Planning
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Planner Review: 2021-2022 Large Simplified Student Planner
For many kids, another school year has almost begun. And, one of my favorite planner companies has outdone itself with a large version of the student planner it launched last year. Read on for a review, comparison to the smaller version, and some suggestions for fun accessories!
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10 Reasons You Should Decorate Your Planner
So, what's the deal with all those planner stickers, washi tape, and fancy pens? What is the point of adding these kinds of decorations to a book that is meant to write down tasks and appointments? Is it worth spending the time and money to decorate your planner? I can say with confidence that it is. Read on to learn about 10 reasons you should be decorating your planner.
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Personal Declarations: Journaling Prompts to Help Write Your Own
Around this time of year in the USA, we celebrate a holiday that centers around a founding document- the Declaration of Independence. Those who wrote and signed this document felt the need to demand freedom, which is something we may all feel the need to do, depending on our circumstances. If there are areas of your life that could use some greater independence, why not take apply this concept and write your own declaration? Included in this post are journaling prompts that will help to get that process started. Even if you decide not to write out a full personal declaration, these journaling prompts can help work through some of…
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“Successful Mornings Depend on Productive, Well-Planned Evenings”
We have all heard about the importance of morning routines and using early morning hours for things that want to do but might put off if we wait until later in the day. Read on to learn about how a well-planned evening routine can prep you for a successful morning.
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Evolution of a Hobby: Confessions of a Former Scrapbook Junkie
National Scrapbook day has come and gone, and it marked yet another year that I have not participated in this hobby. Sometimes our hobbies are our passions, filling up our free time with joyful activities. But, when life changes and the hobby no longer suits our needs, we can let it evolve into other pursuits that are just as satisfying. In this tell-all article, I describe how my scrapbooking obsession gave way to more easy-to-manage hobbies that allow me to feel that same joy I felt when I was scrapping.
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Spring Cleaning our Mindsets, Schedules, and Routines
While spring cleaning our homes can be overwhelming and unpleasant, we should consider the benefits of spring cleaning other aspects of our lives. Read on for a review of Carol Dweck, PhD's "Mindset," and ways to adopt a growth mindset to help realize our full potential. Also, learn about how decluttering our minds, schedules, and routines can help us structure more fulfilling lives.
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How to Use a Weekly Planner to Customize a Household Cleaning System
Does the thought of spring cleaning feel overwhelming and exhausting? If so, you may need to spread those spring cleaning chores throughout the year so you can maintain your home and not get stuck cleaning for an entire week. Using all the layouts in a weekly planner can help you tackle both daily and less frequent chores, leaving you time to enjoy the pretty weather! Check out this example using a Happy Planner classic vertical!
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Write and Repeat: Reinforce What Matters Through Focused Repetition
We live in a very distracting world. On a daily basis our minds are pulled in a million different directions. And, despite our best efforts, we can easily lose sight of the things that truly matter to us such as our goals, values, and dreams. The simple act of repeatedly writing about these things can help to keep us focused on them no matter what is happening in our chaotic lives. Read on to learn about how Focused Repetition can help reinforce the things that matter most to us.
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Personal Vision Statements: Finding your Drive and Envisioning Your Future
While many have written and experienced the benefit of having a personal mission statement, vision statements are less well known. Where mission statements help us define ourselves and our purpose, vision statements give us direction for the future. In this article, we use the concepts of Daniel Pink's "Drive," to get at the heart of what motivates us and create a statement that will propel us toward a better future.
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Writing a Personal Mission Statement That Starts with Your Why
Writing a personal mission statement can help provide direction in many areas of life. And, while there's no wrong way to write one, it helps to make sure you know your why.
