Sometimes…life just gets in the way. (ME over the past month, ugh!) It is further complicated by the multiple roles we play in different life areas—family, work, our community, etc. Every day, we try our best to juggle many responsibilities while maintaining a balance that allows us to effectively meet all our commitments as well as pursue personal passions. But…there are times when one life area becomes overwhelmingly busy, monopolizing our time and focus, causing everything else to fall to the wayside. We switch from ‘proactive mode’ to ‘reactive mode’ because we’re too busy to plan. Yes, it can be stressful but it’s not the end of the world. Just take a breath and read on for 5 tips on how you can stay productive ‘thru the storm’ when you’re too busy to plan.
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Work Bullet Journal Update – Part 2
A few weeks ago I shared my 2018 Work Bullet Journal Update which included an overview of my current setup and a complete walk-thru. This week, I’m sharing Part 2 which includes my process for transitioning to a new journal as well as my top 10 work layouts that help keep me organized and productive—some are […]
2018 Planner Setups – On-the-Go Planner
In this final installment of this yearly blogpost series, I’m sharing my on-the-go planner! To many this may seem like an unnecessary extra planner to have in your lineup but there are many good reasons to have a portable, curated setup that you can take anywhere. So how did this plannernerd learn how to transition […]
2018 Planner Setups – Primary Planner Setup Process & Walk-thru
Welcome back, everyone, for Part 2 of my 2018 Planner Setups! Last week I shared an update on my work bullet journal so this week I’m sharing my primary planner setup which I use to manage personal, family, fitness, and—for 2018—my content (blog/YouTube). Because planner setups are a personal thing—they’re great for getting ideas but […]
2018 Planner Setups – Work Bullet Journal Update
Welcome back everyone! Every January, I publish a planner setups blog post series where I share the planners I’ve selected for the year—yes, there’s usually more than one, don’t judge! This week I’m finally sharing my most highly requested video: an update on my work bullet journal! At the beginning of last year, I was […]
Where to Find Books for Travelers Notebooks Easily!
Welcome back, blog friends, for the last post of the year and another installment of my Travelers Notebook Video Series! This series was created to help provide you with all the information you’d need to get your first—or next—travelers notebook with minimal effort and stress. This week we’re going to review where you can easily […]
10 Tips for Setting up the Jibun Techo for Functional Planning
The Jibun Techo. You’ve heard me talk and post about it quite a bit throughout 2017. The great news is it’s been growing in popularity in the planner community and has become more accessible outside of Japan so there’s more information about it available. This week I’m sharing my top 10 tips for setting up […]