Best Laid Plans

In today's episode, Sarah provides a follow up to Vickie's planner conundrum, and then delves into two listener question: one on evening routines to allow for early mornings, and one on various hormonal cycles (applicable to those who menstruate) and how that might impact planning.Then, 3 product reviews are shared!1) Midi Notebooks from Flame Tree Publishing: https://www.flametreepublishing.com/japanese-woodblocks-set-of-3-midi-notebooks-isbn-9781839644856.html2) Karst Stone Paper Daily Planning Pad: via Jenni Bick: https://www.jennibick.com/collections/notebooks/products/karst-stone-paper-daily-action-pad3) EC Petite Planner Meal Planner:https://www.erincondren.com/colorblends-twilight-petiteplanner-meal-planner?nbt=nb%3Aadwords%3Ax%3A17759194223%3A%3A&nb_adtype=pla&nb_kwd=&nb_ti=&nb_mi=111253774&nb_pc=online&nb_pi=34320&nb_ppi=&nb_placement=&nb_li_ms=&nb_lp_ms=&nb_fii=&nb_ap=&nb_mt=&gclid=CjwKCAjwitShBhA6EiwAq3RqAwufnF-xFJi99rJslrsjAWRC8nhbrbrDjsX30vt2wXL3isq7uF_UOhoC0K8QAvD_BwESarah's EC Referral Code: https://www.erincondren.com/referral/invite/sarahhartunger/1Get in Touch:Learn about Best Laid Plans LIVE in South Florida: https://theshubox.com/blpaEmail: sarah.hart.unger@gmail.comVoice questions: https://www.speakpipe.com/bestlaidplansSend me a text or voice memo - (305) 697-7189Sign up for my newsletter: https://theshubox.com/newsletterLeave me a review if you can (Apple Podcasts Link: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/best-laid-plans/id1525311647) Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Sarah opens this episode with a request for help with planner matchmaking for her dear friend and planning co-conspirator Vickie, who is looking for: " . . . a relatively portable/lighter (ideally smaller than 5x8in), hardbound (no spiral!) planner, w monthly and week on 2 page spreads, gel pen friendly paper, not too much extra stuff -- no inspiration vibes, please."Please send your ideas for her!Outside the Box Travel Planning Tips from the Road: THINK ABOUT HOW YOU WANT TO FEEL AT THE END OF YOUR VACATION as you are planning. Rested? Inspired? Energized? This may influence your itinerary! Sometimes keeping things more minimal can be more relaxing AND fun. Sometimes going deep is better than wide! Appreciate the moments on vacation when you’re just doing regular things, but in a more relaxed way because there is no rush to school or work! And don’t forget that transition/travel time can be fun/interesting too! YOU (or your co-travelers) get to decide what you pack into a day, and you are allowed to choose more ‘chill’ plans some days. You probably can’t see EVERYTHING an area has to offer AND relax AND have lots of relaxed family time. You get to pick and there’s no ‘right’ way to do a family vacation! Packing cubes. They do seem awesome. I can't wait to get more! If you have a larger group of people, make plans and reservations in advance. The analysis paralysis that can ensue when no one can agree on a restaurant or activity can REALLY drain the fun. Do a little research and pick something! If with multiple people could divide up the planning by day. Go in with an attitude of gratitude and humor! Everything is not going to be social-media-perfect. Some places are understaffed. If people are trying and being kind that’s really what is important. Sometimes the things that go terribly wrong make the best memories. Get in Touch:Learn about Best Laid Plans LIVE in South Florida: https://theshubox.com/blpaEmail: sarah.hart.unger@gmail.comVoice questions: https://www.speakpipe.com/bestlaidplansSend me a text or voice memo - (305) 697-7189Sign up for my newsletter: https://theshubox.com/newsletterLeave me a review if you can (Apple Podcasts Link: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/best-laid-plans/id1525311647) Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Today's episode opens up with a great Planner Peace submission from Millicent!Products mentioned:- Simplified Daily Planner- Day Designer Monthly- Essential Calendar (www.theessentialcalendar.com/BESTLAIDPLANS and use code BESTLAIDPLANS at checkout for 10% off!)Then, Sarah discusses 11 steps for breaking up big projects. In brief, these include:1- Envision the End2- Think about Timeline.3- Think about Team (and learning from others who have been there)4- Start mapping out the steps. Not necessarily EVERY step. But, always good to know:First stepNext stepAny time-sensitive step5- Decide what time frame makes sense to ‘hold’ your project6- Figure out where you will keep everything related to the project7- Assign yourself the first step with a specific time frame. (Take the plunge!)8- Set a calendar date with yourself to review progress / define next steps / make edits9- Have an off ramp or the ability to table it if you can!10- CELEBRATE completions - of each step, of the project as a whole! Thank those involved and share your victories.11- Postmortem - think about what worked, what didn’t, and where to store notes/etc for next time!Episode Sponsors:PrepDish: Healthy and strategic meal planning! LOVE not having to create a menu every week, and the prep instructions make getting dinner on the table each night easy. Visit PrepDish.com/plans for your first 2 weeks, FREE. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

In this episode, Sarah comes on with answers to your questions in an AMA (ask me anything)-style format! Topics include:- Social media (or lack thereof)- Current morning routine- What Sarah would do with a year off from clinical work- Migraine deep dive- Best trip ever taken - with kids, and adults only?- Managing clothing the house (kids + yours)- Tracking recipes- Favorite book so far in 2023Get in Touch:Learn about Best Laid Plans LIVE in South Florida: https://theshubox.com/blpaEmail: sarah.hart.unger@gmail.comVoice questions: https://www.speakpipe.com/bestlaidplansSend me a text or voice memo - (305) 697-7189Sign up for my newsletter: https://theshubox.com/newsletterLeave me a review if you can (Apple Podcasts Link: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/best-laid-plans/id1525311647)Episode Sponsors:Green Chef: Meal kits with organic, healthy, and delicious ingredients! Go to greenchef.com/plans60 and use code plans60 to get 60% off plus free shipping!Backblaze: Backblaze makes backing up and accessing your data astonishingly easy. Visit backblaze.com/plans for a 15-day no credit card required free trial. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Allison Baggerly of Inspired Budget joins Sarah on the show today to discuss the ways that planning can help you set up and execute on a budget that truly answers to your needs and desires, from paying off debt to enjoying a great splurge vacation. She shares both physical tools and more theoretical techniques, as well as how she handles budgeting with her partner.Find Allison: inspiredbudget.com or @inspiredbudget on IGBest Laid Plans episode on Finance: https://theshubox.com/2021/03/best-laid-plans-ep-32-planning-your-financial-life.htmlLinks & Resources -- Working on an Ask Me Anything episode so get those questions in! Even random ones :)Best Laid Plans LIVE in South Florida: https://theshubox.com/blpaEmail: sarah.hart.unger@gmail.comVoice questions: https://www.speakpipe.com/bestlaidplansSend me a text or voice memo - (305) 697-7189Sign up for my newsletter: https://theshubox.com/newsletterLeave me a review if you can (Apple Podcasts Link: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/best-laid-plans/id1525311647)Episode Sponsors:Green Chef: Meal kits with organic, healthy, and delicious ingredients! Go to greenchef.com/plans60 and use code plans60 to get 60% off plus free shipping!Backblaze: Backblaze makes backing up and accessing your data astonishingly easy. Visit backblaze.com/plans for a 15-day no credit card required free trial. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

In this episode, Sarah gives a run down of her favorite pens, markers, highlighters, and more!Specific items listed below + visit theshubox.com for links!Best Laid Plans LIVE Retreat - Nov 2-4! Look for registration details at theshubox.com/blpaEmail me: sarah.hart.unger@gmail.com / Text: (305) 697-7189Episode Sponsors:Green Chef: Meal kits with organic, healthy, and delicious ingredients! Go to greenchef.com/plans60 and use code plans60 to get 60% off plus free shipping!Backblaze: Backblaze makes backing up and accessing your data astonishingly easy. Visit backblaze.com/plans for a 15-day no credit card required free trial.Pens:Gel: Pilot Juice Up, Pentel Energel ClenaPigment Liners: Sakura Sigma Micron; Uni PinBrush: Pentel SignHighlighters: Mildliners, Iconic dual-tipMarkers: Kuretake Zig Clean Color Dot, EC dual tip, Staedtler Triplus Fineliner, Zebra Click-ArtTabs: Midori Chirrato Index TabsWashi: MT washi tape, The Washi Tape Shop, EC washi Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Today's episode is a mixed bag! Sarah opens with a planner peace submission sent in by Liz which combines the Planner Pad with an accessory goals notebook and Voodoopad -- a wiki-creation tool.Then, Sarah discusses her current planner wanderlust and daily layout. She also reviews what is working -- and what is not -- in 2023 so far. Finally, a listener in fellowship training writes in looking for planner recs.Episode Sponsors:Green Chef: Meal kits with organic, healthy, and delicious ingredients! Go to greenchef.com/plans60 and use code plans60 to get 60% off plus free shipping!Backblaze: Backblaze makes backing up and accessing your data astonishingly easy. Visit backblaze.com/plans for a 15-day no credit card required free trial. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Planning doesn't have to be about dry work-related goals - it can add another fun dimension to almost anything in life, including passions + hobbies. After sharing a Notion-centric planner peace from listener Coree (details below), Sarah delves into how she plans around 3 of her current passions: running, reading, and . . . planning!Planner Peace submission from Coree Brown Swan -- Lecturer in Politics and author of Working Moms Make it Work at http://workingmomsmakeitwork.substack.comEpisode Sponsors:Green Chef: Meal kits with organic, healthy, and delicious ingredients! Go to greenchef.com/plans60 and use code plans60 to get 60% off plus free shipping!Backblaze: Backblaze makes backing up and accessing your data astonishingly easy. Visit backblaze.com/plans for a 15-day no credit card required free trial. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

In this Q&A episode, after sharing a multi-level Planner Peace segment from listener Emilie, Sarah addresses multiple questions and topics from listeners, including: Passwords + longer term lists - where to store? Planning during pregnancy - from first tri fatigue to what to prioritize How to ease into planning when the annual goals list becomes overwhelming 2 pro tips (a fun use for blank pages + blotting paper) Planning gender divide Resources:BLPA info: https://theshubox.com/blpaEmail: sarah.hart.unger@gmail.comVoice questions: https://www.speakpipe.com/bestlaidplansSend me a text or voice memo - (305) 697-7189Sign up for my newsletter: https://theshubox.com/newsletterLeave me a review if you can (Apple Podcasts Link: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/best-laid-plans/id1525311647)Episode Sponsors:PrepDish: Easy and healthy weekly meal plans, complete with recipes and prep instructions! PrepDish is offering listeners a free 2-week trial to try it out, so go to PrepDish.com/plans to activate your trial! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Aashna Shah is a dancer, published author, and advocate for those with learning disabilities. She's also Miss Florida Teen and notes that her favorite tool for success is her planner!She and Sarah talk about all things planning, including how she learned to plan (from her sister!), her favorite planning tools, the way she thinks about big goals, and advice she would give to parents who want to encourage their children to plan. She is wise and inspirational well beyond her 17 years!Where to find Aashna:IG: @missaashnashahHer website: https://shahaashna.comHer books: Learning Disabilities Superpower Series - available at Amazon and other bookshops!Dynamic Diya: Dyslexia is her SuperpowerAmazing Adriana: ADHD is her SuperpowerBrave Brian: Anxiety Gave him his Superpower Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices