Encouragement
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Make Plans to Celebrate: Even During Difficult Times
Final post of 2020, and I'm happy to report that despite all the trouble this year has brought, I have made the choice to celebrate the last few days. A celebration is not just another word for partying. Instead, it is something we can do to set us on a positive path, even during tough times. Read on to find out how to plan more celebration into your life, despite a difficult circumstances.
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The Art of Pivoting: How to Use Planners and Journals to Handle Life’s Detours
As 2020 draws to a close, we may be worrying about all the uncertainty that still lies ahead. That said, if we learn to shift our direction in response to changing circumstances, we can end up in a better position than we were before. Read on to learn how pivoting can help us find a better path when things aren't working for us.
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The Power of The Word: Ways to Brainstorm and Choose a Word of the Year, Season, Month, Week, or Day
It's that time of year when we start to think about goals, new year's resolutions, and the words that perfectly capture what we desire for the year to come. If you're struggling with choosing your word of the year, read on for some tips and ideas to find the right word for you.
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How (and Why) to Plan During Down Times
With so much in our world still on hold, it might seem like investing in a planner for 2021 might be a waste of money. However, the down times are often when we can get creative with our planning. Read on to learn 8 ways to use a planner during down times.
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8 Action Items to Turn Those “Someday” Dreams into Today’s Goals
We have a few months left to the year, and it's not too late to get back on the goal-setting bandwagon. This week's article provides some motivation to get started, especially if you find yourself constantly putting off your dreams and desires to "someday."
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“Plan to Take it Easy: How to Use Planners to Set a Gentler Pace”
When life gets frantic, so can we. And, that can lead to hasty decisions, health problems, and feeling like our lives are unhappy or unmanageable. When we make the decision to "take it easy" in all aspects of our lives, we give ourselves permission to relax and find enjoyment in our days. Read on to learn how our planners can be used to help us "take it easy" no matter what is happening in our crazy lives.
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“Planner Review: Simplified Student Planner and Fun Planning Accessories for Students”
As many of us approach an uncertain school year, we can all use a little pep talk as well as some inspiration for keeping our kids organized for the new school year. In this week's article, we discuss making the "right" decision about school as well as reviewing the new Simplified Student Planner and suggesting fun accessories to go with it.
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“Willingness: The First Step in Making Positive Changes”
We are more than half-way through the year, so changing up some goals might be in store. But, when it comes to implementing meaningful changes in our lives, the key may lie in our willingness to make these changes. In this article, we explore how willingness serves as a bridge between inspiration and action.
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Why Having a Positive Mindset is a Choice and How Making Changes in 3 Key Areas Can Help Change Your Perspective
We live in a world where people are constantly trying to sell us some form of happiness. This is likely because the human experience is often filled with difficulties. However, experiencing suffering does not mean we have to surrender to negative thinking and behaviors. Read on to learn how having a positive mindset is a choice and one that we can choose even during times of adversity.
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Quarantine Update- Week 9 of Quarantine: Five Types of Emotional Baggage & How to Let Them Go
While being in quarantine provides a great opportunity to practice self-reflection and resilience, we first need to see what things might be holding us back from being able to truly bounce back and be better than we were before this pandemic started. Read on to learn about the 5 types of emotional baggage that may be keeping you from fully realizing your potential and some tips for letting those things go.
