PLAN GOAL PLAN | Goals, Transformation for Women, Mindful Time Management, Balance, Working Moms Why Your Planner Isn’t the Problem: Rethinking Systems for a More Connected Life | Ep. 263
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Nov 18, 2025 Discover the art of planning that prioritizes connection over control! Explore personal stories of overcoming overwhelm and the transformation from rigid systems to flexible routines. Learn how to align your planning tools with your values and energy for a more authentic life. Danielle emphasizes rituals over mere tools and advocates for adjusting systems to reflect your needs through life's changes. Uncover how to create a planning practice that feels right for you, rather than chasing perfection. Get ready for a fresh perspective!
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From College Planner To Seeking Control
- Danielle McGeough recounts becoming obsessed with planners during college and scheduling study time in 15-minute increments.
- She used planning as a way to seek control during overwhelming life events like newborn care and household crises.
Systems Are For Connection, Not Control
- Systems promise predictability but over-optimization strips presence and meaning, leading to burnout and shame.
- Reframe systems to support connection rather than an illusion of full control.
Align Systems With Values And People
- Align systems with your values, energy, and people instead of following generic templates.
- Audit your systems: where they connect you and where they disconnect you, then adjust accordingly.