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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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“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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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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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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Keeping Goals Flexible: Reassessing When to Change, Power Through, or Let Go of Our Goals
This is it, that time just a few weeks away from the new year when our bright, new goals may have started to lose their shine. The question is do we keep them, change them or let them go altogether? Read on for ways to stay flexible with our goal-setting.
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Using “Atomic Habits” to Turn Planning and Journaling into Daily Habits
Planning and journaling can have truly positive effects on our lives. From how we spend our time to ways we process life's circumstances, these activities, when done regularly, can be therapeutic. In order to reap the most rewards from planning and journaling, making them daily habits is key. This week's article applies ideas from the book "Atomic Habits" to help establish positive planning and journaling habits.
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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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Resource Roundup Part 2! Even More Black and Minority-Owned Planner and Stationery Shops
When I discovered the many stores featured in my first Resource Roundup of Black-Owned Planner Shops, I knew I had just scratched the surface. This article features even more companies, and the list is expanded to include companies owned by other minorities as well. With the economy still struggling, these are great small businesses to support as we do our holiday shopping.
