As time goes on, the list of holiday must-dos tends to get bigger. Your family adds in new traditions and keeps up with old ones, your kids grow up and have more activities, you meet new friends and get invited to more parties. All of these engagements can quickly overwhelm your schedule. Before this happens, …
Don’t Be A Perfectionist
November 18, 2013If you’re ever down on yourself because one of your projects didn’t turn out exactly as planned, take a moment and Google “Pinterest Fails.” Unlike the perfect world that people post online, which only shows their strengths and successes, real life is full of near misses and learning experiences. Focus on your goals in your …
Time Management During the Holidays
November 11, 2013The holiday season schedule is usually packed full – along with the many activities you have on your plate, there’s the extra push at work to complete all your projects before your time off. Consider these important points when planning out your schedule: Don’t miss sleep: while late nights might seem like a great place …
Plan Out Your Calendar
November 4, 2013The upcoming holiday season is a smorgasbord of school concerts, parties, term paper due dates and work deadlines. Make sure that you keep tabs on things with some solid calendar solutions. When it comes to family schedules, nothing beats putting a whiteboard in a public space. Then as new things come up or dates and …
Happy Halloween
October 27, 2013Plan on some spooky shenanigans this week! Getting an early start on Halloween will make it easier on your younger ghouls and goblins, making sure that they get plenty of candy before it gets too dark. As for all the candy, let your kids choose how they eat it – if they overdo it, it …
Travel Tips
October 20, 2013Off on a trip? Whether you’re going for business or pleasure, keep these points in mind: Schedule downtime into your agenda. While there may be an exciting world of attractions to see or great productivity to be had, you need to pace yourself to get the best results from your trip. Focus on fitness. If …
Record Keeping
October 14, 2013So much of life runs on a yearly schedule – you’re supposed to have a doctor’s visit every year, a dental cleaning every six months, an oil change on your car every few weeks. With so much filling your days, it can be hard to remember what month it is, let alone everything that needs …
Mixing Paper and Pixels
October 7, 2013With the advent of modern technology, you can get even more from your Franklin Planner. For instance, your iPad might be able to provide audio notifications for your appointments, but the tiny calendar square doesn’t have much room for notes. Taking your planner to your meetings lets you focus on the discussion without any online …
Tips for Better Tech Traveling
September 30, 2013If you’re taking your technology on the road with you, then you know the advantage of a well-packed laptop bag. Here are a few important items to put on your packing list: Writing instruments Laptop battery charger Notepad/Portfolio Floss Water Bottle Cell phone charger