. We’re creatures of habit. So why do we sometimes feel trapped in our day-to-day activities? Why do we lament another routine day—the same old, same old? How many times have you felt like you were in a rut, anxious for a change of pace and a different view? Summer break often …
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