Best Laid Plans

It's an all-notebook deep dive episode! Sarah opens with a slew of ideas for uses of notebooks, and then transitions to a discussion of many of her favorite brands and products out there.Brands mentioned:PapierStalogyWonderland 222Hobonichi Plain NotebookField NotesBeggy HigginsErin CondrenLeuchtturm 1917Amanda Rach LeeArcher & OliveNuunaMoleskineShare your favorite notebook brand with Sarah in her show notes page at theshubox.com! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

In this episode, Sarah shares 8 of her favorite podcasts centered around -- you guessed it -- planning! She also mentions two of her favorites to follow on Patreon, Amanda's Favorites and Planners & Wine.She then shares some planning "coping mechanisms" she has been indulging in lately, including some planner migrating (yes already) and some retail therapy at Erin Condren.Episode Sponsor: Organize 365! To learn more about Lisa Woodruff’s work and her amazing offerings, check out organize365.com, or go to organize365.com/minicourse for a free 7 days minicourse on getting yourself organized!  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

This episode was inspired by a tough week on call Sarah had recently. She outlines 5 things she wished she had done to make life easier on herself -- things that might apply to anyone going into a finite difficult period. 1. Evaluating which habits might temporarily not be serving you2. Pay attention to basic body maintenance - foundation habts3. Ask others for help 4. Don’t be afraid to say no if someone is asking for favors 5. Create an "after the storm" listEpisode Sponsor: PrepDish. Check out PrepDish.com/plans for 2 weeks free! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

It's an all Q&A ep! Questions include one about alternatives with similar layouts to Whitney English Week On One Page, planning with confidential info, how to handle months after your planner ends (before your new one arrives!), and a question about some budget-friendly options that still have a luxury feel.Finally, Sarah muses a bit on the future of BLP. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

In this episode, Sarah opens with a Q&A section. One listener writes in about how to work in regular delegation of chores/household duties, and another has question about what Sarah actually brings back and forth to work!In the review section, Sarah takes a deep dive into the ProAction Planner, which has some of her favorite features from the Full Focus + Planner Pad . . . in one. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

In this fun conversational episode, Sarah interviews LA-based writer/podcaster/creative Laura Tremaine about her planning styles, preferences, and challenges.Laura talks about how she plans around one of her greatest passions -- books! There is some paper planner discussion, of course, followed by a deep dive into family life organization + management.Laura Tremaine can be found at her website, https://www.lauratremaine.com. She has an active Secret Stuff Patreon group with lots of reading content, a really fun book (Share Your Stuff, I'll Go First), and a fantastic backlog of podcast episodes to peruse (10 Things to Tell You). Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

In this episode, Sarah reveals some planner confessions (ie, what has NOT worked well for her thus far this year -- already!) as well as a discussion about imperfect habit streaks, empty planner pages, and more.She also discusses what IS working well in 2022.Episode Sponsor: Organize 365! To learn more about Lisa Woodruff’s work and her amazing offerings, check out organize365.com, or go to organize365.com/minicourse for a free 7 days minicourse on getting yourself organized!  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Sarah opens this episode with a discussion of 2022 and how -- despite challenges -- she hopes we can look at the upcoming year with optimism, and still find plenty of reasons to plan and dream of the possibilities of the coming months.Then, she discusses some new products she has heard about. In the Q&A, she answers questions about planners for those who work night shifts, storing planner-related items, and planning with one's partner.Episode Sponsor: PrepDish! Visit PrepDish.com/plans for your first 2 weeks, FREE. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Welcome to Season 4 of BLP! In this episode, Sarah discusses a few yearly goal setting tactics and tips, and then reviews her own goals list for 2022! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Here it comes! In this episode, Sarah goes through each and every planner she hopes to make good use of in 2022. These include a surprise last minute edition, an old standby, 2 potential reading journals, and more!Products mentioned in this episode:Full Focus Planner (use SARAH10 for 10% off)Hobonichi Techo CousinHobonichi WeeksHobonichi 5-Year JournalCultivate What Matters PowerSheetsJMB Living JournalMy Reading Life: A Book Journal by Anne BogelBibliophile Reader's Journal by Jane Mount Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices