Best Laid Plans

Discover the power of a mid-year check-in as Sarah shares tips for reassessing your goals and accomplishments. She dives into her personal reading habits, aiming for 50 books a year and reveals strategies for tracking progress. Listeners will hear her candid reflections on personal and professional aspirations, acknowledging struggles while maintaining optimism for the rest of the year. Plus, learn about a guided planning video that could help in setting up for next year's success!

In this engaging Q&A discussion, listeners learn practical strategies for effective planning amidst constant interruptions. The host shares tips on handling planner transitions smoothly midyear. Relationships take center stage as communication techniques are explored for couples facing planning conflicts. The challenges of dealing with friends who struggle to commit to plans are addressed, along with ADHD-friendly planner recommendations for tweens. It's a treasure trove of advice for anyone navigating the chaos of life!

Discover innovative strategies for travel planning across multiple time horizons, from decades to daily activities. Learn how to tailor trips to fit family dynamics, budgets, and schedules. Gain insights into optimizing travel experiences through group trips and using travel points effectively. Hear personal anecdotes about the logistics of seasonal travel and the importance of flexibility in plans. Lastly, explore ways to build anticipation and document memories creatively while embracing the journey!

Lizzie Post, great-great-granddaughter of etiquette icon Emily Post and co-president of the Emily Post Institute, shares her insights on planning and etiquette. She discusses her favorite planning tools and rituals, offering tips for managing group plans and overcoming planner fatigue. Lizzie emphasizes the importance of clear communication and inclusivity in social gatherings, while also exploring the creativity in paper-based planning. Plus, she highlights the challenges and joys of balancing etiquette with modern technology.

The host dives into ten quirky planning habits that can revolutionize your routine. From tracking strategies to the clever use of defaults, these tips aim to simplify life. Listeners will also hear a heartfelt follow-up about managing tasks when thoughts pop up away from their planner. Emphasizing seasonal shifts, the discussion touches on family traditions to celebrate milestones and the excitement of a new book project. Overall, it's a refreshing take on enhancing productivity while embracing personal wellness!

Explore the transformative power of monthly planning and how it can spark a fresh start. Discover practical tips for breaking down big projects, setting meaningful goals, and tracking habits. Learn how simple rituals, like changing screen backgrounds, can boost motivation. Dive into creative extras like budgeting and fitness ideas to create a balanced life. Plus, hear about the latest planners from The Completist that cater to all your organizational needs!

Explore the intriguing world of planning with a mini-review of Kendra Adachi's seasonal Playbooks. A dedicated listener shares their journey to Planner Peace after tuning into all previous episodes. A new mom grapples with the choice between traditional paper planners and digital solutions while celebrating the host’s birthday with listener engagement. Discover the creative ways families use planners to enhance their organization and get tips for tailoring planning systems to lead a more fulfilling life!

Discover how to escape the overwhelm with airtight task capture and monthly planning strategies! Learn about a creative hybrid planning system from a listener in New Zealand, blending digital tools with a paper planner. Plus, find solutions for handling incoming papers and shipping issues for planners in Australia and New Zealand. Dive into personalized planner suggestions and visualize your summer effectively. Tune in for tips on adapting to changing responsibilities while keeping your planning productive!

Sarah opens up about feeling overwhelmed and the journey to regain control. She shares effective strategies for proactive planning and managing time, including email management and structured downtime. The importance of self-compassion and adjusting priorities is emphasized. Listeners learn about useful educational tools for kids and the uplifting impact of gratitude amidst personal challenges. Community engagement is encouraged with an upcoming live event, inviting participation in new projects!

Allison Schaaf, the creator of PrepDish, shares valuable insights on balancing a thriving meal planning business with life as a mother of four. She discusses effective meal planning strategies that minimize daily chaos, and how tools like the Clever Fox planner and Instacart enhance productivity. The conversation also explores unique goal-setting techniques, the influence of impactful books, and budget-friendly grocery shopping tips. With practical advice, she shows how structured planning can simplify both daily tasks and long-term goals.