You often hear the many benefits of electronic planning. However, writing things out by hand has its place, as well as some surprising benefits beyond just putting words on paper. 1. Information Retention If you’re learning new information, taking notes by hand works better than typing it out on the computer. When your brain focuses, …
If you’re organized, you can probably find a pen when you need one. But finding the right pen for your planning sessions takes more careful consideration. You’ll want to find a pen that writes well and fits comfortably in your hand. It also saves wear and tear on your planner if it fits in the …
By Patty Gardner Do you make tomorrow’s to-do list before you go to bed or first thing in the morning? I’ve always made my list the night before and I think that works better for these eight reasons: 1. If I make tomorrow’s list before I go to bed, I sleep better. I have a …
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by Patty Gardner I don’t mind cleaning, cooking, doing laundry, making a grocery list or running errands, but please don’t ask me to organize a space in my house. I’m NOT good at organizing and I don’t enjoy doing it. It actually stresses me out to look at an empty closet or cabinet and know …
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By Monica Friel Is it hard to find the time to get to that looming organizing project? People often say they don’t have the time, but it may have more to do with having the energy than the time. You can always find time for what’s important, but sometimes it’s hard to find the energy …
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By Naomi Cook Can you believe that 2015 is right around the corner? Are you ready for it? Better yet, is it ready for you and all that you have to do?! Now’s the time to figure out your plan for your planner, and what better place to start than FranklinPlanner, where you can find a variety …
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Your Franklin Planner is the gift that keeps on giving. Here are four ideas to help you save time, energy, and sanity this holiday season: 1. Track Your Gifts: start by making a list of all the people you need gifts for this season, from family members and friends to your child’s school teacher. Keep …
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By Carmen Coker Everyone’s got one of those tasks that never seems to get done, no matter what. You know you are in trouble when you start to joke about it, laughing at your failure to accomplish the task. Making light of the situation takes the sting out of the fact that you have procrastinated yourself …
By Naomi Cook As a self-employed business owner, aside from working with clients in their homes, I spend a lot of time in my home office. It’s wonderful to get out of the office and network with new people who can help you and your business grow. However, while a lot of networking can help …
By Monica Friel Of course there are many different ways to deal with the deluge of receipts that continually fill up your wallet and pockets, but what is the best way to organize them? That answer really is individual. When we work with a client who has “receipt clutter” we offer several suggestions, here are a …
October is here; let the taste and smell of pumpkin begin! It’s time to pull out the sweaters and boots. Time to watch the leaves change colors. October is a great time for family and to begin your holiday preparations. October Checklist Classic Size October Checklist Compact Size October Checklist Pocket Size
Read Larrissa’s story to hear how her father passed down the gift of organization into her life. My experience with the Franklin Covey system began with my dad. He worked in outside sales, and always had his “arm” with him. He wrote down EVERYTHING in that planner. Over the years his dedication to recording all …
You’ve vowed to finally transform your “clutter mountain” into a “clutter molehill.” Now that your mind is set, how do you successfully negotiate the ins and outs of getting organized? (1) Have specific goals. Don’t say: I want to get organized. Do say: I want to organize my estate. Speaking in generalities leads to doing in generalities …
By Carmen Coker Where is it?! You shout as you dig deeper. You tear into drawers, look behind doors, and peer under the bed to see if it is hiding among the dust bunnies. It’s just another typical morning, where you are racing against the clock and searching for the ever-elusive finishing piece that will …
By Carmen Coker Have you tried to get organized before, either on your own or perhaps with the help of a book, magazine, or course, but with no luck? This is a common outcome because, most of the time, organizing tools are about de-cluttering your space. While this is an important part of the get-organized …
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By Carmen Coker Isn’t it amazing how you can look at something every day and not see what’s really there? A few years ago, I was going to lunch with a friend, and we were stopped at a traffic light behind a delivery truck. My friend randomly asked me if I noticed anything strange about …
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Don’t forget to “Fall Back” this weekend. Winter is on its way with shorter days and longer nights. It’s time to adjust our clocks to fit Mother Nature’s schedule. We suggest turning all your clocks back before you go to bed, but after your children fall asleep. It will give you one more hour of …
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by Dave Ulacia The other day my dad admitted to me that he plans things all wrong. He’s a gifted craftsman and likes to build things for the kids and grandkids for the holidays, but by the time he decides what he wants to do it’s cold outside. His shop is in the garage, so …
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