Best Laid Plans

In this episode, Sarah opens with a Planner Peace submission from Lynn, a fellow doctor-mom and planner lover! Lynn uses a combination of MakseLife, Midori Traveler's Notebooks, and a Hobonichi Cousin.Next, Sarah mentions a listener tip for those looking for outside accountability - an app system called Shelpful.Then, Sarah gets into today's main topic - a step by step system for digging yourself out of . . . .well, a mess. When life gets hectic and you get very behind, it can be very anxiety-provoking to have tasks and inputs built up everywhere. This episode provides a list of steps to help you get started, from identifying all of your in-baskets to scheduling catchup time into your calendar, and beyond.Visit https://theshubox.com/best-laid-plans-podcast for show notes and to leave a question or comment, written or audio!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 some follow ups -- thanking those who reached out to listener E, and discussing possible platforms for sharing more together. Then, she shares listener Amye's version of imperfect planner peace!Finally, she provides some details and her perspective on some big spring/academic planner launches (Simplified + EC).Episode sponsor: PrepDish! Go to PrepDish.com/plans for your first 2 weeks, FREE. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

This episode opens with a listener question about eco-friendly planners and also communication your plans with a childcare provider. Another listener writes in looking for ideas for a project to commemorate her 25 years of marriage (awwww!).Then, Sarah discusses all forms of tracking -- anything from nutrition to books read and beyond. She dives into the positive and negatives that that can come with the practice of recording various aspects of one's life. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

A listener writes in searching for a planning accountability partner, and Sarah discusses ways that perhaps the BLP community could come together and share lists (preferably without the temptations of social media platforms).Then, she goes into a review of the Inamio 24 Hour Weekly Planner - a very similar option to Hobonichi, but with some key differences, including the paper and the price! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Nir Eyal is a former Stanford Business and Design School professor and most recently author of Indistractible: How to Control Your Attention and Choose Your Life. Sarah greatly enjoyed the book and her interest was piqued even further when she heard Nir on another podcast essentially summing up his strategy as PLANNING as the best defense against a distracted life. In this conversation, Nir dives deeply into his research on distractions and how the strategy of planning can help fight the powerful urges to spend our time and attention in ways we never intended.Find out more about Nir Eyal and see links to his work a https://www.nirandfar.com!Episode Sponsor:Organize 365! To learn more about Lisa Woodruff’s work and her unique and inspiring programs, 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

In the first half of the episode, Sarah addresses two audio Q&A, one from a digital planning-curious listener and another juggling many professional demands with a 5 month old! A listener writes in about another seasonal family planning option - the 3-month Essential Calendar (https://www.theessentialcalendar.com).Finally, a fellow podcaster writes in with a question on where to keep those tasks that are 'not now, but someday' so that they don't get lost. Then, Sarah dives into the MaskeLife 6 month Undated Planner & Goal-Setting System.Listen for her true thoughts + a full walk through!Episode Sponsors:PrepDish! Check out PrepDish.com/plans for your first two weeks free! In addition to the Super fast menus that I love, PrepDish has gluten free, Paleo & low carb options so there is truly something for everyone. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

In this fun conversational episode, Sarah joins Dr. Christine Koh -- former professor, podcaster, author, and self-proclaimed internet unicorn -- to chat abut all things planning and planning-adjacent!Christine shares her favorite planning techniques, her gentle way of goal-setting, and tips for family calendar management. Her approach to planning is thoughtful and kind, just like she is!Find Christine online at https://www.christinekoh.com, on Instagram @drchristinekoh, and on the podcast Edit Your Life, available on all podcast platforms! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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