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, …
Ah! The lazy days of summer. Who are we kidding? Most of us don’t have lazy days, even during the summer, but there are those wonderful times when our schedules are light or even empty. Empty days are the best because they’re filled with so much promise. We can do with them as we will. The trouble is, …
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Memorial Day is intended as a way to remember our brave neighbors, friends, and family who gave everything they had to ensure our freedoms and to help maintain freedom for others. Because it’s a Federal holiday, many of us have the day off work so we can devote time to celebrating and remembering. How we celebrate varies. It’s …
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Before spring is over, universities everywhere will hold their commencement ceremonies, celebrating their students’ years of academic achievement. By this point, these students will have had close to 16 years of structured days, each naturally flowing toward the next. After throwing their caps in the air, however, their future will become their own responsibility. If you’re graduating this spring, …
By Carmen Coker Have you ever been at home, and yet thinking of something that needs to be done at work? Or been at work, and yet thinking of something that needs to be done at home? No matter if you try to separate them, your personal life and work life are intrinsically linked. That …
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As the weeks count down to the end of the school year and the beginning of summer, it’s time to start planning for your fun getaways. Whether you’re crossing the globe to exotic places or crossing town to visit Grandma, preparing your vacation in advance will help things go much more smoothly. If you’re planning …
If you’re like most planner users, you tend to keep a few months’ worth of pages in your binder at any given time. But when you switch out the pages for a new season, what do you do with the ones you’ve just filled? Here are three reasons you shouldn’t just toss them in the …
The FC Studio planner combines the creativity of scrapbooking with our time-tested planning features, giving you a beautiful canvas to both organize and record your daily life. Its two-pages-per-week layout gives you space to plan each day of the week, a to-do list, and space for your inspiration and memories. Along with your weekly planning …
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If you’re like most of us, you’re a little surprised by the amount of paper you have in your house—old tax papers, ATM receipts, business cards, old catalogs, credit card receipts, financial records, medical records, holiday and birthday cards, old calendars, owner manuals, and your children’s artistic masterpieces. How do you manage all these important …
It’s a fact of life: as an adult, you likely have a commute. For most of us, the commute becomes slowly ingrained in our psyche, something that becomes apparent when we miss an extra stop because our brains are on autopilot. This week, take a few minutes and examine your commute and the morning routine …
By Monica Friel Are you busy? It seems like we are all so busy trying to keep up with it all. So how do we stay on top of the hectic schedules and remain organized? Here 5 ways to keep your schedule running smoothly: Schedule It All Put every activity, meeting and plan into your …
Most of us would love it if we could eliminate the time it takes to get to and from work. It would be nice to walk out of our office and be instantly on our own time, running our own errands, catching little league games, or helping prepare dinner. But we can’t—we have to spend …
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Many people use the front plastic panel of their planner as a sort of dashboard: a quick, easily accessible page to post sticky notes, lists, and other reminders. If you’re a fan of this method, remember to periodically take the time to clean off your planner dashboard and transfer the information to the correct days …
I know that sounds crazy. A to-do list is a list of things to do. What more could there be? Actually, there’s actually a lot more. Like: 1. Choosing the right to-do’s based on importance. It’s tempting sometimes (okay, always) to do the things that are easy, fun or the most satisfying. But those aren’t usually the …
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Talk about eye candy—the bold colors of the Caroline collection are sure to turn a few heads. Perfect in any season, this trendy collection will add a spark to your day in cobalt blue, mustard, and blood orange. Made from durable genuine leather, the Caroline computer tote bag boasts a padded compartment for your 13” …
As spring approaches, it’s time to take a look at your health. The first step to developing a healthy lifestyle is getting an accurate picture of your current lifestyle. The Health and Fitness Tracker planner form lets you record fitness benchmarks, count calories, plan your meals, and meet your health goals. Measuring these metrics and recording …
After another year of carrying your plans, your binder might be showing its age. It goes without saying that you should look through it and clean out any old receipts, leftover punch cards, or outdated notes pages. Once you’ve dealt with the inside, then it’s time to look at the exterior. Use Apple Leather Care products to buff out scratches, …
By Patty Gardner Planners are extremely effective tools for helping you keep your ducks in a row. I’ve been using a planner for 20 years. Before that I had a calendar and a to-do list. My family knows that if I don’t use my planner, bad things happen. In case you’re skeptical about the benefits …
