Learn more about productivity with this collection
How to set achievable goals
How to prioritize self-care
How to create healthy habits
Thy Planner is Not Thy Phone
When you have important things that you CAN’T forget, be sure to enter an appointment in your calendar so you can be reminded.
This goes for jotting in notes— be sure to put your important phone notes, into your planner.
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Use the Monthly View
Most, if not all planners come with a monthly overview section. The goal is to use one planner, and one only.
Here in the monthly section, you can write down things that don’t change like birthdays, anniversaries, holidays, special events like weddings, bills, and recurring meetin...
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Be specific with Your Steps
When you are planning for your day, in your daily page, be sure to be specific in your steps. Instead of “make phone calls”, instead write down “call Susie and schedule lunch”.
It’s more likely that you will complete your tasks if you know exactly what you are getting into! It als...
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Use the Daily Plan Pages
Use a paper day planner to stay on top of everything you need to do. Paper planners give you a visual, in your hand, space for writing down notes.
You can also create to-do lists, and noting ideas while you’re on the fly. By learning how best to use a day planner, you can get on t...
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Improve Your Life Using a Planner
- Begin Your Day Tech-Free
- Avoid Distractions
- Designate Distraction Time
- Get Into a Routine and Stick to It
- Make Time For You
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Use the Weekly Plan Section
Every Sunday evening, sit down with your planner and look over the week ahead. This is a chance to plan for your more general of tasks, or group of tasks.
You can also use this section for personal items like “weed the garden”, “send out invitations”, “pick up stamps” and other ta...
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Tips For During Your Vacation
- Scan your email occasionally to reassure yourself that nothing catastrophic is happening in your absence.
- Try some activities, maybe something new, so you can have so much fun you forget all work related stress.
- Turn off your phone and email notifications...
A Talking-Points List
If you have an upcoming meeting or an important phone call, create a list of things you want to discuss, so you don’t risk forgetting something.
Keep this list handy on your desk, so when things pop in your mind you can jot them down.
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