#121: The First 90 Days: 2 Goals For New Planner Users
Dec 27, 2021
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Feeling overwhelmed with your new planner? Discover two essential goals every new user should set. Learn about the 'Daily Big Three' to simplify your daily tasks and reduce chaos. Gain insights into effective planning habits and how long it actually takes to form new ones. The hosts share transformative tips and personal experiences that make planning feel more manageable. By the end, you’ll be ready to tackle your goals with confidence and clarity!
New users should focus on identifying their Daily Big 3 to improve productivity and minimize overwhelm during planning.
Incorporating a weekly preview allows planners to reflect on past experiences and clarify priorities for the upcoming week.
Deep dives
Introduction of the Full Focus Wellness Planner
A new tool, the Full Focus Wellness Planner, has been launched to enhance personal well-being and self-care. This planner acts as an updated version of the traditional Full Focus planner, enabling users to track not only their daily tasks but also critical wellness aspects like sleep, hydration, and self-care priorities. Users are excited about its features, which include self-care planners, heart check-ins, and gratitude journaling. It has already received positive feedback from the community, showcasing its potential to improve overall wellness and productivity.
Setting Daily Big Three as a Habit Goal
The first key habit goal to embrace while using the planner is selecting your daily big three, which are the three most crucial tasks to accomplish each day. This practice helps in mitigating feelings of overwhelm by allowing users to focus on key objectives, ensuring a sense of achievement at day's end. Those new to the planner or returning after a break are encouraged to establish a specific time to set these priorities, whether it be in the morning or the previous evening. By creating a routine around selecting daily big three tasks, users can significantly enhance their productivity and encourage better sleep.
Leveraging the Weekly Preview for Clarity
Another important habit goal for planner users is implementing a weekly preview, which establishes clarity for the upcoming week by reviewing priorities and goals. This practice not only helps in organizing tasks but also allows for reflection on past experiences, aiding in better decision-making. Users are advised to pick a consistent time, potentially on a Friday or Sunday, to schedule this preview, making it a part of their routine. By doing so, individuals can alleviate feelings of being overwhelmed and create a more manageable approach to their tasks, enhancing their overall productivity and focus.
You’ve unboxed your first Full Focus Planner. But now, you’re starting to feel a bit overwhelmed. So many tools and terms—where should you start? You want to jump right in, but you don’t want to bite off more than you can chew. What should you do?
In this episode, Blake and Courtney walk through two goals every new planner user should set. Grab your planner—because by the end of this episode, you could have two Goal Detail pages completely filled out. It just might be the kickstart you need to make great gains on your goal achievement journey.
In this episode, you’ll discover—
Two perspectives on when to set your Daily Big 3
The most transformational tool of the Full Focus Planner
How to learn from the school of life
An answer to the FAQ: “How long does it take to form a habit?”
Tips for next steps on getting started with the Weekly Preview