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The Anti-Planner's Guide to Getting Organized

March 19, 2023 / BY Becky
Do you often forget things or have trouble keeping track of what you need to do? Using a planner might help! It's a great place to write down important dates, tasks, and events, but what if you don't like planners or can't seem to use them regularly? Don't worry, there are ways to make using a planner easier and more enjoyable.First, find a...

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From Full Nest to (Almost) Empty Nest: How I'm Using a Planner to Rock My New Routine

March 16, 2023 / BY Becky
Are you an (almost) empty nester with a young adult at home who's either in college all day or working full-time? Do you find yourself alone at home with nothing but your thoughts and a planner? Even if you're not as busy as you used to be, you can still make the most out of your planner and boost your productivity. With a...

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From the Archives Series: Using Your Planner to Remember Things

March 15, 2023 / BY Becky
From February 13, 2005:  I enjoy reading posts that suggest new ways to use my planner, such as "7 Things That You Aren't Writing Down" and "A Planner Idea List - Or, Creative Uses for Using Multiple Planners". Recently, while watching the final episode of a Netflix show, I learned that a decision about a new season would be made in autumn 2015....

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Mastering Your To-Do List: 5 Effective Ways to Prioritize Tasks in Your Planner

March 14, 2023 / BY Becky
After mentioning prioritizing tasks in a previous post, I did a little research on different ways to do that.  As suspected there are several different methods for different preferences.  Here are a few ways that I have found (my current favorite is listed last and I shared how that works for me):Use a color coding system:  Assign different colors to tasks based on...

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From the Archives - New Blog Series

March 13, 2023 / BY Becky
 Coming Wednesday!The "From the Archives" blog series features valuable content from previous blog posts, covering organization tips, productivity hacks, and other relevant topics. Despite some outdated links, the ideas and insights presented in each post remain useful and applicable today. Whether you're a longtime or new reader, the series offers a chance to discover some of our best past content.Don't miss our first...

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Say Goodbye to Paper Planner Problems: Tips and Tricks for Staying Organized

March 12, 2023 / BY Becky
Are you tired of dealing with the limitations of paper planners? Do you find yourself constantly struggling to stay on top of your schedule and to-do lists? If so, you're not alone. While paper planners have been a popular way to stay organized for decades, they do come with their fair share of problems. But don't worry - there are solutions to these...

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